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Toshiba 40RV525U 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Eligible for free shipping!Average Rating:   |
Description
Great new high-gloss black styling, DynaLight dynamic backlight control, enhanced connectivity with a 3rd HDMI digital input, and High-Res PC Input makes this model ideal for your living room or home entertainment center.
Features
- 1080p full HD LCD
- Film Mode (3:2 Pull-Down)
- Native and Gaming modes
- Cinespeed Panel
- Vesa Compatible
Reviews
What a steal!!!
by Slidet22 from on 2009-01-01
This t.v. was purchased about a week ago and I love it. It fits perfectly in our living room. The tv has excellent 1080p resolution. That coupled with the deep blacks and quick response time makes my 360 look spectacular. The game mode does seem to improve my gaming experience as well. For the price, this tv really cannot be beat. I've seen other reviews discussing that the sound and 60 hz response time are downfalls...First of all, the 60 hz is perfectly fine unless you're a videophile. It's hardly noticeable to most - and as for the sound - it is RARE that tvs put out great sound. The sound is fine. It sounds like a tv. The only genuine negative mark I can find with it to this point is that the remote really needs to be pointed right at the sensor to function properly which is a little annoying. Still, this is a GREAT value. If you're on the fence, allow me to shove you over...get this set!!! Great job, Toshiba.
Very Pleased!
by D. Golden from NO. LITTLE ROCK, AR United States on 2009-01-06
I've had this HDTV for about a month. I love it, especially in HD. Beautiful picture! Brightness is great, picture from TV and DVD's are just great!
Great tuner, great picture, very good gaming, so so remote.
by Toophless from Triad, NC on 2009-01-20
Although I actually have the Costco version 40RV52U. They seem to be the same model.
Tuner: I'm very pleased to find that the tuner can bring in several digital HD channels off of my very basic ($[...] / month for 13 channels) analogue cable connection without any extra boxes, antennas or subscription fees.
Picture: I get all the local channels in either 720p or 1080i and they look great. The inauguration looked fantastic and I can't wait to watch the superbowl in HD from my own couch. SD channels are fine. 4:3 pictures are the equivalent of a 32.5" CRT so replacing our 27" was win-win. Lowering the sharpness helps SD. Upconverted DVDs and Netflix (both via XBox 360) look great. I'm sure a BlueRay player will be fantastic.
Sound: Great for TV speakers. I don't need the stereo on unless I want the big sound. The RCA output on the back is variable so you can set the stereo at a good volume and control it all with the TV remote.
Settings: They are straight forward and probably layman friendly, though I'd like a little more control over some features. I'd like to be able to disable the SmartSound feature during gaming example.
Remote: Not great. It needs to be aimed a lot more precisely than any of my other remotes. It is prone to double taps (jumping over settings in the menu / channels in the guide etc...) The keypress timing seems to be set too fast. Even though it is a "universal" remote (quotes used because it can't be programmed to my audio system) I'll probably replace it with the Harmony designed for the XBox 360.
Gaming with an XBox 360 and a Wii:
Audio: There is an issue with the 360's audio via the HDMI cable BUT I understand from a Microsoft friend that there is already a fix in Beta to resolve the issue. The SmartSound feature (to keep commercials from blasting) cuts the volume in video games sonmetimes so I have it wired directly to the stereo anyway.
Video: I've only had one moment during a particulary bright scene in Rock Band 2 which produced an odd slow-down effect. I changed a video mode to Gaming and haven't noticed it since. Fast paced FPS and driving games are smooth. The Wii is only 420p of course but Wii Tennis is a lot more fun in widescreen.
Other: There are enough inputs and outputs to keep me happy for a long time. It's light and easy to move around. The base is a little flimsy for my taste but not a concern. The shiny frame is not noticable though it might be if you have it in a bright or sunny room. I like that you can turn the backlight off behind the "Toshiba" nameplate on the front of the unit. Left side controls are easy to access and simple to memorize.
If I could remove 1/2 a star for the remote I would, otherwise it's a very nice TV, especially at the $[...] price point.
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1 month down the road: XBox 360 HDMI audio issues have been resolved by microsoft, but new HDMI issues have come up. The HDMI connection drops occasionally. Switching to another source and back resolves it, usualy until the next time I use the TV. Seems to be more prevalent while watching Netflix or a DVD and almost never does it during a game. Component inputs seem fine.
I think I'll swap it at Costco for a new one. If it continues I'll be getting another brand.
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PROBLEM SOLVED! The replacement has no issues at all. I just had a unit with flaky HDMI inputs. I've played a few hours of XBox 360, watched several episodes of 30 Rock through Netflix and watched a couple of movies witohut any cut-outs. Perfect!
Satisfied Gamer
by Carlos from on 2008-12-17
I bought this as my first HDTV and so far I am very satisfied. The picture quality through regular cable(480i as it says) is not that good, but I mainly bought for my 360. Through the component cables the the quality while playing games is very good, but there are some things I notice. Now through the HDMI, the picture is excellent! There is a small problem though, the Xbox's NXE update doesn't allow sound to go through the cable. There are some temporary solutions like taking out the hard drive while off then plugging it in when the system is on every single time you want to play. This problem is not Toshiba's fault as other TV's from different brands are having this problem, too. MS is working on a fix as reported on other forums and sites though. Hopefully, they get it fixed quick because I love how the games look on this TV.
I originally wanted the Sharp Aquos 32" 1080p TV but after seeing this TV and price I couldn't pass it up. And I'm very glad I didn't pass it up.
great value for 1080p
by Go Steelers from NYC on 2008-12-21
Just purchased this Toshiba hdtv and i have to say that I am very impressed so far..HD channels look amazing, just a great value for this TV..The blacks are deep, the colors are very vibrant..one thing I noticed that flesh tones arent red like the Samsung 40lna550...I purchased this TV from 6th ave electronics( thanks Victor) for 799 plus tax and I believe its a great value for this TV..i would highly recommend this TV to anyone looking to purchase a 40inch..Toshiba puts out a great product..I even purchased the 46 inch model too
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