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Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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alaScore 80

83 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews of Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of Toshiba 72HM196 72-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (soundandvision.com)

Test Bench: Toshiba 62HM196 62-inch 1080p DLP HDTV

 

I changed that setting to "Low power" during calibration because it improved black levels slightly and still gave a fine 36.1 ftL.

Reproduces deep, clean blacks and shadows

Overly blue out-of-box color temperature

The main issue for the Toshiba 62HM196 62-inch 1080p DLP HDTV is its inaccurate pre-calibration color, which is moot if you have the set professionally tweaked for a couple hundred dollars. That said, this DLP is capable of producing a picture that's...

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : Shane Buettner (hometheatermag.com)

Toshiba 62HM196 RPTV

 

At A Glance: Although consumers are all over flat panel technologies, enthusiasts who want big screen impact are still buying RPTVs. Toshiba has moved to DLP for its RPTVs, and this 62" set makes a compelling statement. The feature set is excellent,...

At A Glance: Although consumers are all over flat panel technologies, enthusiasts who want big screen impact are still buying RPTVs. Toshiba has moved to DLP for its RPTVs, and this 62" set makes a compelling statement. The feature set is excellent,...

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (ultimateavmag.com)

Toshiba TheaterWide 62HM196 1080p Rear Projection DLP HDTV

 

The set is equipped with adequate inputs and outputs, including two HDMI video connections that can also carry sound to the set's unexceptional, but adequate for casual use, 2-channel audio system. There's a CableCARD slot and an audio output for...

Superb all around performance after calibration

Poor factory color temperature setup

The Toshiba 62HM196 provides a well-balanced set of strengths and excellent all around performance. Its few quirks keep it from making more upscale displays pointless, but the set is a prime example of just how good the picture quality is getting in...

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

"Excellent A/V quality. ... Best. Value. Ever." WIRED MAG

 

Reproduces deep, clean blacks, shadows & resolves every detail of 1080i/p sources!

NONE!!!

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

"Excellent A/V quality. ... Best. Value. Ever." WIRED MAG

 

Toshiba 62HM196 62" Diagonal 16:9 Integrated 1080p HD DLP TV Video Calibration & Subjective Review ------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE~2 - NOVEMBER 10, 2007: Look for ~NEW~2 below. -- UPDATE NOTES: ...

Reproduces deep, clean blacks, shadows & resolves every detail of 1080i/p sources!

NONE!!!

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do NOT BUY this Toshiba 62HM196

 

I researched my new DLP tv for months before coming across information for Toshiba's launch of this new Toshiba 62HM196. I scoured the web and new exactly what I was looking for. Dollar for dollar it was the best value out there. It tested very well...

None.

Too many too list--no repair parts available.

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do NOT BUY this Toshiba 62HM196

 

None.

Too many too list--no repair parts available.

Oct, 2006
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