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Toshiba 22LV610U 22-Inch 720p LCD TV with Built in DVD Player, Black
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Very nice!
(4 out of 5) by Peter Smart on Jun 30, 2009The picture and features are great. Although I don't have much need for the built-in DVD player, it was only $20 more than the model without the DVD. As noted by other reviews, the volume level can be a bit low, especially for larger rooms.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Exceeded expectations!
(4 out of 5) by RD on Jan 17, 2010 (New York, NY USA)I was looking for a fair-priced DVD player that could double as a TV (and possibly a PC monitor) -- yes, in that order -- to use in our moderate-sized bedroom. Originally, I was set to order the comparable SHARP model but it was sold out, so I went with this TOSHIBA. I was a bit apprehensive about it because of all the negative reviews on its sound quality, but with Amazon's awesome returns policy and process in mind, I took the plunge. Here's my review after 1 month of ownership...
APPEARANCE: Looks great! The TOSHIBA logo on the front lights (and stays lit) when you turn the set on. This feature can be turned off, too. The remote control looks and feels cheaper and of lower quality than the set, but it works fine.
EASE OF USE: If you've ever used a TV and DVD player in the past, this is a breeze. Just scan the user manual for what you need -- hookups, DVD, channel programming, etc. The manual is also pretty easy to manage. Upon reflection, I could have skipped the manual, simply unpacked the box, plugged in the TV and popped in a DVD within 5 minutes. Figuring out the TV and getting the channels OTA took another 5-10 minutes. (I tried the cable hookup and it worked fine; over-the-air I needed an antenna.)
FEATURES: DVD player works fine; nothing spectacular and no problems. A bit slow at times when jumping from one section to another, but that might be the DVD itself. (Not sure.) This is the only feature I really cared about (for now).
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent with DVDs! (Note, if the quality of DVD is meant to be grainy, like some old movies or shows, it will be reflected that way on the set.) Color is great, picture is sharp and auto-sized.
PORTABILITY: Did not buy it to carry around but it is light and easy to move from spot to spot or room to room.
Drum roll please......... And now, the most contentious aspect of this set....
SOUND QUALITY: We live in the city, an apartment about a dozen floors up from the street. So, we hear traffic, construction, planes, copters, sirens, dogs barking, etc. Our viewing distance is about 8-10 feet from the screen. Keeping that in mind, when there is no other sound in our home -- such as a toilet flush or heater/air conditioner/fan -- then we can actually hear well at volumes from 5 to 10. With the added noise, we need to temporarily bump the volume from 15-25. (Top volume on the set is 50.) With some DVDs (such as some of the Pink Panther movies or Night at the Museum II when Larry is whispering to the Smithsonian guard) we had to turn the volume to 35. We have never gone beyond 35 in watching a show or DVD.
We are satisfied with this set as (1) a DVD player and (2) an OTA TV. Have not tried it as a monitor, yet.
APPEARANCE: Looks great! The TOSHIBA logo on the front lights (and stays lit) when you turn the set on. This feature can be turned off, too. The remote control looks and feels cheaper and of lower quality than the set, but it works fine.
EASE OF USE: If you've ever used a TV and DVD player in the past, this is a breeze. Just scan the user manual for what you need -- hookups, DVD, channel programming, etc. The manual is also pretty easy to manage. Upon reflection, I could have skipped the manual, simply unpacked the box, plugged in the TV and popped in a DVD within 5 minutes. Figuring out the TV and getting the channels OTA took another 5-10 minutes. (I tried the cable hookup and it worked fine; over-the-air I needed an antenna.)
FEATURES: DVD player works fine; nothing spectacular and no problems. A bit slow at times when jumping from one section to another, but that might be the DVD itself. (Not sure.) This is the only feature I really cared about (for now).
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent with DVDs! (Note, if the quality of DVD is meant to be grainy, like some old movies or shows, it will be reflected that way on the set.) Color is great, picture is sharp and auto-sized.
PORTABILITY: Did not buy it to carry around but it is light and easy to move from spot to spot or room to room.
Drum roll please......... And now, the most contentious aspect of this set....
SOUND QUALITY: We live in the city, an apartment about a dozen floors up from the street. So, we hear traffic, construction, planes, copters, sirens, dogs barking, etc. Our viewing distance is about 8-10 feet from the screen. Keeping that in mind, when there is no other sound in our home -- such as a toilet flush or heater/air conditioner/fan -- then we can actually hear well at volumes from 5 to 10. With the added noise, we need to temporarily bump the volume from 15-25. (Top volume on the set is 50.) With some DVDs (such as some of the Pink Panther movies or Night at the Museum II when Larry is whispering to the Smithsonian guard) we had to turn the volume to 35. We have never gone beyond 35 in watching a show or DVD.
We are satisfied with this set as (1) a DVD player and (2) an OTA TV. Have not tried it as a monitor, yet.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Volume control
(3 out of 5) by Charol L. Tedesco on Jun 29, 2009 (USA)6-29-09
The television is great as far as size, clearity of picture and design, however, the volume control is set very low compaired to my other televisions in the house, of which we have 3 others.
Respectfully,
Charol Tedesco
The television is great as far as size, clearity of picture and design, however, the volume control is set very low compaired to my other televisions in the house, of which we have 3 others.
Respectfully,
Charol Tedesco
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Bang for the buck
(4 out of 5) by Joseph A. Howie on Oct 15, 2009 (Tampa, FL)Don't believe what you read. This was a set purchased for use in a bedroom. The sound quality I've experienced is excellent, more than adequate in volume. Have found no need for any additional speakers even with the ceiling fan on high speed. Picture quality for the size is wonderful and improves when DVD's are utilized. Am so impressed with "bang for a buck" that am buying an additional one for use in another bedroom. You cannot go wrong!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Perfecet for Harold Lloyd fans
(3 out of 5) by Pabs on Sep 18, 2009 (Saint Paul, MN USA)A number of reviews of this TV focus on the lack of audio volume. I ordered the TV assuming that these people were simply fussy. In fact, they are spot-on. The TV is awfully quiet. That said, it's still lightweight, has a good picture, etc. So if you're willing to hook up external speakers, or watch silent movies (or if you live alone) - go for it!