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4.5 stars
"Compared with Samsung 50" and Sony 46""
Pros: picture quality, BRIGHTNESS (HD2+ chip), functionality, controls
Cons: 4:3 picture (as usual with any widescreen), inputs (no DVI, just HD)
Summary: We spent a lot of time looking for a new TV for out entertainment center. First off we decided to go with DLP technology because of the price and quality. Plasma is extremely bright and vivid, but costs are out the ass. LCD is similarly overpriced. The three models we purchased and compared (all of this in December mind you) were the Toshiba 52HM84, Samsung HL-P5063W and comparable Sony DLP model (can't remember # off top of my head).
We purchased the sony first, because of its price, but soon found problems with the hues in the TV. No matter the color configuration on the TV we received green tints and color distortion. We couldn't find a fix, and brought the TV back for the popular Samsung model. Everyone knows that Samsung is the pioneer in the industry, and came out with DLP first (with Texas Instrument providing the DLP technology). The model we tested was excellent, but the picture was too "projectiony." E.G. the screen wasn't bright enough and wasn't as clear. The Toshiba HM84 has a HD2+ chip, contrary to the Samsung model's HD3. This 2+ chip improves the contrast ratios and black levels, offering a much brighter and clearer picture overall. The HD3 chip isn't an upgrade from the HD2+, and is merely a cheaper alternative. IMHO, the HD2+ is well worth the extra bucks.
Of course, as with all widescreen TVs, the regular TV watching experience (4:3 ratio) isn't much. There really is no way around this, but overall I'm impressed with the Toshiba's stretch ratios.
As for the high definition signal... it is absolutely gorgeous.
