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Toshiba 42ZV635D review

Toshiba's flagship 42" LCD TV has superb HD detail, but disappointing black levels

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-09-28September 28th 2009

Price at launch £1,299.00
Product Type LCD TV
Scan Format 1080p
Digital Tuner DVB-T
Analog Tuner PAL, SECAM, NTSC
Number of HDMI Ports 4
Number of SCART Interfaces 2
Product Family REGZA
Brand Name Toshiba
Screen Size 107 cm (42")
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178°
Vertical Viewing Angle 178°
USB Yes
HDMI Yes
RMS Output Power 60 W
VGA Yes
S-Video Yes
Headphone Yes
Digital Audio Output Yes
Component Video Yes
SCART Yes
Colour Piano Black, Silver
Brightness 500 cd/m²
Sound System Dolby
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Features TeleText
Manufacturer Toshiba
Product Model 42ZV635D
Product Name REGZA 42ZV635D 42" LCD TV
Product Line REGZA
Manufacturer Part Number 42ZV635D
Manufacturer Website Address www.toshiba.co.uk
Response Time 8 ms
Weight (Approximate) 19.80 kg

Product Summary

42ZV635D

Toshiba 42ZV635D

Price at launch

£1,299.00

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Standard-def pictures aren't as good as usual

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