Friday, December 2, 2011

Toshiba 32C110U REVIEW

Toshiba 32C110U AMAZING!!
The picture is amazing! Yes, it is true, the audio isn't great, as most have commented. But then again, nobody should be buying a 32" expecting dolby surround sound 5.1. So if sound is truly what you desire in a TV, this TV will serve you better in a smaller room or don't get it at all. Great brand for a great price at $250. Very Happy with the purchase.

Toshiba 32C110U Beautiful clear picture.
I had already bought the 26" version of this set and was so pleased with the picture quality that I went for the 32". I have satellite TV and the HD image run through these TV's is stunning in it's clarity. If you can, do use the cables from your cable box to connect up, instead of just the standard coax. It's a knock out. Toshiba makes good quality televisions and they kept the price down, with these budget sets. Oh, and if you are like me, and you were agonizing about whether to spend the extra dough, to buy a 1080p TV versus a 720P? The need for the 1080p only comes into play when you get into the 46" screens and beyond. Don't throw your money away thinking that you've got to do that. The clarity of this 32" is perfect. My friend just bought a 46" Sony 1080p for about a thousand bucks. Yup, the picture quality is the same as mine. Speakers: the TV makers pretty much assume that folks are running their sound through their home audio or stereos, as I am, so the cabinet speakers are not deluxe for that reason. It's a non issue. Also, rear port damage is usually caused by overly strained cables (the morons who make the HD cables seem to think 6' is long enough, I use a longer and softer cord for the connections to the back of the TV). Lastly, many thanks to the folks who took the time to review this television on the site here, because it helped me a lot, as usual.

Toshiba 32C110U Great value for a selective bunch.
This is an excellent, quality television for the price. It features your average customizable settings for picture; you can choose from presets or alter individual settings (contrast/brightness, tint, backlighting, and dynamic contrast) to your tastes. Picture can be displayed in standard 16:9, 4:3, and three "TheaterWide" options (a Toshiba thing that I never really understood -- possibly put in place to fill the screen as best as possible for videos rendered in anything other than 16:9 or 4:3.)

Inputs run the gamut of 2 HDMI ports, one component-in, two A/V-in, a digital audio port, and antenna-in. I imagine this is plenty for anyone buying a 32" television -- I use a receiver, thus, I only utilize a single HDMI port. Even without a receiver, you've got the option of three HD inputs and two SD inputs, not including the standard antenna/TV-in.

For gamers, the "Gaming Mode" should NOT be overlooked -- it minimizes the post-processing of the video signal to reduce the refresh rate as much as possible. This translates to quicker reaction times from controller to display. This can be especially helpful for rhythm/music games and fighting games, where split-millisecond inputs can make or break your experience. I'm a big fan of the former, and for a LCD television, it definitely satisfies. It isn't a perfect 0ms, but it's not far off.

Other features include closed captioning, channel labeling, energy saving, locks based on channel rating and/or PIN code, sleep timer, and three languages for the menus -- English, Spanish, and French. The remote control is no-frills, and can be programmed to control your DVD and/or Blu-Ray player. It certainly isn't the most attractive remote control, but there are aftermarket options for those that need their coffee table or nightstand to look as good as their home theater setup.

As for the selective bunch, there really isn't anything to complain about IF you use a receiver and surround sound system as opposed to the built-in speakers, and if 1080p isn't necessary for your needs. It should be noted that this television does render in 1080i, but 720p is preferred for sharpness and clarity. I tested the built-in speakers to see what others were complaining about, and they are certainly entitled to this gripe -- it's pretty bad. For that, I docked a star.

I've owned this television for around six months, and I love it. Personally, I would give this television five stars for its value -- I got a great deal on it. Considering current market prices, I can't appropriate the need for LED-LCD, 1080p, 3D, etc. For those using a receiver with a separate sound system, this is certainly a five star value. My family and I have owned nothing but Toshiba and Sony televisions for the past 20 years, and neither brands have let us down yet -- Toshiba makes reliable, quality televisions.

Toshiba 32C110U Best Pricegreat tv for this price range.
Good picture, no weird rainbow effects on fast moving action. VGA input nice for use as a computer monitor  

Toshiba 32C110U Best Price, Great tv especially for the price,
I don't really review items, but I am for this one just because of the concern the previous reviews gave me when I first purchased this tv.
In the past month of using this tv, I've found that the sound has been good without any of the tinny-ness that others said they experienced. I also have not adjusted my color settings at any point and all still looks good. I switched to this tv from an Olevia 32inch which was acceptable or even good itself. This tv, despite being the same in size, quality, and hertz feels like a dramatically better tv. That is a compliment of this unit not a shot at the Olevia unit.

I don't know if the problems in other reviews were unit-specific or if they were subsequently straightened out in more recently sold versions of this tv, but I personally highly recommend this tv. I got mine at Sears for 250...so I would recommend holding off a bit if possible to get a better price.   

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Toshiba 32C110U

 Toshiba 32C110U LCD HDTV television looks great and works great in any living room, kitchen or bedroom with its all new design. Watch your favorite movies and programming in 720p HD, and experience deeper blacks for increased detail and incredible depth, thanks to DynaLight technology.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1695 in Home Theater
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Toshiba
  • Model: 32C110U
  • Dimensions: 8.00" h x 34.00" w x 23.00" l, 25.10 pounds
  • Display size: 32

Features

  • 720p Resolution
  • DynaLight increases detail and depth of the images on your screen
  • USB Connection
  • 2 HDMI w/CEC,PC Input