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| Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
List Price: $2,099.99
Buy New: $1,049.00
You Save: $1050.99 (50%)
New (15) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $831.99
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 6088
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49.1
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 45.6 x 28.5
2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
CrystalCoatTM Contrast Enhancer
Resolution+TM1 Super Resolution Technology
PixelPure® 5G 14-Bit Internal Digital Video Processor
Dolby® Volume Automatically Adjusts Uneven Volume Levels
ATSC/QAM Digital Tuner for Over-the-Air and Cable-in-the-Clear Digital Tuning
4 HDMITM Digital Inputs (1 Side) with InstaPortTM and REGZA-LINK®2
Next Gen Connectivity (USB Port, SD Card Slot, IR Pass-Through, High-Res PC Input)
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MPN: 46SV670U
Model: 46SV670U
UPC: 022265002575
EAN: 0022265002575
ASIN: B001TOD3K0
Release Date: June 1, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Showing reviews 11-15 of 23
 Tight fit June 12, 2010
CHARLES R DUDA (MEADVIEW, AZ United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased a TV entertainment enclosure from IKEA. It said it would accommodate most TV's up to 46". The Toshiba 46" fit into it like a glove. It took some precise measuring for the mount but I managed to get it in with the base setting on the bottom of the enclosure, leaving a 1/2" opening at the top.
I realized at the beginning it would be more or less permanent, so I cut an opening in the enclosure rear panel to have access to the connections, about a 10" X 10" opening.
I also realized that the heat build-up from the TV could be a problem. Contacting Toshiba via email, they responded immediately and agreed there would be a problem and their warranty would not cover it. So on the Plan B. I installed a quiet muffin fan, about 4" square, blowing out from the opening I had cut. Then I installed a switch at the electric outlet to control the fan. There is some noise from the fan, but ever so slight, and it disappears once the TV sound is on. The cooling is excellent, with the top of the TV barely warm after hours of operation.
My suggestion is to avoid tight-fitting enclosures to mount your TV!
Glare and big size, but otherwise, awesome TV for the price! November 27, 2009
JPMDallas77 (Dallas, TX United States)
35 out of 39 found this review helpful
1st, let me say this, I upgraded from the Toshiba 46XV545U 120Hz LCD T.V. (bought in April 2009, it got stolen :( "Last year's model"). The picture on this one is noticeably better. In fact, it is awesome, BUT this TV has a couple drawbacks that people should be aware of, and I think its why it is $700 off its MSRP only a few months after it came out:
1) Case size: If you're expecting one of those "thin" LED backlit LCDs like Samsung's, look elsewhere. This TV is 4-6" thick, thicker even than the straight LCD I replaced. Also, it has about 3-1/2" fascia around the screen itself. This is also much more than my old TV, presumably to hold the LED backlights. So, the case is bigger. This fact, combined with the design, makes it look old, like a 5 year old LCD. I much preferred my old Toshiba in terms of design.
2) Glare. Maybe I didn't look closely enough at the description, but my last Toshiba had a matte finish on the screen, which given my sunny living room, was a huge plus and should not be underestimated. This TV has a glossy finish on the screen, which results in lots of glare. This affects watching TV during the day big time and unless you have a dark media room, you need to be aware of this.
3) Backlight "halo" around bright objects on dark backgrounds, flickering. UPDATE: This problem was fixed by a firmware update, so disregard. Picture great now. There is still some halo effect around bright lights on dark screen, but this is endemic to local dimming LED technology. Its basically the best they can do right now. Much better than the alternative!
UPDATE: I have had the TV for a little over a month now 1/14/10, and I have to say I really love the picture. It is truly one of the best you can possible get in this price range. The DynaLight feature (local dimming technology for the LED backlights) make the blacks very dark once I got the firmward update from Toshiba. Highly recommend, so long as you're aware of the size of the TV and the glare issue.
I have begun to notice some tinny, buzz sound from the TVs internal speakers that might be what another reviewer referred to as a problem with audio coming in on HDMI after a couple of hours. All my inputs are HDMI, so this might be the issue. I usually use external speakers, so this isn't a problem for me. I'll check on a firmware update in a couple months. Otherwise, its a great TV, especially at today's price!!
Great TV, now that the "bugs" are worked out. February 11, 2010
Craig M. Pawlak (Buffalo NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I went to our local electronics store to buy a Sony 46"LCD, when I saw the Toshiba, for $1099 I was blown away! An LED backlit LCD TV for that price, I had to have it. I've had it 9 days, and I really do like it in many ways. Amazing picture, esp. on HiDef. But, I have the dreaded "garbled sound" after 2-3 hours. I contacted the store, and they agreed to take it back if I wanted, but I really don't, if I can get it to work correctly. Toshiba suggested replacing the HDMI cable with component video (DVD to TV), and also audio cables, I find that unacceptable. The Tech on their hot line, call 1-800-631-3811, was very helpful. He first suggested ditching my 1.3 HDMI cable & replacing it with a 1.4 cable. I ordered one, will find out in a week, after it arrives. He also suggested going into the setup menu, and under AV, HDMI, shutting off the "Deep Color" option, I did this tonight. Lastly he acknowledged that they had a firmware update they were working on, and it would be sent to me on 2/17, in the form of a USB flash drive that I can plug into the service port on the side & I could update the firmware myself. I will know more in a week or 2, so unless I have further problems in the meantime, I will wait & install the new cable, & then the firmware, & will update my comments then.
I took a chance on it when I bought it, I believe this model just came out in Sept 09', so I will be patient,
to a point.
UPDATE: I was contacted this week (after asking for the the 4th or 5th time) that a "Fix" for the Garbled sound problem had been developed, and that I could call my local factory authorzed service center. I set up an appointment, and was pleasantly surprised when they tol me they would come to my house to repair the TV.
Stay tuned, more to follow.........................
OK, here's the final verdict.
Buy a cheap HDMI cable.
If you have the "garbled sound" problem, Toshiba has a fix, they will replace a board, under warranty, and provide in home service if it's less than a year old. They installed mine about 10 days ago, and the problem is now gone.
Over-all a fantastic experience thus far - 1 month February 5, 2010
Andrew Lopucki (Gainesville, FL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After sniffing out specs on new HDTVs we went to the store to try to compare screens (mostly between the Sharp Aquos, Sony Bravia, and Samsung - in that order.) In the end we decided this one had the best overall brightness and clarity. (This wasn't so easy to determine though because all of the stores feed crappy (relatively), and varying signals into the TVs so that it is difficult if not impossible to compare them. Why? I don't know.)
After using this TV for a month, I'm still very happy with it. Compare that to my experience with our previous HDTV, a DLP type Samsung. This TV starts fast (relatively) and the sound is good even from the built-in speakers. I'm much, much happier with the screen and general response time. Switching channels, turning on, turning off; these may sound like no-brainers but the Samsung DLP would sometimes take over a minute to start, almost as long shutting off, and even took tens of seconds on occasion to switch channels. Also this TV uses about 50% less power than the DLP and was about as low-power as anything in this size of TV we found (because of the LED backlighting it uses less lighting power.)
The main flaw with the Samsung came when it failed completely (green screen of death) after only a little more than two years of use. The problem appeared to be on the board that controls TV signal decoding. Because that problem is possible with any display tech, I'll just have to wait and see if this TV turns out to be more reliable/long lasting. For now it is an order of magnitude improvement over the Samsung DLP, and appeared to have better image quality than the current competition.
Some drawbacks that keep it from perfect scores:
1) There is a border around the screen several inches wide. Obviously the closer to edge-to-edge screen the better since the rest is just distracting away from the image.
2) (a complete surprise!) there is only one coaxial input on the TV. We have been using analog cable and HD over the antennae (airwave broadcast) for years. With this TV, it took us a while to figure out that we could still do this by buying a coaxial switch. Unfortunately that means that to switch from Antennae to Cable requires flipping the manual switch and then changing a setting from the remote control menu. This is tiresome so we have all but abandoned the cable channels completely (on this TV anyway.)
Non-issues: some complain that this TV is too thick (mostly compared to the Samsung model.) We don't wall mount, so for us this is a complete non-issue as you can't tell how thin it is in the entertainment stand. I suppose others might prefer the svelte look of the Samsung but there is something to be said about people who would buy a TV for the look of the case over the look of the TV image it produces (and the reliability of the product too given my previous experience with Samsung TVs.)
Great Buy April 11, 2010
W. E. Brown (Attleboro, Ma)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a Sony Bravia 40" 60htz ... That went in the divorce settlement (ouch) .. so I decided to search online for a replacement. Have had the Toshiba 46" for about a month and I am very happy with all aspects of the TV with the exception of the Glossy Screen. After having a Matte screen for so long, and not having to deal with the glare .. the glossy screen I could do without. Other than that, Great Value and I would recommend this TV to all that are looking.
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