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Toshiba 30HF85: Review

Posted to Televisions 2007-08-31

The Toshiba 30HF85 comes from a good family. After the success of last year's success in the 26, 30 and 34 inch HDTVs, Toshiba is ready for another great year.

Simply put, this is a very good television. Fully loaded with features, the 30HF85 is under-priced and ready to perform. It has selectable display resolution and a great sound system to give all the best you deserve in home entertainment.

Rating:

4.2 out of 5

Value

Priced slightly higher than most conventional 32-inch TVs, yet much less than the competitors' 30-inch widescreen models, I found the value outstanding. In many cases, you can buy the Toshiba 30HF85, the matching stand, a DVD player, all the correct cables, and a hand-full of movies for the same price as the competitors' 30-inch TV.

Ergonomics

The television really stands out in its design. It is sleek, stylish and contemporary in appearance. With a black frame around Toshiba's widescreen Lavender Shadow Mask, the display has a heightened contrast and improved brightness. With the speakers built below the picture tube, this compact TV will fit where many others cannot.

Summary

When compared to other HDTVs, the Toshiba holds its own. Although the colors were not as rich as some of the other televisions, the crispness of the picture was excellent. The black levels were outstanding and provide superb contrast without loss to the brightness of the picture.

Pros

Stylish design.
Compact cabinet that fits in many entertainment units.
Great value for the price.
Comparable Product: Toshiba 34HF85

Cons

There are no cons for this product