Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Toshiba REGZA 42RV535U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba REGZA 42RV535U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Toshiba REGZA 42RV535U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(33 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : Visit store to see price
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Technical Details

  • 1080p full HD LCD
  • New SRT Technology
  • Film Mode (3:2 Pull-Down)
  • Gaming Mode
  • Vesa Compatible

 

Product Description

Regza 1080p Full HD LCD with SRT


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Great TV for the money" 2009-06-29
By V. Laffoon
TOSHIBA 42RV535U LCD



I bought this TV from Amazon.com. The delivery company was great.



I got this TV about six months ago and it has been performing great since I installed it.



Since I purchased the Toshiba, I bought a Samsung 120Hz for another room. The Samsung certainly has a superior picture, but not for twice the price. If you're not hung-up on 120Hz, I think this is an equal. I think I like the user controls on the Toshiba better than the Samsung.



I dont't think you can go wrong with this TV...

 "Research this dog on the net and DON'T BUY It!" 2009-06-14
By PenMangler (alabama, US of A)
I bought this tv from a retailer. 14 months later, the tv would not return to ready after a SHORT power outage. The yellow standby light just blinked three times over and over. The manual said this was normal and when it was ready to start it would go to a green light. No it wouldn't. Manual and Toshiba site said to hold the power button on the cabinet in for five seconds and it would reset it. This worked...twice. The Toshiba site said unplug it for an hour. This worked...once. Now at 18 months, a short power outage from a summer storm knocked it back to the yellow lights. After four days, it is still blinking yellow. I tried every trick I could find short of putting socks and shoes on it. I found this is a common problem with this model. The store will evaluate the problem for $189. The repair to the board that has gone south is $600 parts and labor. Again, I am not the only victim of this shoddy equipment. Toshiba basically told me they weren't concerned with it since it's out of warranty. So, research the model on the net and see for youself. If you have one of these, be scanning the ads for a new tv soon, it will fail. Toshiba says they won't order a recall since the model has been replaced with this new one you're looking at now. The new one has the same boards. $1300 dollars for 18 months service.

 "Great TV!" 2009-04-27
By E. Killian (Mira Loma, CA)
I'm the type of person who does research before I make a large purchase; I go to a store and see products in person then I get on the Internet and read the reviews. That is why I am so happy with my new REGZA TV. The color is beautiful and, even though I don't have an HD receiver, the picture is very clear. It is also user friendly.

 "Dont look any further buy this model" 2009-04-22
By John W. Utter
I buy and sell tv's part time outside my day job. So over the last 10 years I have seen a large number of good and bad models. First I rate the following brands as my top 5 starting with the best at the top. Samsung, Hitachi, Soney, Toshibia, JVC. Now JVC can take a big jump to the top here and there with some of there price deals. Anyway I purchased the Toshibia. For the money, the features and the quality you can not go wrong. Did you know 2/3 service calls for lcd tv's are for Visio. Be aware also that 2/3 service calls for lcd tv's in ANY brand are for power related issues. This happens to any tv of any brand, so a review that says the power went out after x ammount of time is simply not a fair review. In fact to since I repair Tv's as well I can tell you that Power fluctuations such as "Browning effect" will ruin any tv no matter what brand you stick in your home. Anyway this TV model is one of the best out there. 120hz, great picture and fab HD. Did you know that Toshibia TV's upconvert regular analog signal? This is one of the few tvs that attempt to do this all the time. Most DVD HD or Blue ray players will do this , but this tv does that on your cable signal. To be fair almost all hd tvs will do 1080i signal. This is a great buy

 "regza 42rv535u review" 2009-03-04
By Joseph C. Gildea (Mountain City, TN)
This TV has exceeded my expectations. The picture is bright and clear. I have not noticed any motion blur problems and true 1080p input looks fantastic on the set. The most amazing thing however is how very good dish satellite programming, at standard 480i resolution, looks on the set. There is no pixilation or snow at all. The quality is as good as a normat tube set.


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Posted by Josh clinton at 11:20 PM 0 comments

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Toshiba 22AV500U 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba 22AV500U 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Toshiba 22AV500U 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(19 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : Visit store to see price
Available From 5 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 22" 720p HD LCD TV
  • High Gloss Black Finish
  • DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control
  • PC Input for computers
  • 1 HDMI Input

 

Product Description

22", 720p HD LCD TV, High Gloss Black Cabinet, DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control, PC Input


 

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Customer Reviews

 "A great HDTV for your kitchen!" 2009-05-12
By Matt07924 (Tennessee)
I wanted a HDTV that had a good viewing range (from angles) as well as one that is reliable, etc. This unit meets all my goals and the price was not too bad either. The unit is lightweight and looks good in the room.

 "don't fear the sound" 2009-05-08
By Pamela Herkes (East Hartford, CT)
I was a bit apprehensive on what the sound quality would be like on this TV having read all the reviews. I can tell you that I have this in an 11 X 14 room with cathedral ceilings and I have absolutely NO issues with the sound quality! The picture quality is fabulous and the set up was so simple. I like this so much that I'm thinking of upgrading my living room TV to a larger version of this. Don't let the reviews on the sound quality hold you back from purchasing. And don't forget to go with the super saver free shipping. My delivery with this option was less than 48 hours from my confirmation!!

 "Fits perfectly into my space - good product" 2009-05-07
By TV Freak (Los Angeles)
Great value with more features than need. Had space limitations but this product met them.

 "Take your home theater to the next level" 2009-05-06
By Cedar
I installed this tv a few days ago. It replaces a 2000 Daewoo that served me well for 9 years. I was forced to upgrade my television because my cable provider started pulling good channels off of regular cable and putting them on digital. I tried to install the new cable box to the Daewoo but that tv had no inputs other than the cable input (I was already using an RF converter box and thus was approaching cable overload). So I reluctantly ended up buying the Toshiba 22AV500U here. After all of the work and money, I must say that I am pleased with the results. Digital cable is fun and has a lot of features and all of my shows have never looked clearer or sharper. I am also enjoying watching my dvds on the Toshiba tv. You have not seen Polar Express until you've seen it in high definition!



The Toshiba is high quality. I have no dead pixels and no backlight bleed. I did have an issue with the stand not moving when I first pulled it out of the box but that was because I wasn't pulling hard enough (you never know how delicate these modern electronics are). I also ended up calling Toshiba customer support a few times. Each time I talked to someone knowledgeable and helpful.



As for the size, I have found 22 inches to be more than adequate. I have a smallish entertainment and didn't want to upgrade that too. The tv is in a rather large living room and there isn't a bad seat in the room.



I also should mention that at work my Dell lcd monitor made me so sick that I had to go back to the old crt monitor. The issue I think is that lcds are lit by a florescent bulb. Because florescent bulbs flash like a strobe light they can sometimes make you feel ill when you stare into them. I have had no issues with that with my Toshiba.



I also highly recommend that you use an hdmi cable between your dvd player and the Toshiba (and everywhere else you can too). I bought mine here on Amazon for a few dollars (the 6 ft 1080p cable by DVI Gear). It is an excellent cable. What the local stores charge for the same thing is quite scandalous.

 "Outstanding picture" 2009-04-24
By Gobbler Hunter (Windham, PA)
I recently purchased a Toshiba 22" LCD HD Model # 22AV500U TV from abt electronics through Amazon and the results were superb. The on-line experience, shipping/delivery and the TV's performance were / are all simply outstanding.


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Posted by Josh clinton at 6:10 PM 0 comments

Toshiba REGZA 46XV540U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba REGZA 46XV540U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Toshiba REGZA 46XV540U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(12 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $1,388.19
Available From 1 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 46" 1080p HD LCD TV
  • REGZA with ThinLine Bezel
  • ClearFrame 120 Hz Frame Rate
  • 10 Bit LCD Panel
  • ColorBurst 108% Wide Color Gamut CCFL

 

Product Description

47", REGZA, 1080p HD LCD TV, High Gloss Balck Finish, New ThinLine Bezel, 14 Bit PixelPure Processor, Deep Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Clear Frame 120 Hz, New 5:5 Pull down, 10 Bit LCD Panel, ColorBurst 108% Wide Color Gamut CCFL, Deep Color, New Gaming Mode, Soundstrip Speaker System, 4 HDMI 1.3 Inputs with CE Link, Improved High Res Capability for PC Input, IR Pass Through


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Great TV!!!" 2009-02-19
By C. Manahan (Tennessee)
This is one fantastic TV! I have had it for about a month now and have enjoyed every minute. The picture is sharp (really deep blacks) and the 120Hz technology really does make a difference. I was amazed at the lack of pixelation, especially when watching sports and blu-rays. I bought this and a sony bdp 350 from Amazon Warehouse Deals (both open box units) and each has performed beautifully. They shipped free and INCREDIBLY fast. I cannot recommend this product enough.

 "Worth the price!" 2009-02-05
By Terrance Pusateri (Chicago, IL)
I've purchased refurbished items in the past and have always had good luck with them. Though with this item I was a bit worried since it is my most expensive refurbed! Let me say that I wasn't disappointed at all! Item was totally brand new and it had tons of features.



I'm still playing around with the settings but even the defaults look nice!



Audio and video display are crystal clear! Especially watching last Sundays SuperBowl!

 "As good for less, Toshiba has out done itself again!!" 2009-01-31
By Christopher Sweeting (Kenosha, WI.)
2nd Toshiba tv, have never been as happy as I was with this purchase....saved $400 instead of Sony or Samsung and got a 120hz hdtv that rivals the performance of the biggest brands!! I researched tv's for months and you can't go wrong with this one.....

 "Excellent Value" 2009-01-06
By S. Rush (Oklahoma)
This set is performing well. The white glove delivery set it up and all I had to do was set back and enjoy. Wasn't sure about ordering a television of this size online, but I would have no hesitation about ordering anything of this size again. My sister had bought a 42 inch Toshiba Regza from a store and I bought this 46 inch unit at less cost than her purchase. The set has excellent picture and the sound is better than I expected. The menu is simple to navigate and make any changes you may want to tweak.....I would recommend this set to anyone looking for a good price verses performance.

 "Toshiba 46XV540U is great!!" 2009-01-05
By Daniel J. Filice (Burbank, CA United States)
I purchased the Toshiba 46XV540U at my favorite volume wherehouse store for $1199 one week ago. I originally planned on buying a Panasonic 42" 1080p Plasma, but after discussing Plasma panels with some video engineers at work, I was NOT convinced that it would be free from image retention (burn-in), especially since I watch a lot of 4:3 programming and I didn't want to lay awake at night worrying about having left-right bars burned into the screen. Then I set my mind on either a Sony W4100 or Z4100, but my local wherehouse only had a 40" Sony. The 46" cost too much. I settled on a Sony because I own a Sony 55" SXRD, which I find stunning, and as good as any Plasma or LCD, and it's 120Hz and 1080p/24 display. Then I saw the Toshiba, which stated that it had similar specs as my SXRD. After obsessing and doing extensive research, I decided to buy the Toshiba. I was hesitant since I really liked what I saw on the Sony LCDs. Out of the box, the Toshiba looked good, but the levels needed to be toned down. I initially used a THX DVD (any DVD that is THX certified, like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc), and the disc has a THX setup menu that will help you adjust any TV to look pretty darn good. Later I used the Video Essentials DVD for further adjusting. After setting the color, tint, brightness and contrast, I couldn't be happier. One of my biggest necessities of any HDTV is that it displays SD (standard def) channels well, and I'm happy to say that this Toshiba does a great job. HD on my Charter cable looks stunning in 1080i. Blu-Ray is jaw-dropping. I also watch a lot of sports and the 120Hz option looks great, and from what I've read in test reports, the Toshiba handles this better than Sony, and I condider the Sony better than Samsung for this. Anyways, the Toshiba colors are excellent, it gives deep blacks, I don't see any pixel blurring or lag and fast motion on sports looks rock-solid. AND, this 46" Toshiba cost about $500 less than a similar-sized Sony. The speakers in the Toshiba give satisfactory audio, especially for my bedroom, where I have this set. The image looks pretty good even at extreme angles. The screen is matte-finish, which is essential in my opinion to control reflections. The bezel of the Toshiba is gloss black. I would have preferred a satin-black bezel, but no problem. The Toshiba remote is well laid out. I recently owned a Toshiba 50" CRT rear projection set and I loved the remote on that set because of two things: 1) Mute does a half-mute first, then a full mute with a second press. Half-mute allows you to turn down the TV if answering a phone but you can still hear the sound. 2) The Channel Return will actually return you to a previous Input. So, if you are watching a DVD then switch to a cable channel to check out a football score, you can immediately return to the DVD by pressing the RTN button without the need of it bringing up the numerical menu or cycling through the Input options to get back to the DVD. This new Toshiba remote keeps these two great functions!! The 46RV540U is a terrific TV!


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Posted by Josh clinton at 5:14 AM 0 comments

Monday, December 28, 2009

Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(53 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : Visit store to see price
Available From 0 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 1080p HD Resolution
  • 16:9 Widescreen
  • ATSC Digital and NTSC Tuners
  • 3 HDMI / PC Input / Component Video

 

Product Description

Toshiba 52HL167 52" Regza 1080p LCD HDTV


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Dead Pixels after 12 months" 2008-11-28
By B. George
I had this tv for one year and few days when I noticed dead pixels in an oval shape in the of the screen. The Toshiba Service reps are horrible and they are refusing to cover this as it is 1 year and 10 days old. I am done with Toshiba products and wouldn't be surprised if this company goes bankrupt because of such bad products and customer service.

 "Great TV, possible screen problem" 2008-11-18
By B. Nardi
This TV (REGZA 52HL167) produces an amazingly nice picture. You've seen the details in others' reviews. I agree with them whole heartedly. The only picture I saw that may be slightly better is the SONY Bravia series, but the cost is significantly higher.



A point that could use a bit more emphasis: the matte screen finish on this TV all but eliminates reflections. This is especially important if the TV sits in a room with lots of windows, as mine does. No other LCD TV I've seen (and I've seen many) competes with the REGZA on this score.



Something to beware of, though it's probably a universal problem not unique to Toshiba: the screen can develop an ever expanding blotch of dead pixels. Six months after delivery I saw a row of about 5 pixels which had died near the of the screen. Daily this started expanding, and after about a month there was a 12 inch by 1/2 inch gash of dead pixels, with a 1-1/2 inch circle of dead pixels in the middle. (This is similar to the head-on airplane pattern described in another review.) The Toshiba warranty covered this completely. The screen was replaced, but it did take several months of waiting. Never mind, I was grateful to have it fixed at no cost. The repair person said he had seen this before and it was caused by a de-lamination of the active LCD elements from the screen. Go figure.



Bottom line is I would definitely buy this TV again. Another I would consider, with a great picture and good price: the Philips 52PFL7422D.



 "failed after 3 months - toshiba took another 3 months to replace" 2008-10-22
By J. Kingsbury (AL United States)
honestly the tv itself is fine - but 3 1/2 months to get a panel replaced on a 3 1/2month old tv is a little ridiculous... our local service (non toshiba) is mostly to blame - with proper nagging thay are finally replacing the tv with a new one (glory glory) but i fear another failure. customer service is an issue. love it while it works though.

 "Love this TV!!" 2008-10-17
By Software Guru (Seattle, WA)
I've owned this TV for about a year now and wanted to share my experience. I have or had it hooked up to the following components:



HDTV Antenna(DB4)(Coax)

Wii(Component)

Xbox 360 (via component)

Yamaha 5.1 receiver(HDMI)

Roku Netflix Box(HDMI)

Comcast HD DVR Box(HDMI)

Toshiba HD-DVD Player(HDMI)

Dell Home Theater PC(VGA)



It has worked flawlessly with all these components except the Netflix ROKU box, which there seems to be conflict with the HDCP technology and causes an intermittent green screen to appear. Its really more of an annoyance than anything and I've not spent much time troubleshooting it.



When I bought this TV, I was comparing it to the well rated Samsung and Sony models but ended going with this model after comparing them side by side at my local A/V store. The biggest selling points for me were the viewing angle and color vibrancy. A year later, I'm not disappointed with my decision and am still very happy with the vibrancy and viewing angle.



Several months ago, I dropped my cable service and decided to get my content via a HD antenna, Roku Box and my Home Theater PC(Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, ect). I wasn't sure what to expect when I made this change, but have been happy with the selection and especially the video quality through the HD antenna. The built in tuner is very easy to use and once setup it's a no-brainer. I don't know if I'll ever switch back to cable.



Overall, I'm very happy with this TV>

 "Very nice TV" 2008-09-02
By Art (Missouri)
Haven't got my speakers and amp hooked up yet, so hooked a subwoofer right to the TV. The sound's not great, but it's pretty good. That's fine; I'm not going to use the built-in speakers, so I appreciate the fact they're in the back and there isn't a lot of the front devoted to speaker grills. Just the thin, glossy black frame around the picture, very clean.



Fabulous picture, sharp blacks, clean whites with no bad balance, no problems whatsoever. Rave reviews from everybody who's seen it, especially when NBC was showing off all their new HDTV gear at the Olympics. This thing just looks great, including with the laptop plugged into it.



Great screen for signage, too, at your next convention.


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Posted by Josh clinton at 5:38 PM 0 comments

Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(24 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $713.00
Available From 1 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 720p HD LCD Panel
  • DynaLight Backlight
  • TheaterWide Picture Modes
  • Discrete IR Codes
  • Vesa Compatible

 

Product Description

720p HD LCD TV


 

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Customer Reviews

 "BEST PICTURE IN CLASS...BUT" 2009-07-15
By Stephen M. Rosenman (Marlton, NJ United States)
I WANT TO LOVE THIS TV AND I'M SURE i WILL, ONCE i FIND ONE THAT DOES NOT HUM. I am typically a higher end consumer electronics customer. I own 3 other Toshiba flat screens-one for bathroom, one for family room one for bedroom, a Sony flat screen in my study and a Vizio for a guest room. Also own Toshiba DVD players. I needed a 37" in my master bedroom so I went with a familiar brand and I did tons of hands (and eyes) on research. The only bad Toshiba product I've dealt with in the past was a laptop (poor customer service), until now...



First I'll cut to the chase and tell you how it is. You will NOT find a better LCD HDTV over 32" in this price range with this many features that provides high-end picture quality while providing at least entry level inputs/flexibility. In ths category, Sony and Toshiba design their TVs but buy LCDs from a supplier. Samsung and LG make their own. People are going to tell you Samsung 32" + are the way to go and I can tell you first hand (I returned 2 Samsungs) they are not, unless you go LED or DLDP. Samsung has great vibrant colors and noticable contrast, BUT they do it artificially through playing with black levels--there is a great article on Toshiba vs. Sony vs. Samsung and Toshiba LCDs came out on top in terms of real lifelike picture reproduction. I noticed the Toshiba is far better at home than in the store and could not be happier with the picture. Once you fine tune where you need it to be, it is crystal clear, bright and sparkling...love the picture.



Sound is fine, for stock speakers on the TV it does the job well.



here lies the issue: You may get the humming sound as other describe. here is why: The backlight is florescent and turned up past 50 through 100 backlight level you will hear ballast/inverter noise. For me it is unbearable, especially in a bedroom. The only way to service this is to replace the entire LCD panel kit...you dont want to do this. So, I am taking mine back in hopes of an exchange for one that does not hum...



The issue is the inverter/ballast. Not all will be the same. Depends how tight they drill down. I'm just crossing my fingers that I find one that will allow me to adjust backlight very high without humming so much...I'll keep trying b/c th epicture is great at any price.

 "Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch" 2009-06-17
By L. Ford (Silver Spring, MD USA)
I "purchased" this TV using American Express points. White glove shipping was included so I actually did not pay anything for this set. So, I was quite surprised at how nice it is. I'm very happy with the picture and the sound is decent. The setup is straight forward and the manual is well written. It came with a nice soft cloth to keep it clean and shining. The inputs are not difficult to access. As someone else mentioned, changing viewing inputs is a multi-step process which I haven't seen before. But overall, it's a great TV and I'm quite happy with it.

 "Excellent Buy For the Price!" 2009-04-25
By Chantel W (CA)
This turned out to be a great buy for the price! Toshiba makes an excellent product. Before, I purchased the Toshiba 37 inch flat screen TV: I compared this HDTV with other similar units. This flat screen TV definitely holds its own among the majors LCTV including Samsung, Sony, Sharp, and Panasonic. Also, the picture was sharp, clear, and great color contrast. The response time was great (8ms) and the different settings allowed you to adjust for sport, theater, or movie modes. The external speakers were alright for a small room but I ended up connecting the LCTV to my stereo for a more surround sound. The only areas that needed improvement was the delivery process: it took several days longer to ship the flat screen. Nevertheless, the HD programming and the Blu Ray technology was well worth investing in this 37 inch flat screen TV.

 "Imperfect Silence" 2009-04-24
By Donald F. Dal Maso (New York, NY USA)
This Toshiba TV is excellent in all respects except one--the slight hum of the unit that is evident when the image on the screen is supposed to be accompanied by perfect silence.



Does anybody make a perfectly noiseless screen? I'm told this Toshiba is better than some units but, at least at this price, you won't be buying silence.

 "A great TV that is amazing value for money!" 2009-04-05
By J. C. J. Raybould (Georgia, USA)
I love this TV. It is very easy to use and has all the inputs that one could desire. Personally, I like to plug the TV into my computer and use it as a massive monitor.


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Posted by Josh clinton at 12:59 AM 0 comments

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 46XV545U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 46XV545U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 46XV545U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(24 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : Visit store to see price
Available From 12 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • ClearFrame 120Hz with 5:5 pull-down
  • New SRT Technology
  • 10Bit LCD Panel
  • Color Temp Controls
  • Vesa Compatible

 

Product Description

Cinema Series Regza 1080p Full HD LCD


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Signicantly improved from 2 years ago" 2009-12-07
By James E. Adam (Baltimore, Md.)
I will list the improvements I noted from a 47" Toshiba LCD TV I purchased a little over 2 years ago. My existing components (Sony DVD/VHS Recorder, an analog VHS/DVD player & a Blu Ray DVD player (brand new) were moved over to the new TV.

1. Sound levels are now the same when I move from different input sources, including outside anteena. Previously, it was a mess (all different) and for the standard DVD player I had to increase the volume by 50-70% to nearly the maximum sound level. Previously, I blamed the components. Nothing worst than watching a DVD and switching to check sports scores and being blasted away by sound.

2. Location of the HDMI connections on the back are much improved. The older TV had the inputs in the hardest to reach, worst possible location.

3. In the older TV, picture quality from an extreme side angle was blurry and unwatchable, now the picture quality is great from any angle.

4. The oversized remote control is a tad smaller by doing away the mode select buttons. I used them, but won't miss them. It's thinner, weighs less, but the buttons are the same size and same number. It is just better designed.

5. Trust me that the stand is better.

6. Picture quality is better and fast action scenes are flawless.

It seems like Toshiba did a really good job with these major improvements as well as some minor improvements I didn't mention.

My only complaint is that I wished there was a "CC" closed caption button on the remote like there was on my really old analog TV set. Instead, you have to pull out the manual to figure it out. Usually, I say the heck with it and hence I never learn.

If you are a first time buyer, be happy that you waited until now to buy. You are getting a better TV for less.

 "Excellent LCD HDTV" 2009-11-19
By KB (Beverly, MA)
We bought this [46"] TV from a big box store in June. We were looking at plasmas, but the reflection problem was a show-stopper for our family room. The Toshiba has no reflection problem day or night. The picture is beautiful. You'll wonder how you lived with your CRT. No jaggies from the usual sources, though some from some 24p movies. Color balance was perfect on delivery; we haven't played with it. We watch from 10-15 feet away, but the picture is clear and bright from 20 feet. Watching from the side.. 45 degrees, there is no distortion. The images are very good in the daytime and awesome at night with the lights turned down. We ultimately bought the 46" size, but in hindsight, I think the larger version (52"?) would have been better, tho more expensive.



The Toshiba has half a dozen aspect ratio options, all available on the remote. We found to our dismay, that a lot of cable/broadcast TV, while digital, is still in the conventional 4:3 format; essentially a square picture with black bars on the side. Forcing it into a wide screen display distorted the images, so we mostly watch channels that broadcast in HD widescreen.



The multi-function remote is complex, but once you get used to it, the necessary controls are easy to manipulate via an on-screen display. It's also lit, which is very helpful at night, when the lights are off. There is also a limited set of controls on the TV itself in case the remote conks out. We weren't looking for that, but it was nice to find.



It has more connections than you'll likely need including multiple HDMI, component, composite, PC, even a USB slot. We have cable coming into the component (Y, Pb, Pr) connection, DVD/Blu-ray through S-video, and PS3 through conventional composite connections. The Toshiba has its own digital audio out connection (Dolby), but there are lots of ways to hook up an external audio source. It sits pretty low on its own stand, so you don't see the cables coming out of the back.



The Toshiba has its own sort of 3d/stero sound system, so audio sounds like it's coming from the side, even though the speakers are just on the bottom. A nice touch -- hard to appreciate looking at the specs.



Some of the reviews mentioned that the shiny frame was a drawback. We found no problem from the frame. It's pretty narrow, anyway. Reviews also warned that store displays would have the brightness turned up, but we didn't find the image much different when we got it home. The Toshiba name on the bottom is lit, but it dims depending on the light in the room.



It's an excellent unit. It seemed when we were looking, that each brand/model TV had some sort of limitation in one of the specs, usually in the number or type of connections; or it was too expensive. There are no limitations on the Toshiba and it's a great price.



 "No problems, excellent value for the money." 2009-06-15
By D. Conrad
Like many of the other reviewers I did some research, and for the technology, this tv is an excellent value. Setup and use is easy, and the picture quality is excellent for all types of input(relative to the type of input)and good sound also. Been using it for just short of 2 months, with no problems. We we are happy with it so far.



If you hook up a blu ray player to it, or any 120hz tv, be sure to check that the blu ray player is configured to send the correct signal to the tv for the fast refresh. The blu ray player we bought was set to default to the lower refresh rate.

 "Best Bang for Buck vs Sony/Samsung" 2009-05-28
By Huai J. Gong (Tulsa, OK USA)
Pros -

Picture is outstanding, easily on of the the best 46" out there. Premium LCD screen at a budget price. Color is off out of the box. Factory settings for green are oversaturated, skintones have a green shade to them. You have to adjust the green in (-13,-11,+7)COLOR MASTER, Color Temp (Medium),(-10)G DRIVE to get it under control, took me some effort but I got them just right without paying for professional calibration.(Don't get Best Buy to do it, they have no clue what they are doing). SRT works pretty good, it won't turn SD into HD but it improves the picture. I left my SRT on Mode 3 Level 1(it has 5 levels of SRT processing in 3 modes-15 deifferent settings), most of the people complaining probably have no clue. Too much SRT will make the picture terrible. SRT will be disabled if you have a 1080p/1080i video source. If you have an upconverting DVD player you need to disable it to get SRT to work. Have not observed artifacts in the 120Hz smooth mode like can be seen on the Samsungs.



Cons -

Don't like the menus on the screen. Don't like the remote. A power outage caused my HDMI settings to be messed up(orange screen - really weird). Sent an e-mail to Tech Support and got the problem resolved, unplug TV and video source from the wall for 5-10 min to reset it. Color controls in Color Master allow for +/- 30, but using anything more +/- 15 will introduce artifacts into the picture, at 30 the picture will be unwatchable. Other then that not much problems.

 "Toshiba 46XV545U Regza 46" LCD TV" 2009-05-18
By M. Merry (Eureka Springs, AR)
I researched 46" LCD TV's for six months before buying. My first choice was a Samsung but I couldn't overlook the price difference. My purchase of the Toshiba was the best choice I could have made. This is one of the best TV's I have ever seen. Shipping was free and arrived in less than 5 days. The UPS driver even helped me carry it into the house. Setup was easy. I was watching HD TV in less than 30 minutes. If I were to buy again, this seller would be my first choice.


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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Toshiba 46RV525U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Toshiba 46RV525U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(1 customers reviews)
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Technical Details

  • 1080p full HD LCD
  • Film Mode (3:2 Pull-Down)
  • Native and Gaming modes
  • Cinespeed Panel
  • Vesa Compatible

 

Product Description

1080p Full HD is within reach with the 46RV525U. Great high-gloss styling, DynaLight dynamic backlight control, enhanced connectivity with a 3rd HDMI digital input, and high-res PC input makes this model ideal for your living room or home entertainment .


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Awesome but deadly" 2009-02-03
By Shawn A. Dillon (Tampa, FL USA)
I purchased this set on sale at Sears and they even price matched it to the price that CompUSA was selling it at. I got a great deal on it. I took it home hooked it all up and ran into trouble right away with my HD Cable box. I live in the Tampa, Florida area and have Brighthouse networks cable. They use a Scientific Atlanta Exploreer 8300HDC HD DVR box. I could operate the cable box with the cable company remote with no problem. As soon as I would turn on the Toshiba LCD, the remote would no longer work. Turn the TV off and the remote worked just fine. I went through 3 different cable boxes with Brighthouse networks. I then had a Sears repair tech come out to check the TV and make sure nothing was wrong with it. Upon inspection he decided to call Toshiba directly and see what was going on. Toshiba admitted to having a problem with this model of cable box and they did not know what was causing the interference at this time. Their recommendation was to check with Brighthouse to see if they had a different brand of cable box. If they did not, then they (Toshiba) recommended returning the TV for a brand other than Toshiba.



So Brighthouse did not have a different brand which led to me returning the TV. I did this with great hesitation as the Toshiba had an excellent picture and sound. I really loved the TV and the features it had. I just wish it would have worked with my cable box.



I returned the TV with no problem and purchased a Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U. I set that TV up with no problem and there are no interference issues.



So like I said in the title, awesome TV but can be deadly to your cable box.


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Toshiba REGZA 32HL67U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

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Toshiba REGZA 32HL67U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(218 customers reviews)
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Technical Details

  • ATSC/NTSC & QAM Digital Television Tuners
  • CineSpeed Panel with Response Time of less than 8ms
  • Panel Resolution - 1366 x 768
  • PixelPure Hi-Bit12-Bit Digital Video Processing
  • Digital Noise Reduction

 

Product Description

Toshiba 32HL67 32" Regza LCD HDTV

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba's Regza line of TVs marry state-of-the-art technology to hip design. One feature that sets them apart is PixelPure 14-bit digital video processing, which creates more than 4,000 levels of color gradations for a smooth, natural-looking picture without posterization or image banding. Another benefit is a fast response time. Response time is the interval an LCD screen takes to from its darkest color to its lightest color and back again, measured in milliseconds (ms). This screen's response time is 8 ms, which is at the faster and better end of the spectrum. This screen is likely to display cleaner, sharper images during high-action scenes and with fewer image artifacts than other screens in its class. This technology is housed in a black gloss cabinetry that is sure to fit well with most any decor.

The 32HL67 has a panel resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. This qualifies it as 720 progressive-line HDTV, which is a noticeably better picture than standard definition sets, but not as detailed as the 1080 HD sets available. Its 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio delivers most movies the way they were meant to be seen in the theater, without back bars wasting the top and bottom of the screen.

The Value of LCD TVs
Aside from their obvious aesthetic value, LCD TVs are much more practical in the home than CRT (tube-style) televisions. They take up a smaller footprint, and thus use up less floor space in the room. Also, LCD TVs are lighter and easier to move around when cleaning or redecorating. The 32HL67 is only 4.65 inches deep and weighs less than 35 pounds. Best of all, LCD screens use less power than CRTs and plasma screens.

Connections
The set has a built-in digital television tuner, so out of the box it can receive digital broadcast ATSC signals and QAM signals used by most digital cable providers. It also has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner, so it can also accept traditional analog signals. It can also make these connections to your audio and video components:

  • HDMI inputs: 3
  • ColorStream HD component video inputs: 2
  • PC monitor input: 1 VGA 15 Pin D-sub
  • S-video input: 1
  • A/V inputs: 2

Audio
The unit's SoundStrip speaker system hides the unit's speakers in a thin strip bordering the screen. They're powerful enough to deliver big stereo sound, but they don't add significantly to the size of the set. Toshiba's StableSound feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. This is an extremely useful feature when transitioning between a quiet television program and a very loud commercial advertisement or when changing channels. SRS WOW, a combination of SRS 3D, TruBass, and Focus sound-expanding systems, create a 3-D sound field with improved bass response over standard TV audio and create directed, three-dimensional audio sweet spot for maximum enjoyment. The TV also has optical digital output for connecting to your audio system.

32-inch wide screen
A general rule of thumb for selecting the right size television screen is that the screen width--not its 32-inch diagonal measurement--should be between three and five times the optimum viewing distance, such as the distance from the TV screen to where your eyes are while sitting on the couch. Less than that and you may be distracted by the scan lines of the picture. More than that, and you may lose the detail of your TV. Based on this guide, the 32HL67 is ideal for viewing distances of seven to 12 feet.

What's in the Box
32HL67, stand, 4-item universal remote, stand, warranty and product manuals.


 

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Customer Reviews

 "Love It" 2009-11-10
By cindy
I have had this for a while now & have had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever, even with the built-in DVD player. Can't go back, my next TV will be a REGZA 1080p. When I have a room for a TV, it'll be there! HIGHLY recommend!

 "Gave good service but picture gave out after 2 years" 2009-10-18
By K. Farkas
This TV gave good service for two years during which we had no problem with it. But, after 2 years, the backlight for the LCD gave out. Now, when the TV is turned on, the picture appears very briefly and then fades to black. One can still hear the sound, however. For a $750 TV, I expected a lot more than 2 years of service.

 "Another unfortunate customer" 2009-10-16
By J. Foster (Southern Illinois, USA)
Bought the Toshiba Regza 32" HDTV in January of '08 and it worked just fine until yesterday when it suddenly lost its picture. Audio works fine and I can change channels, but no picture, just a blank screen. After reading the reviews here I guess I have joined the ranks of the poor souls who paid alot of money for a TV only to have it last less than 2 years. I liked this TV until yesterday. Toshiba can kiss my you know what......I'll never buy one of their products again. Unfortunately I have another Toshiba flat screen in the bedroom.....guess I'll wait and see how long it lasts. I'm buying a new TV tonight and I'll see what can be done with the Toshiba.....maybe I'll take it back to the store and leave it in front of their door. They can use it for a door stop. Buyers.....I would consider what we are saying here.....think about it.

 "You have to be kidding me" 2009-09-02
By Anatole Kardashinetz (USA)
Bought this TV for a good price but had issues with the slow powerup and slight bluriness. HOWEVER, after owning it for 20 monts (1yr 8 mos) the picture (video) went dark. Googled the problem for this model number and got crazy number of reviews that all had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. Called Toshiba and took the unit to one of their authorized servicers. They called back and said the "panel" has to be replaced (that's the WHOLE TV). The quote was $1,600.00 for the repair - WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOSHIBA regardless of the quality of the picture or the features. Of course this problem occurs ONLY AFTER WARRANTY has expired



Feature are absolutely useless if the TV is dead!!!



Check out the internet reviews BEFORE YOU BUY THIS

 "Failed just after warranty expired;customer service was rude and condescending" 2009-08-18
By Morton H.
I had this television for just over a year when the picture failed. The sound was fine, the channels changed, but there was no picture. (After some research, I discovered that many people have had the same problem with Toshibas.) The warranty period had just elapsed so I contacted Toshiba customer service to see what could be done. Not only were they rude and insulting but they indicated that failure of the television happened and said that that was just something that should be accepted with Toshibas. They suggested that I should have gotten an extended warranty.



Repair of the television is approximately $600. The television cost just over $800 new. Due to this experience, I can confidently say I will not be purchasing a new Toshiba again. Samsung and Sony definitely make a better, more reliable product, plus their customer service is much more professional, helpful, and courteous.






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Friday, December 25, 2009

Toshiba 46RV525R 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Toshiba 46RV525R 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
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Technical Details

  • 46-Inch screen (measured diagonally)
  • Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • High-gloss black finish
  • Built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
  • CineSpeed LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels)

 

Product Description

46" screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * CineSpeed LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) * DynaLight dynamic backlight control for improved contrast and black level *


 

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Toshiba 32AV502U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Reviews : Toshiba 32AV502U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Toshiba 32AV502U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Product By Toshiba
(35 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $452.11
Available From 1 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 720p HD LCD Panel
  • DynaLight Backlight
  • TheaterWide Picture Modes
  • Discrete IR Codes
  • Vesa Compatible

 

Product Description

720p HD LCD TV


 

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Customer Reviews

 "A good TV" 2009-07-22
By Who Cares ? (Birmingham,AL)
I got it just before Xmas at best buy for $449.



Now, 8 months later, of course, you can get either a bigger screen or whatever for the same price.



Im fairly pleased. Takes awhile to get used to the "slow" turning on and changing of chanels.



What got me interested in Toshiba was i went in walmart and of all their TVs this toshiba had the best picture.



Now, 8 months later, I might opt for a 37 or 42 inch because prices have come down some.



Being the tightwad i am, I will use his for at least 4 more years before upgrading. (Assuming no problems)

 "We LOVE this TOSHIBA TV." 2009-06-28
By DivaGal (New York..The Big Apple)
I have had this since 3/08/09 & we watch it alot. It is on about 12 hours a day. (we work from home & we keep it on all the time, whether we are watching it or not) It is GREAT..we have no complaints. The picture quality & color is A+++. The sound is fine. It does take a few seconds for the picture to come on while changing channels, but so what, whats 2 or 3 seconds. It's great in regular LCD digital channels, but when I switch it to HDTV..OMG..the picture is superb. One feature we love is when you MUTE it..it "half mutes" on the first click, meaning it goes alot lower in volume yet not totally muted, Than when I click again, it's totally muted. I recommend this Toshiba 32" TV to everyone who wants a great TV at a great price. We also have 2 more TV's..a superb SCEPTRE & a superb Sharp 32" LCD HDTV, yet the Toshiba has us hooked. It is a bit better than our Sceptre & Sharp. I will buy another one soon.

 "Fantastic TV" 2009-05-22
By R. Larkin (Utah, Usa)
The picture is even better than I expected, and it is slim and light and was easy to mount to the wall in the bedroom, now we are not straining our necks to see the tv! Feels like your at the movies in your own room! Love it!

 "Good Picture for the money" 2009-04-26
By W. Cortes (USA)
First off the item arrived in record time from the vendor. The picture compared to my Sony trinitron is more vibrant. I watched a Pay Per Movie from my cable provider and the picture was comparable to seeing it in the theater.



I havent even used the HDMI cable yet. Now the quality does fade when you move to close or view from an angle. But Im sure that happens with other 780 dpi models



A minor flaw is that the jacks are not flat against the back of the TV. The back has a lip and the jacks are on the bottom which makes it difficult to view when you want to plug your jacks in.



The TV many many other features similar to a cable box for fav channels and so forth which I havent used.



Im very pleased with the purchase. I did see an RCA 37" for the same price about a week after purchasing this one and wondered about that deal.



 "great picture short life span." 2009-04-13
By Robert V. Johnson (Norwich NY)
this TV has the best display that I had seen when I was shopping for my first LCD TV. Thank God for the 200 dollar extended service plan because the TV did not last more then 6 mo. I paid over a thousand dollars with the extended service plan and they are now telling me that the parts are no longer available to fix my TV.... and all I get is a prorated refund of 500 dollars. I will never buy any Toshiba product.


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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Toshiba 22LV505 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player

Reviews : Toshiba 22LV505 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player

Toshiba 22LV505 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player
Product By Toshiba
(57 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $379.99
Available From 3 Sellers
 

Technical Details

  • 22" LCD HDTV/DVD Combo
  • Built-in slot Loading DVD Player
  • High Gloss Black Finish
  • DivX Certified
  • HDMI Input

 

Product Description

22" LCD HDTV, High Gloss Black Finsh, Built-in DVd Player, DivX Certified, PC Input with JPEG Viewer


 

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Customer Reviews

 "A bit pricey" 2009-07-24
By Joe F (New Haven, CT USA)
Over all, I like the quality of this TV. However, based on the quality and prices of tvs in it's size class, I would definitely not recommend this tv if you have room for a component DVD player. The only reason I purchased this tv was for convenience and space. You can definitely get a better TV for less without the built in DVD. If space isn't an issue, save your money.

 "So portable!" 2009-06-13
By Teddi Bear
I was looking for an easily moveable TV with DVD. I love the built in DVD slot. The TV is light and easy to move. Just what I was looking for.

 "Great TV for the Money" 2009-05-26
By Mary E. (Naugatuck, CT USA)
Very nice TV. The picture is great, the DVD player is perfect, and I have it hooked up to both HD cable and two separate gaming systems (XBox 360 & Playstation 2) and both look great on the television. I'm very happy with it.

 "It's okay for the money." 2009-05-26
By Kerry (Minneapolis, MN United States)
I chose this mostly for the price and I think it's an okay tv. I'm having trouble getting the color just right. I can make the people any cool or warm shade of pink or green or orange, just not flesh. Oddly, it's gotten better with time (or maybe I'm just used to it now). Other people have complained about the sound, but it's fine on mine. It projects forward, so if I'm not in front of it I just have to turn up the volume. Since it's my bedroom tv, I like that the buttons on the remote are lit up.

 "Cluck for your buck" 2009-05-20
By Laura Cataldo
In a world where we've become accustomed to HUGE TV's, I was surprised when this arrived and had to remind myself I purchased a 22" TV. Other than that - it works beautifully, is easy to operate and set up. I would purchase it again.


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