Syntax Olevia LT26HVE 26-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Excellent for viewing DVDs
I wanted to rave about this monitor as much as most other folks on this site, but I must say, I was not impressed with the Olevia when I first took it out of the box, connected it, and turned on the TV.  I kept checking the sound on every channel to see if it said mono, because it sure didn't sound like stereo to me.  I went through both manuals, trying to find some adjustment I could make to improve the picture and the sound.  I even went out and bought the suggested S video cable, but I couldn't see any difference in the picture once I plugged it in.<br /><br />But all that changed as soon as I popped in my Batman Begins DVD.<br /><br />Wow.  This monitor is the bomb.  The sound is indeed stereo with rich tones and good separation.  The picture is great with fantastic resolution, more than I hoped for.<br /><br />I wish that the print in the user's manual were actually large enough for me to read with my 40+ year old eyes and that the onscreen menu were easier to maneuver.  But it's clear to me that this thing was designed for watching DVDs in widescreen and at that, it absolutely excels.  TV people look a bit squat and the sound is more like flat mono than stereo.  Who needs television anyway?  If you use this equipment for watching DVDs only, it will be well worth the price you paid for it.  I have no complaints with it now.