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Nice... while it lasted.
2008-12-02For the first two weeks of owning this product I had a wonderful tv. It was too good to last. The screen died. The audio still worked but there was no picture. Toshiba tried to blame me; surely I, the ignorant customer, had done something wrong.Purhaps I had set it outside in a rainstorm or dropped it off my roof.
Nope. Sorry Toshiba, I didn't do anything except try to watch tv with my wonderful television. You created a subpar product and refuse to assist you customers once your products stop working. Long story made short, I had to fight for 2 months with Toshiba representatives who refused to cover repair costs, transportation to the repair facility (they wanted $300 to drive the tv 3 1/2 hours), or to refund my purchase. They changed their minds when I contacted my lawyer. Apparently unless a Toshiba employee personally takes a bat to your television they will refuse to cover the repair costs. They make good short term televisions but their customer service is absolutely appalling. Don't buy this tv if you're worried about getting an onion and don't have a good lawyer. Go with a Samsung. I bought an LN46A650 to replace this tv and have been extremely pleased with my new purchase. Toshiba has permanently lost this customer.
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2008-11-12All that I expected. Very easy to install, menu clear. Outstanding picture with Directv HD option.
Great TV, Install Service Great as Well!
2008-10-14I picked this model Toshiba for the following reasons:
1. 42" is the maximum size I can fit on the TV stand
2. Consumer reports rated this TV as one of the best 42" LCD TVs
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)
4. LCD TVs usually consume less power then Plasma TVs
5. The 120hz should make rapid motion programs (e.g. sports) smoother then lower refresh rates
After owning this TV for about 3 weeks, I love it! As best I can tell, all the criteria above were met or exceeded.
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.
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
2008-10-03Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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
2008-08-15I 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.
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