Description: The Toshiba 42AV500 is a 42-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,000. This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: Has a 42-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,535. This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when mated to a high definition signal. 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: Suited for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Toshiba 42AV500 - 42 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
41.3 in x 13.6 in x 29.9 in - With stand
Weight:
56.9 lbs
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
,
ColorStream Component Video Input
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Sound Effects:
StableSound
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
Remote Control:
Universal remote control - Infrared