The space-saving AQUOS LC-13B4U-S monitor is little more than two inchesdeep yet produces a vivid, 13-inch image using Sharp's proprietary AdvancedSuper View LCD panel. Ideal for watching DVDs and VHS cassettes in thekitchen, bedroom, or dorm, the monitor includes a built-in 181-channelcable tuner--feed it a cable-TV signal and you've got a high-resolutionvideo displayanda full-fledged television.

Sharp's ASV panel offers exceptionally wide horizontaland vertical viewing angles, so you can watch TV from anywhere in theroom.

The 4:3 aspect-ratio screen provides a higher contrast ratio and widerviewing angles than conventional LCD screens--500:1 and a full 170 degreesviewing angle, vertical and horizontal--while its black TFT anti-glarecoating makes it bright enough to view its rich colors with ease, even inwell-lit rooms. This is an EDTV monitor, which means it's a step closer tohigh-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scanDVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharpimages from favorite movies and concert videos.

Sharp's flat-panels are a fraction of the width oftraditional CRT TVs.

Component- and composite-video inputs accommodate everything from DVD playersto VCRs, camcorders, and gaming consoles, and the set's stereo speakers arepowered by 2.1 watts per channel. With the LC-13B4U-S's NTSC, PAL, and SECAMcompatibility, you can view video sources from the U.S., Western Europe, andEastern Europe, and all will appear properly formatted, provided you have theproper region decoding for any DVD sources. The screen offers 480 x 640 (VGA)resolution.

AQUOS TVs strive for a high level of energy efficiency.

AQUOS LCD TVs are Energy Star compliant devices, and consume up to 60% lesspower than CRT systems, and about half as much power as comperable plasma TVs.

Weighing in at less than nine pounds, the LC-13B4U-S is easy to positionand reposition. The unit sits comfortably on any flat surface with theincluded stand, which detaches for wall mounting (with any compatiblemounting kit, none included). Other features include auto clock, whichautomatically sets the TV's time clock for display on demand, a remotecontrol, SAP (second audio program, for listening to alternate languagetracks on select cable broadcasts), and V-Chip parental control (whichlets you block TV content based on content ratings).