Make Your 20” LCD TV More Versatile

Chances are if you’re purchasing a 20” LCD TV either space is a concern, or you’re buying it as a secondary TV. (Or, possibly, you want LCD picture quality but you don’t have the budget for something like a $1,500 26” LCD TV.) If space is a concern, a 20” LCD TV is a perfect choice: their flat profile makes them easy to fit almost anywhere, and they’re light enough to be portable an easily moved from place to place. (In fact, some use a 20” LCD TV as a computer monitor and as a television.)

If you’d like to save space and increase the flexibility of your TV – and increase your enjoyment of it – consider a 20” LCD TV with a built-in DVD player. The built-in DVD player saves space and eliminates the clutter and hassle of external cables. Models like the Toshiba 20HLV85 20” LCD TV DVD, the Akai CFTD2052 20” LCD TV DVD, and the Axion AXN7200 20” LCD TV DVD are good quality LCD TVs with built-in DVD players. The cost of most models ranges from $650 to $900 depending on the features you want.

If a TV/DVD combo unit makes sense for your lifestyle, take a moment to decide where the LCD TV will be placed. If you want to mount it on a wall, you’ll need a flat panel design, and you’ll want to make sure DVDs are loaded from the side or from the bottom. If your 20” LCD TV will sit on a piece of furniture or in a home entertainment center, you may not need a flat panel design.

Here’s the bottom line on placement: If space isn’t a consideration, and you don’t need to mount the TV on the wall, you can save money by choosing a non flat-panel design. If you plan to mount the LCD DVD TV on the wall, choose a unit with a flat-panel design, and make sure the DVD player loads from the side or the bottom. If you want a TV that is tucked away in your office or kitchen, choose a cabinet-mount LCD DVD TV.

Interested in a 20” LCD TV with a built-in DVD player? Here are a few specifications for the units mentioned earlier in this article.

Toshiba 20HLV85 20” LCD TV with DVD. 20” LCD screen, 1366 x 768 screen resolution, approximate retail price $850.

Akai CFTD2052 20” LCD TV with DVD. 20" LCD screen, 640 x 480 screen resolution, approximate retail price $550.

Axion AXN7200 20” LCD TV with DVD. 20” LCD screen, 640 x 480 screen resolution, approximate retail price $650.

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