Toshiba REGZA 40RV525

The RV525 Series is Toshiba's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions for Fall 2008. For more information refer to the full REGZA RV525 Series report.

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Toshiba REGZA 40RV525
MSRP$999.00
Release date September, 2008
BrandToshiba
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Pros & Cons

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0 negative

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Pros:
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affordable
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1080p
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good variety of inputs
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8-bit panel, 10-bit processor
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PC VGA input
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includes universal remote
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Cons:
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Some display inputs/picture scaling settings are unpolished. Visible digital noise on the edges of settings "Native" and "4:3 HD"
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Noticeable motion judder sometimes when using noise reduction settings
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"Game Mode" doesn't appear to change anything, and actually reduced the number of picture options you are able to tweak on the TV - tested with XBOX 360 Elite over HDMI
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heavy compared to similar sets from other manufacturers
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mediocre speakers - poor compared to competing options
+1agreedisagree

cheap stand
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • Dynamic backlight for improved dynamic contrast ratio
  • 10-bit PixelPure processor
  • 8-bit panel
  • 5 picture setting modes
  • 8ms response time
  • Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

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This report was started September 10, 2008 at 12:33 pm by Omar
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Buy It

Toshiba REGZA 40RV525U

• Toshiba 40RV525U 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• 40RV525U 40" LCD TV

UPC: 022265001899

EAN: 022265001899

MPN: 40RV525U

Toshiba REGZA 40RV525R

• Toshiba 40RV525R 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• 40RV525R 40" LCD TV

UPC: 022265002469

EAN: 022265002469

MPN: 40RV525R

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icho4life

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February 25, 2009
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ProSCORE
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3 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable
  • 1080p
  • good variety of inputs

Cons

  • Some display inputs/picture scaling settings are unpolished. Visible digital noise on the edges of settings "Native" and "4:3 HD"
  • Noticeable motion judder sometimes when using noise reduction settings
  • "Game Mode" doesn't appear to change anything, and actually reduced the number of picture options you are able to tweak on the TV - tested with XBOX 360 Elite over HDMI

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Yale

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September 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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mixed
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6 pros
3 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable
  • 1080p
  • good variety of inputs
  • 8-bit panel, 10-bit processor
  • PC VGA input
  • includes universal remote

Cons

  • heavy compared to similar sets from other manufacturers
  • mediocre speakers - poor compared to competing options
  • cheap stand

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