Toshiba XV505 Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 50")

A basic TV aside from the Full HD resolution, Toshiba has packed in just enough to provide a reasonable value way into high-def, though there are some minor problems with the picture that are hard to ignore

A basic TV aside from the Full HD resolution, Toshiba has packed in just enough to provide a reasonable value way into high-def, though there are some minor problems with the picture that are hard to ignore

Stunning, space-saving design ; Good black levels ; Rich colours

Occasional SD issues ; Poor viewing angle ; Doesn't excel in any area

It hasnt changed significantly for so many years now, and is really looking dated compared with the eye-catching interfaces now sported elsewhere. It doesnt help, either, that the menus feel cumbersome to navigate at times

Although extremely well specified for its money, the 37XV505DB’s rather undynamic pictures don’t really make the most of that specification. Which ultimately leaves us to feel that we'd rather save up for an extra couple of months to secure something a...

Compromised in places, but the Toshiba still harbours enough positives to deliver a four-star showing

I'd thoroughly expected to find the 32XV505DB, with its Full HD pixel count, winning me over even more easily than the cheaper, HD Ready 32CV505DB. But for me, it's the CV model that's the more pleasing proposition overall - especially when you...

Toshiba's 42XV505DB is a solid TV: surprisingly affordable, with pictures that can look good and occasionally even great. But for the most part, aside from looking exceptionally cute, it just doesn't do anything truly outstanding, and as such struggles...

Picture quality ; Sound quality ; Design ; Some good features

Could be cheaper ; Remote control isn't the best

In terms of competitors, we'd pit against the incredible Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B 37-inch plasma. Still, the Tosh holds its own, and is 1080p, which it can hold over the Panasonic

Pleasant design ; good stability and detail to images

Noisy Freeview picture ; ruddy colour balance ; sound lacks clarity

Full HD specification ; clean, bright, crisp picture ; decent detail ; fine TV tuner

Blacks lack insight ; colour balance is a little rosy