Found today:Sharp 26LV96 "Visual Integration System" TV

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Hiya,

I found a cool 80's TV at the thrift today. It's still in my car, so I haven't grabbed a picture of it yet. It's got a display that is somewhat larger than a 19 I think, but what makes it unusual is that is is a wedge shape rather than a box shape. That means when you put it down, the screen is on an angle - kind of like a monitor speaker on a stage in a rock club. The cabinet is very stylish and very 80's (the TV says it was manufactured in 1988). It also doesn't appear to have a tuner - just a RCA composite in an loop out. It also comes on via a great big button on top.

It's not part of a video wall as the viewing surface doesn't go all the way out to the edges. It does have a smoked glass front than can come off. It also has some picture adjustments behind a panel (door is missing - damn), so no remote necessary to operate it. My guess is that it's a monitor for an in-store display. Perhaps it was on a stand or bracket of some kind - or perhaps it's supposed to be on a cool angle (I haven't even checked the bottom yet to see if there's a mount or rubber feet showing that it was intended to be used this way).

Anyway, it's very slick in that 80's techno way. I have a feeling I'll be using it for Atari games around here. I can't find any info on the net about this model number or even product line. Does my description ring any bells?

Sharp 26LV96 "Visual Integration System" TV