Gift Tip 33: Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi TV With iPod Dock And DVD Player

Dec 3 2009, 4:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi, launched by Sharper Image (yes, the brand lives on), is a high definition television that offers a collection of features, which are aimed at providing you enhanced TV entertainment. The TSI-LCD19DVDi is packed with a built-in iPod docking station, a USB port, an SD card reader and an integrated progressive scan DVD player. Sharper Image has also added a built-in sleep timer, variable picture and sound modes, V chip parental control, remote control and stand.

This stylish looking TV boasts of a 19 inch 720P Widescreen that gives you clear and vivid vision. Its resolution of 1366x768 reveals even the minutest details in the picture. The 1000:1 Contrast Ratio of the TSI-LCD19DVDi enables you to enjoy detailed images even in darker scenes. This high definition television has a quick response time of 5ms and its 2x3W Stereo Speakers give you excellent sound clarity and great hearing pleasure. Thus, the Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi has a telling presence of state-of-the-art digital media features.

The dimensions of the TSI-LCD19DVDi are 3.2 x 18.3 x 14.2 inches and it weighs only 12.3 pounds, which makes it easy to move around. The Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi comes with a variety of inputs, which include 1xHDMI, 1xVGA, 1x PC Audio, 1x component, 1x S-Video, 1xRCA, 1xRF. The TSI-LCD19DVDi has a very compact and sleek appearance, which is surely going to satiate the desire of trendy teenagers.

The Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi has many attractive features that can enable it to turn heads. It offers great functionality in the form of a built in progressive scan DVD player, USB and SD card reader and an integrated iPod docking station. The variable picture and sound modes of this high definition television allow you to enjoy peak picture and sound quality even when the actual picture and sound quality are poor. However, the 1000:1 Contrast Ratio is not that great compared to some of the other high definition televisions in the market.

Great Gift For
Those who wish to have a television that features a blend of the modern and traditional technology.

Price and Where to Buy
The Sharper Image TSI-LCD19DVDi is selling for $359.99 on Amazon.com.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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