Niko OTP-2011R 20-Inch LCD TV
You Get What You Pay For
Niko OTP-2011R 20-Inch LCD TV <br /> <br />Review date: 9/7/06 <br />Bought this Niko LCD a few months ago for just under 4 Ben Franklins because I was searching for an inexpensive LCD TV of at least 20 inches that included speakers, built-in tuner and had decent resolution.  Did I get what I was looking for?  <br /> <br />Partly.  A few months ago, 20 inch LCD TVs (not just computer screens) were well over $500.  So, I did pay about what I wanted to spend.  That's about where the value ends though, and so here are my complaints: <br /> <br />Picture:  Mediocre clarity and it tends to be dark even when adjusted.  I know it's only ED but I only have regular, analogue cable so don't think I need HD.  Plus, my regular tube TVs have much sharper picture. <br /> <br />Remote:  Fair to poor.  Button for volume and channel are too far to the right side of the remote and therefore uncomfortable for right-handed people. <br /> <br />Sound:  I was fooled on this one.  Initially I thought the sound was very good, but I soon noticed a buzzing/vibrating sound coming from the speakers--even at low volume with bass adjusted down.  It doesn't happen with all sound--the tone of certain voices and other sounds must be more prone to causing the distortion.  I don't think it's necessarily coming from the speakers themselves--although it might be--but rather from the plastic housing.  If I squeeze the speakers from the sides with my hands it stops--but obviously not what you want to be doing when watch TV. <br /> <br />So, to sum up.  Cheap price and mediocre quality picture and general build.  If you get that buzzing/vibration it'll be a deal-breaker.  If I had to do it over--especially today with prices falling, I'd probably spend a hundred or so more for better quality.  Suggested alternative: Sharp LC-20S4US 20\\" LCD TV (under $500 on amazon).