Toshiba 37AV502U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 37AV502U. This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital cable-in-the-clear broadcasts. 4 Item Universal Remote Control Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer Channel Browser Channel Labeling Input Labeling Rear A/V/S Inputs (Rear / Side), 2x ColorStream Component Video Inputs, 2x HDMI v 1.3 Digital Inputs (Rear / Side), PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub), Dolby Digital Audio Output, and Analog Audio Output (Fixed) Dimensions - Width 36.33 x Height 25.61 x Depth 10.91 (922x650x277mm) / 36.33 x 23.68 x 4.06 (922x601x103mm) with stand Weight - 39.67 pounds (18.0kg) / 37.25 pounds (16.9kg) with stand
Customer Review: Great deal!
The sound is a little soft, other than that, great TV for the price I paid! Very fast shipping
Customer Review: Excellent Buy
I bought this TV for my living room space to complement the larger rear projection Samsung that we have in our basement. Seeing that Samsung LCDs are the best-sellers at Amazon, I made multiple trips to Best Buy and Circuit City to find out if it was worth paying the extra price premium for a Samsung. It isn't. This Toshiba has excellent picture, pretty decent sound for a 12*12 living space and surprisingly intuitive menu navigation system. If you are looking for a sub-42" flat screen, I think this Toshiba should be very high, if not at the top, of your list.

Before you launch out and by that new TV, you need to compare LCD TV's to get the best fit for your needs and your budget. Right now you can spend anywhere from a few hundred bucks to several thousand dollars for an LCD TV. Not only that, but there are a number of manufacturers and makes and models to choose from. Should you get LCD or Plasma? That is only one of the several questions you need to answer before you buy. Let's talk about what you should know to compare LCD TV's.

To better help you make an informed decision, let's compare LCD TV's by looking at the major manufacturers, talk about the difference between plasma and LCD, understand resolution (what's high-definition and what's not), and also consider what you're actually going to be using the TV for. Once you read through this article a couple of times, you should be prepared to make a well-informed decision about what type of TV to buy.

First the manufacturers!

Although there are a bunch of companies who make LCD and plasma TV's, the main four are Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, and Toshiba. They all make great products. I can't tell you to buy a certain one, or avoid a certain one. You won't go wrong with any of these four. Having said that, the differences between these four lie in the features that each individual model comes with. The LCD TV marketplace is incredibly competitive, which means cheaper TV's, and more models and features. That's good for you and me, but you do have to think about how to compare LCD TV's in order to make sense out of the marketplace.

So, if choosing a certain manufacturer is not going to help us find the right TV, what will. Well, let's continue by talking about plasma and LCD technology. Is one choice better than another one? Let's see.

Actually, right now, there's no clear winner between plasma and LCD. Both have their advantages. Both have their disadvantages.

Advantages of LCD TV's

• Lighter weight than plasma TV's
• Screen reflect very little light. (So, you can put them in well-lit rooms!)
• Use less power
• Images can look brighter

Disadvantages of LCD TV's

• May have a problem with pixel charge
• Because of that, can have a problem with ghosting
• Can also have stuck pixels

Advantages of Plasma

• Faster pixel response
• Higher brightness and contrast levels
• Looks more "cinematic"

Disadvantages of Plasma

• Burn-in can be caused by a static image
• Can also have a problem with ghosting over time
• Heavier than an LCD TV, and needs extra support to mount on the wall

Now, let's talk about resolution. TV's currently come in three different resolutions, 480, 720, and 1080. These numbers refer to the number of times the TV scans across the screen. 480 is not considered high-definition resolution. Obviously the greater resolution the higher the price.

Finally, you've got to consider what you're going to use the TV for. Cable and DVD, probably. But nowadays TV's can be hooked up to a number of different devices. Popular uses for TV's are playing video games and also using with your computer. You'll probably do better if you get a TV that can be hooked up to more things, rather than fewer.

Want to learn more about buying your next flat screen tv? Check out my site at HD Flat TV Blog.

Rick Cole is a consumer technology enthusiast! You can find out more at his blog, http://www.hdflattvblog.com.

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