7.6 out of 10

Toshiba 52XF550U

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design, connection options, bright image, resolution, fast setup

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13 July 2008
We loved this 52-inch Toshiba’s narrow-bezel case. But its LCD panel pulsed visibly between dark and light movie scenes — a result of Toshiba’s DynaLight feature varying the set’s backlight in an attempt to increase contrast. Its noise reduction seemed ineffective on our test video, and the set’s 120 Hz film stabilization mode left some judder when we popped in a test DVD. Well, at least the remote’s easy to use in the dark. Read more
- Decent color reproduction. Classy looking case. Blue light under the logo on the front offers three brightness levels. Seriously.
- Even with separate noise reduction for MPEG vs. other digital formats, our test source looked noisy. Lots of trouble processing 24 frame-per-second HD sources.
Home Theater

29 July 2008
Now that HD DVD is off its plate, Toshiba can concentrate more of its corporate energy on LCD TVs—not that it ever slacked off in that regard. Despite the silly marketing moniker REGZA (Real Expression Guaranteed by amaZing Architecture), Toshiba has been a heavyweight in the LCD TV realm for many years. Read more

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Annoying red pixel in the right of the screen

2.0/10

Reviewer: J. LIU, Amazon
15 March 2009
I wouldn't recommend any Toshiba lcd tv's. After a couple of months of use, a red pixel started to appear approximately 5 inches from the right panel, centered vertically. I called for support, and all they said that this was a "feature"; well, I call it a defect. I have a Sharp Aquos 32" about 4 years old and a Pioneer 43" plasma over 5 years old now, none of them have any problems. Read more
Love my Toshiba 52" LCD, Outsanding.

10/10

Reviewer: Fossil, ABT Electronics
16 June 2008
My Toshiba 52" [...] Was very easy to set up, and the remote is fairly intuitive to use. I would most definitly recommend both the TV and ABT to friends. When I get ready to purchase another TV, it will most assuredly be from Abt. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Outstanding picture, Reduced Glare
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One of the Very Best LCDs Available!

10/10

Reviewer: Uncle Guy, Beach Audio
8 June 2008
I bought this for my Living Room after owning a poorer-performing, smaller 37" Sharp LCD. I spent 2 years researching and waiting for the most TV for the buck. I was very close to choosing either the Pioneer Kuro or the 2007-model Toshiba. I also loved the Sony XBR, but the bezel was huge. This 2008 Toshiba Regza is the best in LCDs, in my opinion. It comes with all the bells and whistles for a very good price. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Hidden Speakers, Largest Screen for Space, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Very ...
- Not the Best Anti-Glare