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 Toshiba REGZA November 12, 2008
Richard P. Oubre (Sacramento, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
All that I expected. Very easy to install, menu clear. Outstanding picture with Directv HD option.
Great TV, Install Service Great as Well! October 14, 2008
Michael Kiley II (Lakewood, CO United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I picked this model Toshiba for the following reasons: br /1. 42" is the maximum size I can fit on the TV stand br /2. Consumer reports rated this TV as one of the best 42" LCD TVs br /3. This TV has one of the better viewing angles from the side (LCD TVs can distort as the viewer moves more to the side of the TV) br /4. LCD TVs usually consume less power then Plasma TVs br /5. The 120hz should make rapid motion programs (e.g. sports) smoother then lower refresh rates br / br /After owning this TV for about 3 weeks, I love it! As best I can tell, all the criteria above were met or exceeded. br / br /The delivery and installation was great too, these TVs come in very big boxes and with the delivery person's help I had the TV connected and working in about 10 minutes. br / br /True HD programming is awesome, from football to movies to nature documentaries. I can hardly wait until all TV programs go HD, since non-HD looks "fuzzy" in comparison.
Toshiba HDTV October 3, 2008
Bruce J. Beall
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV br / br /Item was selected based on Consumer Reports reviews. Amazon had it in stock for the right price, it was purchased and we are very satisfied with our choice. Installation was easy and we look forward to years of enjoyment.
High quality TV for a great price August 15, 2008
footnote (Athens, GA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I needed a flatscreen to go above my fireplace in a fairly sunny room. It also had to be 120Hz as I watch a lot of sport. I can say that this TV is really incredible, especially when you consider the price. I read "techie" reviews at AVSforum and was impressed. Hockey seems to benefit the most from 120Hz with the fast player movement, fast camera panning, and tiny puck. Turning 120Hz (clearframe) off really makes you realize the difference. The colors are great, bright without being too unrealistic. The sound is good enough. I recommend turning the bass boost to medium to reduce some occasional distortion. Although it has a glossy frame, its thin, so isn't too distracting. The IR passthrough feature is great - I have the TV above the fireplace, and the A/V components off to the side out of view. The only negative thing I've found so far is the time it takes the TV to readjust after changing channels (using an HD satellite box...it takes a couple of seconds to change channels). However, I am not sure if this is the TV's fault or the satellite receiver. I've had the TV for several months and am still impressed every time I turn it on.
 Excellent TV! But...... July 30, 2008
R. P. Scott (Indianapolis, In)
4 out of 23 found this review helpful
Okay, this would easily be a five star review if not for two things, but related to Samsung. First, the samsung LCD TV, anyone that goes to HH Gregg, Fry's or Best Buy and see's the 120 Hz picture on a samsung realizes that the picture doesn't look like a movie, it looks like a documentary or re-enactment of the movie (incredible) the Toshiba's picture is incredible, fluid, smooth, real color...but not that samsung picture, upsetting but I can live with it, the picture is really amazing. Strike two, and the big one! My Samsung home theatre in a box system ht-x75, long story short, the system didn't pass through, and the TV would not recognize my blue ray player when I hooked it through the Audio system. As much as I love this TV, that did it for me, it's going back...now if you have a regualar receiver, you should be fine, and you will love this television, but in my case, I have to take the one star off cause it did not meet my standards.
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