Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 32AV502U. This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital cable-in-the-clear broadcasts. 4 Item Universal Remote Control Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer Channel Browser Channel Labeling Input Labeling Rear A/V/S Inputs (Rear / Side), 2x ColorStream Component Video Inputs, 2x HDMI v 1.3 Digital Inputs (Rear / Side), PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub), Dolby Digital Audio Output, and Analog Audio Output (Fixed) Dimensions - Width 31.72 x Height 21.04 x Depth 3.98 (805x534x101mm) / 31.72 x 22.89 x 9.18 (805x581x233mm) with stand Weight - 30.86 pounds (14.0kg) / 32.40 pounds (9.18kg) with stand
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Customer Reviews:
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 Suits my needs perfectly - great image for the money December 6, 2008
David Bauckham
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I have had this product for about three weeks now, and so far I am very pleased with it. The picture, which I receive from an indoor/outdoor antenna is extremely crisp. I would recommend those of you out there pondering whether or not to get cable/satellite to consider simply installing a good antenna - that way there is no video compression, and you actually get a sharper image from the local networks. I honestly cannot tell the difference between my TV's image as a 720p and my brother-law's 47" 1080p Sony.
The TV menu is easy to see and use. I keep my video settings on sports generally, as it is the brightest picture (some of the others, like "movie" are just too dark for me). However, you can also adjust the picture in preference mode, and play around with brightness, sharpness, contrast, backlight, color, and tint.
I also own a wii system, and even though it is not high definition like some other gaming systems, I have to say that the picture on this TV is excellent (especially with the wii component cables attached).
The sound on the TV is also very full - I did not notice any tinniness coming from the speakers at all, and it seemed well balanced between base and treble. It will obviously not produce the same depth of sound as a full sound system, but it suits my needs perfectly.
There is, as the other reviewer indicated a minor lag time when switching between inputs, but this really doesn't bother me. One mildly annoying element however is that most of the inputs (HDMI, component cables (AKA color stream), PC inputs, S-Video, etc.) are on the back of the TV, which is a mild nuisance. The only exception to this is Video 2, which is on the side. (This would probably be good for connecting a digital camcorder and the like).
The only other thing that seems a little inconsistent is PC connectivity. When I hook up my laptop (I use an RGB computer video cable and audio cable since my computer doesn't have a built in HDMI port) it is necessary for me to turn the laptop off, connect the cables and then reboot, or the image will not display on the TV. Perhaps this is a standard thing for most TVs - I don't really know, having never owned an HDTV with PC inputs before. Also, the TV seems to project the computer screen a little differently each time the computer is hooked up, and I sometimed have to do a little tweaking to get an image I'm happy with. This may just require more trial-and-error on my part. Since my primary purpose is to use the TV as a TV screen and DVD player and not a computer screen, this isn't a big deal to me.
On the whole, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. It does its job well, displaying an excellent, non-pixelated image and it is even an energy star product, so it should save energy and money. There are other good deals on the market, but I really think that this is one of the best. It is hard to beat the price being offered by Amazon right now.
I will update later if my opinion of this product changes or I have anything more to add.
Great value, very happy with this purchase February 27, 2009
Lucky (St. Lous, MO USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this TV after returning a Sony 32M4000.
The picture looks great and the price was considerably cheaper than the Sony. The Sony's picture looked washed out when viewed from an angle and it made people's faces look like the living dead. I do not notice this with the Toshiba. The picture looks wonderful. I also like that the connections on the back are pointed in the downward direction (rather than toward the wall) so that your cables do not have to make a 90 degree bend.
I'm using it in a bedroom so I didn't see a need for 1080P resolution. Overall this TV seems like a good value for the money.
Awesome TV January 6, 2009
D. Stockey (Pittsburgh, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After checking all the stores in my area for flat panel televisions during the holiday season with all the great sales, I was still able to beat all their prices by $50 on Amazon which was an added bonus. We had previously had a Toshiba so we knew it was going to have a sharp picture and it really does.
Toshiba 32" HDTV January 6, 2009
linda s hinkley (Washington, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A 5-star product. Arrived in excellent condition. Picture and sound are fantastic. Highly recommend, especially to seniors.
Good Value... January 28, 2009
D. Castillo (Houston, Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just got this T.V. around late last year and I have had nothing really bad to say about it. The feature of this TV is great it is HD ready and HDMI ready too. I've hooked up my Xbox 360 to the HDMI port and just wow the game look so clear and even when I watch movies they are just great. The good thing about it is that I still have 1 more port for HDMI so I can still hook up something there if I needed so. There is a port for your computer if you do ever wanted to use the TV as your own monitor. I have tried and it look really nice, but then it didn't made any sense for me to use this feature at all just because I still had my computer monitor, but for the people who still have those bulky comps then this is a good alternative.
Overall this product is a good buy and just good quality hey it is a Toshiba we are talking about here they make good TVs.
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