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Toshiba's 42-inch, 120-Hz 42XV545U HDTV delivers solid image quality, finishing second overall in our performance tests, close behind the Vizio SV420XVT. Despite its high scores, however, I had a mixed reaction to this set. Contrast in the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl test (chapter 12 of the Blu-ray disc, with Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley marooned on the island) was excessive, and I didn't like the yellowish cast of their faces. As for The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King sequence (chapter 22 of the DVD), though I rated it Good for brightness and contrast, its handling of dark areas of the mountain and cloak, and its detail in faces and clothing were only Fair. Faces appeared a bit red, too.
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Toshiba REGZA 42XV545U 42" LCD TV
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Reviewed by:
01-01-09
Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks
Strengths: Excellent Display and Motion Video without Pixelating; High Value for Price (and I paid $50 more than Buydig's current price!); Small Bezel means a larger display in a smaller place
Weaknesses:Sorry, I can't find any at this time.
Overall Evaluation: This TV provided everything for me: 1080P, 120Hz, and the skinniest edge-to-edge display ... as well as built in upscaling/upconverting (so I didn't have to replace my 300 DVD Sony jukebox).I was very concerned about having it shipped by Budydig from NY to California. But it arrived in pristine condition and Buydig even paid for the shipping.I recommend both this Toshiba and Buydig highly. No regrets!
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