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Hyundai HQL260WR

1:05 PM - September 28, 2005 by Benoit Dupont

If you're looking for a low-cost LCD TV, Phocus isn't the only game in town anymore. Hyundai now offers their HQL260WR for a reasonable price. While its finish seems a little nicer, connectivity is a little more limited, with no DVI.

Hyundai HQL260WR
Diagonal measurement	26"
Native resolution	1280 x 768
Contrast	600:01:00
Brightness	450 nits
Latency	23 ms
Colors	16.7 M
H/V viewing angles	170/170
Connectivity	2 Peritel/SCART (EU), cinch, S-Video, YUV, headphone
PC and convergent connectivity	VGA
Price	$840 - $1480

Design And Finish

The design of the HQL260WR is in fact very close to that of the HQL320WR. The only difference is in the finish on the semicircular base. Otherwise, there's the same LCD panel flanked by two black speakers, all surrounded by solid aluminum bars. The finish is acceptable even if the materials are very plastic-looking.

Ergonomics

Hyundai has brought back the OSD from the HQL320WR for this model. The result is identical. The remote control, while reduced to its simplest expression, is effective and robust, and the OSD is adequate and easy to use.

Connectivity

Unfortunately, there are problems here. With no HDMI or even DVI, there isn't much choice for access to high definition. Only analog YUV input is available and your only option is VGA if you use a small form factor PC .