#Coby TFDVD1595 Review 2015

The TFT LCD screen on the Coby TFDVD1595 measures 15.6 inches, so you'll be able to see the display from across the room without any problems. In addition, a remote is included with the television so you can control it from across the room as well. There is no battery-powered option for this kitchen TV, however, so it will have to be positioned near an outlet.

A built-in ATSC tuner will ensure that your kitchen TV can pick up the high-definition digital signals broadcast by television stations. It also has a built-in NTSC tuner for analog broadcasts and a QAM tuner for cable television. This means you'll be able to get a television signal no matter what method you are using.

In case you want to watch a movie instead of TV, this countertop television also has a built-in DVD player. Just insert your DVD into the slot on the right side of the television and you're ready to go. The DVD player can upconvert your video to 720p. In addition to DVDs, this kitchen TV is also compatible with DVD R/RWs, CDs and CD-R/RWs. You can watch TV, enjoy movies, listen to music or just look at pictures on this handy Coby TV/DVD player.

The two built-in stereo speakers put out approximately three watts of power each. This is one of the higher outputs we found our review. A digital comb filter and noise reduction technology will help clarify the audio. That means that this kitchen TV is capable of producing a full range of sound. Although it won't be as impressive as the 7.1 surround sound of your home theater, it will suit a dorm room or office where space is limited.

The sleep timer feature is perfect for those who don't want to waste energy by leaving their television on when they're not using it. Closed captioning can either be used for the hearing impaired or for those who are using noisy blenders or mixers and don't want to crank the volume up. The electronic guide support will help you know what is coming up on the TV schedule, and the V-chip allows parents to control what their children watch.

This Coby television is practically portable and can be moved to any area of the room with ease. The unit measures 13.9 inches high x 5.3 inches deep with the included stand and only 11.8 inches x 2.5 inches without. Whether you're using the stand or not, the TV/DVD player is 14.8 inches wide. In addition, it only weighs seven pounds.

Display

The 16:9 aspect ratio means that this kitchen TV is compatible with the high-definition widescreen formatting of many digital signals. You can also adjust the aspect ratio to Normal, Zoom, Wide and Cinema to accommodate fullscreen signals. This adjustability will prevent programs from being cut off or squished.

Back in the days of older television monitors, the pixels would take longer to change colors or brightness. This made the image blur when there was quick movement on the screen. New technology has brought the response time of the pixel to change down to mere milliseconds. The lower the number, the quicker the transition and the sleeker the movement is on the TV. The Coby TFDVD1595 has a response time of 8 milliseconds, which means you shouldn't have a problem with blurry movements.

Display resolution measures the number of pixels the screen can show. The higher the number of pixels, the clearer the picture will be. It is usually measured width by height. This television has a resolution of 1366 x 768, which is pretty standard among the kitchen TVs we reviewed.

Brightness, or luminance, is measured in candela per square meter (cd/m2). It is a measurement of how much energy, or light, the pixels can produce. The higher the number is, the brighter the screen display can be. Lower brightness levels can make the screen hard to see in well-lit areas with windows. A typical monitor is between 50 and 300 cd/m2. This Coby TV has a brightness of 220 cd/m2.

Contrast ratio measures the darkest black compared to the brightest white that a monitor can display. Sometimes manufacturers list the dynamic contrast ratio, which is a measurement done in ideal lighting conditions. In our review we compared the static contrast ratio, which is measured in lighting conditions more like a typical home. This kitchen TV has a contrast ratio of 600:1, which is among the highest ratios we found in our review.

Connections

When it comes to connections, the Coby TFDVD1595 reigns supreme. It included every possible connection that we were looking for. Multimedia compatibility is one of the main reasons this television ranked the highest in our review.

Since high-definition broadcasts are becoming more and more prevalent, an HDMI connection is essential. This kitchen TV has an HDMI connection which ensures an unimpeded HD signal. There are also RCA component and composite connections with audio. If you are still using analog signals, there is also an S-Video input and a coaxial antenna input on the unit.

In addition to all of the inputs mentioned above, this TV also has a VGA connection for computers and it can play media from a USB drive or an SD card. This means you can use this Coby TV as a digital picture frame when you re not watching anything. Also, if you don't want to disturb others, you can connect headphones to the television and keep the audio to yourself.

Help & Support

A 90-day limited warranty covers the Coby TFDVD1595. This warranty covers any product defects, but it won't cover any damage, accidental or not, caused by the user. You can contact Coby's customer service department by phone or by e-mail, and there is also a FAQs page and an online manual. This kind of help is always useful -- even when you are using something as simple as a kitchen TV.