Toshiba 57H81 57-Inch HDTV-Ready TheaterWide Projection TV

by Toshiba

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 52.5 x 55.8 inches ; 320 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 365 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.
• ASIN: B00005NGRV
• Item model number: 57H81
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #410,903 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba's 57H81 57-inch HD widescreen projection television offers two ColorStream HD component-video inputs, SRS 3D surround sound, and stereo MTS sound with dbx noise reduction.

This HDTV-compatible set (540p/1080i) is configured in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, offering film detection with true 3:2 pulldown, a 3D Y/C digital comb filter, and a wide, 160-degree horizontal viewing angle. The two speakers each receive 15 watts of audio power and benefit from Toshiba's Sub Bass System (SBS).

From Digital Living Today

The Toshiba 57H81 Projection set is a high-end, rear-projection TV that looks ahead to the next generation of home movie and television technologies. The 57H81's beautiful 57" TheaterBright HD Screen is impressive from anywhere within its enlarged 160-degree Horizontal Viewing Angle. Using several systems of HDTV-compatible technology, the Toshiba can project a whopping 1600 lines of resolution in the original 16:9 aspect ratio of many feature films. Add to that MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS Surround Sound, a Sub Bass System, Multi-window dual picture-in-picture, a plethora of inputs, a newly designed back-lit remote, and you've got yourself a TV that can turn your living room into a home screening room. If you want to approximate the awesome size and scale of the cinema, but don't want to leave the comfort of your own home, the 57H81 maybe just the indulgence you've been waiting for.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES(IN THE BEST WAY), August 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Toshiba 57H81 57-Inch HDTV-Ready TheaterWide Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought this tv as soon as it came out and when they unpacked it from the box I nearly cried before they even plugged it in. Then I watched my first movie (GHOST IN THE SHELL). It's at that point that I did cry...in the best way.

This is without a doubt the best image for the dollar and it is humungous! I sit approximately 12 feet away, and even if I were to sit 5 feet away, I'd see absolutely no scan lines. The investment of a progressive-scan player(I use a Sony NS700P) and all the component-video cables and such were well worth it, also.

You will never find a better picture. In my opinion, it was even much better than the Sony Widesreens I was looking at. If it's a Widescreen TV your looking for, I highly recommend this one or--if you have the room--the 65H81.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Picture Perfect, October 16, 2001

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N. Dunnagan (Denham Springs, La. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 57H81 57-Inch HDTV-Ready TheaterWide Projection TV (Electronics)

I did alot of researce before selecting the toshiba 57"hdtv.I am well pleased with the selection.The picture is wonderful.This is
a really good set at a great price.When I ordered there was free shipping,which I thought was really nice.Amazon keep me posted on my order and did a good job seeing the order through.It was strange placing an order for a tv online,but with the service Amazon gave me,I felt like they really delivered the goods.Amazon
made a good impression on me.The tv speaks for itself,it really rocks.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Living Color, June 6, 2002

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Joseph Boone (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 57H81 57-Inch HDTV-Ready TheaterWide Projection TV (Electronics)

I did a lot of research before buying and, for its price range, this TV seemed like the best bang for the buck. When I finally took the plunge it initially looked like I had made a horrible mistake. Right out of the box, the picture was truly horrible. After quickly using a reference disk with calibration patterns to tune the TV, an amazing transformation took place. The picture was absolutely gorgeous!

I've now had this TV for several months, and can honestly say it's been a great purchase. Perhaps the most noteworthy strength is how vivid the colors are. Really, it's virtually impossible to overstate how beautifully and powerfully colors appear on screen. Put "Toy Story" in your DVD player and put it on the screen of this baby and your jaw will hit the floor.

Give yourself a treat and bring one home soon. You'll be glad you did.