This Technika 19" TV is a good TV for your bedroom or study and it has the added bonus of having a built in DVD player if you can't find anything to watch on the many freeview channels available.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Screen size: 19in
Resolution: 1366*768
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16.9
Type: LCD
Flat screen: Yes
HD ready: Yes
Sound output: Nicam stereo
Built in dvd: Yes
HDMI connections: 1
Scart sockets: 1
RGB enabled scart sockets: 1
CI slot: Yes
Component input: Yes
Headphone socket: Yes
Memory card slot: No
PC input: Dsub (VGA)
USB port: Yes
Energy efficiency Class: B

FEATURES

For such a simple and affordable TV, the Technika has various useful features, such as a 7 day electronic programme guide, auto tune, parental lock, sleep timer as well as good old teletext (for now!). It also has the option of being wall mountable.

WHAT SIZE IS IT?

Height with tabletop stand: 37.2cm
Height without tabletop stand: 35.2cm
Weight with tabletop stand: 5kg
Weight without tabletop stand: 4.9kg
Width: 46.3cm
Depth: 17.8cm

IS IT ANY GOOD?

While it's fair to say you won't be expecting stunning performance from the Technika the picture is excellent although it is recommended that you have a half decent aerial, or like me you can get it fitted to an existing sky dish and if you have a viewing card this will let you view a whole host of channels.
The built in dvd player is an added bonus and has worked fine for me (apart from once when it jammed) although I have heard some horror stories about the dvd player!
A little tip for you here is that if you are unable to retrieve a dvd from the machine then push another one onto the edge of the one in the machine and it will pop out. Not a major problem but if you have the facility, you should be able to use it!
The TV is easy to tune with the auto tune mode, simply plug it in and follow the prompts and it will be set up in a few minutes.

PRICE

The Technika brand is predominantly found in Tesco and you should be able to pick one up for around £100 although if you are lucky it can be cheaper when it is on offer.

VERDICT

The Technika is a good little telly as an extra and it won't break the bank either although take care when using the DVD.