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Reviews: 19-inch wide-screen LCDs
LG Electronics L196WTY-BF
Size (inches): 19 • Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900 • Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 12.5 • Price When Reviewed: $220
LG Electronics L196WTY (Front)
LG Electronics L196WTY (Front)
LG Electronics L196WTY
LG Electronics L196WTY
80.9 Very Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Bundled display settings software
  • Wide swivel
Cons
  • No DVI cable included
  • Tall profile with no height-adjustment
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Test Report
Pricing
Pricing: Very Inexpensive: $220 (12/10/2007)
Performance: Very Good: 80
Features: Good: 78
Design: Good: 78
Pricing
Very Inexpensive: $220  
Performance
Very Good: 80  
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 79.2 
Text Score 79.9 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180 
Features
Good: 78  
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 19 
Resolution (pixels) 1440 by 900 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 300 
Contrast Ratio 3000:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 170 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 170 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 2 
Type of Pixel Response Time 2 
Panel Technology Twisted nematic 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.28 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot No 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Tilt and swivel adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 9.2 
Height (inches) 15.1 
Width (inches) 17.3 
Weight (pounds) 12.5 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type No 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met EnergyStar, TCO'03 
Maximum Power Consumption 34 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 1 
Downstream USB ports 0 
Upstream USB ports 0 
Cable Card Ready No 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video No 
HDMI No 
Component No 
Included Hardware VGA cable 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 24 
Saturday Support Hours 24 
Sunday Support Hours 24 
Toll-Free Support Yes 
Design
Good: 78  
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