Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV

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Pros

  • Fast setup (4)
  • Great picture quality (4)
  • High resolution (4)
  • Wide viewing angle (4)
  • Attractive design (3)
  • Good connection options (3)
  • Simple controls (3)
  • Just the right size (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Low resolution (1)
  • Poor image quality (1)
  • Too bright (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (3)
  • Movies (2)
  • Home theater (1)
  • Video (1)
 
 
 

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Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 42AV500U.
This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input.

  • DynaLight(TM) Back-Light 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(TM) 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.
  • Specification Description
    Model 42AV500U
    UPC 022265001196
    Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
    Analog Audio (1) Side Input
    Analog Audio (3) Rear Input
    Analog Audio / Video Rear Input
    Analog Audio / Video Side Input
    Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Color Black Cabinet
    Component Video (2) Rear Input
    Contrast Ratio 1500:1
    DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
    Depth (Inches) 13.6
    HDMI (2) Rear Input
    HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
    HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
    HDTV Native Resolution 720p
    Height (Inches) 27.7
    Optical Rear Output
    PC Audio Rear Input
    Ports 1 x Digital/Optical Audio Line Out Rear
    Refresh Frequency 60 Hz
    Resolution 1366 x 768
    S-Video Rear Input
    Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
    Screen Size 41" to 49"
    Screen Size 42"
    Screen Size (inches) 42
    Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 42
    Select LCD Units
    Speakers Built-in
    Stand Included
    Technology HDTV
    Tuner ATSC
    Tuner NTSC
    Tuner QAM
    Wall Mountable Yes
    Weight (Pounds) 54.3
    Width (Inches) 41.4

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    Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV Review

    Not completely happy

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Just the right size
    • Reduced Glare

      Cons

    • Difficult to Use
    • Dull Image
    • Poor Resolution
    • Too bright

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "Had to call cable three times. They cleared up one problem over the phone and came out twice to fix the others. They said everything was set up properly. I've had the closed captioning come on three times without touching anything and go away later. Daughter has the same set and gets a much better p …"  Read Full Review »

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    May 27 2008
    Relaxed
    Illinois
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    Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV Review

    Great Product, Great Price

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Movies
     

    "To really appreciate the crisp picture of this TV, you have to subscribe to a high-def cable service. The resolution on regular able is terrible. I recently received Direct TV and the picture is amazing. I'm thrilled with this purchase. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 25 2008
    QT Sigma
    Chicago, IL
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    • Power User
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    Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV Review

    Pro's: Nice big screen, ...

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

    "Pro's: Nice big screen, beautiful bezel, SD programming looks decent, HD looks incredible, blu ray disks look clean and crisp, PS3 is just outstanding.



    Con's: Remote is kinda unresponsive...gotta press buttons 2 or 3 times to get it to respond, Dynalight seems more distracting than effective. Gotta …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jun 24 2008
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    Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV Review

    love my tv

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Home
    • Movies
    • Video
     

    "this product is good,,,, it look good cant said nothn bad about it i love this tv "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 9 2008
    jj
    Lakewood, CA
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    • Practical
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    Toshiba 42AV500U 720P HD LCD 42" TV Review

    I love this Tv. I've had ...

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I love this Tv. I've had it for about three months and I get nothing but compliments on it. The only thing that caught me off gaurd is, when you input to a different connection. The screen will take a second to adjust itself. The sound is incredible. It can get really loud even before you get to the …"  Read Full Review »

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    Maurice
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