Toshiba 34HF81 Standard Televisions
Toshiba 34HF81 Standard Televisions
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 10, 2001]
Phil
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Unbelievable Picture! Good Remote
Weakness:
None This is my first HDTV. I demoed many models including many rear projection screens (42 inch Toshiba and 43 inch Hitachi) and decided to purchase this particular unit. I also purchased an inexpensive Toshiba progressive scan DVD (3750) and linked them with high grade component cables. The picture on DVDs is outstanding. Very little if any motion artifacts, absolutely no scan lines and outstanding clarity. I was shocked at how good the DVDs can look through a TV. I have this hooked up to a Starchoice HDTV decoder and WOW! the picture is even more amazing. The movies and television syndications are as good as DVDs but when PBS has an HDTV demo, the true potential of this TV and the future of HDTV really comes out. It is like watching through a window. For normal satellite channels, the picture quality depends on the signal. Some channels are good while others are not so good. However, I have not witnessed any graininess that other people have noticed when watching cable on an HDTV. So either the TV is excellent or my Starchoice signal is very srtrong. I think it is a combination of both. |
[Dec 02, 2001]
Dave
Audiophile
Strength:
accuracy, sharpness, 16:9 format
Weakness:
spoils you for any non-hdtv signals I've only had this set for a week but it is stunning. After doing some nominal calibration to adjust awful factory settings (color, brightness, tint) and hooking it up to a good source, the picture is incredible. Once I plugged in the HDTV source and watched a PBS 1080i demo loop, I just couldn't believe the detail, clarity and color. I can honestly say I've never seen a better TV picture. The built-in line doubler does a pretty good job with analog cable, but it's just difficult to watch 'plain old TV' when you have a set like this. You might as well be driving a BMW 850i at 10mph. Similar Products Used: Hitachi 20" |
[Jan 23, 2002]
Dan T
Audiophile
Strength:
Awsome, this set is like a window on the world even with regular tv programming. DVD is something else. Can't wait for HDTV broadcast
Weakness:
All the other TVs in the house look awfull, Given the limited space I had, this will be my TV for the next 5-7 years to come. Colors are so real it is almost scary. This set runs very cool, it is vary well shielded because I have my mains speakers (Totem Model 1 Signature) real close and they used to mess the color scheme on my Sony, not any more. I can't comment on the sound since I'm connected to an Denon AVR-3200. This tv has me watch all my DVD's all over again. I also love the grey color of the screen when the unit is turned off, I guess the coating of the interior of the screen is respondable, the tv dissapears and doesn't look like a big black box the way the Sony 35 inch used to. Similar Products Used: Replaced a 35 inch Sony (not XBR). |
[Jan 18, 2002]
Ken Kisko
Audiophile
Strength:
cool
Weakness:
after seeing HD, going back to regular makes you wince This is so vast an improvement that it seems to be the perfect hole in the wall from about 4 feet and likely will be for some time to come. Similar Products Used: none |
[Jan 04, 2002]
Blair Gifford
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great picture, Looks cool and you get widescreen in a small package.
Weakness:
Price seems high for the size. Pansonic 47" projection is priced closely to this one. I like the tv and I'm happy with it. I recommend it for people that dont have room for a huge tv. But if you do have the room, you might want to consider something larger. |
[Nov 15, 2001]
al strickland
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
clean/clear picture -- remote is convenient--particularly the back-lit display--owned a number of TVs this one even looks great when it is off-- no familiar black window staring back --nice touch!!
Weakness:
still looking -- doubt there are any!!!! Electronics TVs and all peripheral equipment used to create a worthy "MOVIE LIKE" environment is a very subjective call--for my money you just cannot go wrong with this purchase---now for a good digital HD source -- upgrade the Denon ADV3300 -- replace B&W/JBL speaker system -- etc. etc.hope santa is an audiophile Similar Products Used: sony -- great product but their HD TV is a little pricey by comparison. The misses views a 27" Toshiba Cinema Series -- it is also a nice unit but doesn't hold a candle to the 34HF81--- |