Sony MFM-HT95 19"LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 12.8 x 22.5 inches ; 26.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007SM8QE
• Item model number: MFM-HT95
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,593 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 13, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With Sony's MFM-HT95, you can combine your television and computer monitor in one space-saving display. A built-in TV tuner allows you to watch TV just as you did before, while HDTV compatibility lets you take advantage of all that high-definition television has to offer. The MFM-HT95W supports 480i (NTSC), 480p, 720p (high definition), and 1080i (high definition) video signals. The tuner itself is NTSC and does not decode ATSC HDTV broadcasts.

The monitor comes with two built-in 3-watt stereo speakers, as well as a 5-watt subwoofer to provide enhanced bass performance. A headphone jack lets you enjoy video, games, or other multi-media applications without disturbing anyone else, while closed captioning is provided for the hard-of-hearing or for those times when quiet is needed.

With the included remote control, you can access monitor features, change channels, adjust volume, and more. The MFM-HT95 supports both analog and digital inputs, as well as component, S-video, and composite video signals. The picture-in-picture feature allows you to simultaneously view video from two separate inputs and lets you adjust the size of the picture-in-picture window, as well as choose between four placement locations.

With its 19-inch viewable screen size, 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution, and 0.294 mm dot pitch, you can rest assured that onscreen images are crisp and accurate. A high 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 450 cd/m2 of brightness provide rich detail. XBRITE LCD Technology optimizes brightness, color, clarity and viewing angle, while ErgoBright technology optimizes brightness for any lighting condition to reduce eyestrain. Wide 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles ensure that everyone in the room can comfortably view the display, and a fast 12-second response time ensures that motion video and graphics are always displayed smoothly.

An adjustable monitor height and tilt allow you to change the monitor's position to your liking, while plug-and-play compatibility means that setup is a snap. With a 17.7-by-7.3-inch footprint, the MFM-HT95 makes a slim addition to your desktop, and is also wall-mount compatible for added convenience. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating platforms, the MFM-HT95 comes backed with a three-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Monitor, AC power cord, HD15 PC video signal cable, DVI-D PC video signal cable, PC audio cable, 75 ohm cable, remote control and batteries, Windows and Macintosh monitor information and utility disk, limited warranty card, quick setup guide

Product Description

As the PC converges to employ data processing along with audio and video edutainment, this exceptionally sharp, bright 19" LCD TFT monitor from Sony also adds an NTSC analog TV tuner. With selectable PIP you can do work on your PC while watching TV. Using Sony technologies, you get the best visuals available. But that's not all, folks. Sony has a built-in SRS 3D sound speaker system to deliver exceptional sound from computer and TV sources. Easy to use on-screen controls and Sony's comprehensive 3 years (Parts, Labor, Backlight) warranty provide extra assurance of a top performer. Sony Only Technologies - XBRITE(TM) LCD Technology optimizes Brightness, color and clarity while ErgoBright technology optimizes Brightness for any lighting condition Picture-in-Picture - Integrated Sony TV tuner with picture-in-picture feature lets you easily intermingle television and movie viewing with computing Ready for the future - Digital inputs with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection ( HDCP ) is ready for Digital entertainment demands like DVD movies via computer multimedia playback SRS WOW 3D Audio Technology - Enhances speaker performance by creating three-dimensional sound with deep, bass and wide sound Remote Control - Access features, channels, television and video source control, power, volume and more. Home entertainment versatility - A perfect complement to your home entertainment system Wall mountable (optional 100mm VESA compatible wall mount required) Is Macintosh and PC compatible Headphone jack included for private listening

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine TV set (and it's mine), May 4, 2005

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Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MFM-HT95 19"LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver) (Electronics)

The quality has gone up and the prices are finally coming down on name-brand LCD television sets (unfortunately, this one has gone up 15% since the pre-order price offered by Amazon). Space considerations dictated a unit without the bulky back-side protruberance of a conventional CRT set, so I took a deep breath and pre-ordered this stylish and compact, newest Sony model, which is being pitched as a versatile monitor rather than a "dedicated" LCD TV set.

To begin with, the main advantage is the shallow case. If you have room for the old cathode ray model, hang on to it and save yourself a small fortune. That said, this Sony LCD unit performs better than conventional sets in some areas and is of at least equal quality in most others. Its superiority is most noticeable where numbers, titles, and animation are concerned--all are razor sharp beyond my expectations (can't see why anyone would invest the extra money needed to activate the "high-definition ready" feature). Human figures and flesh tones can be a bit more inconsistent than on a cathode ray tube. Occasionally, the contrast is excessive, regardless of how much I tweak the settings. On the other hand, when the signal source is a DVD player or VCR rather than cable TV, the images are crisp and consistent (so good, in fact, I noticed no appreciable improvement when I substituted for the composite cable first an S-Video, then a component video, cable).

The set is ready-to-go out of the box, and the remote has minimal but convenient buttons for instantly changing brightness, contrast, and picture size ratios. As for the stereo sound, complete with "sub-woofer" (apparently defined by Sony as a speaker larger than a silver dollar), I wouldn't make purchase contingent on that consideration. The audio is fine, as television sound goes, but I have yet to experience anything out of the ordinary. I tested it with a jazz CD. By boosting treble and bass to the max, I was able to coax from the set undistorted balanced sound with fairly alive cymbals and an audible bass while maintaining an adequately present mid-range.

Even when the power is off, the case is understated, trim, and elegant. Moreover, my cat can't jump on it and make it come crashing to the floor, which was the fate of this set's precariously balanced predecessor.

[Since I wrote the above, my wife has condemned the LCD image, claiming it lacks depth and warmth. "Chancun a son gout," I say. At least I won't have to share the set with "Guiding Light."]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should have started with a Sony, January 3, 2006

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J. Nikora (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MFM-HT95 19"LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver) (Electronics)

18 months ago we purchased a Philips 180MT combination monitor TV - the apparent equivalent of this Sony. After 13 months, it went black and we sent it to their warranty department, expecting them to replace it within the five days promised. After weeks with no word we called and were told they no longer made it and had no parts to repair it. We were sent a refurbished model with a smaller screen and no PIP feature. After five more months of calls, we were sent another model, again inferior to the original. When I plugged it in, it went up in smoke! I called and finally got connected to someone with authority and a true concern for customer service who refunded our original cost.

We bought the MFM-HT95 with high hopes and it has delivered. The picture is as good as I have ever seen for both TV and PC. The PC reviewers were more critical than I, but I am not a gamer and the lighting in our kitchen does not interfere with viewing. The colors wash out slightly from off center but it is still a good picture. I had trouble with the sleep mode but when I talked to the tech support staff, they gave me a fax number to send a copy of my invoice and they would send out a brand new unit. Alas, it was my fault for not using the Sony supplied cable - everything works fine. It is also a very handsome machine that graces our desktop. It is everything you would expect from Sony. I wish this model had been available 18 months ago.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not bad, August 21, 2005

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Computer Science Graduate (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony MFM-HT95 19"LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver) (Electronics)

I purchased this monitor 2 weeks ago and it seems fine. No dead pixels, the colors are great. It works fine as a TV set with my cable antena and it gives me a lot of screen real estate for my PC. The brightness is adjustable so there is no eye strain involved.

As I use it longer I will try to update this review.