Customer Reviews

Toshiba MW26G71 26-Inch Widescreen TV/DVD/VCR Combo HDTV Ready

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Dandy TV... Our third Toshiba, but first wide screen. I thought I had made a mistake until I found the option to stretch the picture both ways. The scrolling feature is nice. It gives you a choice of whether you see more at the top, the bottom or split the difference...

I set it up with the S video cable to the satellite receiver, and used the regular cable connection to feed the satellite to the rest of the house through the old antenna wiring... The picture on the Toshiba is perfect, and losing one splitter from the system improved reception all over the house...

I love that the VCR and DVD is built in. Really simplified installation and the lack of "clutter" is a major plus.

Now let's talk Amazon service! I ordered this TV on 12/21... Knowing full well it wouldn't arrive in time for my Birthday or Christmas. Estimated delivery was the 27th... That was fine...

Imagine my surprise when I checked the tracking number again - it was scheduled to arrive on the 23rd.... And it did!

It was put into service the next day - on my 65th birthday...

;0))

PK

I needed a TV for our bedroom to replace a 9" Toshiba with a DVD player - just too small. We have very young children and watch most of our TV viewing in our room after they are in bed. After much research, decided on this unit. Here's my experience with Amazon.

First unit shipped via UPS. They (UPS) beat the box to a pulp. Refused Delivery - Shipped it back due to damage to the TV.

Amazon shipped a new unit within 24 hrs - this time via Fedex 3day select. TV arrived a day early, however Fedex just left it next to my garage without getting a signature. Fortunately the box was in good condition and more importantly the TV was in great shape.

Actual TV performance. For price - Great! Enjoy the larger screen, DVD player, and ability to record to VHS. Have to adjust a bit to the Wide Screen Stretch when viewing 3:2 standard TV - of course it's adjustable. We have basic cable, but it's still a nice picture.

One note (reason for 4 stars): This TV is deeper then the specs state! I had to punch a hole out of my Armoire which I was trying to avoid. It's actually 19 7/8" deep. Even the box is correct, but the Toshiba website and Amazon are both INCORRECT.

I agree with the other reviewers. The TV has beautiful picture and many pluses.

But there is a major flaw that should not be overlooked.

This TV does not have analog audio outputs -this means you cannot output the sound of any TV stations or the sound from the VCR to a sound system. You are therefor stuck with only listening to TV stations and VCR through the cheap little speakers in the TV.

The digital audio output is for the DVD only and the digital outputs will not output the sound of TV stations or the VCR - so forget that as a solution.

and - There is no way to listen to the VCR or TV Staions with headphones either.

If you do not intend to use a sound system with the TV - and are happy with listening to the VCR amd TV stations through its little speakers - then this doesnt matter to you and you will be quite happy with this TV -

If you want to use a sound system to hear good sound from TV Staions and the VCR - then this TV is unacceptable - as it was for me.

PS -

I noticed that many did not like my review. If anyone knows of a way to play TV stations and the VCR through an external sound system. - Id like to know what it is

Easy setup, great picture on regular cable chanels, and the HDTV viewing is awesome. Easy changes to screen format. Great value for the money.

Incidently, my first purchase was damaged in shipment. I was a little annoyed that I couldn't find a way to talk to a "Human" but when the old unit was picked up the next day, and a new unit shipped that same day, I was annoyed "NOT" at that quality of responce.

this tv wa on it's way to getting 5 stars, but after less than 2 months it turned off, and wouldn't stay on after for not even a second. it would just turn back off. i returned it with no problems, but i lost the dvd that was stuck inside and wouldn't come out. i was mostly dissapponted becuase i loved the tv, but if it's not going to work, then what else can i say?

I Purchased this TV at the end of February and within a few weeks it would not work. It switches on for a second then off, not even time for the picture to come on! I tried different outlets which work fine with other appliences but not the TV. I called Toshiba as requested in the manual and they put me in touch with a local TV repair as it was under warranty. No Luck.Another Toshiba place (50 miles away)I was asked to bring the TV in to them! This is a heavy TV set!! I then tried returning this item to Amazon who would not accept it because it was now more than 30 days since it was purchased. My advice, buy where you can return or have a local service company available. I also give Amazon -* minus stars for service.

Perfect size for my space, excellent picture, easy to operate. Love the wide screen. I just hope it lasts longer than my last tv (3 yrs).

As I read down the prices of a tv I wanted to buy, every one of the comparison companies listed their shipping charges in the tax and shipping fee column...Every one that is except Amazon.com which blatantly put "free shipping." Imagine my surprise when I filled out my purchase and there under shipping was approximately $ 80.00. Free!! my arm!

Purchased my unit on 13 March 2006; great TV and beautiful HD picture quality. I prefer watching movies and sports on this unit rather than our Toshiba HDTV 51". I look forward to opening my PS3 on Christmas (the Wife is making me wait because of our kids) and connecting to the HDMI, watching HD DVD movies and playing games in 720p or 1081i. For the price and size, it's ideal for us.

I saw the Combo advertized for a lesser price and reported to Amazon the price. In a few days Amazon lowered their price below the one submitted. I then purchased the combo. I received my order in just a few days and am well pleased with the set.