19" LCD and LED TV
Top Recommended 19" LCD and LED Televisions for 2012
(chosen by editors Robert Wiley, Jack Burden and Phil Conner)
Below is a listing of 19" LCD and LED TVs that we feel comfortable in recommending for 2012. Many of these TVs have been reviewed either this year or the determination made from last years review of the previous model. These recommendations are based on price, quality, and value. In some cases there may be more than one recommended TV for each category. In our review testing lab we look for consistency in a brand and model series in many categories such as Picture Quality from both standard definition and HD resolution. We look for good features and aesthetic appearance with a solid working platform from the menu and remote control.
Samsung LN19D450 Editor's Choice: Quality
19" LCD Television 
Samsung's 2011 4 Series LCDs are a step up from the 3 series. Available in the same sizes they still feature a 60Hz, 720p, CFL backlit panel, with SRS TruSurround HD. They add a third HDMI input, the ability to watch video off a USB thumb drive and Samsung's AnyNet+ which allows communication between similarly equipped Samsung home theater equipment.
Vizio E190VA Editor's Choice: Value
19" 720p LCD HDTV
The E series are Vizio's entry level line of Razor LED edge lit LCD televisions. They come in a wide variety of sizes and trim levels. Although they lack some of the features of the higher end models, like internet connectivity and higher refresh rates, they have the same thin, modern design as the other Razor LED TVs.
The E190VA has an LED edge-lit, 60Hz LCD panel. It lacks the high refresh rates and local dimming zones of the M and XVT series but it does have the higher brightness and better contrast associated with LED back lighting.
Toshiba 19CV100 Editor's Choice: Price
19" 720p LCD HDTV
The CV100 series from Toshiba are a line of affordable 720p televisions with a built in DVD Player available in a range of smaller sizes. The built in DVD Player makes the CV100 an excellent choice for bedrooms, kitchens and home offices, a PC input allows the C100 series to double as a PC monitor and Toshiba's Photo Frame feature turns the C100 series into a digital picture frame displayig your photos in a customizable slide show.
Coby LEDTV1926
19" LED HDTV
The LED back lit 26 is a step up from Coby's CCFL back lit LCD TVs. They feature 1080p panels and come in a variety of sizes. All models are meant to be able to double as a PC monitor and inlcude the requiered connections.
Coby TFTV1925
19" LCD HDTV
Coby offers the 25 series as a line of budget priced 720p televisions available in a variety of sizes. The 720p panel is CCFL backlit and all the 25 series contain a VGA input so the units can double as a PC monitor.
Toshiba 19C100
19" 720p LCD HDTV
The C100 series from Toshiba are a line of affordable 720p televisions available in a range of smaller sizes. A PC input allows the C100 series to double as a PC monitor and Toshiba's Photo Frame feature turns the C100 series into a digital picture frame displayig your photos in a customizable slide show.
Gaming mode bypasses the picture processing to lessen the input delay often associated with HDTVs. This feature is a must for console gamers or gamers using the C100 series as a PC monitor.
