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Kreisen LT-30FMP

February 23rd, 2005 | by Ian Bell

Sharp Looks

In this price category, the Kreisen LT-30FMP is probably one of the more attractive sets out there. In fact, out of the three 30-inch LCD televisions we are currently reviewing which also includes sets from Gateway and Syntax, the Kreisen LT-30FMP has more of a high-end look to it. The Gateway 30-inch LCD comes in a close second and would look better if they just ditched the gold trim that surrounds the set. The LT-30FMP comes in only one color which is silver. There is a chrome trim that adorns the top and bottom of the set which helps to give it a somewhat luxurious look. And with the integrated speakers located on the sides of the unit, the LT-30FMP actually looks larger than its 30” size would indicate. The controls for adjusting the volume, changing the channel and accessing the menu are located on the right hand side and are not visible when looking directly at the set. This helps keep the whole persona clean and refined looking. If you want to remove the stand, you can mount the LT-30FMP on the wall using their $99 dollar wall mounting kit.

The remote control that comes with the LT-30FMP is the size we like, but we could do without the white face; it just looks too cheap. If enCross would have chosen a black or silver remote control, it would have received much higher marks. Still, when compared to the remotes that come with the Gateway and Syntax 30-inch TVs, the LT-30FMP is still our favorite. Button layout is simple to use, yet there are enough buttons to control all of the features of the LT-30FMP. We wish enCross would have included backlighting for when it's in use, but that is not a big deal. Most likely you will be using an external tuner of some sort and will be using the remote that comes with that instead.

Kreisen LT-30FMP