Brand Name | TOSHIBA |
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Item Weight | 43 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.44 x 13.65 x 44.2 inches |
Item model number | 46G310U |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Color Name | Black |
Number of Component Outputs | HDMI |
Specification Met | Energy Star |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Item Weight | 43 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 46 Inches |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Wattage | 7 watts |
Toshiba 46G310U 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Black
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Screen Size | 46 Inches |
Brand | TOSHIBA |
Display Technology | LCD |
Resolution | 1080p |
Refresh Rate | 120 |
Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Model Name | 46G310U |
Color | Black |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
About this item
- Action packed content has never looked better! Using advanced computer processing, ClearFrame 120Hz improves picture clarity and reduces motion blur
- Equipped with invisible stereo speaker design, LCD HD TVs pipe out clear, natural sound that makes movies and gaming so much more.
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Visible screen diagonal
46" / 117 cm
Top Brand: TOSHIBA
Product Description
Product Description
Think you need to break your budget to enjoy blockbuster HD entertainment. Not with Toshiba's LCD HDTV series. Featuring all-new designs, and offered in 46"class, these value-packed televisions look great and work great in a living room, kitchen or bedroom. Watch your favorite movies and programming in 1080p full HD. Savor fast-action sports or edge-of-your-seat gaming clearly thanks to our exclusive CineSpeed Panel or Clear Frame 120 Hz technology on select models. Show your latest vacation videos and pics with a high-res PC connection. And do it all with the assurance of famous Toshiba quality and reliability. Want more memorable entertainment for your money? Our LCD HDTV series delivers. General Information--Manufacturer--Toshiba::General Information--Manufacturer Part Number--46G310U::General Information- :General Information--Brand Name--Toshiba::General Information--Product Series--G310::General Information--Product Model--46G310U::General Information--Product Name--46G310U LCD TV::General Information--Product Type--LCD TV::Miscellaneous--Package Contents- 46G310U LCD TV Remote Control: Warranty--Standard Warranty--1 Year Limited::Technical Information--Screen Size--46"::Technical Information--Backlight Technology--CCFL::Technical Information--Aspect Ratio--16:9::Technical Information--Features--Channel Labeling, Sleep Timer::Technical Information--Media Player--Yes::Video--Digital Tuner--ATSC::Video--Analog Tuner--NTSC::Video--Video Signal Standard--HDTV 1080p::Video--Standard Refresh Rate--60 Hz::Video--Frame Refresh Rate--120 Hz::Video--Maximum Resolution--1920 x 1080::Video--Scan Format--1080p::Audio--Speakers--Yes::Audio--RMS Output Power--14 W::Interfaces/Ports--Number of HDMI Ports--3::Interfaces/Ports--Composite Video--Yes::Interfaces/Ports--Component Video--Yes::Interfaces/Ports--HDMI--Yes::Interfaces/Ports--USB--Yes::Interfaces/Ports--VGA--Yes:
From the Manufacturer
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Enjoy more memorable entertainment for your money with Toshiba's G310U LCD HDTV series. Smartly designed, these big televisions are big on value, too. They deliver 1080p Full HD* movies and programming, for colors and details like you've never seen before, excellent sound through ingenious invisible speakers and, of course, world-renowned Toshiba quality and reliability. Get ready to high-five fast-action sports or edge-of-your-seat gaming without the blur, thanks to our exclusive ClearFrame 120Hz technology. Give great slideshows from your laptop with a high-res PC connection. And hook up a home theater with fewer headaches thanks to three HDMI-CEC ports*.
Key Features:
1080p Resolution
Delivering more than just high-definition, the 1080p full HD* output on this TV represents the finest HD picture quality available today. Skin tones, textures and landscapes suddenly seem like real life. Shadows are deeper and richer. Colors pop. Highlights come alive with amazing character. The secret is more pixels. In fact, on a 1920 x 1080 resolution screen, 1080p full HD* content displays over 2,000,000 pixels—a standard 720p HD display less than half that.
LCD Panel
Driven by CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight technology, this TV displays images by illuminating and blending millions of liquid crystal to form the excellent images you'll see in movies, games and photos.
ClearFrame 120Hz
doubles standard frame rates to create a 120Hz effect that reduces any blurring caused by high-speed video. Using advanced computer processing, it improves picture clarity without impacting brightness or adding flicker. Fast-action movies or sports have never looked better.
DynaLight
Adding intensity to blacks and selectively reducing the intensity of highlight areas, DynaLightgives the TV picture a more balanced, true-to-life appearance. It utilizes advanced histogram technology to monitor the brightness of each video frame and automatically adjust backlight intensity based on what's being shown. This allows for numerous levels of control, and can create dynamic contrast many times what you'd normally get. The result is a powerful picture with deep blacks for increased detail and incredible depth.
CineSpeed LCD Panel
This special LCD screen delivers superior high-speed video. Plus, its wide viewing angle ensures you'll experience better viewing from a variety of seating areas.
Native Mode
Many TV broadcasts, movies and other content are produced in standard def 480i and 480p or high-def 720p. Depending on the show or your preferences, there are times when you may not want your Toshiba 1080p or 720p TV to automatically upconvert those signals. Native Mode lets you easily take control. On our 1080p HDTVs, Native Mode eliminates unnecessary scaling of full HD signals that can reduce overall image resolution--and quality. Activated on either our 720p or 1080p TVs, it also displays the image edges many sets lose to normal over-scanning.
Gaming Mode
Lets you enjoy hair-trigger action on your Toshiba TV with a special setting that reduces game controller delay.
HDMI with CEC*
Technology that enables you to easily connect to high-definition video and immersive surround sound in one cable, and control like-equipped home theater components with one remote control.
USB with Music and Photo
Easily connect to your favorite music and photos via USB.
High-Res PC Input
Enables you to enjoy high-definition images when you connect a PC to your Toshiba TV.
VESA Mounting Pattern
A pattern of video industry standardized holes used for mounting to stands or wall, which allows for use of universal mounts when mounting your TV.
* Please visit info.toshiba.com for all legal disclaimers and more information.
Connections
- HDMI: 3 (HDMI w/CEC)
- Component A/V: 1
- Composite A/V: 1
- Ant/Cable: 1
- PC Input: Hi-Res
- Digital Audio Output: 1
- Analog Audio Output: 1
- USB: 1
What's in the box
TV, stand, remote and batteries, owner's manual.
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Series C110U E210U G310U SL410U SLV411U SL415U SL412U SL417U TL515U UL610U Cinema Series Technology LCD SMALL/MEDIUM LED LARGE LED 3D LARGE LED Screen Sizes 32" 40" 55", 46" 32", 24", 19" 32", 24", 19" 32", 24" 55", 46", 40" 55", 46", 42" 55", 47", 42", 32" 65", 55", 46" Design Ultra Slim Depth Ultra Slim Depth Ultra Slim Depth Blade Design w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth and Bezel Hairline Finish w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth Metal Blade Design w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth Panel Resolution 720p 1080p 1080p 720p (24" = 1080p) 720p (24"= 1080p 720p (24" = 1080p) 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p Panel Type LCD LCD LCD LED LED LED LED LED LED LED Frame Rate 60Hz 60Hz ClearFrame 120Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz ClearFrame 120Hz (46"+) ClearFrame 120Hz ClearScan 240Hz ClearScan 480Hz Backlight Control DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight DynaLight Local Dimming Fine Local Dimming Panel Level CineSpeed LCD Panel CineSpeed LCD Panel CineSpeed LED Panel CineSpeed LED Panel CineSpeed Plus LED Panel Quantum Black LED Panel CrystalCoat CrystalCoat 3D Features 3D Type Natural (Passive) 3D Dynamic (Active) 3D TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion) TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion) TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion) 3D Resolution+ 3D Resolution+ 3D Resolution+ 3D Cross Talk Canceller 3D Cross Talk Canceller Included 3D Glasses 4 2 Video Chasis CEVO Engine CEVO Engine CEVO Engine AutoView (Ambient Light Sensor) AutoView AutoView AutoView AutoView Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Native Mode Game Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Gaming Mode Expert Mode Expert Mode Expert Mode Expert Mode Convenience NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in DVD Player DVD Combo Player DLNA Certified DLNA Certified DLNA Certified DLNA Certified DLNA Certified Remote Control TV TV TV TV TV New Universal Remote TV New Universal Remote Illuminated Remote Illuminated Remote Horizon Motion GUI Horizon Motion GUI Horizon Motion GUI Horizon Motion GUI Horizon Motion GUI Audio Sound (Enhancement Circuitry) Audyssey EQ Audyssey EQ Audyssey EQ Audyssey EQ Speakers 7W + 7W 7W + 7W 7W + 7W 5W + 5W (32") 5W + 5W ( 32") 5W + 5W (24") 7W + 7W 10W + 10W 10W + 10W 10W + 10W (+Subwoofer 10W) 3W + 3W (19", 24") 3W + 3W (15", 24") 7W + 7W (32") JackPack HDMI Digital Inputs 2 HDMI w/CEC 2 HDMI w/CEC 3 HDMI w/ CEC 2 HDMI w/CEC 2 HDMI w/CEC 3 HDMI w/ CEC (32" = 4 HDMI) 3 HDMI w/ CEC 4 HDMI w/ CEC 4 HDMI w/ CEC 4 HDMI w/ CEC CEC and InstaPort HDMI InstaPort HDMI InstaPort HDMI InstaPort USB Port 1 USB w/Music and Photo 1 USB w/Music and Photo 1 USB w/Music and Photo 1 USB w/Music and Photo 1 USB w/Music and Photo 2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo 1 USB w/Music and Photo 2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo 2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo 2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo RJ45 Ethernet Port RJ45 Ethernet Port RJ45 Ethernet Port RJ45 Ethernet Port RJ45 Ethernet Port RS 232 Ready RS 232 Ready RS 232 Ready PC Input PC Input Hi-Res PC Input Hi-Res PC Input PC Input PC Input PC Input Hi-Res PC Input Hi-Res PC Input Hi-Res PC Input Hi-Res PC Input Component 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Composite 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2Looking for specific info?
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ASIN | B004MFDL14 |
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3.4 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | February 26, 2011 |
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Customers are satisfied with the television's picture quality, value for money, and ease of setup. They find the colors vibrant, contrast and brightness great. Many consider it a good size for its price. However, opinions differ on sound quality, build quality, and functionality.
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Customers are satisfied with the television's picture quality. They appreciate the sharp display, good colors, contrast, and brightness. The resolution is good, and the TV has a nice black gloss finish. Some reviewers mention it creates a 3-D effect.
"...The picture quality is wonderful. Colors look great, contrast and brightness are awesome, and it looks as sharp as any other LCD or LED I've seen...." Read more
"...-The TV itself feels well built and has a nice black gloss look to it, while the back has a nice metal finish with quality looking ports...." Read more
"We love the tv and the picture quality, the fact that you can change it from video games to sports and movies, however the sound is awful...." Read more
"...The picture isn't bad out of the box, but with some tweaking of the settings to the room that it's in it looks much better...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the television. They say it's a good size for the price and a great investment.
"...whistles, but a TV for people who want a decent quality TV for a excellent price...." Read more
"...This tv is suppose to have the same features at a good price ($600). The tv casing is nice, but when i turned it on, it was a big let down...." Read more
"...That's all I need to make me happy! Great investment." Read more
"For $600, this TV is an excellent value. Despite an earlier post, my family is very impressed with the "crisp" display...." Read more
Customers find the TV setup easy. They say it's quick and painless to attach the stand, connect the cables, or put it on the TV console. The menus are straightforward to navigate through, and HDMI cables are easier to plug in than their previous Regza. The remote that comes with it is also straightforward.
"...two to make sure the TV worked, and it seemed sturdy and was really easy to assemble. Afterwards, we mounted it on the wall and it was pretty easy...." Read more
"...Sturdy packing, though.The remote that comes with it is very straightforward, too, though I don't use it a whole lot..." Read more
"...I just received it today and so far it's been terrific. The stand was easy to set up, just screwed in four screws and you're good to go...." Read more
"...It's not hard to attach the stand, connect the cables or put it on the TV console, just be aware you do that yourself." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the television's quality. They find it a good value for a large screen TV with an excellent picture. Some reviewers mention it's okay but too simple.
"...various other bells in whistles, but a TV for people who want a decent quality TV for a excellent price...." Read more
"The TV was decent enough when I first opened the box - internal speakers aren't too bad (not as great as a stereo system of course), TV resolution..." Read more
"Good quality flat screen at a great price. Very straight forward TV with all the features necessary to watch cable TV and DVD...." Read more
"It's okay, but, to simple. Not too much of a fan of the picture quality." Read more
Customers appreciate the brightness of the TV. They find the LCD screen better in bright environments than plasma, with a clear and sharp picture that doesn't wash out. The colors look great, the contrast is awesome, and the darks are pretty good for a TV at this price level.
"...The picture quality is wonderful. Colors look great, contrast and brightness are awesome, and it looks as sharp as any other LCD or LED I've seen...." Read more
"...The darks are pretty good for a TV at this price level and I actually found it better than some LED models...." Read more
"...I will say that LCD is much better in bright environments than plasma, the picture doesn't wash out as much. The picture on this TV is amazing...." Read more
"...I Purchased 2 of these TV's hoping for a clear, bright, even picture and adequate audio and I am very pleased in spite of the user reviews...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the television. Some find it adequate and not tinny, while others say the sound reproduction is rather poor. There is no analog audio out, so you need to purchase a D/A converter if you want to hook it up. The minimum volume level is still pretty loud, and some customers experienced video and audio loss after two years of use.
"...The speakers are at least as good as they were on the old CRT. I may upgrade to a soundbar or something later, but for now it's fine...." Read more
"...-Sound is excellent. It is clear and the TV can be quite loud if you want it to be...." Read more
"...can change it from video games to sports and movies, however the sound is awful...." Read more
"...The speakers are reasonably loud as well, though I often just use my stereo...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the television's functionality. Some say it works well and serves its purpose, with a great screen and HD Netflix working just fine. Others mention it stopped working after a short period of use, with power and sound issues.
"...It ran beautifully and had no major problems, so if you are in the market for HD movies and want to mainly use a Blu-Ray player to watch things,..." Read more
"...Straightforward to setup, looks great, and serves its purpose. That's all I need to make me happy! Great investment." Read more
"...We've now been paying our cable bill for over a month for a non-working TV. We're sending it back to Amazon (thank god they'll take it back!)...." Read more
"...The remote feels light and cheap compared to most others. Works great though.For some reason, my Windows 7 HTPC doesn't like this TV...." Read more
Customers have different views on the TV's build quality. Some find it well-built and sturdy, while others mention poor quality, cheaply made remote, and flimsiness of the back panel where the VESA mounting holes are.
"...I was a little concerned with the flimsiness of the back panel where the VESA mounting holes are set...." Read more
"...the stand on for an hour or two to make sure the TV worked, and it seemed sturdy and was really easy to assemble...." Read more
"...The picture quality is poor and the remote is cheaply made, Toshiba just lost a loyal customer." Read more
"...Picture is great the only thing wrong with this tv is the speakers, not too good but that is a problem with all Toshiba's tv's." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011We have been very happy with our new Toshiba 46" LCD. Upgraded from an old 32" Toshiba CRT. I have been researching and looking at TVs for about 6 months. I knew I wanted a 42-46" w/1080p and 120hz and a good contrast ratio (hard to find on the internet, but is 50,000:1 dynamic). I don't mind plasmas but the ones in my price range were only 720p and they look too pixelated for me. So, when Amazon had this for $580 (and no tax) with no interest financing for 2 years, it was too good a deal for me to pass up. I had looked at a bunch of Vizios at Walmart and thought I'd settle for a 42", but this is a great TV. The picture quality is wonderful. Colors look great, contrast and brightness are awesome, and it looks as sharp as any other LCD or LED I've seen. Would a high-end Samsung or Sony be a little bit better? Sure, but this compares well with my friend's near $1000 LG 47" LED. Is his better? Probably. Do I notice a difference, even after looking at tons of TVs and comparing specs? No, I can't tell a difference. I'm guessing the guy who gave the picture a poor review didn't have an HDMI cable (or even know what HDMI is). My Xbox 360 looked good with just the normal A/V cables for a little while. I paid only 3.99 total shipping for this to get here overnight from Indiana to California. Awesome. Anyway, my Cheetah wall mount w/included HDMI cable got here about an hour after the TV did, and when I hooked up the HDMI cable you can really see the difference. DVDs look great, Netflix looks great (through Xbox), and COD Black Ops/Halo look amazing. Don't have BluRay yet, but I'm sure that would be great as well. Do make sure to turn the game mode on otherwise there is some lag. For us, sound is fine. We have a smaller apartment, but it is plenty loud without sounding tinny or anything. The speakers are at least as good as they were on the old CRT. I may upgrade to a soundbar or something later, but for now it's fine. I also bought a cheap RCA antenna ($6 at best buy, $8 something here on Amazon) and it picks up a few local HD channels that look amazing. No way am I paying for cable. I haven't yet hooked up my laptop, but I ordered a cheap VGA cable and a 3.5 mm headphone jack to RCA to do that with (my laptop doesn't have an hdmi port) and I'm sure it will look great. Only has a digital audio out, but that is pretty standard now. Has a USB port that works for photos/music, not sure about videos as I haven't tried it out yet. Remote is just fine. Manual isn't really included, just the easy set up guide, but honestly, you don't need it, and if you do, here's a link to it: [...] .
Who buys a TV on the basis of the quality of the remote and the manual anyway? If I looked for the owner's manual of any of my other electronics, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to find them. So having it online works, but I'm not sure that you'll need it. I messed with all the settings, but found the default ones to be great. I am completely happy with the purchase. We put the stand on for an hour or two to make sure the TV worked, and it seemed sturdy and was really easy to assemble. Afterwards, we mounted it on the wall and it was pretty easy. Now it looks great hanging up there and we have a lot more space in our living room. You won't be disappointed with this TV if you know what to hook up to it. :) Thanks Amazon!
*** UPDATE: It's been nearly a year, and the TV looks as good as ever. No complaints whatsoever!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2011A few months ago, I decided to upgrade from my current 32 inch Toshiba Regza to a slightly bigger TV. After aiming for a 40+ inch, I discovered this TV on Amazon for $600 and decided that this would be a great upgrade. A couple days later, and I received the TV and I have had a chance to test it out. Does it hold up?
PROS:
-The image quality is excellent and quite beautiful for 46 inches. Just make sure you are the proper distance away (About 8 feet).
-Sound is excellent. It is clear and the TV can be quite loud if you want it to be.
-HDMI cables are easier to plug in then my previous Regza. In the past, I had to plug them under the device at a downward angle, which was awkward and frustrating. This set allows you to plug it straight in.
-120 Hz mode is great for animated videos and if you like your shows or movies to run at a faster frame rate. It isn't so hot for games, but there is a game mode option that turns off 120 Hz mode and lowers it to 60 Hz if needed.
-The TV itself feels well built and has a nice black gloss look to it, while the back has a nice metal finish with quality looking ports.
-There is a USB slot on the side for viewing saved videos and pictures on the TV. Great for home movies or if you have some videos from the net that you want to watch.
-Somewhat of a small update, but I bought a Blu-Ray player and several Blu-Ray movies and tested them out via HDMI. It ran beautifully and had no major problems, so if you are in the market for HD movies and want to mainly use a Blu-Ray player to watch things, then this is a very decent TV.
CONS:
-You cannot sit too close to the TV without getting eye strain. It is generally recommended that you are at least 8 feet away from the TV to get the best viewing experience. I had to move my furniture around in my room. I tried it from 5 feet away, and games look pixilated from that close to the TV. This isn't too much of a problem if you put it in a living room or larger room, but it might be too big for a small bedroom or apartment.
-There are very few options with adjusting the TV. You can turn off the 120 Hz mode if needed, but the menus are a little confusing (They are set up like my old Regza) which is kind of disappointing.
-Not wi-fi capable, meaning no Netflix out of the box. You will need to get a blu-ray player, Roku, or video game console capable of using it.
-I am not a big fan of the stand that comes with it. It has a similar glossy finish to the rest and is in a football shape, but attracts dust like crazy. It also isn't the easiest thing to install and even with the screws it still jiggles around a bit too much.
-Even though there are 3 HDMI ports, one of them is on the side and does not look all that great if you have more then 3 devices. I really wish it came with 3 back ports and 1 side port and not the 2 back ports it comes with.
-I am not sure if I am just doing this wrong, but the game mode setting "resets" to off every time I turn it to another input. This might be able to be turned off, but is kind of important if you do not want 120 Hz mode for games.
OTHER:
-I tested my PS3, 360, HD Netflix, and several upscaled DVD on the TV. Like I stated above: my PS3 and 360 were great as long as you were roughly 8 feet away. HD Netflix worked just fine, but it depends on the show and when it was made. Animated shows tend to look better, while older shows might look a bit "meh", especially if they were filmed back before 2000. DVD, sadly, do not hold up nearly as well as they used to on my 32 inch. They are still quite watchable from 8 feet away, but you can defiantly tell the graininess now. To be fair, it depends on what movie and when it was made: more recent DVDs tend to look and play much better while older ones tend to look fairly grainy.
-This obviously does not have 3D capabilities, but at the moment it is not too much of a con to really count it as one.
-The TV is pretty big and heavy. It weighs about 50 pounds and is quite wide, so you might need some help if you cannot lift easily or have a smaller frame.
-If you want to turn off 120Hz mode, go to Menu > Picture Settings >Advanced Picture Settings > ClearFrame and turn it Off.
What is boils down to is this is just as it advertises: A 46 Inch HDTV. It is not a super TV that has internet and various other bells in whistles, but a TV for people who want a decent quality TV for a excellent price. This is a steal for the $600 I paid for it and I have no regrets whatsoever.
4.0 out of 5 stars A very decent upgrade for HD fans on a budgetA few months ago, I decided to upgrade from my current 32 inch Toshiba Regza to a slightly bigger TV. After aiming for a 40+ inch, I discovered this TV on Amazon for $600 and decided that this would be a great upgrade. A couple days later, and I received the TV and I have had a chance to test it out. Does it hold up?
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2011
PROS:
-The image quality is excellent and quite beautiful for 46 inches. Just make sure you are the proper distance away (About 8 feet).
-Sound is excellent. It is clear and the TV can be quite loud if you want it to be.
-HDMI cables are easier to plug in then my previous Regza. In the past, I had to plug them under the device at a downward angle, which was awkward and frustrating. This set allows you to plug it straight in.
-120 Hz mode is great for animated videos and if you like your shows or movies to run at a faster frame rate. It isn't so hot for games, but there is a game mode option that turns off 120 Hz mode and lowers it to 60 Hz if needed.
-The TV itself feels well built and has a nice black gloss look to it, while the back has a nice metal finish with quality looking ports.
-There is a USB slot on the side for viewing saved videos and pictures on the TV. Great for home movies or if you have some videos from the net that you want to watch.
-Somewhat of a small update, but I bought a Blu-Ray player and several Blu-Ray movies and tested them out via HDMI. It ran beautifully and had no major problems, so if you are in the market for HD movies and want to mainly use a Blu-Ray player to watch things, then this is a very decent TV.
CONS:
-You cannot sit too close to the TV without getting eye strain. It is generally recommended that you are at least 8 feet away from the TV to get the best viewing experience. I had to move my furniture around in my room. I tried it from 5 feet away, and games look pixilated from that close to the TV. This isn't too much of a problem if you put it in a living room or larger room, but it might be too big for a small bedroom or apartment.
-There are very few options with adjusting the TV. You can turn off the 120 Hz mode if needed, but the menus are a little confusing (They are set up like my old Regza) which is kind of disappointing.
-Not wi-fi capable, meaning no Netflix out of the box. You will need to get a blu-ray player, Roku, or video game console capable of using it.
-I am not a big fan of the stand that comes with it. It has a similar glossy finish to the rest and is in a football shape, but attracts dust like crazy. It also isn't the easiest thing to install and even with the screws it still jiggles around a bit too much.
-Even though there are 3 HDMI ports, one of them is on the side and does not look all that great if you have more then 3 devices. I really wish it came with 3 back ports and 1 side port and not the 2 back ports it comes with.
-I am not sure if I am just doing this wrong, but the game mode setting "resets" to off every time I turn it to another input. This might be able to be turned off, but is kind of important if you do not want 120 Hz mode for games.
OTHER:
-I tested my PS3, 360, HD Netflix, and several upscaled DVD on the TV. Like I stated above: my PS3 and 360 were great as long as you were roughly 8 feet away. HD Netflix worked just fine, but it depends on the show and when it was made. Animated shows tend to look better, while older shows might look a bit "meh", especially if they were filmed back before 2000. DVD, sadly, do not hold up nearly as well as they used to on my 32 inch. They are still quite watchable from 8 feet away, but you can defiantly tell the graininess now. To be fair, it depends on what movie and when it was made: more recent DVDs tend to look and play much better while older ones tend to look fairly grainy.
-This obviously does not have 3D capabilities, but at the moment it is not too much of a con to really count it as one.
-The TV is pretty big and heavy. It weighs about 50 pounds and is quite wide, so you might need some help if you cannot lift easily or have a smaller frame.
-If you want to turn off 120Hz mode, go to Menu > Picture Settings >Advanced Picture Settings > ClearFrame and turn it Off.
What is boils down to is this is just as it advertises: A 46 Inch HDTV. It is not a super TV that has internet and various other bells in whistles, but a TV for people who want a decent quality TV for a excellent price. This is a steal for the $600 I paid for it and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2012This TV was great - we'd been saving for it for over a year. When it worked, it was great! But after 20 days the power & sounds stopped working. The green indicator light would blink and it would shut itself off. We called Toshiba and they had to order the part, and then schedule another appointment that could take 3 weeks! When we finally got a repair man out, the part that was ordered wasn't the problem so we had to go through this all over again. We've now been paying our cable bill for over a month for a non-working TV. We're sending it back to Amazon (thank god they'll take it back!). Just be wary if you purchase this TV. Toshiba was ridiculous to deal with.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2012I bought this item going off by what others wrote in there reviews. I own a 42" Vizio 120hz 1080p, which I like. This tv is suppose to have the same features at a good price ($600). The tv casing is nice, but when i turned it on, it was a big let down. It is blurry, I watched movies new and old, new ones looked blurry, older ones like a another review mentioned looked even worst. Sports like football, the ball looked blurry as it was passed. The only thing that looked crisp and beautiful were cartoons, so if you are only watching cartoons this is the tv for you, also video games looked nice. I did have this tv connected to a HD receiver with an HDMI cable also the PS3 connected with an HDMI cable. I gave this tv a week and then returned it free to Amazon with no problem. I bought from Amazon a LG 47LK520 47-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV 47" LG 120hz 1080p. for $735 free shipping. Spend an extra $135 but it was so worth it, crisp, clear picture in every way. I do recommended the LG and stay away from this 46" Toshiba not worth the money even at $600.