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Toshiba Cinema Regza 46XF550U

The XF550U series of LCD televisions from Toshiba takes the top spot as the flagship line in their 2008 set of tvs. These sets offer a 1080p native resolution, and 120Hz mode that Toshiba names Clear Frame. For more information refer to the Cinema Regza XF550U series report.

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Toshiba Cinema Regza 46XF550U
MSRP $2,499.99
Release date February, 2008
Brand Toshiba
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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1080p, 120Hz
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has come down in price nicely
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attractive, thin bezel
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10-bit panel, 14-bit processing
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good contrast ratio
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Specs

  • CCFL backlighting
  • Thin bezel
  • 3,000:1 native contrast ratio
  • 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 14-bit PixelPure 4G tech
  • 10-bit panel
  • 5:5 pulldown mode for 24p content (Clear Frame)
  • Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1

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Toshiba Cinema Regza 46XF550U

• Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 46XF550U 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

UPC: 492411740147

EAN: 022265001233

MPN: 46XF550U

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Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • superior sound system compared to other TV
  • attractive bezel
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  • Digital Coax (SPIDF) audio output. I use it to connect to my diigital home theater receiver for even better sound.
Cons
  • No VGA inputs. I had to buy a $50 converter to use my PC as an input
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Cons
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Cons
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Comments

1.  avatar DGPickett said:

Response time of 8 ms., not shown here, is among the lowest of the competition.

I wonder where you found contrast ratios, as I cannot find an authoritative source.

Nov 29, 2008 3:07pm
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Yale

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November 13, 2008
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Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • has come down in price nicely
  • attractive, thin bezel
  • 10-bit panel, 14-bit processing
  • good contrast ratio

Cons

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Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • has come down in price nicely
  • attractive, thin bezel

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

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Response time of 8 ms., not shown here, is among the lowest of the competition.

I wonder where you found contrast ratios, as I cannot find an authoritative source.

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