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Toshiba 15LV505: Review

Posted to Televisions 2009-09-15


Toshiba 15LV505: Review
The Toshiba 15LV505 LCD TV is a 15.6" model with a built-in DVD player. It features 1366 x 768 resolution, an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 150-degree horizontal and 170-degree vertical viewing angle. The built-in slot loading DVD player can play DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD media and handle WMA, MP3 and JPEG formats.

This LCD TV also features a wide aspect ratio and a built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner for all analog and digital channels. The 15LV505 features Dolby Digital and DTS compatible audio outputs and a ColorStream HD component video input. The unit has built-in bottom-mounted stereo speakers, features a 5ms response time and allows you to choose from three screen-size modes.


Rating:  4.0 out of 5

Value

The 15LV505 represents an excellent value in a combo TV/DVD player for the street price. It is ideal for the kitchen or spare bedroom, and is small enough to be moved from room-to-room if desired. The picture quality is excellent, and the DVD player performs well. You can use the unit to watch movies, home videos, or listen to music. The high contrast ratio ensures a viewable picture in most any lighting conditions, and the 5ms response time provides flicker-free fast action scenes.

Ergonomics

The 15LV505 is a handsome unit that's compact in size. In fact, it is no larger than most units without the built-in DVD player. The slot-loading DVD player is tucked out of the way yet very convenient to use. The unit is housed in an attractive, high gloss bezel housing that goes well with most any decor. The included remote is well laid out and intuitive to use, as are the on-screen menus for setup and adjustment.

Summary

If you're looking for a TV for the kitchen or that spare bedroom, the 15LV505 makes an excellent choice. It's an excellent value for a combo unit at the street price, and the build quality is excellent. Toshiba has developed a reputation for building LCD sets with superior video quality, and this set is no exception.

Pros

  • 15.6 inch widescreen LCD TV
  • Built-in slot loading DVD player
  • 1366 x 768 resolution
  • 800:1 contrast ratio
  • 5ms response time

Cons

  • There are no cons for this product

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