Toshiba 26AV502R 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)Note: I purchased this 26" LCD TV one week ago. As I am waiting for the cable company to upgrade my service, this set is simply receiving a standard cable signal without benefit of a converter box or High Def signal. Many LCD owners consider the signal source a major factor in image quality -- so I want to be clear on this point at the outset. Also, my DVD player is more than 5 years old and does not upconvert.
PROS:
Easy to install base pedestal. Four screws (provided) and a phillips head screwdriver are all that's needed. Instructions were clear and straight forward. Hooking up the coax cable took only a minute.
Superb remote control. Layout is intelligent and intuitive -- a pleasure to use. Glows in the dark (bright!) Sleep timer button is well placed on the upper corner and easy to access without even looking. Easily one the best designed remotes on the market and a pleasure to use.
Picture and sound set-up controls are very easy to understand. Owners manual instruction very clear and straightforward.
Sound is excellent. Very good quality and volume. Treble, Bass, and Balance controls are easy to use if you choose. For it's size and likely application -- a bedroom or a small den -- the sound is really quite good. This set has forward facing speakers -- not down firing as many LCD sets have.
Picture is fair to good. Live TV broadcasts such as news programs and talk shows appear brighter and with better, cleaner colors than movies -- especially films with dark scenes. DVD programs appear much better. (Please note again the standard coax cable signal source I am presently receiving)
2 HDMI inputs and multiple others. More than enough for most applications.
CONS:
Picture not as sharp as I would like, especially broadcast TV as opposed to DVD (standard DVD). Also, I am noticing scenes go from dark to light and back for no apparent reason. This could be due to a setting which may be improperly set .. but I've tried it both ways but see the same effect.
One other frustrating scenario for example: multiple camera shows. For example, a news program where you have an anchor in the studio and a reporter in the field. The anchor looks pretty good but the field reporter might look a bit green or orange. Other sets even this out, the Toshiba does not.
Conclusion:
For the money, this is probably the best value on a 26" LCD TV on the market today. Prices under $[...] are out there. If you are an "average" TV viewer, you may find this set to be just the ticket for your bedroom. But, if you have a critical eye, you may find the tuner or signal processing unit on this set a bit under par compared to Sony and Samsung -- perhaps more sophisticated technology, but which also carry price tags of $[...] and more higher.
Once I get a better cable signal, I may amend this review. Indeed, I will decide whether I am keeping the Toshiba or spending the extra money for the Samsung 26". So please "stay tuned".
UPDATE: Yesterday I installed a Panamax PM8-HT 8-Outlet Power Line Conditioner and Surge Protector. The image quality of this TV increased markedly! Panamax PM8-HT 8-Outlet Power Line Conditioner and Surge Protector

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Sharp AQUOS LC26DV28UT 26-Inch LCD TV/DVD Combo, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The color quality was unacceptable on this television. So bad was it, that I returned it after my cable company was here 3 times to try to adjust the color to be passable. The location of the DVD receptacle was awkward too. Stay away from this television.

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Sharp's 26-inch LC-26DV28UT LCD TV offers DVD entertainment with a small footprint. It features a side-loading progressive scan DVD player, a brilliant LCD panel, high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection, and generous viewing angles. ATSC/NTSC tuners set you up for broadcast programming and digital cable programming, and a PC input lets you use it as a computer monitor.
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VIZIO M260VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is by far the best LED 26" you can buy. I first purchased the LG LED 26" but found that picture was not that great when connected to a computer plus price not that great. I purchased this which is 1080P in resolution and way cheaper than the other 720P LED version from other companies. This Vizio just blew me away compared to other 26" LED tvs I looked at. Picture and sound is amazing, PC hook up makes this a great computer monitor as well. Has USB to view media so you can view your pictures that are on a flash drive. The black gloss finish just adds to it. Controller for TV also better than average. Maybe a little big for my taste. I'm used to the small apple remote. I also want to mention that this was by far the easiest TV to put the stand on. No screw driver needed, just slide in and twist the provided screw. I still can't believe I got such a great TV for the price. I hooked up my PS3 to this also and for any gamers out there, I never experienced any ghosting. If your looking to buy a new 26" LED TV you have a winner with this Vizio!

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The VIZIO M260VP RazorLED LCD HDTV is brilliant in color, rich in detail and deep in contrast – all in a razor thin design that is less than 1.34" in profile. This 26" LED backlit HDTV is an immaculate beauty that offers full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images and razor sharp clarity and delivers a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for deeper blacks and brighter whites. It also delivers superior audio using SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio for advanced virtual surround sound and volume control, as well as the convenient connectivity with two high HDMI inputs.
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Magnavox 26MD350B/F7 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built in DVD Player, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I will start off by saying I am no electronics expert by far, and I just wanted a plain ole tv to watch .... not a computer monitor or to use for gaming system. I have been watching it for about a month and it has a good picture and I have used the dvd quite often and that works fine. It takes a while to turn on, 5 sec but I can live with that. It suits by needs & I am pleased with product and price $300. So if you just need a tv, nothing fancy, try it.

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