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Toshiba 42HL196

Toshiba 42HL196
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alaScore 81

74 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 reviews of Toshiba 42HL196. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and usability are overall positive. The design and price also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the remote control, while comments are divided on the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba 42HL196 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba 42HL196

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Toshiba 42HL196 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and price also get good opinions, but there are some mixed opinions about the sound. Many are less positive about the remote control.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

This price is hard to beat

 

I wish I could afford this..

I've been looking at prices on HDTVs all my life (it seems) and this is the best price I have seen on ANY unit. You get the 1080p AND the 42" in the popular 16:9 aspect ratio. They even throw in the 720p for free

720i and 1080i are supported. Worthless technologies. I would like to pay less for a unit that does not include these

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

very good

 

very good

excellent picture all is good

the lithg in the screen

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

1080p resolution, but tv does no support 1080p input.

 

Be careful to read and understand all the specs.

Large, crisp, and vibrant picture. Excellent price. Don't be fooled by lower 800:1 contrast ratio

After an exhauste search through the spec sheet, no where does it say the TV supports 1080p input. So even thought it has a native resolution of 1920x1080... the specs only say 1080i/480p/480i/720p. Toshiba only states the highest end 42" lcd supports...

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Picture is vibrant and detailed.

 

Really stood out compared to Sony and Samsung models in the same price range.

Rich and deep colors. Large screen size with excellent clarity typical of a 1080p set. I was quite impressed with the picture when looking at TV's at Sears. The TV looked better than a Sony that was $xxx more. I was seriously considering a Samsung 40"...

None

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

TOSHIBA HDTV LCD 42HL196 - Ahhh! The Joy of Legible Captions is here at last.

 

WHAT IS IT? 6/30/08 Revision: While exploring HDMI Connections and results, I noticed an Optical Sound Port in the lower rear panel of the Toshiba Flat Panel TV. With HDMI, one gets both Video and Audio signals with one cable; but the ...

Crisp 1080p HDMI Display exceeds our expectations. Dramatic upgrade from Tube Displays

Hidden costs, especially for new high-tech cables and extended Warranties.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

1080i and1080P

 

2hdmi,ethernet input, 1920x180 res

None so far

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Product is falsely advertised by Toshiba, shame on you.

 

Looks good for 1080i (in ironic vocal tone):-\

Toshiba falsely advertised this set as a 1080P when it is actually 1080i

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Toshiba 42HL196 42 in. HDTV LCD

 

1080 resolution (a must), 2 antenna inputs (cable and local HD broadcasts), computer monitor

LCDs are not quite as bright as plasmas, but can't really tell at home.

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DO NOT BUY THIS TV UNTIL YOUR READ THIS

 

Great 1080i input and output

Does not accept 1080p input

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hard to beat for the price

 

The price, features and specs drew me to this model over others I looked at. I really liked the styling of the Sony XBR3, but not enough to shell out an extra $1500. VIEWING CABLE TV: Digital HD cable (particularly the "Discovery HD ...

Looks great, Works great, 1080p display, Low price, Lots of inputs

Ethernet implementation bad, Ergonomics not stylin' as some, PC support is limited, no 1080p INPUT

Oct, 2006
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