Toshiba REGZA 46RV530U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

After looking for a good deal on a 46 or 47 inch LCD, I found this for about $1100.00 including shipping. I took a look at the screen at my local Best Buy, which had it for about $1600.00 plus tax and shipping, and I was sold. I bought it home and immediately noticed areas in the screen that were lighter than others. The only time it can be noticed is when the there is black bands at the top and bottom. If the screen is full, the picture is great. I'm going to Toshiba for help on this so we'll see.

The other major problem I have, and I think it's a Comcast issue and not one with the TV, is the audio blanks out for a second every few minutes or so on analog channels. HD, DVD and game works fine. After researching, I found many folks have the same issue with HDMI and cable, even though theirs is usually on HD channels. Anyway, it's the best deal I could find for the money and about worth what I paid. I'll probably go with Sony or Samsung when I'm ready to step it up.

Received the TV a few weeks ago. Amazon delivery was fabulous. They unpacked and set up, even helped take the old stand into another room for me.

Picture is great, easy to understand remote. I set up my Bose Wave radio for speakers and it is a few tads below surround sound. The sound quality of the TV is average to above average. However, since I had the radio I figured I would give it a whirl. I did upgrade to a Monster Cable. I am not really sure it was worth the extra cost. I am electronically challenged and hate change and I do not have any problems understanding this set.

I researched the internet for hours doing price comparisons, quality, warranty, etc and found this brand, model and size were the best value for my family and myself. If you are on the fence between two TV's, buy this one!

I am very concerned about this purchase. After two weeks
a vertical line appeared exactly 4 inches from the left hand
edge of the screen frame. I contacted Toshiba who put me in
touch with a local electronic repair company. I was asked by them
to take photos of the line on the screen. They in turn would order
what ever part was necessary after consulting with Toshiba. I
have not yet heard back from the repair company. They said it
be " a few days". If I had bought it from Best Buy I would have
returned it to the store. I am unable to do that. Hopefully the
problem will be resolved.

Purchased this tv in July and so far its everything as advertised great picture and sound quality is so good I disconnecred my sound system.

I love this TV. No problem at all with the free shipping. Extraordinary picture. Don't settle for anything less than 1080i.