Toshiba 40FT2U

alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the size and sound. The image quality and usability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the resolution and energy efficiency, while views are divided on the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the 40FT2U 40 LCD TV (1920x1080, 60 Hz, HDTV) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Do Not Buy This TV

 

I purchased this TV on Jan 27 and less than 70 days later the mainboard had failed. It has been over 2 weeks since I contacted Toshiba and the part is still on back order with no eta of when it will be available. What's more, Toshiba's customer service...

When the TV was working, the picture was nice

Terrible customer service experience

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Had tv for 6 weeks when it just died.

 

TV wouldn't turn on after 6 weeks. Toshiba's customer service says the power board is probably bad. First they said they would be out the next day to fix it, then it was 3-5 business days, then a week, then 1-2 weeks. Their product stinks and their...

Worked fine for 6 weeks

Broke after 6 weeks

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Amazon review summary for the 40FT2U 40 LCD TV (1920x1080, 60 Hz, HDTV)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the 40FT2U 40 LCD TV (1920x1080, 60 Hz, HDTV) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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29% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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1 yr review

 

I have not tried to use the TV directly without a Cable Converter Box, it might eliminate some issues I have. I have also not used the VGA, Component, Digital Out, or other inputs. Only the two HDMI ports. Built in audio is not loud (what do you expect...

1 year constant use no issues ; 2 HDMI inputs (I can use HDMI hub if I need more) ; 40 inch 1080p @ $10 an inch ; Rated 8ms or less (Average LCD Monitor Speed)

Box had another label on it, like it was supposed to have been shipped to some Doctor's office or similar business ; Box had a few dents, and tape was nearly opened fully. Probably from repeated shipments/dragging along floor by warehouse staff ; I was...

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Better than the Sony I had before it

 

My Sony TV developed pixel problems and we replaced it with this one. So far I am enjoying it.This product has... Useful Internet-enabled features, Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote...

Good price and great picture

Nothing Yet

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Great picture for a LCD

 

I got this tv on sale during Black Friday for $180! I have a Samsung 46" LCD and wanted another tv for my basement. Saw it in the add and did some research. Mixed reviews from all sorts of people. But I know there are always going to be some good and...

Picture is great, kind of dark on initial setup. I got it on sale during Black Friday, awesome price

Sound thru the speakers on the tv is not great

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Good item for the price

 

Touchy remote but good product for the price. Would recommend to anyoneThis product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connectionsAbout me... Sports enthusiast, Love to stream movies

Price

Remote

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Bought as an open box item

 

I bought this to replace the tube TV I had. The salesman gave me a couple hundred off the price as open box so I couldn't pass it up. After getting it home and turning it on I could see why it was, I assume, returned to the store. The picture is fine...

Nothing really "Great" about it

The sound

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Great TV

 

Well i got this TV on black Friday.. it was worth the 8 hours i stood in line, when i got it home the TV was so easy to set up and the picture is really good !This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the priceAbout me... Gamer,...

Easy to set up and picture is GREAT

The remote, if you don't point it right to the tv it wont work

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its a great tv

 

over all i am happy with my purchase. The sales man really helped me out. It was my first time entering the tv market in 15 years. I learned alot and its doing what its suposed to do. I just wish there was a richer sound. I guess surrong sound will be...

even i can use it

wish it had better sound

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