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After over a month of research, I finally decided to Toshiba 55" for my small home. I wanted a TV that met the following criteria:

:::: No Internet Connectivty
I prefer my TV and Internet connected device to be separate. And here's why-
-- Virus, Anti-Spam issues: I don't want to install anti-virus and anti-spy software on my TV.
-- Upgrade: There is always a new version of the software (like Flash, SilverLight, etc) being released and its difficult to keep upgrading to new s/w to view channels
-- Performance: Every new version consumes more CPU/Memory and eventually it will slow down my TV's rendering capability too. Think about it, we change our laptops every 3 to 4 years, not because the display doesn't work. It's basically because the computer has gone slower.
-- Refresh cycle: Most TVs last 10-15 yrs, by making them software driven, companies are trying to force us to refresh TVs every 4 yrs, just like PC.


:::: Full LED Backlit
Full LED backlit provides consistent lighting across the screen. EdgeLit might be thinner, but will not offer even back lighting for such large size.


:::: Thin Panel
Wide Panel makes the TV big, but offers no real value.

:::: Connector accessibility
I was looking for TV that provided HDMI, D-Sub connectors near the edge of the TV so that it's to connect even after wall mounting it.


:::: At least one year old model
Hoping that after a year, the manufacturer would have resolved design/product issues.

:::: Amongst top 5 in picture & audio quality


I couldn't be happier with my choice.

Pros:
+ excellent connectivity
all connectors are pretty close to the edge of the TV, so I had no issues attaching cables after wall mounting my TV.

+ awesome picture quality.
didn't notice any blurring or other issues because of local dimming. Good contrast with deep blacks.

+ nice sound
definitely not the best in the industry, but still good enough.

+ edge to edge glass panel
complete glass panel makes the TV look beautiful even when turned off. The glass is glossy and attracts finger impressions, but still not bad, as I don't touch so often.

+ HDMI 1 or D-Sub with stereo audio
I connect my PC video (via DVI-HDMI adapter or D-Sub) and audio (standard audio out) and enjoy movie.

Cons:
- no surround sound speaker
would have preferred them.


Overall.... totally worth the money.

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I did a lot of research before buying and, for its price range, this TV seemed like the best bang for the buck. When I finally took the plunge it initially looked like I had made a horrible mistake. Right out of the box, the picture was truly horrible. After quickly using a reference disk with calibration patterns to tune the TV, an amazing transformation took place. The picture was absolutely gorgeous!

I've now had this TV for several months, and can honestly say it's been a great purchase. Perhaps the most noteworthy strength is how vivid the colors are. Really, it's virtually impossible to overstate how beautifully and powerfully colors appear on screen. Put "Toy Story" in your DVD player and put it on the screen of this baby and your jaw will hit the floor.

Give yourself a treat and bring one home soon. You'll be glad you did.

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Arrived from Onecall in three days in perfect condition. In spite of the fact that anything more complicated than a shoelace is normally beyond my technical ability... it took me less than one hour to set up and have set and (Toshiba) DVD up and running. Pedestal slid from packing to working position in one easy move.

Sound is very good for TV this size... certainly not "tinny" though on two channels I will be using computer speakers. Remote right size, easy to figure out and operate... large numbers. It also has a *very* rugged feel.

First thing I watched was THE SEARCHERS... outdoor scenes... seemed like I was looking at the action through an open window. Excellent picture. The TV looks small just sitting there... but much larger with the screen filled with a picture. Not big enough for a living room or family room... but perfect for anything else.

One thing... there is a very noticeable "lag time" between hitting the channel change button and the actual change. In an ejection seat this would be unacceptable... in an excellent TV I can certainly live with it.

I am very pleased with this product, the price, and Onecall's service. Unless it goes blank or suddenly starts putting out death rays I will definitely recommend this set and Onecall...

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I have owned this TV for 11 months now and I like it very much. The picture is very good for SD. A good antenna will help you receive digital channels that look very nice. I paid 0 for it at best buy. If you have the money to get an HD LCD than do the research and get one. If you want a cheaper, bulkier (112 lbs.), but good TV then this one is pretty good. My place is pretty small and with my Toshiba upconverting DVD player works nicely and like the picture. My old TV was from the 80's so this was a great improvement. I'll probably upgrade to an LCD in a couple years depending on how low the prices get.

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Six years ago I bought a 34 inch, 720p, Toshiba Cinema Series TV (which is a picture tube set!). It has been great, served me well, but now that the prices have come down so much, I thought it would be a good time to buy a new set. Considering how almost no programming is 1080p, I figured I'd go for a good deal on a 720p set, which everyone is trying to get rid of.

I bought a Panasonic X1 Viera 720p, 42 inch, plasma set from a local retailer. I got it home and felt the picture was good, but not better than my old Toshiba. Unfortunately (fortunately) it developed a hum/high pitched buzz. I took it back immediately and the sales person showed me this Toshiba XV648. It was a little bit more than I wanted to spend at first, because I was happy with my old set and was strictly looking for a bargain on a bigger, more contemporary set. He gave me a great deal on it and I could not be more pleased.

First off, don't invest in a 720p (unless you just absolutely can't afford this set). Even though the only 1080p programming right now is blu-ray, you will eventually get a blu-ray and you'd be missing out some on picture quality. This TV looks beautiful sitting in my room. The piano black case and the dark black of the screen make this very attractive. But the picture is what will blow you away! The Viera was good, but the LCD offers so much more brightness, contract, and crispness it really was no comparison. It is really easy to set up, easy to operate, and easy to configure. You can adjust the picture based on simple settings or very advanced fine tuning depending on your needs.

I am the type of person who likes to research and read reviews, and it was difficult to find any on this particular set because it's still quite new. Don't be deterred by some of the bad things you may have heard about Toshiba. Just like Sony Bravia, or Samsung, Toshiba makes a fair amount of cheap product out there to be sold in warehouse clubs and/or big box stores. If it says REGZA or Cinema Series, you should be just fine. For the money, I am convinced that there is not a better set out there. It really is an awesome picture and a refined design.

If there is a knock on it it would have to be the sound. It's not bad, mind you, for a flat panel. However, I have run through my amp 5.1 surround sound so its no big deal at all.

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I have searched far and wide for the "perfect" LCD HDTV for at least 2 years, and there isn't one. If you think you've found one then do not go searching for Reviews -- and stay away from the heavily-active Forums that discuss these items because you will become discouraged.

The first problem is in knowing what to look for. The next is in knowing what to avoid. The third is figuring out if any of this matters to you, in your situation, for your specific needs.

This Toshiba 52" is the latest iteration of their top-line products. And if you're into minimalism, it's a stunner. The bezel is amazingly thin compared to other sets. Advantage? It allows you to fit a larger screen into your available space, if the conditions are right.

But, ah -- the catch! Next out will be Toshiba's super-light, super-thin sets that are 2" less thick. Can you wait yet another year? You'll never defat the "What's Next" Catch-22.

It has every major feature you could think of, but I won't go into the merits of these because you'll soon find that beauty and "merit" are in the eye of the beholder. If you want easy setup, this TV has it. HDMI? It has 3 inputs and one output. Nice Black Levels -- definitely, yes. Great color accuracy out-of-the-box -- yes... to my eyes. I'm sure a professional reviewer will find fault with this compared to the Pioneer Kuro excellent line of plasmas.

Like every other set, does it come from the factory over-tweaked? Yes. It will take some research to fine-tune the picture. The darn conrtrast and backlight were set at 100% -- which hurt my eyes terribly in a dark room. Is every LCD perfectly glare-free? -- not this one. The reflections of overhead lights are annoying (like reflections off Scotch "Magic Transparent Tape"), but softer than any Plasma or Glass-fronted screen I've seen. The speakers on this set are nearly invisible and perfectly adequate (much more so than my 37" Sharp).

If you insist on looking into the nitty-gritty, please note that -- at this time -- I've been unable to find any professional Reviews on this set. And it's been out there in limited quantities for a few months. Finding it locally may be difficult. Why? Because the guys in the know are snatching these up as fast as inventory comes into stock. My purchase from Beach Audio was very easy and they communicated very well. But they are, technically, not an authorized Reseller. Their Distributor and Amazon both are, and I've been reassured that Toshiba will not simply walk away from their Warranty.

UltimateAVMag.com is working on a professional Review, right now -- due out shortly. AVSForum has a raging online discussion that has most people very excited about this set -- and it has gone on for months with some great insights and advice (even tweaking tips on how to squeeze out the best picture) -- and no "This kills the deal!" discoveries, as happens on so many other seemingly worthwhile sets. These participants are not pansies. They'll eat your lunch when it comes to discussing esoterica about these sets that you never knew existed.

But beware! These Forum settings can destroy the unprepared or uneducated casual visitor by nitpicking the least-likely of all problems, and blowing it completely out of proportion to most viewers experiences. Sometimes, you'll wonder if these participants ever enjoy anything! Ahhh, the joys of fanaticism! Having said that, it is perhaps especially telling about this model that they have not found too many Achilles' Heels... yet. Not too many people actually own this set (I do). When they hit the big consumer stream, this may all change as newer sets rise to the occasion. You cannot stop progress.

When turned to no picture, my set displays "brighter" dark regions in every corner. Some guys find that unacceptable, but I've only ever seen a true black on a Pioneer plasma. And I've never noticed these regions while watching any video or TV images. If these types of revelations bother you -- DO NOT VISIT AVSFORUM!! Your enjoyment of ANY set may be doomed if you read these discussions too deeply. Or if you have a thin skin.

Biggest observation I can offer...
If this is your first "big" HDTV, please beware -- the bigger you go, the worst your "normal" TV channels will look. Unless you invest in a Video Scaler (several thousands of dollars, although Gefen has one coming for HDTV that runs about 0) or an Audio-Video Receiver that includes an upscale HQV Processor (such as Onkyo's TX-SR875, at slightly over ,000), you will NEVER improve regular programming by buying a fancier or larger set. Most homeowners not versed in resolution and scaling issues will be frustrated and angry about this. I think it will become the Number One misleading "thing they never mentioned in the store" -- where they probably only ever viewed demo discs of Blu-Ray movie clips.

You buy an HDTV for viewing HDTV content. NOT for improving SD or sub-par video or compressed cable source material. Blu-Ray movies will be so darned perfect, you may cancel your cable and FIOS and satellite movie bundles and decide to only rent Blu-Ray discs through great services such as Netflix. Local or piped-in HD stations will vary in quality. The good ones will knock your socks off -- but poor video sources are MADE WORSE by large and expensive HDTVs, just as they are by the cheap ones. A few of these do offer better video processors, but there is no easy source to look at, telling you which ones they are. That's where the Forums do help -- some of these guys rip their sets apart and tell you which processors they found inside. Remember I mentioned the word "fanaticism"??

This Toshiba is one of the best LCDs available, so far (at least, until the professional reviews come out telling us Early-Adopters that we're wrong). So stay tuned...

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I was an early adopter of a Toshiba 40H80 Theater Wide HDTV and the DST-3000 back in late 2001. I have always been a fan of Toshibas products and to me they are top notch and for the most part have lived up to and exceeded thier expectations. The toshiba has an ATSC/HDTV tuner that recieves all 18 ATSC table 3 terresterial formats, an NTSC 181 channel vhf/uhf/cable tuner, and a direct tv/hd tuner and decoder. It can capture channels from a roof top or attic mounted antenna as well for local channels in analog or digital. The on screen menu guide is one of the fastest and easiest Ive ever used and it can automatically combine satelitte and non-satelitte channels, aloowing you to add or delete and auto scan for any available channels.

The tuner is very fast compared to the old Rca UTV I use and its powerful so not much tweaking of the antenna is necessary. Basic elements such as menu color and transparency are a nice touch. The setup of the reciever is straightforward and clean. It has composite, color stream component in and out, dolby digital out, s-video, rf control and ir control for a vcr.


It has no annoying fan, hum or motor noise due to its dolby
fanless heatsink design with perforations on the top bottom and sides. It does require adequate ventilation as it can get toasty but that should only be a problem for those people that enclose this in a glass door rack or other confined space. This was designed to have its own shelf space so dont stack it or place it on top of other components. If heat is an issue than you can get a high quality notebook cooler pad and place it underneath and you whould have no problems whatsoever. They now even make one that has heat pipe technology and no fan.

The DST can only output through its color-stream HD out at 1080i but this isnt a problem because of my Toshiba 40H80 which this resolution is native to. The picture quality is superb with very minimal to no artifacts and no ghosting of the image.

There have been alot of dissatisfied people that have bought this receiver but I can trully say the picture quality is superb and me having a Toshiba tv, I dont get convergence problems with it clipping or cropping the image. I dont get black bars or letter box woes and of they come up all I have to do is hit the theather wide button and it fills the screen perfectly.

I have been using this receiver on a older Sony 27" KV-27S22 Trinitron tv for the past year due to my other set dying on me and it works wonderfully converting everything to view on this 4:3 set. That was a concern for some ignorant posters in the past who just assumed it wouldnt work but it works perfectly and the picture quality is as good as cable. If the set had component ins and out then it would be soo much better.

This unit has fallen from otop my RPTV several times and has been caked with dust and been exposed to some hotter than normal room temperatures but it has never failed me. I feel the unit is well built and robust.

There are a couple of companies that will upgrade your DST-3000 with firewire ports so you can record HI-def directly to a HI-def vcr and I can attest that it works like a charm so I will be using this reciever for years to come. One company is www.169time.com

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