1. Plays high-def HD DVD discs for sharper, more detailed picture performance than standard DVD discs ; measures 17.7 x 4.3 x 13.4 inches (WxHxD)
2. Backwards compatible with current DVD and CD formats; upconverts DVD movie discs to near high-definition
3. Ethernet port for upgrades; USB port on front; compatible with MP3, WMA, and JPEG files
4. Connections: composite (1 out), S-Video (1 out), component (1 out), HDMI (1 out), USB, Ethernet
5. DVD offer Dolby True HD/Dolby Digital/DTS decoding; coaxial and optical digital audio outputs

Customer Review :

Stay away!

HD DVD is a dead format! Warner Brothers is going to stop producing HD DVD discs soon. Do a search and you will see many articles about this. The only studios that will be making HD DVD's are Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal. Disney, Buena Vista, Sony, Warner Brothers, New Line, MGM, and Lionsgate all release movies exclusively on Blu-ray.

Do yourself a favor and avoid HD DVD players. The reason the prices are so cheap is that Toshiba knows it is dead and is probably clearing out remaining inventory. You've been warned!

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Great item for a great price

I got this product for christmas and have been very satisfied with it since then. I have a 720p Optoma HD70 projector (100") that I use with the hddvd player, so I know I am not seeing the entire capacity of the HDDVD player, but let me tell you... going from a regular phillips dvd player with an "upconvert" to this... wow.

I am a college student and have movie nights every sunday night with my friends and they have all noticed a significant difference. The upconvert is slightly better, I would say probably at 15% at best, and seeing the few HDDVDs that I have bought since I got this have shown me how great it is. Transformers looks incredible and Planet Earth is just something else. I am sure that it looks even better on a real 1080p and will probably give it a look whenever I go back home, since my dad has a 57" 1080p TV at the house.

Pros:
-Price
-Fantastic Quality
-Better upconvert (you will never get HDDVD quality with regular DVD, but it does a good job of making it the best it can be)

Cons:
-Size (kinda big)
-When I first tried using this product, I got sound with no video and was very confused. It still does this but I have figured out what to do. Even tho it is technically "playing" I have to push the play button to get it to play on the video. Minor inconvenience but whatever... I bought it refurbished and thats probably the reason.

Conclusion:
I want to give this 4.5 stars not 4, it is a great product, especially with the price. I just didnt like how big it was and that I had to make adjustments to get it to play, but I am sure no one else has this problem so I only mention it in the event someone does and goes WTF?! I am a big movie buff and love watching them, so take it from me when I say that this is a perfect buy. I doubt you need the newer more expensive products that are out unless you really need it to be smaller.


Equipment:
Optoma HD70 Projector (720p 100") ~ am using about 85"
The wall (no projector screen)
RCA HDMI Link Cable

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Good Machine, but don't buy this model

This is a very good machine. It will upconvert regular discs to their highest resolution. It works great with a HDTV and a HDMI cable. I bought mine when it first hit the market, so the prices are fabulous. So why not buy this model?

1. Only plays at 1080i. 1080p is the highest resolution. You can get the A20/A30 for a similar price.

2. a LOT of freezing, especially rentals. I don't have many problems with DVDs I own, but rentals freeze 95% of the time.

3. VERY SLOW. You can go to the bathroom and come back by the time the system is ready. When you push a button, WAIT. It recogninzed the command, but it needs a few minutes to think.

If you don't have a HD player (blu-ray or HD-DVD) then I would by the better model or a PS3.

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Two thumbs way way down

I have to say - I have been awaiting my first HD-DVD player for some time with great expectation, and this past Xmas my girlfriend bought this player for me.

The first experiences I have had have been really disapointing.

The unit constantly locks up for seemingly no reason requiring hard power downs (yank the plug). It gets very confused as to what resolution it really should run in when playing regular dvd's. The HDMI function is not really usable as it is (I ended up running component through my Denon to upscale because I could not get the player to work correctly with HDMI).

It will not play any of the new HD-DVD's like The Bourne Ultimatum, or Transofrmers without a firmware upgrade, which seems to be impossible to install. Why on earth Toshiba didn't include a firmware upgrade CD with a currently shipping unit is beyond comprehension. I can only assume that they expect the internet upgrade to actually works, however it does not.

On the bright side Toshiba makes the firmware easy to find on google. The issue, however, comes when you try to actually install the new firmware. After a frustrating weekend trying both the internet upgrade (which just flat out seems to not work at all - I suspect that Toshiba changed the name of the server it is supposed to use to download the firmware and it just can't locate the server), and trying three different computers, 3 different ISO CD Writers, and close to a dozen CD-R's - the firmware remains stubornly un-updatable.

I'd have to say that this is one of the worst hardware experiences I have ever had. Toshiba should be ashamed that they have released a product so poorly designed, supported, and un-updatable.


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dont buy it, waste of money

the other comments listed under 1 star are correct, it is a waste of money

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Product Features 26" 16:9 Wide Screen 720P Resolution 1000:1 Contrast Ratio HDMI Input PC input for computers Technical Details Unit Dimensions with stand (WHD) in.: 26.81 x 20.23 x 8.93 Unit Dimensions without stand: 26.81 x 18.52 x 3.91 VESA? Mounting Pattern2 200 x 100 mm Unit Weight: 19.4 lbs Product Description 26" LCD TV with Built in DVD Player

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1. 19" LCD HDTV/DVD Combo
2. Built-in slot Loading DVD Player
3. High Gloss White Finish
4. DivX Certified
5. HDMI Input

Editorial Review :

The elegant design of the 19LV506 is the perfect complement to your kitchen decor, and you won't have to compromise shelf or counter space for style and performance. Multi digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital "cable-in-the-clear" broadcasts. Using PC input, the 19LV506 can be used in conjunction with a computer, and the A/V input, HDMI and component input can be used for gaming and receiving HD broadcasts. The built-in DVD player makes this LCD HDTV a convenient and feature-rich viewing solution.

Customer Review :

Very Happy!!

This item was a gift to my sister in California who lives in a wooded area - the TV got to her just fine and she loves it - Comcast came out and hooked up her cable and told her it was one of the best TVs they have seen. They said that the tuner inside was so great that she was able to pickup signals that other's could not - Based on her satisfaction with the Tv - I would highly recommend it!! - My sister was very happy which makes me very happy.- Thank you for the fast shipping and excellent product at such a great price.

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Mistaken Purchase

Great picture, streamlined look, easy setup, but lack of volume makes this set useful in only smallest of rooms.

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Great price and good product.

I will recommend this vendor. He delivered as promised. The TV that I bought was used so I wasn't sure in what condition the product will be. To my surprise it was almost like buying a new TV at a discounted price. I love it.

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surprising good for the money

This is a smallish TV and is fine for a smallish room. Very good picture, adequate sound, DVD player does what it's supposed to. Our only complaint is that channel-changing is very slow and there's no toggling between two channels. Amazingly good instruction booklet! An all-around bargain.

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built in dvd player will not accept dvds

I have had this tv for almost 1 year I bought it in marh of 2009 and it worked great until now the dvd player will not accept any dvds I dont want to have to pay so much to ship it in so I am probablly just going to get a standalone dvd player to use with it since the dvd plyer quit working and I have seen so many reviews with bad quality for the built in dvd player portion of thias tv and you can get a much better dvd player which is a standalone dvd player without it being built into the tv

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1. 46" 1080p HD LCD TV
2. REGZA with ThinLine Bezel
3. ClearFrame 120 Hz Frame Rate
4. 10 Bit LCD Panel
5. ColorBurst 108% Wide Color Gamut CCFL

Editorial Review :

47", REGZA, 1080p HD LCD TV, High Gloss Balck Finish, New ThinLine Bezel, 14 Bit PixelPure Processor, Deep Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Clear Frame 120 Hz, New 5:5 Pull down, 10 Bit LCD Panel, ColorBurst 108% Wide Color Gamut CCFL, Deep Color, New Gaming Mode, Soundstrip Speaker System, 4 HDMI 1.3 Inputs with CE Link, Improved High Res Capability for PC Input, IR Pass Through

Customer Review :

Excellent Value

This set is performing well. The white glove delivery set it up and all I had to do was set back and enjoy. Wasn't sure about ordering a television of this size online, but I would have no hesitation about ordering anything of this size again. My sister had bought a 42 inch Toshiba Regza from a store and I bought this 46 inch unit at less cost than her purchase. The set has excellent picture and the sound is better than I expected. The menu is simple to navigate and make any changes you may want to tweak.....I would recommend this set to anyone looking for a good price verses performance.

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Toshiba 46XV540U is great!!

I purchased the Toshiba 46XV540U at my favorite volume wherehouse store for $1199 one week ago. I originally planned on buying a Panasonic 42" 1080p Plasma, but after discussing Plasma panels with some video engineers at work, I was NOT convinced that it would be free from image retention (burn-in), especially since I watch a lot of 4:3 programming and I didn't want to lay awake at night worrying about having left-right bars burned into the screen. Then I set my mind on either a Sony W4100 or Z4100, but my local wherehouse only had a 40" Sony. The 46" cost too much. I settled on a Sony because I own a Sony 55" SXRD, which I find stunning, and as good as any Plasma or LCD, and it's 120Hz and 1080p/24 display. Then I saw the Toshiba, which stated that it had similar specs as my SXRD. After obsessing and doing extensive research, I decided to buy the Toshiba. I was hesitant since I really liked what I saw on the Sony LCDs. Out of the box, the Toshiba looked good, but the levels needed to be toned down. I initially used a THX DVD (any DVD that is THX certified, like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc), and the disc has a THX setup menu that will help you adjust any TV to look pretty darn good. Later I used the Video Essentials DVD for further adjusting. After setting the color, tint, brightness and contrast, I couldn't be happier. One of my biggest necessities of any HDTV is that it displays SD (standard def) channels well, and I'm happy to say that this Toshiba does a great job. HD on my Charter cable looks stunning in 1080i. Blu-Ray is jaw-dropping. I also watch a lot of sports and the 120Hz option looks great, and from what I've read in test reports, the Toshiba handles this better than Sony, and I condider the Sony better than Samsung for this. Anyways, the Toshiba colors are excellent, it gives deep blacks, I don't see any pixel blurring or lag and fast motion on sports looks rock-solid. AND, this 46" Toshiba cost about $500 less than a similar-sized Sony. The speakers in the Toshiba give satisfactory audio, especially for my bedroom, where I have this set. The image looks pretty good even at extreme angles. The screen is matte-finish, which is essential in my opinion to control reflections. The bezel of the Toshiba is gloss black. I would have preferred a satin-black bezel, but no problem. The Toshiba remote is well laid out. I recently owned a Toshiba 50" CRT rear projection set and I loved the remote on that set because of two things: 1) Mute does a half-mute first, then a full mute with a second press. Half-mute allows you to turn down the TV if answering a phone but you can still hear the sound. 2) The Channel Return will actually return you to a previous Input. So, if you are watching a DVD then switch to a cable channel to check out a football score, you can immediately return to the DVD by pressing the RTN button without the need of it bringing up the numerical menu or cycling through the Input options to get back to the DVD. This new Toshiba remote keeps these two great functions!! The 46RV540U is a terrific TV!

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Worth the price!

I've purchased refurbished items in the past and have always had good luck with them. Though with this item I was a bit worried since it is my most expensive refurbed! Let me say that I wasn't disappointed at all! Item was totally brand new and it had tons of features.

I'm still playing around with the settings but even the defaults look nice!

Audio and video display are crystal clear! Especially watching last Sundays SuperBowl!

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As good for less, Toshiba has out done itself again!!

2nd Toshiba tv, have never been as happy as I was with this purchase....saved $400 instead of Sony or Samsung and got a 120hz hdtv that rivals the performance of the biggest brands!! I researched tv's for months and you can't go wrong with this one.....

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Great TV!!!

This is one fantastic TV! I have had it for about a month now and have enjoyed every minute. The picture is sharp (really deep blacks) and the 120Hz technology really does make a difference. I was amazed at the lack of pixelation, especially when watching sports and blu-rays. I bought this and a sony bdp 350 from Amazon Warehouse Deals (both open box units) and each has performed beautifully. They shipped free and INCREDIBLY fast. I cannot recommend this product enough.

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Editorial Review :

As your source for digital home entertainment, Toshiba offers one of the most extensive television lineups in the industry. Whether you're looking for the latest in HDTV, the flattest FST Pure flat-screen TVs, or the highest quality in portable televisions, Toshiba has what you want.PRODUCT FEATURES:PixelPure Hi-Bit12-Bit digital video processing;CineSpeedPanel with response time of 8ms or less;Dual 1080p HDMI inputs;Native mode;Colormaster Pro;SoundStrip speaker system;Separate woofers and tweeters;SRS WOW (3D, Tru-bass, Focus);Virtual dolby digital;StableSound;SRS TruSurround;TV guide on screen interactive program guide;THINCmail;IR input;6-Item A/V Illuminated Remote with DVD and audio control;THINC Ethernet port;Dual HDMI inputs;Optical toslink digital audio outputs.

Customer Review :

Great TV with many nices features

Recently I bought this TV because I wanted a nice sized TV with native 1080p resolution and also getting the most bang for my buck. I must say that I am really impressed by this model. I've always been a big Sony TV fan and I originally wanted to purchase a Sony Bravia 40V2500 much like the same one that my father purchased, but after seeing this unit in action, I just had to get it. Both TV's look great and the family has some great experiences so far. but the Toshiba is slightly cheaper and offers more features and is 2" bigger.

Some of the great things about this TV are how many features you'll get compared to comparable models. The picture and color quality are amazing as at the price point that most retailers, both online and offline sell this at, I think that you get your money's worth. It also has a some great features like Picture-in-Picture and ethernet capability to stream pictures and music from your home network. It also has multiple input options for different setups and had a built in digital "box" where you just need to input a service card. The sound is also great for those who don't have the space or money to get a full home theater set up. It's nice getting a good sound experience when watching a DVD or playing a game like Gears of War.

The only real downside to this TV so far is that it only accepts full 1080p input through HDMI, which unfortunately, my XBox 360 currently does not offer an HDMI connection solution so I can only at the most play it through 1080i.

Besides the one main flaw. This is a great solution for those who have held back on getting an HDTV. Not only is it afforable, but so far, the performance has been stellar. You can't go wrong with it.

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Great LCD TV but mine has a Backlight Bleeding Problem

If you are considering buying this TV because of its Cable Card Slot,don't. I have had my cable company change 2 cable cards already and I am still having problems. My Tv came with a "backlight bleeding problem". If you don't know what this problem is, just Google it. It will be worth your time as this problem is very commom among LCDs. I had the worst experience with Toshiba customer service and two of its repair centers. They will not acknoledge the problem and will not fix it. I have sent them several letters which went answered. It is really sad when a company like Toshiba treats its repeat customers like that!

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Nice display but too many problems

I've had several problems with this television since I purchased it in 2007. Shortly after purchase, the HDMI board went out. It was under warranty but it took four visits for the repair service to get the correct part from Toshiba. Now, after twenty-two months, it has developed several vertical lines across the screen, one in the middle and one down each side about a third of the way in. While not overly intrusive in dark scenes, once you know the lines are there you can't NOT see them, especially when a scene pans horizontally. Of course this happened shortly after the warranty expired. Luckily I bought this with my SIGNATURE VISA which doubled Toshiba's warranty. The service technician diagnosed the panel (for a $95.00 service call) as needing to be replaced at a total cost of over $2000.00. Heck, I only paid $1700.00 for the TV to begin with. Looks like VISA will be reimbursing me my original purchase price. You can be sure I will NOT be buying a Toshiba.

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