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Toshiba 40RV525U 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review!

2009 January 18
tags: Toshiba 40RV525U
by admin

First of all this is NOT a REGZA from Toshiba, which is more high end than this item. However, Toshiba 40RV525U 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV does look good with its black piano lacquered front bezel (although it is not as shiny as the Samsungs but less wobbly in its reflection, so it is equal in aesthetics).

It comes with 3 HDMI ports. Very important for the future as the switch boxes are trouble in our experience.
What we noticed MOST during the research into this item is that Toshiba is not very forthcoming with specs other than Gamer Mode being great for next gen console requirements, 1080P and the number of HDMI ports. Even downloading the manual for spec sheets gives you nothing on contrast or the milliseconds is requires.

We took the gamble since the item was hundreds cheaper than the next best thing and are VERY happy with it. The contrast ratio is not as good as a Samsung since you need to put the contrast and brightness up a bit but there is no ghosting or fuzziness when playing XBOX or PS3.

We have noticed the same issue another reviewer had: the XBOX does not produce sound when connected via HDMI but this is a known XBOX 360 NXE issue and not a Toshiba one. The component cable connection is great and the screen looks wonderfully crisp.

Another few comments: the side buttons are very plasticity but luckily hidden. The remote is simple and effective (not a button laden brick) and most of the interface is VERY simple to navigate through. Make sure you switch the gamer mode on as it is of by default. It does make a visible difference.

Pros of Toshiba 40RV525U:

  • Great piece of technology at 1080P for a very low pricepoint
  • 3 HDMI
  • Plenty of other connections
  • Gamer mode
  • Looks very sleek and expensive

Cons of Toshiba 40RV525U:

  • Little heavy compared to Sharp and Samsung
  • Lack of information on contrast ratio and other key specs (but it is excellent in what it delivers so not really a ding)
  • Wallmount screws are placed relatively far aparts so if you want to adjust screen horizontally you will need to buy a wide mount. Samsung has the mount holes really close together, as a contrast.

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