Toshiba 55ZV650U Incredible ! This is the best Ive ever owned .

After researching Tv's for quite some time. I bought this one. The picture is outstanding and with the Toshiba name,
the quality is supurb ! You will like this one...

Toshiba 55ZV650U 55" Regza tv

We replaced our 55" Toshiba rear projector tv with this 55" Toshiba HDTV and it's everything that we had hoped for. The picture is beautiful, the sound is great and we just couldn't ask for a better tv. I also feel that purchasing through Amazon gave us great confidence that the product would be as expected! The price was great and the delivery company was amazing!

Toshiba 55ZV650U Investing in your entertainment

Got this at a great price. Free shipping. Ordered on Sun. Got it on Thursday. Best video ever. So sharp and clean, colors are brillant. Gaming on Xbox 360 fast and on the PS3, its the best gaming ever. Going to 1080p, is like going from 800x600 to 1920x1200. Its so much fun to watch tv in HD. And the bluray, is the most incredible imaging. I recommend this tv to anyone who is looking at HD. Easy to set up. One thing it doesn't have, is Picture in Picture. Otherwise, best tv I have seen yet. Sony hasn't even released their 240 hz tv's yet. Toshiba beat them on price and speed.

One feature that I have noticed since owning this hdtv, is the remote control is programmable, it can control my home audio system, dvd player and is very easy to set up.

I really like how there are 4 HDMI ports, and a PC port which I don't use because my computer has a HDMI port so watching facebook on this 55" HDTV is so much more fun.

With the use of my computer as a multimedia center, I can stream video from HULU and Netflix right on the tv.

The SD video card reader is a plus. I love to take photos and then I can view them right on the tv. As sharp as it is, the photos look like you were there on the screen as you view them.

I did notice that watching a movie on my PS3 vs using my older dvd player which is also hooked up HDMI, the PS3 is much sharper and has more detail. I didn't realize how much of a difference the quality of a movie is played back on the player. So I watch all my movies DVD and Blu ray on the PS3. I am looking at getting a dedicated Blu Ray player, I don't want to burn out the drive on my PS3 like I did to my PS2.

Nate Stephens
Kearney, Nebraska

Toshiba 55ZV650U Excellent TV, but . . .

I agree with all the positive reviews on Amazon about various sizes of the Regza, but if you need to use closed captioning, you might want to read Freiwil's review of the 46-inch Regza at Toshiba REGZA 46XV645U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black He is correct in saying that you have to use the cable box's closed captioning option because CC is not transmitted through the HDMI cable. I called Toshiba to confirm this, and the rep said this is true. I really hate that because the TV has many CC options for font, size, and so on that are not available via cable TV. Also, others have mentioned a set-up issue (the set-up screen occurring every time you turn on the TV) on sets built before a certain date. The Toshiba rep admitted this is a problem, but she mailed a card to insert in one of the slots on the side to update the firmware and avoid this problem in the future. For the price, this is an excellent buy. The technician who set up our TV said that he thought the Sanyo top-of-the-line had gotten around the problem with CC. I hope Toshiba can do that! However, the higher end Sanyo we priced was $1000 more than the Toshiba.

Toshiba 55ZV650U Review

From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer's Review
Toshiba takes its REGZA Series LCD HDTVs to the next level with 2009's ZV650 full 1080p lineup, which feature a number of technological advances in both audio and video to make the most of your home theater experience. Fans of sports, video games, and fast-paced action movies will be wowed by the ClearScan 240 advanced frame rate technology, which greatly improves on previous 120Hz LCD panels for fluid, natural motion. The amazing high-definition picture is powered by the new PixelPure 5G 14-bit video processor, and the set includes Dolby Volume technology for a consistent audio level when changing the channel or when a program switches to commercial.

Toshiba 55ZV650U Features

Features

• 55-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution and elegant Deep Lagoon design
• ClearScan 240 combines 120 frames per second with advanced backlighting system for excellent fast-motion clarity
• PixelPure 5G 14-bit digital video processor; Dolby Volume technology for consistent audio level
• Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 SD card slot, 1 optical digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 53.62 x 35.47 x 15.59 inches with stand

Toshiba 55ZV650U Product Details

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12647 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Toshiba
• Model: 55ZV650U
• Released on: 2009-05-01
• Dimensions: 33.03" h x 53.62" w x 4.02" l, 68.60 pounds
• Display size: 55