Toshiba 40" Full 1080p LCD HDTV - 40RV525U

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1080p Full HD is within reach with the 40RV525U. Great new high-gloss black styling, DynaLight dynamic backlight control, enhanced connectivity with a 3rd HDMI digital input, and High-Res PC Input makes this model ideal for your living room or home entertainment center.

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. CineSpeed LCD panels have the 8ms or faster response speed necessary for cleaner high-action home theater images. A wide viewing angle ensures that you?ll have the best seat in the house. 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.

1080p Full HD CineSpeed Display

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

3 HDMI Digital Inputs

High-Res PC Input (S-XGA, 15 Pin, D-sub)

New High-Gloss Black Cabinet

Specification	Description
Model	40RV525U, TOS40RV525
UPC	022265001899
Analog Audio	(1) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(1) Side Input
Analog Audio	(3) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Side Input
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Color	Black Cabinet
color	null
Compatible Formats	1080i
Compatible Formats	1080p
Compatible Formats	480i
Compatible Formats	480p
Compatible Formats	720p
Component Video	(2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio	500:1
DB15 (PC Video)	Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	10.9
HDMI	(3) Rear Input
HDTV	HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Native Resolution	1080p
Height (Inches)	26.9
Optical	Rear Output
PC Audio	Rear Input
Ports	1 x Audio Line In Rear
Refresh Frequency	60 Hz
Remote Control	Included
Resolution	1920 x 1080
S-Video	(1) Rear Input
Screen Format	16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size	40"
Screen Size (inches)	40
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal)	40
size	null
sku	155535
skuprice	899.9900
Speakers	Built-in
Stand	Included
style	TOS40RV525
taxable	Y
Tuner	ATSC
Tuner	NTSC
Tuner	QAM
Wall Mountable	VESA Compliant
Weight (Pounds)	42.1
Width (Inches)	39.3

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★★★★★

5.0

Great value for the price

"Using in living room. I mounted LED strip lighting on the back of the TV to bounce off the wall and to create a wonderful back lighting which allows me to turn off all other lighting in the room. This gives an outstandingly beautiful picture to view and easy on the eyes. I have owned several Toshiba products (VCR, DVD,TV) and have always been pleased with the great value received for the price. This LCD HDTV is ..." Read Full Review »

Nov 30, 2008 by Enrico

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"Plenty of people have reviewed the "look" of the unit and the picture quality. IT LOOKS GREAT --- I am happy with the appearance . . . I'm not gaming, I just watch TV, DVDs & an old TIVO. It works fine for my viewing. But if it werent such a hassle, I would return this TV and really try out the remote and menu system on my next purchase. Here are my complaints: REMOTE VOLUME & MENUS: If you are using any menu,..." Read Full Review »

Jan 04, 2009 by OldTechGuyFromTexas

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"Plenty of people have reviewed the "look" of the unit and the picture quality. IT LOOKS GREAT --- I am happy with the appearance . . . I'm not gaming, I just watch TV, DVDs & an old TIVO. It works fine for my viewing.

But if it werent such a hassle, I would return this TV and really try out the rem …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"Great tv for the money - not a 120hz frame rate like all the new ones [...] Excellent blacks onscreen, as good as my 50 plasma. Super sharp 1080p through HDMI from my pc. Sound isnt as good as the Samsungs but you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference in pic quality between this and similar Sonys …" Read Full Review »

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great device

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5.0

"In prep for HDTV I got this unit for my den. It performs so well and my Wife liked it so much, I gor a smaller unit for the bedroom. We have now gotten a sat system and have never enjoyed TV as much as now. Friend have other brands both larger and smaller and they are not as sharp and clear as our T …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"One of Toshiba's BEST lower end units.1080p for under $1k. Blu-Ray&PS3 LOOKS GREAT! KZ2 on-line at 720p NO LAG NO BLUR. Even old 480i dvds,with component out,are very watchable.Haven't tried VGA yet,need a 20ft.D-sub cord.For now I'm going to replace my 10yr. old dvd player, with a new up-converter …" Read Full Review »

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