Toshiba Regza 46XV545U reviews – a stylish and energy efficient LCD

Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 6:14
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The new Toshiba Regza 46XV545U is a 46-inch display that features an extraordinary bright picture. The display is able to display dark, blackish results in excellent color contrast. The display boasts of producing the most detailed HD pictures in its segment. The display is a unique product in the line of wide screen TVs. It has 1.5 inches wide gloss-black bezel, with an illuminated Toshiba logo resting on the lower bezel. The attached rectangular base can twist and tilt up to 30 degrees. The TV houses a clearly labeled keypad. The user gets the option of selection of audio/video ports. The HD inputs consist of four HDMI ports, two component video inputs, and one VGA input. Also, present is an RF input that is capable of feeding a combo analog/digital/cable tuner. The XV545U does not have an integrated multimedia file support.

The 46XV545U delivers high-definition video without stretching the picture beyond the edges of the main active screen. The device shows no over scan in HDMI input. This results in an excellent, crisp, clear, and detailed picture. The guided setup of the device uses an integrated room light sensor. This automatic sensor automatically maximizes picture quality and increases energy efficiency. The TV offers an average picture contrast of an impressive 2,495:1. The 46XV545U uses the Super Resolution Technology that greatly enhances the video upconversion quality of 480i/p and 720p video sources as and when these sources are converted for display on its 1080p-resolution screen. On the TV, HD satellite programming and Blu-ray movies show utmost detailed images ever seen on an LCD TV. Its 120-Hz display technology reduces interpolation artifacts during complex, detailed scenes.

The room light sensor present on the TV automatically adjusts its backlight level and minimizes power consumption. The price of the TV is slightly on the expensive side. The TV is priced at$2,199.99. All in all, the Toshiba Regza 46XV545U is a stylish LCD that, in addition to being enery efficient, is capable of producing exceptionally well contrasted and detailed HD pictures.