Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV

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★★★★☆
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★★★★☆
4.4

$347.97 - $549.00

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Pros

  • Attractive design (19)
  • Fast setup (18)
  • Simple controls (16)
  • Good connection options (14)
  • High resolution (14)
  • Bright image (13)
  • Reduced glare (10)
  • Very good dvd resolution (1)
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Cons

  • Bad interface (1)
  • Low resolution (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Soft picture on reg prog (1)
  • Volume not uniform (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (11)
  • Bedroom (8)
  • Movies (8)
  • Video (4)
  • Wall mounting (4)
  • Office (3)
  • Home theater (2)
  • Kitchen (2)
 
 
 

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The 26AV502U combines quality, style, and value. It features DynaLight for a deeper picture, Native Mode and Gaming Mode for a better gaming experience, 2 HDMI digital inputs for improved connectivity, and ENERGY STAR compliance. All of this comes in a new thinner high-gloss black cabinet that will blend into any room.

DynaLight Backlight Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis. Gaming Mode enhances the gaming experience by reducing the amount of time it takes for the signal to travel from the game controller to the TV.

  • DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control for Deep Black Levels
  • Native Mode Eliminates Unnecessary Over-Scanning and Restores Picture Size
  • Gaming Mode for Fast Game Controller Response
  • ATSC / QAM Digital Tuner for Over-the-Air and Cable-in-the-Clear Digital Tuning
  • 2 HDMI Digital Inputs
  • PC Input (15 Pin, D-sub)
  • New High-Gloss Black Cabinet

  • Specification Description
    Model 26AV500U, 26AV502U, TOS26AV502, TVTO26AV500U
    UPC 022265001110
    16:9 Mode Yes
    Audio Controls Bass, trable, balance
    Battery Type Remote
    Benefits 26" (diagonal) LCD display for crystal-clear images in a widescreen HD resolution of 1280x720 pixelsIntegrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners s
    Brightness 350 cd/m2
    Capacity UOM mAh
    Channel Labeling Yes
    Chemistry Alkaline
    Closed Caption Capability Yes
    Color Depth 16.7 milion colors
    Color Temperature Control Yes
    Compliant Standards UL Listed, FCC/DHHS certified
    Connections HDMI (2)Component (2)Composite video RCA (2)Analog audio RCA (2)S-video (1)VGA (1)PC aud
    Controls / Adjustments Mode, contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness
    Country Of Origin China
    Description Header Step up to high-definition.
    Display Catalog Number 55031208
    Display Languages English, Spanish, French
    Display Menu Language English, Spanish, French
    Display Size 26 inches
    Enclosure Color Black
    End Product Indicator Yes
    Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Included in the Box Toshiba® 26AV502U 26" LCD HDTV (Black)Remote control
    Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
    Manufacturer Part Number 26AV502U
    Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
    MAP Price 0.0
    Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
    Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
    Model 26AV502U
    Operating Temperature UOM ° F
    Output Power / Total 6 watts
    Parental controls Yes
    Product Depth 9.2
    Product Dimensions UOM inches
    Product Height 19.8
    Product Type Flat-panel TVs
    Product Weight 21.8
    Product Weight UOM pounds
    Product Width 26.4
    Reception System NTSC/ATSC/QAM
    Screen Size Range 21-30"
    Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
    Size AAA
    Sound Output Mode Stereo
    Speaker(s) Built-in, 3W + 3W
    Speakers Included 2 Speakers
    Supported Languages English, Spanish, French
    Surround Sound Effects Dolby® Digital and DTS® compatible output
    Technology IR
    TV Diagonal Size 26 inches
    TV Image Contrast Ratio 800:1
    TV Resolution 1440x900
    TV Technology LCD
    Type LCD
    V-Chip Control Yes
    Viewing Angle 160 Degrees
    Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 Degrees
    Voltage 1.5
    Voltage Required 120V AC +/- 10%, 60Hz +/- 0.5%
    Voltage UOM Volts
    Widescreen Modes 480i, 480p, 720p

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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    "More then what I had expected"

    "[...] made a great x-mas present...." Read Full Review »

    Dec 25, 2008 by ms2nd2none2002

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    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0
    Poor over-the-air reception

    "I live in a rural area 30 to 50 miles from Austin tv broadcast towers. I have a 25 ft roof-mounted 6 ft yaggi antenna and 26dB antenna amplifier which has served my old analog broadcast tv well. I picked up all major networks from both Austin and San Antonio ok. I am not on cable or satellite. When I installed this new toshiba 26" hdtv, I lost over half of my analog broadcast stations and could receive only one..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 04, 2008 by RadioEngineer

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    Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV Review

    More then what I had expected

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Simple Controls

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Bedroom
    • Home
    • Movies
    • Wall Mounting
     

    "[...] made a great x-mas present. "

    A little too excited!!

    A little too excited!!
    • Picture of Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Dec 25 2008
    ms2nd2none2002
    Phoenix, Az
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV Review

    Poor over-the-air reception

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

    "I live in a rural area 30 to 50 miles from Austin tv broadcast towers. I have a 25 ft roof-mounted 6 ft yaggi antenna and 26dB antenna amplifier which has served my old analog broadcast tv well. I picked up all major networks from both Austin and San Antonio ok. I am not on cable or satellite.



    When …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 4 2008
    RadioEngineer
    Austin, TX
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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV Review

    Best Deal Around

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I bought this TV after a fair ammount of shopping around, and I'm extremely satisfied with it. At the present, I feel that Toshiba may have the best product line for the money of any brand of LCD TV's. This set is as cheap as I've seen a current model name brand 26" LCD, and frankly its also got a b …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 4 2008
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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV Review

    Very impressed 3-days in

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "For the $$$$ that I paid for it on sale I thought it was a great deal. I considered waiting in line on Black Friday for a another brand the same price until this came on sale the week of Thanksgiving - no lines and no 4am - priceless.



    Picture quality is fantastic - even standard cable is pretty cle …"  Read Full Review »

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    Nov 28 2008
    Edward33
    Louisville, KY
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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Toshiba 26" 720p LCD HDTV Review

    Very nice unit!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I originally bought the Sharp 22" /w internal DVD and I DO NOT have digital cable. When I first hooked it up it was very fuzzy and all DVD's I played were not DVD quality. I then brought it back within the same week and I got this Toshiba 26" LCD instead...I needed to pay $50.00 more (399.99 was the …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 6 2008
    MarkB123
    Aurora, IL
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