| Reviews : Toshiba REGZA 46RV530U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV |
Technical Details
- 46" 1080p HD LCD TV
- REGZA with ThinLine Bezel
- 14 Bit PixelPure Processor
- Soundstrip Speaker System
- 4 HDMI 1.3 Input with CE Link
Product Description
46", REGZA, 1080p HD LCD TV, High Gloss Balck Finish, New ThinLine Bezel, 14 Bit PixelPure Processor, Deep Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 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 ThroughSimilar Products
Customer Reviews
By J. Robins (Richmond, Va United States)
I have had this television for a total of 20 months...and now it is worthless. The video panel suddenly went bad. A Toshiba certified repairman (after driving 2 hours) diagnosed the problem and reported $2700 for just a new panel, no labor or shipping included in that price. I regrettably didn't purchase an extended warranty so I am completely screwed. Toshiba customer support was rude and unempathetic to the point where I will never invest in anything "Toshiba." Just thought sharing my horror story may save someone else the heartache.....
By waldipup (ny)
"screens are graded either number 1,2, or 3. He told me that Sony and Toshiba are the only manufacturers to use only number 1 graded screens"
And you believed him? I dont.
You think Samsung uses a cheaper screen? I dont.
Just bought this Toshiba REGZA 46RV530U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV .
No specific comment yet ,too early - probably low frequency of repair and excellent picture quality.
But dont believe everything a salesguy tells you (or tells someone else who "knowledgably" passes it on to you).
They push what's best for them to push and will say anything to that end.
By Antony Evans (Bmore, MD)
Toshiba REGZA 46RV530U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
After looking for a good deal on a 46 or 47 inch LCD, I found this for about $1100.00 including shipping. I took a look at the screen at my local Best Buy, which had it for about $1600.00 plus tax and shipping, and I was sold. I bought it home and immediately noticed areas in the screen that were lighter than others. The only time it can be noticed is when the there is black bands at the top and bottom. If the screen is full, the picture is great. I'm going to Toshiba for help on this so we'll see.
The other major problem I have, and I think it's a Comcast issue and not one with the TV, is the audio blanks out for a second every few minutes or so on analog channels. HD, DVD and game works fine. After researching, I found many folks have the same issue with HDMI and cable, even though theirs is usually on HD channels. Anyway, it's the best deal I could find for the money and about worth what I paid. I'll probably go with Sony or Samsung when I'm ready to step it up.
By Linda L (Las Vegas, NV)
Received the TV a few weeks ago. Amazon delivery was fabulous. They unpacked and set up, even helped take the old stand into another room for me.
Picture is great, easy to understand remote. I set up my Bose Wave radio for speakers and it is a few tads below surround sound. The sound quality of the TV is average to above average. However, since I had the radio I figured I would give it a whirl. I did upgrade to a Monster Cable. I am not really sure it was worth the extra cost. I am electronically challenged and hate change and I do not have any problems understanding this set.
I researched the internet for hours doing price comparisons, quality, warranty, etc and found this brand, model and size were the best value for my family and myself. If you are on the fence between two TV's, buy this one!
By Gerald Walker
I am very concerned about this purchase. After two weeks
a vertical line appeared exactly 4 inches from the left hand
edge of the screen frame. I contacted Toshiba who put me in
touch with a local electronic repair company. I was asked by them
to take photos of the line on the screen. They in turn would order
what ever part was necessary after consulting with Toshiba. I
have not yet heard back from the repair company. They said it
be " a few days". If I had bought it from Best Buy I would have
returned it to the store. I am unable to do that. Hopefully the
problem will be resolved.
All Reviews
I bought this TV 13 months ago. Last night I noticed a dark vertical line about 4-inches from the right side. It goes away after the tv (46rv525u) is on for 20-30 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI called the store (Vandries) who put me in touch with the local Toshiba service center. They told me to call the 1-800 number to argue with them because they may fix the TV even though it's one month out of warranty. I called them and gave me the run around. The I told the tech about all the problems reported online. I read a message forum with 7 complaints of the same exact problems as mine, he laughed and said "that's pretty good if it's only 7", WTF?? How unprofessional is that?
Then I demanded to talk to a supervisor who said I misunderstood the tech guy. I'm left holding the bag on a $1,200 TV that is only 13 months old and has LCD screen issues that they won't cover because I'm 20-days past warranty. And that comment just proves how unprofessional they are.
Stay away from Toshiba. LCDs are awful, customer service is awful and they don't care about you. Google search "vertical line 46rv525u" and you'll learn this is a common problem with Toshiba.
Toshiba has an inferior product and I would never buy anything Toshiba again. What garbage they sell. Good luck with the customer support after you encounter a problem. They are not only rude, but totally useless.
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