Toshiba 32AV500U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 31.6 x 23.4 inches ; 38.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00140S232
• Item model number: 32AV500U
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,594 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

32", 720p HD LCD TV, High Gloss Black Cabinet, DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control, PC Input, 2 HDMI Inputs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Nice LCD TV - good beginner - budgetminded, March 5, 2008

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This review is from: Toshiba 32AV500U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I bought the TV after not knowing a lot of details about the model. It seems like Toshiba was purposefully not publishing the specs. I would imagine not to hurt its regza sales. Although Regza's I think have 14bit processing and 3 HDMI ports. But then again all have 8 bit screens ..... It looks like the details have the screen res at 1366 x 768, with a response time: 8 ms.

I did notice that it does come with 10bit processing - this is a selling point for some other TV makers. So I bought it a bit on chance - plus it was available for amazon prime shipping. Big plus to have it here in two days. Without extra cost. I also live in CA - so no sales tax (At least from amazon :).

The TV has enough inputs for me. 2 HDMI are good for all I need - and the sound is really solid. It is pretty thin and looks nice with the piano black frame. I have only had it for a couple of days - so hard to say much more.

The picture looks fantastic when hooked up to HD Source (computer or HD antenna). Fired up half life 2 - lost coast and it looked great too - no ghosting that I could see - flawless game play visually.

I will update as I play with it more. No cables in box (but it does come with a power cord). Remote is actually very usable (but it will sit). I have a Tivo HD - and that works with the first remote code. The Tivo HD hooked right into the HDMI port and works perfectly to max res out of the gate. It wanted to go 1080i -but I put it back down to 720p. I may change that ....

Also - the base is not adjustable. So make sure you have a good solid surface at approximately the viewing height you want. Or you will have to wall mount it ... :)

Overall - very pleased. Great quality tv (as far as I can tell) for a good price.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture. Tremendous value., April 5, 2008

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This review is from: Toshiba 32AV500U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Wow. This has been a great experience. The picture is drop-dead beautiful. The sound quality is good too. Paying $679 is wonderful. TV was delivered within a few days. Super easy to plug in and play. Remote is logical. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. Strongly recommend getting an HDMI cable (under $10 now) since the box doesn't include video cables.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Value for the Money, March 31, 2008

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Mrs. Wilson (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 32AV500U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Update to Review: Once in a while we turn on the tv and the sound comes on with no picture. Luckily when it's turned off and back on it usually comes on okay. Personally I don't think one brand is really better than the next for reliability purposes. The newer tv's just break easier. My suggestion is, if you plan on keeping a newly purchased tv for a long time, get a service agreement. I'm one of those people who NEVER buys a service agreement, but for tv's I would reconsider that.

Original Review: I looked at a lot of tv's before I bought this one. It had a picture closest to the top end tv's but a reasonable price. I bought it in a local store and was able to get the box in the back seat of my economy car and drive it home without a problem. I am SO impressed with the clarity of the Hi-Def picture, along with pretty good sound. The sleek black "frame" makes the picture look even better. This one is a no-brainer. I haven't owned it that long; if any issues arise, I will update my review. So far I am extremely impressed.