Occupying a specific niche in the televisual market is HANNspree, a company that specialises in creating design-led and stylistically quirky (rather than novelty) LCD TVs. The first instalment in its new Exquisite Measures (XM) range is the HANNS New York, marrying a low price point with individual design values.
Inspired by the ultra-modern, industrial and mechanical styling so prevalent in New York, the 19in widescreen monitor is housed in a bold black chassis with big silver rivets running down either side of the screen and subtle black grille speakers. The 1440x900 display has a 150-degree viewing angle and 5ms response time, but isn't HD-Ready, which is a shame but not disastrous as the HANNspree is very much a second-room display.
The versatile stand tilts, pivots and is height adjustable with cable management, or can be adapted to a wall mount. Delivered with a three-year on-site swap-out manufacturer warranty, the New York retails at £130. The question is, do you want to be a part of it?
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