| Reviews : Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV |
Technical Details
- 720p HD LCD Panel
- DynaLight Backlight
- TheaterWide Picture Modes
- Discrete IR Codes
- Vesa Compatible
Product Description
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Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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