Recently I've been looking for a cheap, small television to play Xbox 360 and also use a replacement for my computer monitor. I've come across two televisions that seem to meet these requirements; the Vizio VX20L and the Viewsonic N2060w, though I'm unsure of their quality since neither have many reviews around. Can anyone who has had some experience with these TVs chime in and tell me more about them or give me some information on similar priced and sized HDTV/Monitors?

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Specs for both.

Vizio VX20L:

Specification
Size: 20-in*
*Viewable: 20-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Format
1080i, 720p, 720i, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

Maximum Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768

Supported Native Resolutions
1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600

Specification
Panel Type: 20" Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.32475mm (H) x 0.32475mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time: 8 ms (typical)
Colors: 8 bit 16.77 Million colors
Brightness: 450 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Viewable Angle: 160° (horizontal) / 140° (vertical)

Inputs
RF(F Connector for internal Tuner: 1
HDMI whith HDCP: 1
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1

Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 0
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 0
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 1

Additional Information
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Zoom
Freeze
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 , 1366x768 thru VGA/RGB or 640x480 thru HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes, Virtual Surround option
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 3W x 2
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range90 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 HzW average
Power Consumption: 60
Removable Base

Weight
Gross:22.5 lbs
Net: 17 lbs
Without Stand: 15 lbs

Dimensions
Carton: 22.5" W X 19.5" H x 10" D
Net: 20” W x 15.6” H x 8.4” D
Without Stand: 20” W x 14” H x 3.6” D
Without Stand and Speakers:
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US FCC Class B

Viewsonic N2060w:

General

* Product type
* LCD TV

* Technology
* TFT active matrix

* Diagonal size
* 20.1 in

* Image aspect ratio
* 16:9

* HDTV compatible
* Yes

* Digital TV Type
* High Definition monitor

* Width
* 20.6 in

* Depth
* 4 in

* Height
* 15 in

HDTV

* Receiving HDTV
* The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

* True HDTV
* True HDTV programming is broadcasted in one of two resolutions: 1080i or 720p.

* Tuner options
* An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital HDTV or EDTV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

Video System

* Resolution
* 1366 x 768

* Comb filter
* 3D digital

* Image contrast ratio
* 700:1

* Pixel response time
* 8 ms

* Viewing angle
* 160 degrees

* Brightness
* 450

* Supported DTV Resolutions
* 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Audio System

* Sound output mode
* Stereo

Television Features

* 16:9 Mode
* Yes

* Backlight life
* 50,000 hour(s)

* Miscellaneous compliant standards
* CB, UL, CUL, FCC, NOM

* Additional features
* On-screen menu, Anti-glare coating

Tuner / Channel Details

* Tuner type (qty)
* Standard TV (1)

* TV tuner reception system
* NTSC

Remote Control

* Remote control type
* Remote control (Infrared)

Connections / Cables / Slots

* Input/Output connections
* 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3), 1 x S-Video input, 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3), 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)), 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2), 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)

* Cables included
* 1 x VGA cable, 1 x A/V cable

Integrated Device(s)

* Radio tuner bands
* None

Power

* Power device
* Power supply - Internal

* Voltage required
* 50/60 Hz

* Operational power consumption
* 90 Watt

* Battery
* None

Accessories / Furniture

* Included accessories
* LCD TV stand

* AV furniture
* None -

bump

another bump.

The VX20L is new and not too many folks have one yet. I ordered one a week ago and it's supposedly shipping today. I'll post my opinion of it when it arrives.

Far as I know, the VX20L is the only small screen LCD tv with an integrated ATSC tuner, which is the reason I bought it. There are lots and lots of small LCD Tv's out there without the ATSC tuner.

The VX20L is new and not too many folks have one yet. I ordered one a week ago and it's supposedly shipping today. I'll post my opinion of it when it arrives.

Far as I know, the VX20L is the only small screen LCD tv with an integrated ATSC tuner, which is the reason I bought it. There are lots and lots of small LCD Tv's out there without the ATSC tuner.

Thanks in advance.

I have one but I have not hooked it up. I have an installer coming on the 20th.

Just installed one in the kitchen yesterday. It is on top of the fridge so the viewing angle is upwards. So far I am pleased with the picture quality. I did notice my wife's daytime soap had a scene in a dark room and it was little difficult seeing it clearly. This may possibly be due to the viewing angle as well as the kitchen brightness from the sun (western exposure).

I am sure the vizio is better than the viewsonic. I bought the vizio vx20l at costco a couple days ago. Overall it is a nice set, I bought for the kitchen and the atsc tuner was mandatory. The picture contrast is fine. Close viewing reveals lots of picture noise which makes sense viewing 1080i on a 20inch tv. I have also had the set "lock up" a couple times where the screen just goes black when changing channels and I have to unplug the set to reset it as the buttons on the side of the tv and the remote ceases to work. I may have to take it back if tech support can't help. But, that is why I purchased at costco. Analog cable looks pretty good through coax, but hd looks a little grainy through the coax and a little better with hdmi.

I am another new owner of the Vizio VX20L and am impressed at the quality for the size and price. It is the perfect size for a kitchen TV. SD looks about as expected (with options to letterbox, full-screen, or zoom) and QAM HD is surprisingly good. I have not tried it with a STB or as a computer monitor.

can someone try to use the panoramic mode and watch a program with scrolling on the bottom like a financial show with stock tickers running across the bottom. Do you notice how large the scroll is on the left and right side. Is that normal?

I have tried to reach Vizio but the hold times are so long I never can get through.

Steven