Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 40.4 x 27.8 inches ; 48.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 63 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: B001418XTO
• Item model number: 42XV540U
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,356 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

42", 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 Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High quality TV for a great price, August 14, 2008

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footnote (Athens, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I needed a flatscreen to go above my fireplace in a fairly sunny room. It also had to be 120Hz as I watch a lot of sport. I can say that this TV is really incredible, especially when you consider the price. I read "techie" reviews at AVSforum and was impressed. Hockey seems to benefit the most from 120Hz with the fast player movement, fast camera panning, and tiny puck. Turning 120Hz (clearframe) off really makes you realize the difference. The colors are great, bright without being too unrealistic. The sound is good enough. I recommend turning the bass boost to medium to reduce some occasional distortion. Although it has a glossy frame, its thin, so isn't too distracting. The IR passthrough feature is great - I have the TV above the fireplace, and the A/V components off to the side out of view. The only negative thing I've found so far is the time it takes the TV to readjust after changing channels (using an HD satellite box...it takes a couple of seconds to change channels). However, I am not sure if this is the TV's fault or the satellite receiver. I've had the TV for several months and am still impressed every time I turn it on.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, Install Service Great as Well!, October 14, 2008

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Michael Kiley II (Lakewood, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I picked this model Toshiba for the following reasons:
1. 42" is the maximum size I can fit on the TV stand
2. Consumer reports rated this TV as one of the best 42" LCD TVs
3. This TV has one of the better viewing angles from the side (LCD TVs can distort as the viewer moves more to the side of the TV)
4. LCD TVs usually consume less power then Plasma TVs
5. The 120hz should make rapid motion programs (e.g. sports) smoother then lower refresh rates

After owning this TV for about 3 weeks, I love it! As best I can tell, all the criteria above were met or exceeded.

The delivery and installation was great too, these TVs come in very big boxes and with the delivery person's help I had the TV connected and working in about 10 minutes.

True HD programming is awesome, from football to movies to nature documentaries. I can hardly wait until all TV programs go HD, since non-HD looks "fuzzy" in comparison.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba HDTV, October 3, 2008

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Bruce J. Beall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Toshiba REGZA 42XV540U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Item was selected based on Consumer Reports reviews. Amazon had it in stock for the right price, it was purchased and we are very satisfied with our choice. Installation was easy and we look forward to years of enjoyment.