Toshiba 19HLV87 19-Inch LCD HDTV with DVD Player

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 20.6 x 15 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000MTUQM6
• Item model number: 19HLV87
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,772 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Now you can play your entertainment library on one versatile machine. Since the 19HLV87 has both a DVD player and a 19-inch screen, you won't have to worry about connecting different electronic components in order to watch your favorite program. This convenience is matched only by its smart, stylish design.

The Value of LCD TVs
Aside from their obvious aesthetic value, LCD TVs are much more practical in the home than CRT (tube-style) televisions. They take up a smaller footprint, and thus use up less floor space in the room. Also, LCD TVs are lighter and easier to move around when cleaning or redecorating. The 19HLV87 is only 3.5 inches deep and weighs less than 20 pounds. Best of all, LCD screens use less power than CRTs and plasma screens.

This screen also has a pixel resolution of 1440 x 900 -- which qualifies it to display 720p HDTV images. A built-in comb filter reduces digital artifacts produced by signal noise, making for more detailed images.

Full-Featured DVD Player
The 19HLV87 includes an integrated DVD player compatible with several disc formats: DVD Video, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD and DVD-R. This player is also DivX home theater certified, which means it display popular Internet video formats, such as DivX, AVI, and MPEG4. Similarly, MP3 and WMA-encoded music files recorded to disc will play nicely.

An interesting feature of this player is Digital Picture Zoom, which allows you to select and magnify an area of either freeze-frame or motion video.

Connections
The set has a built-in digital television tuner, so out of the box it can receive digital broadcast ATSC signals and QAM signals used by most digital cable providers. It also has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner, so it can also accept traditional analog signals. It is also capable of the following connections:

• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): 1
• ColorStream HD component video inputs: 1
• S-video: 1
• RF: 1
• PC input: D-sub 15 with L/R audio
• Digital audio out: 1 optical
• Headphone jack: 1
• RCA video inputs: 2 rear

Audio
The 19HLV87's bottom-mount speakers deliver stereo sound, but for those with a 5.1 surround sound system, the 19HLV87 outputs Dolby Digital and dts digital audio from the DVD player through an optical port. A front headphone jack allows you to watch TV without disturbing those around you--perfect for late-night viewing. Toshiba's StableSound feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. This is an extremely useful feature when transitioning between a quiet television program and a very loud commercial advertisement or when changing channels.

What's in the Box
19HLV87 19-inch LCD HDTV and DVD Combo, unified remote control, VESA mounting holes, product manual

Product Description

Toshiba 19HLV87 19" LCD HDTV and DVD Combo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba Fan, September 3, 2007

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Desmo04 (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 19HLV87 19-Inch LCD HDTV with DVD Player (Electronics)

I found it curious that most of the customer reviews for this TV on Amazon were negative, whereas the reviews on Circuit City's website were almost all very positive. Although I tend to go with Amazon reviews, I went against my better judgement and purchased this TV. I really wanted a 19" with built in DVD and the reviews for the alternative brands/models were worse. Plus, all the other Toshiba LCD TVs get outstanding reviews.

After only having the unit for a couple of weeks, I'm pleasantly surprised. I don't have cable and use an antenna. The SD picture is average, pretty much the same as every other LCD TV I've viewed. However, the HD picture is excellent, really eye-popping color saturation, contrast and sharpness. And the DVD playback is equally exceptional. (Contrary to what one previously reviewed stated, I have experienced no loud noise from the DVD player - I can't even hear it running.) Set-up was a snap and the tuner picked up a multitude of digital stations and did a better job of picking up analog stations than the CRT TV this one replaces.

So while I won't speak to long-term quality of the 19HLV87, since I've had it for such a short time, I will say that my initial impression couldn't be better. Next, I'll be replacing my larger CRT with another Toshiba LCD.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba 19HLV87 - Fabulous!, April 11, 2007

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Richie C. "RCC7" (Stanley, North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 19HLV87 19-Inch LCD HDTV with DVD Player (Electronics)

It's no 50" HDTV (which I already have in our playroom) but for a person looking for a "space-saver" and still get the "Picture and Sound" of an true HDTV unit that I'm used to getting, look no further. When playing Andrea Bocelli "Under the Desert Sky" Live Concert, I was completely floored at the stunning picture and color. Even the powerful sound on this "little guy" was also pleasant surprise. In a small Den (11x13), this beauty has met and went beyond any expectations I originally had. Great Job Toshiba!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding TV!, October 6, 2007

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Horst E. Ressdorf - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 19HLV87 19-Inch LCD HDTV with DVD Player (Electronics)

When my tiny Casio LCD died, I needed another TV for the Kitchen. Bought a Sharp TV/LCD 19". When I set it up, the sound was garbage. I tried a set of external Lansing speakers, and it was difficult to get the sound right. After adjusting, When I turned the set off, then on, I needed to reprogram it. Customer service at Sharp tried to help, to no avail. Took it Back. Got a 20" LG. Nice set, fair picture, borderline sound. Took IT back. When I got this Toshiba, I got GOOD sound (for tiny speakers- don't need external speakers) and the DVD is wonderful! No issues re: programing or set up. I am far from a tech whiz, but really, If you are literate, and can read on a 6th grade level, you will have no problems with the manual.