Easiest to use 20" iDTVs

None of the small iDTVs we have tested so far were overall as easy to use as the best 26" and 32” models, but we can recommend three that did not do badly. Also these smaller screen models use less power.

The Sony KDL-20B4050, costing £330, was fairly intuitive to use and can handle audio description. It had a simply laid out remote control but the navigation keys were a bit high, so it felt unbalanced when using them. Picture and sound quality were OK even when compared to some bigger TVs and it was HD ready. – but a 20” screen won’t show high definition at its best. This model has the ‘digital tick’ and a carrying handle is fitted.

The Toshiba 20W330DB, costing £338, came with a well laid out remote control with the main buttons well labelled. Front panel controls were also good. It was let down by a rather squashed TV guide with small text. Picture and sound quality were OK for a TV of this size and it was HD ready – but a 20” screen won’t show high definition at its best. This Toshiba has the digital tick.

The JVC LT-DA7SK, costing £284, was a basic TV with a range of digital features. These brought up its overall usage score, but a lot of small buttons on the remote, with multi labels, were less easy to use. Picture quality was good sound was poor, though could be improved with direct connection to a Hi-Fi system. This model is slim and has a carrying handle.

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