Description: The Toshiba 32AV500 is a 32-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $675. This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability: Designed for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money. For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of liquid crystal display televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $875.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Toshiba 32AV500U - 32 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
32 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
31.1 in x 4.7 in x 21.7 in - Without stand
Enclosure Color:
High-gloss black
Digital Television Certification:
Not certified
Display Format:
720p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
Technology:
TFT active matrix
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Additional Features:
CineSpeed
,
DynaLight
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
Remote Control:
Universal remote control - Infrared