So Far, So Good! After researching various makes and models online, it was time for us to view the televisions in-person this weekend and this 42-inch LCD by Toshiba came out the winner. Actually, it's a toss-up between whether we or the TV happens to be the winner, but here's what went into our decision:
Full 1080p - sure, the 720p's are out there and they look fine at this size, but the minute you feed a true 1080p source in (blu-ray dvd, a gaming system, your computer, etc.) you would have to cont...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by M. Puvogel "kashakesh" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | M. Puvogel "kashakesh" | | Review Date: | 04/28/2008 | | User Location: | Seattle, WA USA | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (29 of 29) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent Quality & Good Value for Price Paid After looking for months, we purchased the Toshiba REGZA 42 inch LCD HDTV and could not be happier with this purchase. It replaced a 10 year old Toshiba 37" TV (which was still working fine, but we wanted to upgrade) and it fits perfectly in the armoire that used to hold the 37" set.
Several features swayed us in this buy:
1. The quality of the picture. The blacks are "blacker" than many other sets and there's no noticeable "blur" in the picture when it refreshes. We partic...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/28/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (28 of 28) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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AWESOME TELEVISION! I just purchased this Toshiba 42 inch 1080p television and have been blown away by the picture quality both in HD and SD. Set-up was about 15 minutes from the box to turn-on. The stand was easy to install and the set-up on the TV was a snap.I have it hooked up to my hi-def cable box and I am quite impressed by the clarity and sharpness of the picture. The HD is outstanding and the SD channels looke great! I am watching a standard definition DVD of a Boz Scaggs concert, which looks hi-def, and it...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by Lou can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Lou | | Review Date: | 04/27/2008 | | User Location: | Staten Island, New York United | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (14 of 14) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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. Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Okay so I went into this doing so much research (months and months).. it all led me to this tv.. great value for performance and size. the tv looks fantastic with Bluray and HD DVD (yes I bought both) and looks great with consoles (ps3 and 360). No ghosting what so ever, no banding issues, no dead pixels. It really is a perfect tv. the free s...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by bulgyjjdog can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | bulgyjjdog | | Review Date: | 04/26/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  | | |
100% (13 of 13) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Long Awaited Purchase: Worth The Wait I have been shopping around for my HDTV since November. The biggest issues for me were price + size + reliability. I was never set on 1080p, but when the prices for the older models went back up after the super bowl, I couldn't see paying MORE or EQUAL for a 720p.
The Samsung models claim to have Picture In Picture, which was a feature I really wanted, but don't be fooled. The PiP on the 500 series Samsung's is extremely limited: the picture in picture window can ONLY display analog ...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by Ted Ayers "THE Ted" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Ted Ayers "THE Ted" | | Review Date: | 04/28/2008 | | User Location: | Tulsa, Oklahoma | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (12 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent HDTV Toshiba REGZA 42RV530U 42-inch 1080p LCD HDTV
I love this flat screen!
I purchased this flat screen HDTV after many months of research and contemplation. I must say that I'm a happy consumer.
The picture quality is excellent. It comes with presets that can be changed if you dont like the look. I own HD cable and PS3. The television shows both inputs beautifully no matter the resolution of the incoming signal. I highly recommend connecting all inputs with HDMI cables.
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by A. Williams "Monster HDMI cabl can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | A. Williams "Monster HDMI cabl | | Review Date: | 03/25/2008 | | User Location: | Brooklyn, NY | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (11 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Sleek Look, Great Picture, Great Price I originally purchased the Toshiba Regza 47" LCD (model 47HL167), which was last year's model. The TV arrived physically damaged, and I didn't want to risk buying online again so I purchased this 42" LCD instead from best buy instead.
PROS - awesome picture on par with Sony/Samsung/Sharp, great price, sleek design (looks good even when it's off), great number of connections including 4 HDMI inputs.
CONS - still looking!
Price - I had a 10% off coupon so that bro...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/31/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
97% (77 of 79) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Best picture quality we saw We looked at this set next to several others including LG and Sony and decided it had the crispest picture of all. The darks are darker, and the resolution was awesome. We bought and are really happy with it! Highly recommend it and have always been happy with Toshiba quality electronics.
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/25/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
92% (13 of 14) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Greates BUY Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: I bought this HDTV because it was a great bargain, its not that expensive like others and since i have a ps3 and have a couple of games such resistance fall of men, oblivion,assasins creed,etc ,a full 1080p Greatest resolution,4 hdmi,ipod ready,gamer rdy , and a 42"(big boys ) tv...
Well you do the math and see for yourself ....
IF YOUR A GAMER LIKE ME..
I recomend you play resistance...
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by venom can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | venom | | Review Date: | 03/10/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
66% (8 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Best in this Price Point This TV is at the cutting edge of new slim line LCD's. It Delivers a great contrast and excellent picture. Easy to use menu system and full 1080p. A great TV for the price.
[Toshiba 42RV530U 42" Regza LCD HDTV review by Brett Tinius "Gizmo Bat" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Brett Tinius "Gizmo Bat" | | Review Date: | 03/06/2008 | | User Location: | Everett, WA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
62% (10 of 16) Users Found This Review Helpful |