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Toshiba 40E220U

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$378.00

Summary: A 40-inch LCD HDTV from Toshiba with 1080p resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, 2 HDMI inputs, and 1 component-video input.

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Type: 40- to 43-inch TVs

About - Toshiba 40E220U
The Toshiba 40E220U is a 40-inch LCD HDTV with a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). It has conventional fluorescent backlighting and a 60Hz frame rate. Many new TVs now have a higher frame rate that's designed to reduce the motion blur that's a shortcoming of LCD technology. There are 3 HD-capable inputs: 2 HDMI and 1 component-video, which can also be used as composite-video. To use the TV as a computer monitor, you can connect a newer PC via HDMI or use the VGA connection for an older PC that lacks an HDMI output. It also has a USB port, which may allow you to plug in a thumb drive or memory card reader so you can play the stored photos, videos, and music on the TV. The Toshiba 40E220U measures 26.1 inches high by 38.8 inches wide by 11.6 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 3.9 inches thick including any protrusions, and the screen has a matte finish. The bezel framing the screen is gloss black with fade to silver bottom. The warranty on this TV covers parts/labor for 12/12 months, respectively.

About - Toshiba 40E220U

The Toshiba 40E220U is a 40-inch LCD HDTV with a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). It has conventional fluorescent backlighting and a 60Hz frame rate. Many new TVs now have a higher frame rate that's designed to reduce the motion blur that's a shortcoming of LCD technology.

There are 3 HD-capable inputs: 2 HDMI and 1 component-video, which can also be used as composite-video. To use the TV as a computer monitor, you can connect a newer PC via HDMI or use the VGA connection for an older PC that lacks an HDMI output. It also has a USB port, which may allow you to plug in a thumb drive or memory card reader so you can play the stored photos, videos, and music on the TV.

The Toshiba 40E220U measures 26.1 inches high by 38.8 inches wide by 11.6 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 3.9 inches thick including any protrusions, and the screen has a matte finish. The bezel framing the screen is gloss black with fade to silver bottom.

The warranty on this TV covers parts/labor for 12/12 months, respectively.

About This Brand
Toshiba is a well-known consumer electronics brand and among the more popular brands of LCD TVs. It offers a fairly wide assortment of models, ranging from lower-priced midlevel models up to full-featured passive-3D edge-lit LED-based LCD TVs.
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About This Brand

Toshiba is a well-known consumer electronics brand and among the more popular brands of LCD TVs. It offers a fairly wide assortment of models, ranging from lower-priced midlevel models up to full-featured passive-3D edge-lit LED-based LCD TVs.

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Features & Specs - Toshiba 40E220U
Native resolution Applies to "fixed-pixel" display types such as LCD, plasma, as well as DLP and LCoS for front projectors. It's expressed in horizontal by vertical pixels (for the picture elements making up a displayed image). Incoming signals of higher or lower resolution must be down- or up-converted as necessary to match the set's native resolution. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the better it can reproduce fine detail from a high quality source -- but other factors may also affect peformance. Native resolution	1920x1080
Frame rate (Hz) Numbers indicate "Enhanced frame rate (if 120Hz or greater), and standard frame rate (for non-120Hz TVs, or with enhanced frame rate turned off). Frame rate indicates how often a TV refreshes its picture in a second. 60 hertz (Hz) has been the normal image frame rate for televisions but LCD TVs have increased this number to reduce motion blur, a problem typically associated with that technology. Increasing the frame rate involves the insertion of additional video frames (interpolated or black frames) so they display double or quadruple the number of frames per second -- 120 or 240. Other companies use 120-hertz refresh rates in combination with a scanning (flashing) backlight to achieve a 240-hertz-like effect. (These sets are denoted in the ratings as "240" models, with quotation marks.) Reducing the time between frames can potentially minimize motion blur. Many companies are giving this technology proprietary names; Sony, for example, calls it Motionflow, and Samsung's is dubbed Automotion. Frame rate (Hz)	60
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi--802.11b/g/n, the same wireless network connection used by computers and printers--allows your TV to connect to the Internet or to a home network without the use of a wired Ethernet connection. This is convenient when your Internet connection isn't near your entertainment setup, which would otherwise require you to run a long cable from room to room. A growing number of TVs can use Wi-Fi to connect to other DLNA-compliant devices in the home, enabling you to access digital music, videos, and photos stored on a computer or networked storage device and play them on the TV. Some TVs have built-in Wi-Fi capability, while others come with a Wi-Fi dongle (external adapter) that you plug into the TV's USB port. In both cases, we denote Wi-Fi as a standard feature. Still other sets require you to purchase the Wi-Fi dongle separately; in that case we indicate that Wi-Fi is optional. Wi-Fi	No
HDMI inputs The total number of these inputs on the TV. Front and side inputs are more easily accessed than those in the rear, and thus might be convenient for temporary use, but the cables are more visible. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a relatively new form of digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI has become the preferred connection method instead of component, etc., as it carries audio and video signals on the same cable. HDMI supports a range of standard- and high-definition video formats, although it can vary for each product. HDMI supports up to eight channels of uncompressed, 24-bit/192kHz audio. HDMI version 1.3, doubled the bandwidth of its predecessor (HDMI 1.2), and added support for 30-, 36- and 48-bit color depth and a new "xvYCC" color standard, as well as the new Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master lossless audio formats (See "Dolby True HD" and "DTS-HD Master Audio") used in Blu-ray discs. HDMI version 1.4 added full support for 3D television, an audio return path, and ethernet network connection. Some Blu-ray discs, in order to be viewed in high-definition, will require that the Blu-ray player and the HDTV/display be connected using an HDMI cable as a copy-protection measure. HDMI allows content providers to limit the quality of the component video outputs, and your ability to record the content. HDMI inputs	2
Component-video The total number of these inputs on the TV. Front and side inputs are more easily accessed than those in the rear, and thus might be convenient for temporary use, but the cables are more visible. Component-video is a high quality analog video connection that can be used to transmit standard definition (480i), progressive-scan (480p), and upconverted and high definition (720p, 1080i, and 1080p) video signals. Component-video connections use three separate jacks that separate the video signal into three parts: two for color and one for luminance (the black and white signal). These connections are found on most video components that provide 480p through 1080p video. Component-video	0
Overall height (in.) The height of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall height (in.)	26.1
Overall width (in.) The width of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall width (in.)	38.8
Overall depth (in.) The depth of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall depth (in.)	11.6
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General Information
Manufacturer	Toshiba
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.toshiba.com
Product Series	E220U
Product Model	40E220U
Product Name	40E220U LCD HDTV

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By KEn

from Edmontomn, AB

1.0

Not a reliable TV

11/24/2012

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Comment:

TV was just out of warranty and failed. It was cheaper to buy new than to fix

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Java4U

from Alameda, Ca

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Functional HDTV

11/1/2012

Pros

Overall picture quality

Cons

Not enough connections

Picture looks dim

Poor sound

Best Uses

Comment:

I bought mine at a retail store this weekend for my bedroom. In demo mode, the HDTV produced rich colors and impressive darks, but then again don't all TV's in retails stores look this good? Setup was rather easy as Comcast 480i (4:3) signal was identified and HDTV was up and running in minutes. I also changed the screen output to TheaterWide-1 since I'm not getting HD Cable in my bedroom. After tinkering with the settings, I couldn't get the picture to look acceptable because the screen looked grayed out and too dark. I was about to pack it up and return it but opted to tinker with it one more time. To remedy the darkness of the screen and brighten it up 75% higher, goto MENU > PREFERENCES > Scroll down to ENERGY SAVING SETTINGS (you won't see it on the screen because its listed underneath Regza Link Player Control and Channel Browser Setup. Keep scrolling down, then Turn off Energy Saving Setting. If you stand up close to the screen, you can see minor defects of distortion but it disappears after you back away a few feet. For the price of the TV, this is a good bargain.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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