Toshiba 26AV500U Review: 26” LCD HDTV

Up for review: Toshiba 26AV500U. Equipped with Toshiba’s CineSpeed LCD Panel and DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control, the 26AV500U adjusts the backlight intensity automatically based on the image content. The dynamic contrast rate is improvised up to 5 times in the Toshiba 26AV500U. As a result, deeper black levels of images are produced even in low light environments. The Toshiba 26AV500U is alo empowered by a 10-bit video processor with a 60Hz scan rate.

The 26” LCD has six TheaterWide screen modes which are ideal for HDTV signals and enhanced DVDs. You can enjoy your favorite movies and sports and also can crop the screen image just the way you like it. With the Color Temperature Control feature, you can change the settings of your color scheme according to your surroundings.

Available with a price range of $479 to $549.99, the Toshiba 26AV500U is a contender for one of the best LCD‘s in its price range.

Toshiba 26AV500U Features and Specifications Review:

Cabinet High-Gloss Black
Screen Size (measured diagonally) 26”

LCD PANEL
Resolution 720P
Dynamic Backlight Control DynaLightTM
Panel Bit Rate 8 Bit

VIDEO:
Video Processor 10 Bit
Video Scan Rate 60 Hz
TheaterWide® Modes
Color Temperature Control

AUDIO
Speaker System SoundStripTM Look
StableSound®

CONVENIENCE
Built-in TV Tuning NTSC/ATSC/QAM
Auto Aspect Control
Sleep Timer

JACK PACK
HDMITM Digital Inputs 2
ColorStream® Component Video Inputs 2
Front A/V / Rear A/V / Rear S-Video 1 / 1 /1
PC Input 1
Analog Audio Out Fixed
Dolby® Digital Optical Out

PRODUCT & PACKAGING
Unit Dimensions (WHD) in. (with stand) 26.6 x 20.4 x 8.9
Carton Dimensions (WHD) in. 30.8 x 27 x 9.3
Unit Weight 25.5 lbs
Carton Weight 31.9 lbs
UPC Code 022265001110

To capture over-the-air standard and high definition digital cable programming and analog channels, Toshiba has built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner. If the image quality of Toshiba 26AV500U is stunning, the audio delivery isn’t lagging behind. Toshiba introduced a new speaker technology, called the SoundStrip which has enhanced dynamic range in a thin-line speaker design. The result is dramatically improved sound delivery. If you want, you can skip the LCD TV’s speakers and use the Dolby Digital optical audio output to connect to your LCD’s surround sound system.

The Toshiba 26AV500U is a great option if you’re shopping in the 26” LCD range. It’s quality and features compete with that of some big name brands like Sony but you can probably hunt this TV down for cheaper.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Toshiba 26AV500U 8/10 stars!