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Brand NameCoby
Color Nameblack
Number of Component OutputsVGA
Technical Details
- 19-Inch widescreen TFT LCD Integrated slot-loading DVD player upconverts DVD video to near-HD quality (720p)
- DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible, plays digital media directly from USB flash drives and SD cards, DTV-ready with dual ATSC/NTSC tuners
- HDMI digital connection for perfect AV signal transmission, HDCP compliance for HDCP content support
- AV input jacks for use with media players, DVR/VCRs, video games, and more. 15-pin VGA interface for use with computer systems, Full-range stereo speakers (6W)
- Digital comb filter and noise reduction, V-chip parental control, Closed-Caption, and Electronic Program Guide support, Multi-language on-screen display, Wall-mountable design (VESA 100mm x 100mm)
- 1366 x 768 display resolution
- 19 in. widescreen TFT LCD (720p)
- DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible
- Integrated slot-loading DVD player upconverts DVD video to near-HD quality (720p)
- Plays digital media directly from USB flash drives and SD cards
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Product Description
With Coby's TF-DVD1995 19 In. 720p LCD HDTV with DVD Player the crystal-clear HD picture meets complete digital entertainment. The TFDVD1995 incorporates the best features for television and movie viewing in a single system, with dual tuners for great reception of standard and digital television broadcasts, integrated slot-loading, HD-upconversion DVD player, and USB/SD card slots for direct playback of your digital files. Full-range stereo speakers provide crisp highs and deep bass. AV and VGA connections, digital noise filter and multifunction on-screen controls also included.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
As others warned, the channel changing is painfully slow as is the start up. The audio on CD and DVD is barely perceptible (probably a pre-amp problem), and the picture randomly cuts in and out. Beware going past the 30 day return policy for Amazon as Coby will charge you $25 by MONEY ORDER for them to fix or replace the unit, that is, after YOU have paid return shipping. Never again. And of course, it will take 8 weeks for them to do it.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have found this Coby 19-inch TV to be a bargain and highly satisfactory (mostly). With a few reservations that may be deal breakers for you, I can recommend that you buy this model from Amazon. Before my own pros & cons, let me address a couple of issues that show up in a lot of the other reviews. I paid $149.95 in early February 2011 (at current price of $175 I'd still have bought it, as it is still cheaper for what it does than the competition).
=>First, the audio is just fine. It is plenty loud enough for me, used in my 250 square foot bedroom. Not much bass response, but loud and clear, I find. I recently hooked the TV up to a modest bookshelf stereo to enjoy some of the music channels on my cable system, but it is not necessary for regular TV shows and movies (though of course a hookup like this will almost always improve sound no matter the TV). Perhaps earlier units had a different audio amplifier or somesuch, but I really don't get all the fuss about the lack of sound (power) in many reviews here.
=>The mounting screw for the stand is shipped in the base of the set, it is not missing. It never was missing; not in one set, ever. Many reviewers failed to find the expected baggie with screws in it and assumed it was missing. Moreover, it is a wing-screw, and does not require any tool. Just look in the base, it's there: DOH!
=> The remote control has very limited range. More than 12' away, and pointed more than 45ş either side of the sensor on the TV, and there is not reliable response (OTOH, for such a small set you don't often sit that far away). The remote itself is well laid out and intuitive, with buttons of good size and spacing and positive action, and there are all the functions and adjustments you would expect, and then some. But using the remote can be frustrating, even after months of experience with it. Funny, I can bounce the IR signal off a mirror and some other objects 180ş opposite the TV and get better response than when pointing it to the side at an angle of 50ş-60ş or more.
=>Coby service is terrible. The CSRs are poorly trained, ignorant, and with poor attitudes (and I'm a very nice, patient guy!). The Chinese authored & printed manual is confusing, inconsistent, and incomplete (I threw it out, keeping about 4 asst. pages of useful info). If you need help, either using your TFDVD1995, or if it is defective or dead, try Amazon service. They will probably give a more helpful explanation, and if need be replacement/refund. A lot of Coby products seem to be well-enough designed, but their Chinese factories have terrible QC records, and their US customer service is rude and unhelpful. But Amazon will do almost anything to make things right, at least that has been my experience, and even knowing of Coby's issues, I bought this with confidence in AMAZON, which was well placed since the first unit shipped became erratic [like someone pressing remote buttons at random] after 18 weeks [early production of this model was plagued with problems], the new one has significant redesign, much sharper/brighter, and zero faults), and Amazon replaced it immediately, and the replacement has been perfect, within design limits. I tell all this in the spirit of full disclosure, though I think the problem now solved, and besides, Amazon stood behind it even after the warranty expired. Lots of purchases I would pass on elsewhere I'll try on Amazon, since they have consistently shown me their intent to make things right no matter what.
Now, my own thoughts:
PRO:
*Good picture, better than expected. I feel I got more than I paid for in this respect. Sharp and bright, even in strong daylight. Color may require a little tweaking to get it as you like, but is quite good out of the box. Overall, if you spend 20 minutes over a day tweaking various picture and sound settings to suit your viewing preferences, you will end up with very good pic & sound.
*Sound is adequate for volume, and quality/response/DNR very good, esp. via external speakers
*DVD player is well-integrated slot loader, and rejects almost NO disks, on first attempt (and I have been able to get it to play all DVD media attempted to date after not more than two insertions, incl. DVD-R & DL, too (the latter both pre-recorded and DVD9s made on my Mac's SuperDrive) which is better than my Toshiba set-top DVD which claims to play ANY A/V sig/file on ANY DVD or CD)
*an extremely wide and useful number of inputs. Basically, everything that is in wide use: HDMI, VGA, component, composite (i.e. RCA/video), S-video, coax/'F' connector/CATV, in the back; and best of all, USB 2.0 and SD card inputs, on the side. All work as you'd expect, & as they should.
*USB connection: this allows you to connect any sort of USB drive, whether a hard drive, SSD, flash/jump drive, or any other FAT32 formatted drive that can make a USB connection (2.5" drives will run off the TV USB power). This was my main interest in this model. I mostly watch DVDs and video files, esp. the latter. I have a 80GB 2.5" HDD in an external case attached most of the time, with all manner of files on it (the TV will play MP3 audio files, and display JPEG and other photo files as well). This feature works very, very well, and I now almost exclusively use the TFDVD1995 for this purpose. Functions the same (for all compatible formats) using SD cards via the separate SD slot. Plays 99% of AVI, MP4, and Flash video files perfectly.
*Easily adapted to use as a computer display, via VGA or HDMI. I tried it with my MacBook 4,1 and MBP 6,2 out to the TV's HDMI, and works very well, as it should with any other laptop or or other machine, any OS. With the right cable/connection (i.e. HDMI, NOT DVI or VGA), the set will work as external speakers with a laptop, as well.
CON:
*Video files input via USB/SD limited to less than 720p WIDE (I have been able to reliably play up to 720x576, though sometimes it will work with files up to 954x5??, but don't count on it).
*Does not recognize Matroska/MKV files at all, as well as certain encodes of particularly audio formats in AVI and MP4 'containers'. Also has trouble with some .M4V and other MPEG containers. Not likely a problem for most users, but it's AVI and MP4 only, really. Others MAY play, or not. Some very old files and codecs can be a problem, also, like original MPEG & MPEG2. No Theora/Ogg either. Unless you have some VERY old stuff in your archive, or very NEW open-source encoded, you should be fine for 95% of what is out there.
*After selecting a video to play when in USB or SD mode, it can take up to 90 seconds for the video to fully buffer and first frame to appear. This seems to be due to poor encoding from the original source, and to minor corruption that TVs and computers with more able processors (and players like VLC) take in their stride. Once started, there isn't any interruption, sync problems, or sticking, it just can take a long time, which is annoying if you want to switch programs.
*A very small number of AVI/MP4 files will quit suddenly, usually in the first few seconds of play. Repair of file using VLC usually fixes that problem, but not always.
*Also, and again depending on the file entirely, the index/goto ("guide") button that you should use to jump to a point in the video specified in HH:MM:SS often doesn't work. This also means that if you attempt to use the REW/REV button in the middle of one such vid file, it will jump back to frame one, and the only way back to where you were (assuming you noted the timecode!) is to FF at high speed. Another pain. This sometimes happens with DVDs also (I think they are cheesy/cheap quality as well, like the vid files with this problem).
*If you watch cable/satellite or broadcast TV, this is a dual-mode set (dig/analog; ATSC-NTSC), and works fine, except there can be a quite long and annoying lag when changing DIGITAL channels, as much as 2 seconds between pressing the up/down channel button and the set fully displaying the signal. This does NOT happen when switching between analog/NTSC channels, or when using the return/last button (to switch between current and most recent channel), no matter which mode. I don't watch more than 4-5 hours a month scheduled programming, and then full programs, mostly transmitted w/limited or no commercials, so it is a complete non-issue for me, at this point. If you channel surf, it could be very frustrating.
*Doesn't read HFS+ or NTFS formatted drives. Not a big deal, really. But it would be nice to be able to use either of these, since FAT32 drives are limited to 128GB in size, but FAT32 has become the standard multiplatform format I guess, with most HDD, SSD, CF, and SD media coming pre-formatted thus, and you can still fit oodles of video on 128GB (over 100 hours). You can't mount both a USB drive and an SD card simultaneously, either. Whichever is connected first will mount & display. Mostly an issue if you have, say, a small USB HD and an SD card you use with the set; my 80G HD is full most of the time, its still big enough that I always have lots to choose from, and unless ALL you ever do is watch TV/videos, anything larger is really in the gadget-class of convenience and 'gottahavit'.
*All the above point to an underpowered video processor (index problems, dropped frames, sudden quits, drive formats, file resolution/downconversion, searching, etc.) its not a true computer, the video file features are an add-on/afterthought. You have to pay a lot more for a set that doesn't have these shortcomings, and even a $750 Sony or LG still won't be as robust and flexible as even a basic Mac/PC for this type of usage. Which is why I think so highly of this Coby, for the particular use I have for it.
Overall, I give this Coby TF-DVD1995 a moderately strong recommendation, with the noted reservations & caveats. Read more ›
=>First, the audio is just fine. It is plenty loud enough for me, used in my 250 square foot bedroom. Not much bass response, but loud and clear, I find. I recently hooked the TV up to a modest bookshelf stereo to enjoy some of the music channels on my cable system, but it is not necessary for regular TV shows and movies (though of course a hookup like this will almost always improve sound no matter the TV). Perhaps earlier units had a different audio amplifier or somesuch, but I really don't get all the fuss about the lack of sound (power) in many reviews here.
=>The mounting screw for the stand is shipped in the base of the set, it is not missing. It never was missing; not in one set, ever. Many reviewers failed to find the expected baggie with screws in it and assumed it was missing. Moreover, it is a wing-screw, and does not require any tool. Just look in the base, it's there: DOH!
=> The remote control has very limited range. More than 12' away, and pointed more than 45ş either side of the sensor on the TV, and there is not reliable response (OTOH, for such a small set you don't often sit that far away). The remote itself is well laid out and intuitive, with buttons of good size and spacing and positive action, and there are all the functions and adjustments you would expect, and then some. But using the remote can be frustrating, even after months of experience with it. Funny, I can bounce the IR signal off a mirror and some other objects 180ş opposite the TV and get better response than when pointing it to the side at an angle of 50ş-60ş or more.
=>Coby service is terrible. The CSRs are poorly trained, ignorant, and with poor attitudes (and I'm a very nice, patient guy!). The Chinese authored & printed manual is confusing, inconsistent, and incomplete (I threw it out, keeping about 4 asst. pages of useful info). If you need help, either using your TFDVD1995, or if it is defective or dead, try Amazon service. They will probably give a more helpful explanation, and if need be replacement/refund. A lot of Coby products seem to be well-enough designed, but their Chinese factories have terrible QC records, and their US customer service is rude and unhelpful. But Amazon will do almost anything to make things right, at least that has been my experience, and even knowing of Coby's issues, I bought this with confidence in AMAZON, which was well placed since the first unit shipped became erratic [like someone pressing remote buttons at random] after 18 weeks [early production of this model was plagued with problems], the new one has significant redesign, much sharper/brighter, and zero faults), and Amazon replaced it immediately, and the replacement has been perfect, within design limits. I tell all this in the spirit of full disclosure, though I think the problem now solved, and besides, Amazon stood behind it even after the warranty expired. Lots of purchases I would pass on elsewhere I'll try on Amazon, since they have consistently shown me their intent to make things right no matter what.
Now, my own thoughts:
PRO:
*Good picture, better than expected. I feel I got more than I paid for in this respect. Sharp and bright, even in strong daylight. Color may require a little tweaking to get it as you like, but is quite good out of the box. Overall, if you spend 20 minutes over a day tweaking various picture and sound settings to suit your viewing preferences, you will end up with very good pic & sound.
*Sound is adequate for volume, and quality/response/DNR very good, esp. via external speakers
*DVD player is well-integrated slot loader, and rejects almost NO disks, on first attempt (and I have been able to get it to play all DVD media attempted to date after not more than two insertions, incl. DVD-R & DL, too (the latter both pre-recorded and DVD9s made on my Mac's SuperDrive) which is better than my Toshiba set-top DVD which claims to play ANY A/V sig/file on ANY DVD or CD)
*an extremely wide and useful number of inputs. Basically, everything that is in wide use: HDMI, VGA, component, composite (i.e. RCA/video), S-video, coax/'F' connector/CATV, in the back; and best of all, USB 2.0 and SD card inputs, on the side. All work as you'd expect, & as they should.
*USB connection: this allows you to connect any sort of USB drive, whether a hard drive, SSD, flash/jump drive, or any other FAT32 formatted drive that can make a USB connection (2.5" drives will run off the TV USB power). This was my main interest in this model. I mostly watch DVDs and video files, esp. the latter. I have a 80GB 2.5" HDD in an external case attached most of the time, with all manner of files on it (the TV will play MP3 audio files, and display JPEG and other photo files as well). This feature works very, very well, and I now almost exclusively use the TFDVD1995 for this purpose. Functions the same (for all compatible formats) using SD cards via the separate SD slot. Plays 99% of AVI, MP4, and Flash video files perfectly.
*Easily adapted to use as a computer display, via VGA or HDMI. I tried it with my MacBook 4,1 and MBP 6,2 out to the TV's HDMI, and works very well, as it should with any other laptop or or other machine, any OS. With the right cable/connection (i.e. HDMI, NOT DVI or VGA), the set will work as external speakers with a laptop, as well.
CON:
*Video files input via USB/SD limited to less than 720p WIDE (I have been able to reliably play up to 720x576, though sometimes it will work with files up to 954x5??, but don't count on it).
*Does not recognize Matroska/MKV files at all, as well as certain encodes of particularly audio formats in AVI and MP4 'containers'. Also has trouble with some .M4V and other MPEG containers. Not likely a problem for most users, but it's AVI and MP4 only, really. Others MAY play, or not. Some very old files and codecs can be a problem, also, like original MPEG & MPEG2. No Theora/Ogg either. Unless you have some VERY old stuff in your archive, or very NEW open-source encoded, you should be fine for 95% of what is out there.
*After selecting a video to play when in USB or SD mode, it can take up to 90 seconds for the video to fully buffer and first frame to appear. This seems to be due to poor encoding from the original source, and to minor corruption that TVs and computers with more able processors (and players like VLC) take in their stride. Once started, there isn't any interruption, sync problems, or sticking, it just can take a long time, which is annoying if you want to switch programs.
*A very small number of AVI/MP4 files will quit suddenly, usually in the first few seconds of play. Repair of file using VLC usually fixes that problem, but not always.
*Also, and again depending on the file entirely, the index/goto ("guide") button that you should use to jump to a point in the video specified in HH:MM:SS often doesn't work. This also means that if you attempt to use the REW/REV button in the middle of one such vid file, it will jump back to frame one, and the only way back to where you were (assuming you noted the timecode!) is to FF at high speed. Another pain. This sometimes happens with DVDs also (I think they are cheesy/cheap quality as well, like the vid files with this problem).
*If you watch cable/satellite or broadcast TV, this is a dual-mode set (dig/analog; ATSC-NTSC), and works fine, except there can be a quite long and annoying lag when changing DIGITAL channels, as much as 2 seconds between pressing the up/down channel button and the set fully displaying the signal. This does NOT happen when switching between analog/NTSC channels, or when using the return/last button (to switch between current and most recent channel), no matter which mode. I don't watch more than 4-5 hours a month scheduled programming, and then full programs, mostly transmitted w/limited or no commercials, so it is a complete non-issue for me, at this point. If you channel surf, it could be very frustrating.
*Doesn't read HFS+ or NTFS formatted drives. Not a big deal, really. But it would be nice to be able to use either of these, since FAT32 drives are limited to 128GB in size, but FAT32 has become the standard multiplatform format I guess, with most HDD, SSD, CF, and SD media coming pre-formatted thus, and you can still fit oodles of video on 128GB (over 100 hours). You can't mount both a USB drive and an SD card simultaneously, either. Whichever is connected first will mount & display. Mostly an issue if you have, say, a small USB HD and an SD card you use with the set; my 80G HD is full most of the time, its still big enough that I always have lots to choose from, and unless ALL you ever do is watch TV/videos, anything larger is really in the gadget-class of convenience and 'gottahavit'.
*All the above point to an underpowered video processor (index problems, dropped frames, sudden quits, drive formats, file resolution/downconversion, searching, etc.) its not a true computer, the video file features are an add-on/afterthought. You have to pay a lot more for a set that doesn't have these shortcomings, and even a $750 Sony or LG still won't be as robust and flexible as even a basic Mac/PC for this type of usage. Which is why I think so highly of this Coby, for the particular use I have for it.
Overall, I give this Coby TF-DVD1995 a moderately strong recommendation, with the noted reservations & caveats. Read more ›
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We purchased this tv/dvd combo to display manufacturer dvd's in our store. Right out of the box we were very pleased with the performance including the sound quality which we had heard was less than adequate. The sound quality is perfect. The remote stopped working on day 2 but we contacted Coby USA direct and they agreed to send us a new remote. We will give an update as to the resolution of this matter. Other than the remote we are happy customers.
Added April 5th, 2011. We are no longer happy with our purchase. We have waited one month now for a remote that works. I have contacted Coby directly three times, emailed customer service once, and faxed our proof of purchase to them twice and still we do not have a tv that works. We purchase this tv to play manufacturer dvd's and without the remote we cannot select what videos to play or change channels if we want to watch tv. Pretty much we purchased a useless tv/dvd combo. All I want now is a new tv or to return my purchase for a refund. Coby will not do either and continues to lead me on. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added April 5th, 2011. We are no longer happy with our purchase. We have waited one month now for a remote that works. I have contacted Coby directly three times, emailed customer service once, and faxed our proof of purchase to them twice and still we do not have a tv that works. We purchase this tv to play manufacturer dvd's and without the remote we cannot select what videos to play or change channels if we want to watch tv. Pretty much we purchased a useless tv/dvd combo. All I want now is a new tv or to return my purchase for a refund. Coby will not do either and continues to lead me on. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Didn't last 2 months!
I ordered this Dec 27, 2011, we received it on Jan 3rd...On Feb 20th, it quit working, no picture, no sound...and out of 30day return time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lori
bad tv
I bought this model and could not get any local channels with an antenna hooked to it and when I hooked dish network up no color only black and white,think maybe a bad tuner,but I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by randall hockenbroch
Perfect for college.
Arrived on time. Great size for a dorm room or bedroom. Works perfect in my daughters bedroom and then she can take it too college next year. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brenda D. Vogl
Buy any other brand other than Coby
Purchased this product(Coby TF-DVD1995 19 inch TV Combo) from Amazon on May 31st. Installed it in RV. Turned it on no more than four times. Read more
Published 6 months ago by elkgator
So dissappointed
This was a gift for a wonderful woman who is terminally ill. She was so very happy when we set the TV/DVD player up for her in her room at the nursing home. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marcia Norman
Coby 19in tv combo 720p
I ordered this tv a couple of months ago and have not had any problems. I rarely watch television as it is but wanted one for my room and the few times I've used it there have been... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Raymond
Great TV, great Price!!!
This is the second Coby I have bought in the past year, I just bought the smaller 15" of this very same model for my youngest child, and this 19" for my 12 year old for his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by amber0678
"Cheap" in cost and quality and support
I too should have heeded the reviews and not rolled the dice hoping I would get a good one. I do not understand how this can be rated a "HD" TV because the picture is terrible,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by jtrueman
Nice but better deals available
The Tv is good quality and works well. Also good picture. The price is not as good as it seemed. After purchasing 5 of these for my office, I saw them cheaper at several local... Read more
Published 9 months ago by tomAS
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My daughter purchased her first TV-a 22in Coby w/DVD. The unit stopped working after nine months. The warranty that came with the TV states 1 yrs parts - 1 yr labor. Read more
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