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Summary: Amazing Deal!! $499 at Best Buy!! Can't Beat it!!
Review: After returning a 32" Sharp for poor quality and researching reviews for televisions, I opted for the Toshiba. Trying to keep my cost to $500 or below, I thought I was shopping for the 32" Toshiba. Well, well, well, when I went to Best Buy, there it was...the 36" Toshiba for $499!! I've been watching this tv for a week and I think it rocks! I keep looking for problems because it seems too good to be true but, so far, it has been perfect and the quality far exceeds the other inexpensive sets. For the money, you CANNOT beat this television!!
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Summary: Amazing Deal!! $499 at Best Buy!! Can't Beat it!!
Review: After returning a 32" Sharp for poor quality and researching reviews for televisions, I opted for the Toshiba. Trying to keep my cost to $500 or below, I thought I was shopping for the 32" Toshiba. Well, well, well, when I went to Best Buy, there it was...the 36" Toshiba for $499!! I've been watching this tv for a week and I think it rocks! I keep looking for problems because it seems too good to be true but, so far, it has been perfect and the quality far exceeds the other inexpensive sets. For the money, you CANNOT beat this television!!
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Summary: Great TV if you tilt your head
Review: I bought this TV new after returning a 36' Sharp TV due to defective glowing in the tube. I was very happy to be stepping up to a Toshiba and thought it was top of the line. I am disappointed because with all the great work put into making this tv they didn't get the tube to display a level image. When a straight line is across the screen (such as Widescreen format black bars, or ESPN score ticker on bottom of screen, or scrolling tv show preview channel) you can eyeball it and visibly notice a descending slope from one side of the tv to the other. I measured to make sure it was true and found it to be about a quarter of an inch difference. Doesn't sound like much, but it is easy to notice and can really be aggravating when you were all excited to have a new tv. I returned the tv and had a new one delivered, same problem. Besides that, great tv. Wish you could adjust the tilt but you can't. Called Toshiba and it is non adjustable. Plan on returning this one and getting another one. Hope that one doesn't have the same problem but I have since looked at some other Toshiba 36' TVs in store displays and seen the tilt to be suspect.
I have to give this a low rating because despite all it's advantages you can't make a tv that is crooked and mark it favorably. Here's crossing my fingers that the next one is straight.
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Summary: Great TV if you tilt your head
Review: I bought this TV new after returning a 36' Sharp TV due to defective glowing in the tube. I was very happy to be stepping up to a Toshiba and thought it was top of the line. I am disappointed because with all the great work put into making this tv they didn't get the tube to display a level image. When a straight line is across the screen (such as Widescreen format black bars, or ESPN score ticker on bottom of screen, or scrolling tv show preview channel) you can eyeball it and visibly notice a descending slope from one side of the tv to the other. I measured to make sure it was true and found it to be about a quarter of an inch difference. Doesn't sound like much, but it is easy to notice and can really be aggravating when you were all excited to have a new tv. I returned the tv and had a new one delivered, same problem. Besides that, great tv. Wish you could adjust the tilt but you can't. Called Toshiba and it is non adjustable. Plan on returning this one and getting another one. Hope that one doesn't have the same problem but I have since looked at some other Toshiba 36' TVs in store displays and seen the tilt to be suspect.
I have to give this a low rating because despite all it's advantages you can't make a tv that is crooked and mark it favorably. Here's crossing my fingers that the next one is straight.
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Summary: Excellent Quality for a Reasonable Price
Review: I have had this set for almost three months. I came here to see how much they cost to get one for my niece as a present and had to comment on the (at this time) only other review on Amazon.The other reviewer stated, paraphrased, "thought this was the top of the line" and should be your first notice that this reviewer is misinformed. This model and the 36A13 (both listed at [money] MSRP on Toshiba's website at this time) are Toshiba's entry level 36inch televisions. Anyone who has researched televisions and spent more than ten minutes at the electronics store shopping and comparing would know pretty quickly this is not the "top of the line" even if just by noting the price is in the lower 1/3rd of 36inch units. I am very happy with the display on mine. The real surprise came from watching many movies and sporting events with my brother and his family on both his Sony Trinitron Wega and this Toshiba 36A43. We both agree this Toshiba has a hands down better picture than the Sony. The Sony costs about [money] more. As a degreed engineer I can assure you that we have considered, and ruled out, differences in DVD/cable equipment and spent much time tweaking the controls. When all is said and done, the Sony came up to [money] wasted. This is *not* the cheapest 36" TV you can buy, but in my opinion is the best value for a traditional (non-HDTV) unit on the market. If one spends time researching this model you will find many more positive reviews than negative. I should also note there is no comparison to a friend's "cheap" Sharp 36inch television, in his words "I wish I would have done more research, If I knew then what I know now I would have happily spent an extra [money]" As a side note, before my purchase I also researched manufacturer reliability from both a well known consumer publication as well as a couple repair shops around town. Every response was very positive with a "go ahead" on Toshiba for reliability.
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Summary: Best of its class
Review: If you're seeking a 36in or bigger TV, decide on what class of TV U want/need. This is best for entry level class (under $600) Got mine for $569.
There was a Panasonic CT36E13 for $650 that I thought didn't look as good as this Toshiba (too dark of an image)...and the Toshiba was way better than Sharp or Magnavox sets, and a little better than the RCA. If you want to go next level, the Sony FlatTube Wega looks hands down incredible, but starting at $900, thats close to HD ready projection TV range. And at the HD projection range, you start at about $1300 if your lucky, and there are other costs to consider. The HD reciever, better cables, big tv stand...and do I need to pay extra from my digital cable Co. for HD programing? Not sure, but it all gives me a headache. I guess I'm not ready for HD yet. Theyll be more common/cheaper/better in 5 years. This Toshiba is the one for me. Very pleased
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Summary: Best of its class
Review: If you're seeking a 36in or bigger TV, decide on what class of TV U want/need. This is best for entry level class (under $600) Got mine for $569.
There was a Panasonic CT36E13 for $650 that I thought didn't look as good as this Toshiba (too dark of an image)...and the Toshiba was way better than Sharp or Magnavox sets, and a little better than the RCA. If you want to go next level, the Sony FlatTube Wega looks hands down incredible, but starting at $900, thats close to HD ready projection TV range. And at the HD projection range, you start at about $1300 if your lucky, and there are other costs to consider. The HD reciever, better cables, big tv stand...and do I need to pay extra from my digital cable Co. for HD programing? Not sure, but it all gives me a headache. I guess I'm not ready for HD yet. Theyll be more common/cheaper/better in 5 years. This Toshiba is the one for me. Very pleased
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