Product Description

Toshiba Consumer (TV/DVD/etc) (SDV65HT) Home Theater with Integrated ... Read more

Features

• Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 pulldown) optimizes DVD-based movies for their native 24 fps film rate
• 6-speaker system with 90 watts per channel (left, right, center, left/right surround) and 150-watt powered subwoofer
• MP3, WMA, and JPEG CD-R/CD-RW compatibility
• DVD/VCR-based Dolby Digital/DTS home theater system with multichannel speaker setup and all requisite cabling
• ColorStream Pro progressive-scan component-video outputs for seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

Reviews (1)

The Gift that Haunts...
Found Item In Catalog along with its little brother #55.Chose the "better" because of Amazon's price ! Delivered in 2 days !Out of box plays great sound....until Iplayed the new DVD Spiderman 2.The machine said...DISC ERROR.this latest model DVD player wouldn't play any NEW DVDs. Still in Shop awaiting Toshiba part delivery after three weeks!Contacted Toshiba on many occasions,I was lied to over and over,I wonder if it will ever work.........So far,I had it two days and the SHOP has had it three weeks,Do you suppose I will get it back by the time that the cheap 90 day labor warranty is up? ... Read more

Features

• Value-priced handheld with all the benefits of the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 operating system
• Enhanced schedule/calendar capabilities and data backup synchronization
• Sleek and light body, weighing a mere 5.1 ounces
• A bright 3.5" transreflective display offering 64K colors and a 240 x 320 resolution
• What's in the box: Toshiba Pocket PC e355, USB Cradle, 10W AC Adapter, 1-Stylus, Soft Slip Case, Quick Start Card and Warranty Card

Reviews (26)

Stay away from Toshiba's!
This PDA is one of the worst Windoze PDA's out there and has not user replaceable battery. It will be a paper weight in 1.5 yrs.

Battery life is very low per charge, it will stay more on the power adaptor than in use. Useless on long trips.

The Windoze OS is a bad idea for handhelds. Comparing raw MHz/MB or advertized feature set is not a good idea with PDA's. (8MB on Palm OS does more than 64MB on bloated Windoze.) All the cool features look great for first few weeks and then the gadget might stay in your drawer!

Easy of use, reliability, battery life and intuitive software (like a Nokia) are more important than voice recording, mp3 playback and video. Check out the "Zen of Palm" if you aren't convinced that Palm OS is much better.

Toshiba support for their PDA's is horrible and build quality is poor. I think I have given enough warning to stay away from this. If you desperately want a PC in your Pocket buy an iPaq.

Great Buy for the Price!
Ok, like anything it depends on your needs. But, for my needs, the E355 meets and exceeds my needs. No need to rate it significantly lower because it doesn't have a removable battery or because it only has a SD slot and no CF. Instead, I realized this before I bought it, considered these features along with the price which was ... cheaper here, and decided it was worth it.

I've had the E355 for about 3 weeks and had recently purchased a used Cassiopeia E-125 and was very happy with that purchase as well. The reason I upgraded was because a friend of mine wanted the E-125 at the price I purchased it for and I was convinced that for ... more, I could get a faster PPC with more memory, smaller size, and upgraded OS.

Now, the reason I didn't give it 5 stars is you get what you pay for. For the money, this is the best deal if you consider the reasons I mentioned previously. If I was getting a removable battery and a CF slot in addition to the SD slot, and was paying the same price, I'd rate it 5 stars. But, I'm not getting that.

On a message board, I seen someone say that it would better to purchase the Dell Axim X5 (Basic) for the same price. But, the X5 Basic only has 32MB of RAM. You would need to purchase the more expensive X5 Advanced to get the same amount of RAM. Not to mention at the time, X5 users were upset about the slow speed of their OS or processors and Dell is now sending out CDs with a fix.

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Good Buy
I recently purchased this PPc. It was the first one I had purchased and found it very easy to use. I used it mostly for taking notes, and keep an organized schedule after I purchased the Targus Universal Keyboard, which works very well with the e355. I was impressed with the battery life on medium settings which gave about 3-4 hours of battery life.

Hopefully this review will give a student a little insight into this "student" view of this.

A pda to have
I am a high school teacher. I wanted something to take notes on and to remind me when homework was due. I searched far and wide reading review after review. I got alot more than that with the e355. I have been using it for about 3.5 months now.
I'll just list the Pros and Cons becasue i could go on all day!

Pros:
1. Great speed.
2. Works right out of the box.
3. Excellent battery life (3.5 to 4hrs continuous running)
4. Crisp display. (especially for video playback)
5. Smooth buttons that feel pretty nice on your fingers.
6. Good price for the quality you get
7. The speakers on this player play audio in the best way i have heard for a small speaker unit. You would not believe that a pda could do so well with sound. It plays my mp3s, wma, anything and don't forget the videos.
8. It has a SD card slot so you can expand the memory at any time. the SD card slot has a dummy card that protects it from being damaged by dust or other particles.
9. Quick charge time. Good size storage built in, 64mb.
10. Windows Mobile 2003 is much much much more stable than its predeccessor.
11. It's much much much thinner than many other pda's i have reviewed.
12. It's much more resiliant to 'falls to the floor' than the Dell or Ipaqs for example. I'm a teacher. I can guarantee you...running around the class will lead to a fall on the ground. It has a metallic covering. (no shaking inside!)

Cons.
1. Sometimes if you use up close to 90% of the memory, it stalls.
2. The 'record audio' button is placed near the top so sometimes taking it out you may mistakedly begin recording. (this can be disabled though so it is not really a con)
3. It does not include the ability to 'go wireless' for internet. You can still access the internet though but you need to be connected to your computer. I did not need wireless internet just yet. When it does become ubiquitous...maybe then i'll go for something else.
4. The battery is not removeable. By the time this actually becomes a problem I'll be getting a new pda..about 2 to 3 years from now.

THis is an excellent PDA is you do not need wireless internet access right away.
I would recommend it with all authority people out there.

good pocket pc
I dont know whats going on with amazon.com because I bought this pocket pc a month ago here for 165 dollars and now it costs more than two hundred. Anyways its a great pocket pc with 32 mb storage capacity, runs all the latest games fine (www.handango.com or www.pocketgear.com). My only complaint is that I have no clue whats going on with the battery on this thing. If i charge it and leave it alone for one week the battery drops to zero. ... Read more

Features

• 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom for 6x total
• Included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds 14 images at default settings
• Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
• Uses 4 AA-type batteries (alkaline batteries included)
• 2.0 megapixel sensor creates 1792 x 1200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches

Reviews (23)

Waste of money
This was my first digital camera and I spent my hard earned money on it. Picture quality indoors was very poor, outside was ok. Downloads were easy and fast. Battery life was a joke,it would never be consistant on how long they would last a day or two weeks..I used rechargable ones from the start and had two kinds it never made a difference.
Now after 6 mo the camera will not recognize the charged battery at all.I have tried every thing new batteries 3 kinds and still nothing . So basically I have a useless camera,tech support at Toshiba is worthless and no one will work on the camera around here..they tell me to throw it away and buy something other than Toshiba.Great! Well that finished me with ever buying a Toshiba product again and you can be sure I will tell EVERYONE I know, that they need to look elsewherefor a better company and product.

Toshiba PDR 3300 digital camara
Even if it was for free It's not worth your time or money
Battery life is horendous that you will never have a pleasant day taking pictures with this camara. Plus it has some flaky problem that it does not always turn on even if it has battery life left.

Worst camera and company on the planet
My camera was DOA upon arrival. It never worked from the minute that I opened the factory sealed box.

Toshiba offered to fix it if I mailed it to their service center and waited 4-6 weeks for them to repair it. Yeah, right.

My other option was to buy an identical camera from them and if I mail in this piece of junk they will give me a "discount" on my next purchase. I shouldn't have to PAY MONEY to get a camera replaced that never worked and is supposedly under warranty.

The bottom line is that the product is a piece of junk that never worked. The fact that the repair department has a 4-6 week backlog proves that these cameras are junk.

I will never buy any Toshiba product again in my life. I am very dissapointed with this camera and the way Toshiba treats their customers after the sale is downright insulting.

Trust me - Avoid all Toshiba products
I hate the fact that I have to write this negative review but do yourself a huge favor and buy anything but a Toshiba camera. I bought the PDR-M25 from Toshiba and it didn't work when I received the unit. The LCD display on the back didn't work and the unit was basically a factory defect.

I contact Toshiba and they tell me that I have two (2) choices.

#1) - Send the camera to a "repair facility" in Illinois and wait 4-6 weeks for the camera to be repaired and returned to me.

#2) - I can "trade-in" my defective camera for another unit and since I'm trading-in the JUNK they sent me in the first place they are willing to give me a discount on the other camera.

This is completely unacceptable. I have filed a written complaing against Toshiba with my states attorney generals office and I will never buy any product from Toshiba again.

Good for the money
This camera is of medium size, medium resolution (2.2mp) and medium quality (the flash cover fell off - who would have thought?). It has cool 3x optical zoom. It eats batteries up like candy, but I bought rechargeable, longer lasting ones so its not such a problem. Its lens cap doesn't stay on.
The low down: if you want a camera the takes beautiful pictures, spend... more on a fancy newer model with 3.2 or higher resolution.
If you want a camera that is cost effective and records memories and does all the same stuff as any other digital camera (it even has some special settings which I haven't investigated much, like shutter speed) in only very slightly imperfect 2D form, buy this one used and be careful with the lense and flash cover (though it's absence doesn't seem to affect performance). ... Read more

Product Description

Toshiba Consumer (TV/DVD/etc) (32A33) 32" TV ... Read more

Features

• Stereo reception with SAP, 2.5 watts per channel; StableSound evens differing volume levels from TV programs
• 32-inch CRT set with standard 4:3 aspect ratio; 30.375 x 28 x 22.5 inches (W x H x D)
• Digital comb filter enhances color clarity
• ColorStream component-video input offers optimal connection from a compatible DVD player or satellite receiver
• Front AV input accommodates camcorder or gaming console

Reviews (11)

A Good TV, With A Good Price
I just bought this model Toshiba Tv yesterday, it has a great price to it and it was easy to set up. After taking it out of it's huge box and hooking it up, I was impressed by it's picture clearity and sound, even though to me the sound seems a little muffled, but still satisfactory. This is my first television of this size but I have always looked at there picture quality instores and always found them to have a dull picture image. But this television seems to not fall into that catergory. I so far can highly recommend purchasing this tv.

Replacement is fine, Amazon customer service not so fine
I received my first Toshiba set about two weeks ago. After I had it set up and running I noticed large areas of extreme discoloration, green in the upper left corner, almost the entire right half was purplish, etc. I promptly contacted Amazon about this (via email of course) and their response was hesitant-they said they normally DO NOT DO EXCHANGES ON TV SETS OVER 27" BUT WOULD BE WILLING TO BREAK THE RULES ON A ONE TIME BASIS AND REPLACE MINE 10 DAYS LATER. I found that insulting AND ridiculous and told them so. It was as if they were doing me a favor by replacing the defective unit.

There should be no question that if a product they sell us is defective, it should be replaced with one that properly works, no questions asked.

I did receive my replacement tv last week and it works just fine for a tube television, color is good, sound is fine, etc.

I just doubt I'll be buying any higher-priced items from Amazon again. Plus having to correspond solely through email and waiting 24-48 hours for their response is mind-numbing.

Nice 32 inch TV for the price!
I purchased a 20 inch Toshiba about eight years ago and it is just as picture perfect as the day I brought it home. I considered buying a flat screen TV because the set faces the sun. Decided to wait for better deals on HDTVs or flat screens, but I'm perfectly happy with this model. A temporary adjustment is required to the antenna since I don't have satelliteconnected yet; the picture is a little grainy if you don't adjust the dial on the antenna. Once it's tuned, the color is very bold and the sound has good quality. DVD movies are awesome! Toshiba is an excellent manufacturer. Found very good deal on this purchase.

32in.Toshiba round screen tv.
When I first purchased my toshiba tv I kind of knew what to expect, But when I first turned it on I was blown away, The colors was excellent, The picture was bright and clear without being blinding as some tvs are,The black level balances very well with the rest of the picture without giving the picture a murky look. So with a few small adjustments for my living room it was great.The sound was pure and clean and projects across the room very well, Even at higher volume levels the sound remains crisp and clear.For someone on a small budget this tv is priced at a good price too.I compared many brands(rca.jvc.sony)and they are all good tvs, But the toshiba has that little something extra that makes it stand out above all the others.So for price and quality I would recommend this tv above all the others.
I'M SOLD.

SCREEN BLACKS OUT MOMENTARILY DURING FLASHES
SOME OF MY SHOWS,WHETHER ITS A DIGITAL RECORDING,VCR TAPE OR LIVE TV,BLACKS OUT FOR AN INSTANT AND DOES IT EVERY TIME DURING THE 90210 SHOW INTRO.....PLUS THIS UNIT ALSO DOES NOT HAVE INTERNAL S-VIDEO SWITCHING,SO WHEN YOU HOOK IT UP COMPOSITE VIDEO NO LONGER WORKS.PLUS MOST CABLE BROADCASTS DONT HAVE A HIGH RESOLUTION SO THE PICTURE ONLY LOOKS GREAT ON SOME SHOWS.....PHOOOEY! ... Read more

Product Description

13 Inch TV/VCRFront A/V InputsHeadphone JackV-Chip181 Chanel Tuner ... Read more

Features

• Commercial Skip feature on the remote enables you to automatically advance a tape forward by 30 seconds
• Three Picture Preference presets (standard, sports, movie) as well as a Memory Mode
• Ergonomic, glow-key remote control, tri-lingual on-screen displays, V-chip, and an auto-clock
• 13-inch combo TV/VCR; measures 14.25 x 15 x 14.4 inches(W x H x D)
• VCR features 8-event/1-month programming, auto tracking for optimum picture quality, and SP/SLP record speeds

Amazon Product Description

Ideal for CPU intensive programs, the Toshibe Satellite A75-S229 features a hyper-threaded Intel Pentium 538 processor, which offers a blazing fast 3.20 GHz clock speed. You also get Toshiba's DVD Super-Multi drive, which offers compatibility for both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats. It features a 15.4-inch TruBrite screen, offering high brightness, high contrast, wide viewing angle. It also is loaded with hyper-threaded Intel Pentium 4 532 processor, 512 MB of installed RAM, 80 GB hard drive, and integrated 54g wireless LAN. It's perfect for digital media enthusiasts, young adults, and families.

The A75-S229 features a 15.4" Wide-screen XGA Display with TruBrite Technology.

The Basics Hard Drive: The spacious 80 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) offers more than enough storage for both your work and home files as well as a multimedia library. Processor: The Intel Pentium 4 538 processor features a fast 3.20 GHz speed. It also offers Hyper-Threading technology, which allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking. It is well suited for professional-quality image, audio, and video editing. It also has A 1 MB L2 cache and an 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB). Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (1 DIMM, PC-2700 DDR333) is a good start for power users. It can be expanded to a toal of 1.5 GB. CD/DVD Drive: The DVD Super-Multi drive is compatible with both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs (as well as DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM). It offers a 4x DVD read speed, and writes at 2.4x for DVD+R/RW and 2x for DVD-R/RW. You can also burn CDs at 16x and read them at 24x. Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The A75-S229 offers a basic set of expansion and connectivity options, including a PCMCIA slot for one Type II PC card and the following:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
• 1 RGB monitor port
• 1 TV-out (S-Video)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

Preloaded System and Software
The A75-S229 comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also includes Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2004 (with 90 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken New User Edition, Napster online digital service (30-day trial), Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD (for playing DVD movies), ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD, and Sonic Solutions RecordNow Basic.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Toshiba A75-S229 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor. ... Read more

Amazon Product Description

The Basics
An awesome roster of portable computers designed for those who won't accept anything less than the finest mobile performance, Toshiba's P25 series of Satellite notebooks will handle virtually any duty you might normally reserve for high-end desktop PCs. As powerful "desktop replacement" notebooks, they are somewhat bulkier and less battery efficient than today's new breed of ultra-lightweight notebooks. However, true power users will find the extra size a small price to pay for amenities such as high-end Pentium 4 processing, solid 3D graphic capabilities and massive 17-inch widescreen displays. This model, the Satellite P25-S526 Notebook PC, features all of the above plus DVD recording and a spacious 80 GB hard disk.

Processor
At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. Some of today's notebooks are equipped with high-end CPU's on par with those found in top-of-the-line desktop PCs, while others are quick enough only for basic duties such as word processing, email and the like. The Satellite P25-S526 lies firmly in the latter category, equipped with a blazing 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading. Hyper-Threading, a new Intel technology, allows a single CPU system (which most are) to behave at times as a dual CPU system, thus adding substantially more speed to some high-end tasks. Running at 3.2 GHz, this particular processor would be one of the fastest in any notebook, but it is nothing less than spectacular with its Hyper-Threading support.

Memory
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in Random Access Memory (RAM) for faster retrieval. More RAM means more efficient computing, superior multitasking and less strain on your hard drive. The Satellite P25-S526 incorporates 512 MB of RAM, more than enough for most situations. Ultra-demanding users may want to expand their RAM, and with the Satellite P25-S526 they can, to a boggling maximum of 2048 MB.

Video
CPU's are usually so busy doing basic calculations that they need help translating visual output to the viewing screen. This is the duty of the graphics card (or graphics controller). This system's graphics controller is an nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 with 64 MB of dedicated video RAM. While a graphics card with 128 MB or more of video RAM is considered ideal for a completely smooth frame rate in state-of-the-art 3D games and 3D animation apps, this card is nevertheless comparatively powerful and more than enough for all but the most demanding gamers and 3D artisans.

Display
You'll love the way your DVD movies and 3D games look on the system's roomy 17-inch TFT WXGA display. Substantially larger than most notebook viewing screens, this display is especially notable for its widescreen format, the same panoramic configuration favored by movie-makers and some high-end game producers. And with a maximum resolution of 1440 by 900, you can expect super-sharp images no matter what application you're using.

Hard Disk
The Satellite P25-S526 features a massive 80 GB of hard disk space. This amount of data storage is a welcome perk indeed for those who want to operate a broad range of applications and also keep a large library of space-gobbling music and/or multimedia files.

Optical Drive
An optical drive is essential in today's computing environment. A "CD-ROM" drive allows you to install CD-based applications and play music CDs. A "CD-RW" drive adds CD "burning", so you can also backup your important files to long-lasting discs and create personalized music CDs. With a DVD-ROM drive you can watch DVD movies. And with a DVD-RW drive, you can "write" home movies to durable discs and archive files to DVD (DVDs boast more than seven times the storage capacity of a CD). Some drives allow you to do a combination of all of these tasks. This system features a DVD-Super-Multi drive that supports all of the above in each of today's most common CD and DVD formats.

Audio
The system features an integrated audio processor that mimics the spatial awareness of surround sound, and two harman-kardon speakers for powerful mobile stereo output.

Keyboard and Controls
You'll control your notebook via an 85-key keyboard with 12 function keys, dedicated Windows keys support, and a TouchPad pointing device with scroll. CD controls include Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous, and Skip/Next.

Connectivity and Expansion
The Satellite P25-S526 offers a wide variety of ways to keep in touch, including a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up Internet and email access, an RJ-45 Ethernet port for high-speed wired network and Internet, and integrated wireless LAN for cordless e-communication at home, at the office or on the road via a local public hotspot. Other key amenities include four high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play devices such as external drives and digital cameras, an infrared port for interacting with wireless peripherals, an IEEE 1394 FireWire port (commonly used for quick data uploads from digital camcorders), and a digital (S-Video) TV-out port.

Operating System and Software
Toshiba has fitted the system with today's most widely accepted operating system, Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition.

Dimensions and Weight
Notebook computers are manufactured in a wide variety of sizes and weights. Many of today's most powerful notebooks are also the largest, weighing ten or twelve lbs or more and therefore too big and cumbersome for extensive, continuous traveling. These are often referred to as "desktop replacements". On the other extreme are "thin and lights" or "ultra-portables", super-miniaturized units that typically aren't as powerful as their larger brethren but weigh as little as two lbs and will often fit comfortably inside a large purse. The Satellite P25-S526 is definitely larger than average, yet more compact than many other "desktop replacements" at 16.4 by 11.5 by 1.8 inches and 9.9 lbs.

Power
The system is equipped with a 12-cell Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery that delivers 1.5 hours between charges. This is not particularly efficient when compared with less capable ultra-portables using Intel's Centrino technology and Pentium M processor, but is in keeping with standard desktop replacement battery longevity. ... Read more

Product Description

Front firing speaker. On/off/game timer. Front AV inputs. Glow TV remote. ... Read more

Features

• Mono speakers, front firing
• 19 inch Blackstripe II CRT picture tube TV
• 181 channel tuner, tri-lingual on-screen display, V-chip
• Off timer, channel return, channel lock
• composite audio/video front jacks, RF input, headphone jack

Amazon.com Product Description

Packaged in an attractive, sleek design, the Toshiba e310 Pocket PC features a familiar user interface and tools powered by Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2002. It weighs just under 5 ounces and is less than a half-inch thick. Equipped with a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor, the Toshiba e310 features a 32 MB SDRAM memory and 32 MB of flash ROM (for future upgrading). It's powered by a built-in lithium rechargeable battery, which recharges via the included USB cradle.

Operating System
Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 operating system, released in late 2001, offers many enhancements over the previous OS. You'll get improved handwriting recognition, more reliable synchronization, increased security, and the ability to chat using MSN Messenger. It also features new Pocket versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.

Display
The Toshiba e310 delivers brilliant images with its 3.5-inch TFT display. It supports over 64,000 colors and has a 240 x 320 resolution. Active matrix, also called "thin film transistor" (TFT), is the brightest, sharpest, clearest, and most expensive type of LCD flat-panel display that is practical for handhelds.

Expansion
With its integrated Secure Digital (SD) expansion slot, you can easily store and play your multimedia files and carry your important documents wherever you go. You'll also be able to add functionality with optional SD modules, such as the optional Toshiba Pocket PC Bluetooth wireless SD card.

Multimedia
Play digital audio (both MP3 and WMA) and video (MPEG-4) files using the Windows Media Player software. The Toshiba e310 is also compatible with audible.com files, for listening to audiobooks, radio broadcasts, and more. Record your thoughts with the built-in microphone and voice-recording software. You can play back using the small speaker on the front or via the stereo headphone jack. You also get the Microsoft Reader e-book software.

In the Box
The Toshiba e310 comes with a USB cradle, AC adapter, stylus, soft slipcase, quick-start card, and warranty card. It is backed by a one-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Lightweight, ultra-thin Pocket PC loaded with productivity and entertainment applications
• Expandable via built-in Secure Digital (SD) slot
• 32 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor
• 240 x 320 pixel TFT LCD screen displays more than 64,000 colors
• What's in the box: Toshiba e310, USB cradle, AC adapter, stylus, soft slipcase, quick-start card, and warranty card

Reviews (98)

Love it
Truly a great PDA. The smallest one I've ever owned (3rd, of 4 total), and one of the fastest.

Pros:
-Tiny, light
-Blazing fast
-Long battery life
-Bright screen
-Very loud speakers for the size
-Can run multiple (6-10) programs without major problems
-Expandable through SD slot
-Great for reading E-Books, several included on the CD
-Sync feature is easy to use, yet allows to get contacts, notes, e-mail, even websites
-Sturdy - A high drop (from a shelf in my book-case) did absolutely no damage
-Inexpensive, great value

cons:
-Was hard to find a new unit (bought mine a few months ago, used), Toshiba stopped selling this, for whatever reason
-32 MB means you might want to get SD card if you're going to be watching movies, I got a 256mb card, holds an entire movie in great quality, and still holds a bunch of MP3's
-Doesn't come with headphones

If you buy it, hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Great PDA for the price
I've been using my toshiba for 4 months now, and I believe its a great model out there in the PDA market. Packed with Pocket PC 2002 OS, the e310 is thin and lightweight, copared to other pocket pc's out there.

The pocket pc 2002 OS is far much better than the latest Palm OS. As you may know, it comes loaded with tons of software, familiar in the regular Windows environment.

Pros.

- Size, weight
- Crisp Screen, good speaker
- Fast processor
- A whole bunch of applications to use

Cons
- It tends to crash sometimes, (erases all info, very annoying)
- Only 32MB (although SD expandable)
- Battery doesn't last as much as other PDA's

My verdict:

- For this price, excellent choice. (thats the reason for five stars)

Great PDA
This PDA has been a faithful friend for over two years. I never thought I would keep a PDA for two years. Technology moves so fast, but this has kept up. It syncs my email & contacts easily so that I can refer to them on the road. It also syncs top news stories from the internet, that is fun. The display is great, easy to read, and has withstood the test of time. And with Pocket PC it is very intuitive and easy to use. The battery keeps its charge for several days. (Which is good because I forget to cradle it sometimes.) The only problem is when you let the battery die completely you have to go through the set up routine. But that hasn't happened to me in over a year now. I might get a new one just because I want wireless internet capability. But they have come out with a SD compatible wireless card. So when I first got this wireless was not an option. Now it is. Great!

Some problems to consider
I've had an i-310 for over two years now and although I like it and it preforms well for my use (mainly calander and contacts) I've found several problems. These may be inherent in all PDAs, I don't know.
First it interferes with my computer if I leave it connected all the time. I usually put in on the cradle to sync once a day, and then cradle it in the evening after shutting down my computer to charge the unit.
Second, the unit loses it's ablility to turn off manually. It still shuts off automatically, but you can't physically turn it off. This continues to happen, even though I have downloaded the software updates. The main issue this cause is battery use.
Third some of the buttons are sloppy. You push them once and they click twice, so can't use the button short cuts and have to use the stylist all the time.
Fourth, and this is the biggests for me, is the battery is wearing out. You can only get a new battery by sending it back to Toshiba. They quoted me today a price of $120-$170. So you might as well consider this a disposable unit that will last about 2.5 years. This is a big issue, because if you aren't careful this can screw up your info on your PC, and you will also have to resync (no big deal) and re-download all updates if you get it repaired.
If you have the budget I would highly recommend buying a unit with a replaceable battery.

many important problems
I think this PDA has problems that would make it a better paperweight than PDA.
first of all, I agree with another reviewer, WILL NOT CHARGE to 100% even with days on charger, and spontaneously discharges at a fantastic rate-to 30% over three days just sitting on my dresser. Starts to warn you when there is over 40% of battery left, annoying, but necessary, since 40% battery left means you have about 10 minutes more in my experience.
The alarms are always going off, but there is nothing to tell me what the heck it is alarming about, I can search all over sometimes and not be able to figure it out. My husband's Treo puts the alarm message right there on the front page for you to easily see what's up.
I used a San Disk backup card, and it froze the system, losing all data from my first couple of weeks of input. Toshiba says " large San Disk cards (128) not compatable"
I thought I would be able to listen to MP3s but the volume adjustment jumps in levels. One level is too loud and the other too soft. went to a PDA site, others were complaining about the same thing with the volume adjustment. ... Read more

Product Description

High-end mobile computing at a value price

The Satellite® M35X-S163 is a great value for those who are trying a notebook for the first time, with features not usually offered at such a great price. It features a widescreen 15.4" diagonal display, integrated 802.11bg wireless and an IEEE 1394 port in a small, light chassis. You don’t have to sacrifice performance for price, either, as its Intel® Celeron® M Processor is designed specifically for notebooks, maximizing mobile performance and battery life. The Satellite® M35X-S163 is a great way to experience for yourself the advanced engineering and innovations that Toshiba is known for pioneering.

Notes:

• This model features an integrated Wireless 802.11b/g LAN connection.
• This model is pre-loaded with Service Pack 2 for the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System.
• The manufacturer states that both memory slots may be occupied.
• A 1.44MB Internal 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive is not included. An optional 1.44MB External 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive is available.

Product Description

As your source for digital home entertainment, Toshiba offers one of the most extensive television lineups in the industry. Whether you're looking for the latest in HDTV, the flattest FST Pure flat-screen TVs, or the highest quality in portable televisions, Toshiba has what you want.PRODUCT FEATURES: 24" set with Full-Featured DVD Player for the ultimate in convenience;FST PURE Flat tube eliminates unwanted reflections from room light compared to conventional tube designs and increases viewing angle;Stereo TV with Double Baffle Speaker System offers outstanding audio performance;New Icon TV Menu for intuitive control of various video and audio functions;New Picture Preference Modes allows quick access to preset video settings;DVD-Video/CD/Video CD playback. DVD-R/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible playback ensures discs made with personal computers can be played back in the home theater system, too;Tray Lock feature useful for trade shows or retail applications;Front AV Inputs for easy connection of video games or a camcorder;Front Panel Headphone Jack allows for individual listening privacy. ... Read more

Features

• Plays DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, and JPEG formats
• RCA A/V input/output, digital audio output
• Stereo speakers, Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output
• 24-inch flat-tube screen, built-in DVD player; measures 25.8 x 18.5 x 21.8 inches (W x H x D)
• Flat screen improves viewing angle, reduces glare; digital picture zoom for DVDs

Reviews (3)

excellent tv and a great price
Great price for what you are getting here and the delivery guy offered to set it up.being a girl, and it going into my bedroom, i declined but still had it up and working myself (without reading the instructions) in only a couple of minutes.the quality of picture and sound is great and as a gamer, i really appreciate that!!and the remote actually makes sense, too.i would highly recommend that if you're going to spend $300 on a tv, get this one!!

Great TV!!
Purchased this TV for the Den and it is a great TV, crisp and clear picture and sound.Really enjoy the DVD player too.Delivered and set up from the delivery truck to the Den.I'm ready to purchase another one for a bedroom.

Fantastic TV/DVD Combo!
I highly recommend purchasing this product.The video quality is superb, and the audio is much better than I expected.The price offered by Amazon was not to be equalled by any other vendor. The TV/DVD was delivered and set up by a professional. Kudos!!! ... Read more

Product Description

The Tecra M4 Tablet PC integrates the advanced features of a tablet with state-of-the-art notebook technology. A product of the Toshiba EasyGuard design philosophy, its every aspect is geared toward the optimal mobile experience. The Tecra M4 Tablet PC is a serious convertible notebook for business professionals who won't compromise the consistency, reliability and longevity of today's business environment demands. Tecra M4 Tablet PC flexibility means you can input and review data, browse information and send emails with the keyboard or digital pen - whichever works best for you. ... Read more

Product Description

Detailed Specifications:TV * 20 Radius Tube Design * Icon TV and DVD Menu * Picture Preference Modes: 4 * 181-Channel Tuner * Auto Shut Off * Auto Channel Memory * Sleep Timer * Closed Caption * OSD Language: English/French/Spanish * V-ChipDVD * Disc Qty: 1 * Disc Play: DVD-Video/CD/CD-R/CD-RW*/VCD/DVD-R * JPEG Viewer * Digital Picture Zoom * Fast Scan: 2x 4x 8x 20 * Slow Motion * Parental Lock * Tray Lock * Multi-Camera Angle Select * Multi-Language Select * Multi-Subtitle Select * Coaxial Dolby Digital and DTS * Remote Control: New Ergonomic Glow-Key Connections * RCA Video In: 1 front * L-R Audio Inputs: 1 front * Coaxial Digital Audio Output: 1 rear * RF Input: 1 * Headphone Jack: 1 frontUnit Dimensions: * Width: 19-3/4 * Height: 20-1/4 * Depth:19-1/4 Approximate Weight: * Unit: 48.5 lbs * Dimensional Shipping: 53 lbs.Warranty: * Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 90 Days Labor/1 Year Parts (2 Years Picture Tube) Warranty ... Read more

Features

• JPEG Viewer enables you to create slideshows with digital photos stored on disc
• Digital audio output connectsto your multi-channel audio/video receiver for surround sound content
• Ergonomic, glow-key remote control, tri-lingual on-screen displays, V-chip, and an auto-clock
• 20-inch combo TV/DVD player; measures 19.75 x 20.25 x 19.25 inches(W x H x D)
• Compatibility with Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW discs

Product Description

Lift yourself to a new viewing dimension with Toshiba LCD flat panel technology, perfect for someone with a small space but big wishes. Toshiba LCD TVs offer high quality images anywhere a consumer cares to watch them. Liquid Crystal Display flat panel technology is ultra thin and mounts as easily on a wall as on a desk, bureau or kitchen counter! The ultimate in home theater.PRODUCT FEATURES: 720p (1366 x 768) True HD Display with Built-in Speakers and Tuner; 500:1 Contrast Ratio; HD Dynamic Contrast; HDMI; 15-Pin D-Sub (VGA) Input; SRS WOW; StableSound; New Space Saving Design; 4-Item Illuminated Remote Control with DVD Control; Tri-Lingual Color Icon On-Screen Display; Off/Sleep Timer. ... Read more

Features

• Cinema Mode 3:2 pulldown corrects frame rates for distortion-free movie viewing
• HD Dynamic Contrast increases contrast and color saturation to create deep, rich images
• 23-inch HD-compatible 16:9 aspect-ratio LCD television with 1,366 x 768 resolution; 24 x 17.3 x 4.5 inches (W x H x D)
• High 500 cd/m2 brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio
• Accepts 480i, 480p, and 720p inputs and offers 1 HDMI direct digital HD connection, 2 ColorStream HD component-video inputs

Reviews (3)

Great TV with a few minor issues
First of all of course the quality of the device; It's well built, has pretty much all the inputs you need and has a decent cable management system in the back (you'll need it). Image quality is good but not amazing when in standard resolution, HD quality however is very impressive (hooked up with an HDMI cable). DVD quality when played off a component DVD player is outstanding.

Audio quality of the TV is good, nice and loud with plenty of settings possible.

Switching between inputs leaves a little to be desired, it takes around 2-3 seconds for it to pick up on the input.

The bad:

I wanted to hang it on a wall, the specs do not mention the VESA mounts it has on the back, the manaual doesn't mention it either. Nor does the manual mention how to dismantle the stand, something you need to do in order to mount it.

The PC interface is fairly useless as it won't let you go above 1024*768, a real shame when you have a 1300*768 panel in front of you.

The TV doesn't come with ANY cables (not even an antenna coax cable) so expect to invest another $200 in decent cables.

Pricing is also an issue, after purchasing this TV the price dropped almost $300 and Amazon wouldn't issue a refund, so keep your eye on the price and/or reseller.

Despite it's few quirks it's certainly an appealing TV and one of the cheaper A name brands in this price class, we researched several non A name brands (like Syntax Olevia) but they don't com e close to the quality of this TV.

A very nice television for any room in your house
I purchased this Toshiba because I wanted to upgrade my big-black-box of a 29 inch TV. I was going to wait until next Summer but circumstances prevailed and I am very happy with this set. The picture is visually as big as the 29 inch television. It took two men to lift the old TV and one hand to lift this TV. Not to mention it's only about four inches thick. A sixteen inch wide by twelve inch deep shelf holds it quite nicely.
The image is excellent for its size, and the color rendition and detail are excellent for the average size room. It's not a hard TV to get used to using (it's HDMI - on a HD Digital cable box) and puts out a magnificent picture. The HD cable feeds show detail and color that is excellent. Ben Hur was on regular cable today and the color rendition was better than any version I ever watched.
My DVD is on an "S" connector but I watched Akira Kurasawa's RAN (CHAOS) the other day and saw details that astounded me. The reds are vivid and the yellows blinding. On C-Span's Washington Journal you can see the colors of the capital building as the sun rises.
The sound is excellent right out of the TV itself. You can hear "echos" and "reverbs" when the source is good stereo. In about 6 months I will add amplifier and five channel sound speakers. I am very satisfied with this purchase. My Mother had to spend a month at my house after heart surgery and she loved watching the football games on this TV. She even joked about taking it home with her and she is NOT a TV person.

Things you should know:
1) the HDMI cable is 1/2 inch thick, sticks out the bottom, requires an adapter for most cable boxes, and obstructs the back panel that is supposed to hide the cables. Nothing will hide that cables.
2) the "surge protector/filter" is not cheap - I paid $199 for the one I use. But considering it's protecting a $1500 TV, it's worth it. My house has lousy electric and in four years surges have blown two protectors. Also HDTV needs a filter.
3) Buy good audio cables, I can hear how cheap my older audio cables are when I use the DVD and CD player - especially on orchestral and symphonic music. You don't hear the problems with broadway musicals or pop stuff on DVD and CD, but symphony orchestras and fine movie soundtracks need better cables. I have Digital Music on my cable, too. The all Opera channel is a delight to listen to now.
4) You need a digital satelite or digital cable HD feed - that requires special boxes and a service call.

Who needs a plasma?When you have this LCD!
I am only going to say this thing is phenominal, you have to see it, to believe it!The HD picture will blow you away! ... Read more

Product Description

Toshiba Consumer (TV/DVD/etc) (27A45) 27" CTV ... Read more

Features

• StableSound feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal
• 27-inch flat widescreen CRT, HD-ready TV; measures 29.25 x 22.5 x 19.25 inches (W x H x D)
• Double baffle front-firing speaker design (10 watts total power)
• Advanced Velocity Scan Modulation improve dark to light transitions and overall contrast
• 3 composite video inputs, 1 S-Video inputs, 1 component video inputs

Amazon.com Product Description

The SD-5915 DVD player from Toshiba features a five-disc DVD changer and a spectacular viewing experience. Loaded with powerful audio and video processors, you can enjoy your favorite DVDs more than ever with realistic visuals and sound.

The SD-5915 utilizes Toshiba's ColorStream Pro progressive-scan video technology to yield vivid colors, clean resolution, and reduced onscreen distortion. Digital cinema progressive scanning, or 3:2 pulldown, reproduces your DVDs in theaterlike clarity. The SD-5915 features a 10 bit/27 MHz video digital-to-analog converter that adds natural warmth to the picture. While the SD-5915 is compatible with both analog and digital televisions, you will get the optimum effect by linking the player with a high-definition-compatible television.

You can take full advantage of that picture clarity with the versatile digital picture zoom option, which lets you magnify a portion of the picture onscreen while in freeze-frame mode or even while watching a DVD in real time. The feature is great for spotting details in movies or even adjusting letterboxed movies to fill your screen. The SD-5915 also features a wide array of DVD features, including random play, multiple angle selection, a fast-scan option that allows you to fly through DVDs at up to 20 times the regular speed, and three slow-motion speeds.

Load up the SD-5915 with five of your favorite DVDs or music discs. In addition to playing a full range of DVDs, the SD-5915 plays CDs and MP3 audio files, so you can enjoy your favorite music. You can also view digital JPEG photos from CDs created in your computer with the SD-5915.

Make the most of your music and movies with clear, clean sound, thanks to Toshiba's 24-bit/192 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter. This converter translates digital audio data into a natural, high-fidelity sound. The SD-5915 also features 3D virtual surround sound, with an easy-to-connect, multichannel coaxial digital audio output, rear-panel composite audio and video inputs, and a S-video connection.

What's in the Box
5-disc DVD player, remote control, owner's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Plays DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, MP3, and JPEG discs
• Progressive-scan player ensures high-resolution picture; 5-disc carousel
• S-video and composite inputs and outputs
• Dolby Digital and DTS-compatible 3D virtual surround sound
• Measures 17 x 3 x 17 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Packaged in a lightweight form factor, the Toshiba SW20U Mobile Projector features 1300 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio (full on/full off) and native SVGA 800 x 600 resolution. With integrated wireless capabilities (802.11b), the TDP-SW20U Mobile Projector delivers leading-edge presentations without being tethered to a desk or workstation. The TDP-SW20U projector also offers on-the-go professionals the option to deliver a "PC-free" presentation by simply adding a flash memory card. ... Read more

Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 2-year warranty
• 0.55-inch DMD DLP display technology
• Integrated 802.11b wireless connectivity
• 800 x 600 SVGA native resolution
• 1,400 ANSI lumens of brightness, 2,000:1 contrast ratio

Product Description

Winning Combination! Toshiba 15-inch LCD TV and DVD This stylish, streamlined 15-inch LCD TV/DVD represents one of Toshiba’s finest achievements in electronics - seamlessly integrating masterful engineering in both the DVD and television formats. The Toshiba SD-P5000 offers gorgeous images for television and JPEG viewing on its 1024 x 768 high-resolution TFT screen. It delivers splendid 3-D virtual surround sound, along with WMA and MP3 playback through its spectacular Titanium stereo speakers. This built-in TV tuner and DVD player is so lightweight and compact you can take it with you anywhere. You can even power it from your car’s cigarette lighter for endless hours of movies and music. For the best from Toshiba at the lowest prices anywhere, choose the Toshiba SD-P5000 LCD TV/DVD. ... Read more

Features

• S-video, component, and composite inputs; optical digital audio output
• 3D virtual surround sound, built-in speakers, 2 headphone jacks
• 15-inch LCD TV with fully loaded progressive-scan DVD player
• Pure digital signal relays, digital picture zoom, AC/DC operation
• Plays DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, MP3, and JPEG formats

Reviews (2)

Great Picture and Very Portable
I find this unit is well built and it has an excellent picture with a good quality signal source in.While a tad heavy relative to what you would guess while looking at it, I transport it easily in a 15"H x 3"W x 18"L padded portfolio laptop-styled carry bag and use it mostly on my boat.I have had no trouble playing any DVD's in it and they too present a very fine picture. I suspect another reviwer who complains got a bad sample or lacks a decent antenna system or signal source in. I don't have his problems and have compared the picture directly and favorably to my high quality large Sony TV picture with a satillite signal into each and adjusting distance for each. A very nice unit.

Big, but bad
Pros>>>
- Big Screen
- Great sound
- Versitile positioning options
- Great connectivity options

Cons>>>
- Very poor screen resolution.Everything is pixelated and fuzzy (not good when you're expecting a DVD quality picture)
- Very heavy.I expected it to be somewhat heavy given the screen size, but it's quite a bit bigger than I expected.Much bigger and heavier than my 3 year old notebook
- Won't play DVD-R's.Despite what it says, I tried 5 different movies recorded on DVD-R's and none of them worked.They all work on all 4 DVD players I have in my house, but none of them work on the this thing.
- Brightness bars at the top and bottom of the screen are very apparent in low light conditions.The overall screen brightness is great, but it's overpowering at the top and bottom of the screen.Adjustmenst fix it somewhat, but it's impossible to get rid of completely.
- When the disc is spinning up at startup it sounds like a muffled lawn mower.Very loud.During play it's not noticeable though.

Final notes:
Screen size and sound is great.It's not a very portable device though due to it's weight and clunkiness.My biggest gripe and the reason I won't keep it is the picture quality.It's poor at best and not even close to what a DVD sourced picture should be.If you want a big screen and a device that will connect to anything (tons of I/O ports) at the cost of portability and picture quality this is for you.It however, is not for me. ... Read more

Product Description

Toshiba 32HF73 features 32" HD Compatible FST PURE flat tube that eliminates unwanted reflections from room light compared to conventional tubes designs and increases viewing angle. Invar Shadow Mask enhances color reproduction thanks to its nickel-alloy construction, making it more heat resistant than conventional iron masks. CrystalScan HDSC upconverts all video signals (including 480i/p) to 1080i HD. This results in a significant reduction in jagged-line artifacts which produces a smoother, more natural image. Selectable 540p, for users who want to display a progressive scan image from a progressive scan source, is available via the on-screen menu. Auto 16:9 Mode (1080i Vertical Compression) allows the consumer to display a 16:9 HD source (full 1080i) on their 4:3 HD Compatible television. This mode will create black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter with Vertical Contour Correction provides more accurate processing of RF and composite video signals for a sharper, cleaner picture This advanced Comb Filter significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately detailed scenes. ... Read more

Features

• Dual high-definition component-video inputs with HD window multi-scan POP (picture-on-picture)
• 32-inch HD-compatible 4:3 aspect-ratio television featuring CrystalScan HDSC; 34.5 x 26.5 x 22.625 inches (W x H x D)
• Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i inputs and offers 1 DVI connection
• Cinema Mode 3:2 pulldown (corrects frame rate for movie viewing)
• 3D Y/C digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction accurately processes RF (broadcast, VCR) and composite-video (DVD, VCR, camcorder) signals

Reviews (8)

Great HDTV.
I purchased this TV last week. I am very impressed with it and have absolutely no complaints. It is the best deal out there right now.

Killer HDTV for the cash.
I originally wanted the 36 inch version since it was on clearance at best buy. They were all sold out the very next morning. So after spending about an hour debating which TV I wanted (I needed one that day, I was moving into my apartment)I decided against the Sony WEGA 36 since I've had nothing but problems with Sony products and chose the this one and saved some cash (the sony and the one I wanted were about $1400). In all I like it. The TV takes some time to set up properly (my friend has a DVD that helps calibrate the image). It has a black screen that helps make the contrast better (black is now truly black and not just a dark grey) but makes the image a little dark unless set up right. But It now looks Awesome! I just got HD Digital cable and It looks sweet.

BTW the main reason I chose a tube over the many nice projections they had is becasue I play a LOT of video games. I know for a fact the projections burn-in easily and I was told by the salesman that plasmas and LCDs burn in even easier (That has to be true becasue he basically advised me to buy a cheaper TV instead, he wouldn't do that if it weren't true). I have an Xbox with component cables, PS2 with S video (hopefully soon component, I ran out of component hook-ups and now need a switcher), Progressive scan DVD player, and HD digital cable. All of them look great.

Few things, there are only 2 HD component hook-ups (Hello, Toshiba we bought an HDTV and we want EVRYTHING that can possibly plug-into it in HD now). The sound is okay but not great (I blew all my money on video and now have to use the TV speakers, I'm glad it's a small apartment). Oh yeah, It's heavier than crap!

HDTV in decent size and price
This is my first HDTV. I have very good regular TVs (with a recently retired Proton that had a picture that was truly exceptional). I would love to spring for the 16:9 format, and the real impact and fun are at the 40 inch or larger realm. So this 32" version (32HF73) was the choice at $999 over Christmas. We have HDTV signal through cable (have not tried over the air HDTV). Only a few options for us at this point: networks, 2 HBOs, 2 Showtimes, and INHD channels. Since this is a 4:3 screen, movies are viewed through letterbox on the premium channels. Showtime is reduced slightly from the full screen (cable installer said that was Showtime).

The picture is really great, even when a network isn't broadcasting in HD (which is often the case for the regular networks). I am told that is changing. I have had digital cable for some time and Cinemax has a spectacular picture. Showtime has never been as sharp as Cinemax. So the analog to HDTV was never a shocker via digital as an intermediate. But this tv delivers all channels in a more pleasing form and appearance. There was a tremendous change to HDTV in both picture quality and apparently in sound as well. At this time, I use the tv speakers, but the Toshiba has some good processing to deliver increased audio dimensionalty.

High points of the conversion, besides picture quality: multiple component video inputs (so a dvd player can be added), easy changing from a normal 4:3 to a letterbox shape (networks often display better without distortion as a 4:3 rather than letterbox), easy connection to cable and set-up, and improvement in all ordinary signals (analog or digital). The last could just be the construction of the tube and masking qualities.

Low points: slowness in transitioning from the analog signal to an HDTV signal of the same program content (I was trying to do an A-B comparison but my memory fades during the wait), fundamentally 32" is too small when in the letterbox format (not that I have any better choice at home, but my expectations were raised), bad for me was the $100 price drop to $899 I just noticed (good for you), and, if I inadvertently turn the set off, I need several steps to get back to the proper HD feed input. It would be nice to set defaults to go there automatically (perhaps there is, but I haven't found it as yet).

My entire family really likes the picture. It falls short of the large screen blast (not Toshiba's fault). If you want HDTV now, it is a great $900 option. If you want a more overwhelming hit: get a larger screen. Cable HDTV costs extra (a new cable box and service). The 57 page manual is very good, but it doesn't elaborate all the time on choices and why you'd choose one setting over another. More technical information is available at the Toshiba website.

As a postscript: delivery from Amazon was problematic. It comes by freight and the freight company was in no hurry to deliver it. Not an Amazon fault. So it was in town for awhile before I could arrange delivery. Arggh when you can hardly wait for delivery.

people submitting bad reviews for different products
"Therefore, the Toshiba 36HF73 36" Flat-Screen HD TV is not defective and we will not be able to offer further assistance or allow the TV to be returned for a refund. "

a) This is NOT the 36 inch, it is the 32.
b) ALL 4x3 tubes will have some bowtie effect on widescreen films, and before buying I looked at all in the class and the Toshiba 32 had the LEAST!
c) you are reviewing the 36 and placing the review in the 32. 3" in a tube set is at the very limits of consumer engineering for tubes. when looking at a widescreen film on a 36' tube, even the best in its class like the toshiba, you are the most likely to get a bowtie. read any information on the variety of choices, ie: largest tube (36") plus widescreen film = bowtie.

Toshiba Flat screen HDTV
I purchased the 36 inch Toshiba HDTV. However, the picture set up is not good. The pictures bows from the center to the edges.A straight line towards the top or bottom of the screen noticebly bends to the corners.It becomes even more noticable in the HDTV 16x9 mode.I have had it serviced by one Toshiba authorized repair shop.The service technician told me there was nothing he could do after bringing it into their shop.I will try other repair shops, for $1400 the picture should be perfect. If I had purchased locally I would return the TV, but Amazon does not allow returns on large TVs.
The final word from Amazon customer service and Toshiba: I have spoken with the Toshiba technical support and they have informed me that this is a normal occurance and that the bow affect you are experiancing is a common in this type of TV and that it is within their specifications.

Therefore, the Toshiba 36HF73 36" Flat-Screen HD TV is not defective and we will not be able to offer further assistance or allow the TV to be returned for a refund. ... Read more