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Maxent and Olevia fined for trafficking analog TVs
Every HD fan knows that you can't sell analog TVs anymore, but evidently some manufactures just don't get it. The FCC has notified Regent U.S.A. and Syntax-Brillian that there is an "apparent liability for forfeiture" (read fine) for $63K and $2.9M, respectively, for "willful and repeated violations." Sure, budget TVs are great and all, but not if that means we have to explain to our parents why their brand new flat panel TV doesn't work with bunny ears after the analog shutoff.
Maxent MX-26X3 review: Home Theater Magazine
The great folks over at Home Theater Magazine typically don't review LCD monitors like the Maxent MX-26X3, but you might be happy they made the exception. This 26-inch LCD widescreen computer monitor doubles as a 720p HD monitor and can be had for around $800. There are other double duty machines out there, the Gateway 21-inch LCD at $600 comes to mind, but as they say, size does matter. HTM liked the fact that the MX-26X3 offered DVI and two component inputs along with the standard PC-type jacks. From a performance standpoint, there was some noticeable artifacting on some content but using the component inputs improved overall picture quality. Is this a centerpiece for your home entertainment area? Not likely, but if you're looking for a new PC monitor for a WMCE machine, this might be worth a look.
