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Toshiba HP83 Series TV (42")

Toshiba HP83 Series TV (42")

15 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (4)
Image quality (2)
Design (2)
Remote control (1)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and color. The design and image quality also get good feedback, but there are some negative opinions about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Toshiba HP83 Series TV (42") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Toshiba HP83 Series TV (42")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of the Toshiba HP83 Series TV (42") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: kallieandkoko (epinions.com)

Impress Your Friends!

Stunning, good quality picture, excellent sound, versatile

Expensive to set up (most wall mounts probably are) and close up picture grainy.

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Joseph H. Armstrong (amazon.com)

Great while it worked

Luckily I bought this unit from Sears as a 'floor' model. Reason I'm lucky is that Sears 'burned in' the unit for me for several months, and when I bought it they gave me a good price and the 1 yr warranty as a new unit would get. It broke within 10...

Apr, 2005

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Consumer review by: nderwater (epinions.com)

Not for use with PC's, no customer service 800 number

Good looking TV, built-in speakers are a plus.

Not for use with computers. Very limited customer support options.

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review by: HeadOrange (amazon.com)

Best Purchase I've Made...

Before my purchase I spent a lot of time looking at various option with TVs. I work for a major home electronics dealer and I had some special access to testing information and narrowed it down to this model a Sony variations and a Samsung model. This...

Jan, 2005

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Consumer review by: don42 (epinions.com)

Great TV & Great Company!

Great Picture, Sound and Company. Highly recommend it.

Has technology to minimize burn in, but this still makes me nervous.

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review by: Venkata V. Gunda (amazon.com)

PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS PLASMA

I have bought this TV in June. It has not worked for 15 days properly. Picture comes up for 30 min and it goes off and the screen is just with white lines all over, and the TV gets so hot we shut down for few min (when it works). It works once a...

Nov, 2004

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Consumer review by: exerciseguy (epinions.com)

This HDTV Rocks!

Pictures, Price & Sound are absolutely AWSOME! Included table-top stand doesn't hurt either!

None. This set is near perfect as far as can tell.

Nov, 2004

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Consumer review by: Michael B. Gobble (amazon.com)

Started off beautifully, but after 1 month....

Bought this TV at BestBuy. We loved the features, picture quality and the overall design of the TV. Everything was great until about day #29 when the screen was all white when we turned it on. After several tries we got it to work. After 3 days of...

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review by: Byran Newell (amazon.com)

Just what I wanted

It took a long time for me to decide which TV to get- plasma or otherwise. I knew I wanted HD, so I looked at DLP (Digital Light Processing), Rear Projection, Tubes, LCD, and Plasma. LCD sets had too much motion artifacting, DLP's had too much of a...

Sep, 2004

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Product Specifications

With screen sizes ranging from 14 - 42 inches and a selection of 4: 3 LCD, 16: 9 HD LCD and 16: 9 HD Plasma models, Toshiba's flat panel series includes TV models to fulfill a broad range of needs and tastes. Toshiba engineers focused on two key issues; creating true-to-life picture quality, and designing sleek, sculptured cabinetry that will accentuate the finest home decor.The Toshiba 42HP83 model features many of the exclusive Toshiba technologies that are found in its CRT based TV sets such as DVI-HDTV inputs for uncompressed, pure digital video, Toshiba's new CrystalScan HDSC all-time HD scan conversion system, CableClear DNR+ video noise reduction which reduces video noise for a clean, crisp image, as well as Cinema Mode (3: 2 Pull Down), color temperature control, color detail enhancer, HD Dynamic Contrast and movie and sports modes.While priding itself on superior picture quality, Toshiba's expanded flat panel line reveals a new focus on cosmetic design. In particular, the 16: 9 HD flat panel models showcase a stunning arch design, a new modern look that when hung on the wall, resembles a piece of fine art. All of Toshiba's flat panel sets may sit on a table, or be mounted on a wall.The sound quality of Toshiba's flat panel TVs is as dynamic as its picture. In addition to the MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx and SRS WOW Sound Enhancement Technology, the widescreen models also feature Virtual Dolby creating a realistic surround experience without additional speakers.Convenience features such as new HD Window Multiscan POP, and an Illuminated A/V universal remote control that can operate up to six components including DVD and audio devices round out the package.