Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L26X1 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 26.2 x 17.1 inches ; 23.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 29 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001UE6MA2
• Item model number: TC-L26X1
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #761 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 15, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer (April 23, 2009)
The 26-inch Viera TC-L26X1 LCD 720p HDTV is ideal for lovers of music and videos. The iPod Entertainment Kit lets you control and play back your iPod (not included) music and videos. Also the Viera Image Viewer provides a better way to share your digital photos, just put your SD memory card into the memory card slot, and your digital photos are instantly displayed. With Viera Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system, and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

An ideal LCD flatscreen for lovers of music and videos. Click to enlarge.

The VIERA Difference
Panasonic VIERA TVs combine high picture quality, smart networking, environmental friendliness, and stylish design. The X1 LCD series features:

• 720p Resolution
• Contrast Ratio: 12,000:1
• iPod Entertainment Kit
• Intelligent Scene Controller
• VIERA Image Viewer
• VIERA Link
• PC Input
• Game Mode
• 3 HDMI Inputs (32" and 37" only)

Wide Viewing Angle
The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.

Fine Black Panel
Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup.

Enjoy your favorite songs, movies, and photos by connecting your iPod¨ and VIERA directly.

The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle.

With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen.

Control and Play Back Music and Videos from Your iPod
With the included iPod Entertainment Kit, a universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA¨ HDTV. Intuitive on-screen menus make it a breeze to control the action with the TVs remote.

VIERA Image Viewer
VIERA Image Viewer makes it easy to watch full-HD images by using the SD card slot. It lets you enjoy high-resolution, full-HD photos and videos with superb image quality and vivid colors on VIERA's large screen. Simply insert an SD card into the SD card slot to show your photos and full-HD videos on the large screen!

• Shoot still and motion images with a digital camera or HD camcorder.
• Insert the SD card into VIERA's card slot
• View photos and motion images in full-HD quality on VIERA's large screen.

VIERA Tools
With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Network Your AV Devices, Quickly and Easily
With VIERA Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus. VIERA Link is a function that lets you easily operate various AV devices that are interconnected with your VIERA TV, using only the VIERA remote control. You can choose the connection method--either an HDMI cable or a LAN cable--to match your devices and applications. You don't have to keep switching remotes to operate each device, so there's no more hassle and operation is easier than ever. Networking your devices with VIERA Link adds both convenience and fun to AV entertainment.

The Next Level of Video Gaming
In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too.

Standby Power Save
When the VIERA power is turned off, the standby power of connected devices is minimized.

Auto Power Standby
Power loss is minimised by using VIERA Link control for interconnected devices.

Eco Mode
Panasonic has further enhanced its energy-saving efficiency with fine power control and an automatic off function.

What's in the Box
Panasonic Viera X1 Series TC-L26X1 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Universal dock for iPod, Remote control, Remote batteries, AC cord, Pedestal with installation hardware, Cleaning cloth, Operating instructions, Quick setup guide, Product Registration Card, Customer Care Plan Card END

Product Description

26" LCD,720p, PC input, 2 HDMI, Contrast ratio 8,000:1, Game Mode, iPod Entertainment Kit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic TC-L26X1 LCD, May 11, 2009

By	Ken Blkaney (Oklahoma City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very good 26" LCD television and is just the right size in our guest bedroom..... I believe that Panasonic beats them all hands down.... we replaced our very old CRT TV with this new light weight LCD and it does not take up as much space as the old unit did........ in my own opinion, this Panasonic LCD has the best picture and sound over the other brands, and I did a lot of comparing before buying ..... I really like the timer feature too...... the set-up menu and features are very user friendly. The remote is not lit... has no internal light... but I don't think any of them have an internal light..... not a complaint, but the remote has more stuff on it than I will ever use.... I have owned my 42" Plasma Panasonic for over 2 years now and I am very satisfied with it too.... The plasma has a little bit of a better picture, colors are more vivid, than a LCD has but a plasma also cost more money too.... and a plasma weighs more and uses more power than a LCD TV... This TV only comes in glossy black, the frame and base, which looks very nice but shows every speck of dust. I even called Panasonic and complained about that.....for not offering an alternate color like silver or gray.... I think that most all of the other brands, under 42", also come in only glossy black this year..... oh well.... my wife doesn't mind the glossy black..... Last month I purchased the TC-L32X1 for our bedroom and we liked it so well that we bought the TC-L26X1 LCD in the 26' size for the guest bedroom...... this TV also comes with a dock for plugging in your ipod but I'm not into any of that stuff so I can't say how well it works.... sorry... I have also posted a picture of our new TV here and that's my soda pop can next to the TV so you can get an idea of the size, etc.... and the President just happen to be on the news when I snapped the picture..... I recommend this Panasonic TC-L26X1 LCD TV...... they are very nice and well worth the little extra money over the other brands......

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic TV, May 29, 2009

By	Love food (Cubstown) - See all my reviews

I just received this TV yesterday and all I can say so far is WOW!!!!

It is in our bedroom and looks great (picture and aesthetics wise). The iPod dock is also very nice. The sound is excellent for a small (?) TV.

One thing to note. Unless you are a magician, be sure to use long needle nose pliers to get the screws started into the stand/base when attaching it to the TV. Very hard to do with just a screw driver.

My only complaint so far is that the sleeper timer does not have a dedicated button on the remote. You have to go into 2 different menu screens to get to it. My way around that was to set each of the 5 timers the TV has so that each one goes off at 11pm Sunday night through Thursday night. This obviously is not an issue if you are using it somewhere other than a bedroom.

P.S. - Don't be swayed by the talk about size of your TV and the viewing distance. This 26" is a perfect size for our bedroom (sits on 5 drawer dresser about 12ft from my pillow). The charts for LCD TVs had me at a 42" minimum, which is not true IMHO.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb value, June 11, 2009

By	Dr.Z "Hadshad" (Haddam, CT. USA) - See all my reviews

The Panasonic TC-L26X1 LCD TV is a superb choice for an entry level 26" set. I ordered it from Amazon on June 2nd (free shipping) and received it on June 5th in excellent condition. Setup was a snap and the picture is great. Sound is so-so, but adequate for a small set. I hooked it up to a Samsung Home Theater and now the sound is fine. You should be aware, however, that the only audio out connection on this set is a Digital Audio Out port requiring a Digital Optical cable. This is only necessary if you want to connect the TV to a home theater or wireless headphones (also of the Digital Optical type). In addition, you can't find a better price than Amazon's. I tried Best Buy (they don't carry the model], and Bernies, who had it on sale for $499.99, but wouldn't come down on the price. All in all, a great set at a great price.