Review of Toshiba 22LV505: 22” LCD HDTV

With the all new 22LV505, the Toshiba group brings you both high definition video and progressive-scan display for smoother, more life-like images. The stunning LCD HDTV with its built-in slot loading DVD player is an ideal space-saver. With a 22” Diagonal widescreen, a convenient and sleek cabinet, 16:9 TFT active matrix display, perfect viewing for high definition and analog television signals and DVD movies, Toshiba 22LV505 provides the all-in-one solution for your quest of a perfect HDTV. With a price tag of around $490.99 MSRP, Toshiba 22LV505 provides the best bargain.

The NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV digital tuner provides analog, over-the-air digital and clear digital cable reception. Its high quality digital-to-analog A/V converters and a 3-line digital comb filter ensure the smoothest, most film-like images visibility with maximum resolution. Some other convenient features of this HDTV model are the multi-language on-screen display, 100mm pattern VESA-compliant mounting holes and headphone output. Through its Digital Picture Zoom feature, you can zoom in any area of the DVD picture.

Additionally, the Toshiba 22LV505 can play all versions of DivX video including DivX® 6 with standard playback of DivX® media files as the model is Official DivX® Certifieded.

Toshiba 22LV505 Features & Specifications Review:

Screen Size: 22-inch diagonal widescreen TFT LCD
ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital Tuning
Pixel Resolution: 1680 x 1050
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Comb Filter: Yes
Viewing Angles: H/V 160/160
Response Time: 5ms

AUDIO
Dolby(R) Digital/DTS(R) Compatible
Bottom Mount Stereo Speakers
Bass/Treble Balance

CONVENIENCE
Auto Channel Memory, Clock, On/Off Timer, Closed Caption, V-Chip, Tri-Lingual Select, Multi-Subtitle Select
OSD Language: English/French/Spanish
Channel Label/Video Label w/direct input selection

DVD
Playable Disc Types: DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD
DivX(R)/WMA & MP3 Playback, Digital Picture Zoom, Fast Scan, Slow-Motion
Multi-Camera Angle Select

Inputs
HDMI: 1
ColorStream(R) HD Component: 1
S-Video: 1
RCA-Video: 1 rear
L-R Audio: 1 rear
RF: 1
PC Input: D-Sub 15

Outputs
Digital Audio Out: 1 Coaxial (DVD only)
Headphone Jack: 1 (rear)

Dimensions
Unit Dimensions with stand
21.12 Wide, 17.3 High, 8.15 Deep
Unit Dimensions without stand
21.12 Wide, 15.87 High, 2.64 Deep
Unit Weight: 13.42 lbs


The space saving design with a height under 18″ allows the 22LV505 to fit into even limited space areas such as underneath the kitchen cabinets. This TV/DVD combo is rated as one of the best in picture as well as audio and DVD. With a resolution of 1680 x 1050, 1000:1 contrast ratio and a fast response speed of 5ms, action scenes will virtually pop off the screen.

The greatest feature of Toshiba 22LV505 is the highly advanced built-in DVD player which can handle all form of VCD, CD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW discs and WMA and MP3 files burned to CD-R/RW media. As it is DivX Certified, you can play all DivX video versions and even download your favorite music and store it on a CD-R/RW.

Perfect versatile size, great picture, high quality, durable, and best value; Toshiba 22LV505 has everything to make it as most preferred choice for those looking for a compact HDTV.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Toshiba 22LV505 9/10 stars!