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Toshiba 42SL417U

Toshiba 42SL417U
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alaScore 87

21 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Toshiba 42SL417U. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and price are generally positive. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the color and durability. There are some mixed reviews about the sound.

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size, reliability, remote control, durability, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba 42SL417U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba 42SL417U

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Toshiba 42SL417U from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and price. The usability and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the durability and remote control.

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size, reliability, remote control, durability

41% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : David Kender (televisioninfo.com)

Toshiba 42SL417U

 

The Toshiba 42SL417U certainly didn't leave us with an overwhelming sense of awe. In fact, it was more “Aw, this TV could have been a lot better.” You see what we did there? With poor color performance, a narrow viewing angle, and malfunctioning...

The Toshiba 42SL417U does not live up to its $1099 MSRP. While the black levels and contrast ratio are decent, the TV choked in our color performance tests. A viewing angle of 19 degrees is unacceptable in a time when engineers are finding news ways to...

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Toshiba 42SL417U

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The Toshiba 42SL417U does not live up to its $1099 MSRP. While the black levels and contrast ratio are decent, the TV choked in our color performance tests. A viewing angle of 19 degrees is unacceptable in a time when engineers are finding news ways to...

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice picture, needs sound

 

Really good picture, and refresh. Good price at the refurbished amount, plus a discount above that made it $514.00. The remote died within a couple of weeks, so i had to get a new one

dead remote ; Need a sound bar to get good sound

Jul, 2012
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