Toshiba 37AV500U

The AV500U Series of LCD televisions is Toshiba's entry level offering in their 2008 lineup of TVs. These sets feature a 720p native resolution and provide the standard set of features for this range of HDTVs. For more information refer to the full AV500U Series report.

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Toshiba 37AV500U
MSRP $999.99
Release date February, 2008
Brand Toshiba
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Specs

  • 720p native resolution
  • 8ms response time
  • 10-bit image processor
  • Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

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Comments

1.  avatar snowden119 said:

This is a great tv. It was eye catching in the store with its sharp picture quality and attractive style. I was all set to purchase another brand and was pleasently surprised at the price for the amount of quality in the toshiba brand. It was super easy to install and we love it! I purchased mine at costco and if you didnt know costco extends manufacture warrenties an additional year for no additional cost. Just another great selling point for me.
Apr 30, 2008 12:50pm
2.  avatar james.schmittler said:

Great TV with excellent picture and sound. However, after 2.5 months the LCD panel went out. It was under warrenty so I gave Toshiba a call. They had me drive it 30 minutes away to a crappy repair shop. Then it took a week to the get the warrenty approved then the part was back ordered. Its been almost a month now and I've talked to just about everyone in the service center including the managers and they still haven't even started to repair my tv. I will never buy toshiba again!!!
Aug 11, 2008 11:52am
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*james.schmittler @ 8/11/2008 11:52:15 AM

  • commented: "Great TV with excellent picture and sound. However, after 2.5 months the LCD panel went out. It was under warrenty so I gave Toshiba a call. They had me drive it 30 minutes away to a crappy repair shop. Then it took a week to the get the warrenty approved then..."

*james.schmittler @ 8/11/2008 11:50:09 AM

  • disagreed: "customer service"
  • new pro/con: customer service
  • agreed: "awsome picture quality"
  • agreed: "great value"
  • disagreed: "reputable brand"
  • untapped as "have it"
  • tapped as "have it"

*snowden119 @ 4/30/2008 12:52:59 PM

  • new pro/con: reputable brand
  • new pro/con: great value
  • new pro/con: awsome picture quality
  • tapped as "love it"

*snowden119 @ 4/30/2008 12:50:34 PM

  • commented: "This is a great tv. It was eye catching in the store with its sharp picture quality and attractive style. I was all set to purchase another brand and was pleasently surprised at the price for the amount of quality in the toshiba brand. It was super easy to install and..."

*Omar @ 4/2/2008 5:51:07 PM

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