Product Description
CRT Widescreen / MTS Stereo / StableSound / CrystalScan HDSC / Cinema Mode / Invar Shadow Mask TheaterWide Modes Cinema Mode (3 - 2 Pulldown) Invar Shadow Mask Four-Item Illuminated Universal Remote with DVD Control Tri-Lingual On-screen Display Sleep Timer Closed Captioning V-Chip Parental Control System Noise Muting Favorite Channel mode Channel Lock Channel Labeling Video Lock Direct Video Input Selection Individual A/V Settings by Input Type MTS Stereo / SAP with dbx Virtual surround sound with SRS WOW technology StableSound stbilizes overall volume to avoid volume increases during commercial breaks Total Audio Wattage - 10 Watts through built-in speakers S-Video Inputs - Rear (2) / RF Input / A/V Inputs - Rear (2) / ColorStream HD Component Video Inputs (2) / Front Panel A/V/S Inputs / HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) / Video Output / Audio Output (Fixed) Unit Dimensions - 27 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 19 1/2 (WxHxD) / Weight - 79 pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
Get ready for high-def now with Toshiba's sleek, silvery, and amazingly affordable 26HF85 widescreen HDTV-ready CRT television. The set houses bottom-mounted stereo speakers and a FST PURE flat picture tube, which looks great while minimizing image-degrading ambient light reflections. The 26-inch set offers an image 1 inch wider than you'd get from a 27-inch standard 4:3 aspect-ratio TV. It's as loaded with image technologies as it is with connections and conveniences, simplifying and enriching your home-theater experience.
DFine high-speed velocity-scan modulation improves definition at picture edges, creating sharper images by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's horizontal scanning during demanding work--say, when rendering transitions from light to dark parts of an image--and speeding it up when scanning easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas. A wideband video amplifier minimizes noise and distortion.
A 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction processes RF and composite-video signals for a sharp, clean picture. This advanced filter significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricate scenes.
And, since not everything you watch will be high-definition in origin (wouldn't that be nice), CrystalScan HDSC upconverts all video signals (including 480i/p) to 1080i HD. This significantly reduces jagged-line artifacts for a smoother, more natural image. (Selectable 540p, for those who want a progressive-scan image from a progressive-scan source, is available through the onscreen menu.) CableClear DNR+ Digital Noise Reduction circuitry--selectable by input--optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable by eliminating video noise (snow).
The 26HF85 is loaded with connections of all stripes, including a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDTV input, which gives you a pure, uncompressed video connection with your DTV receiver or set-top box (not included). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
BBE sound improves speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of compressed musical passages. The set comes with a 4-device illuminated universal remote control capable of operating DVD players.
What's in the Box
TV, remote control, batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
Died in under a year........2007-09-01
The power supply died in ten months. It was covered under warranty but this is a common problem I've come to find out. This shouldn't happen.
You get what you pay for..........2007-03-26
I bought a Xbox 360 in early August last year, and the standard TV I was using it on essentially blew up, so I had a great reason to upgrade to HD.
I bought the 26HF85, knowing Toshiba had a good reputation and the price was very good. The first thing I realized when I did research (this was after I had ordered the TV) is that Toshiba doesn't make HD CRT sets anymore, they outsource them to a no-name company called Orion. Orion also makes sets for cheap Wal-Mart brands, but since I thought Toshiba's name meant they at least had a quality standard, I didn't worry too much.
Turning on the 360 in HD for the first time, I was reasonably impressed. There were quite a lot of colour issues, as well as contrast though. The factory settings make the TV too dark in HD, especially when there's a lot of light in a scene. Let's say you're in a dungeon, and you can see all the dark detail, but once something bright comes on the screen (like a flashlight), the bright object is all you can see. Also, the color was bland, but that was fixed in the service menu.
Now, I had another issue that a lot of 26HF85 users seem to share. In 1080i, the displays flickers badly. Like, the image constantly shakes. This was random, and resetting the input source seemed to fix it. Once again, it would fix itself randomly, but would not go back to flicker once the problem was solved (thank God).
Now, all 26HF85 sets have a faint horizontal "line" of brightness at the very top of their screen, and that problem can NOT be fixed. The scaler in the TV was badly designed, hence the result. It didn't bother me that much, but it WILL drive some people crazy. It looks like bad backlight leakage on a LCD; that's the only thing I can compare it too.
Now, everybody should know ALL CRT HDTV sets don't have full lines of resolution. They have a physical limitation on scanlines, and they do their best to look high-def. Now, some sets like the Sony XBR960/970, and their XS line look wonderful, arguably much better PQ than a top-line LCD. The 26HF85, like all cheaper HD sets, can not compete. There is no way the 26HF85 even comes close to 1080 scanlines. It's probably closer to 700-800 lines of resolution. I upgraded from the 26HF85 to a Samsung LCD for the Xbox 360, and it looks at least twice as sharp. It doesn't even compare, and they're supposed to run at the same advertised resolution.
If all you can afford is a cheapo HD set like this one, don't bother. Go into debt if you have to and get a decent LCD like a Samsung or a Sharp. The 26HF85 is a poor excuse for high-definition.
Nice product, great deal.......2006-10-19
After reading many questionable reviews and forums about the product, I decided to take the chance as the price had dropped to $350 (refurb). Received the set last night and after set-up here's what I see so far. Hope this helps:
Standard Definition:
My biggest concern was how SD would look upconverted to 1080i. To my pleasant suprise, it looks significantly clearer and brighter than on my old 27" JVC SD CRT. I have a 56" Panny DLP that SD looks much worse on. But with the large screen size it amplifies the picture weaknesses. With the 26" screen, need to be within 2 feet to clearly see the picture imperfections
Design:
Because speakers are on the bottom, the width of the 26" model will fit in almost any entertaiment center. That was also a selling point. We did not want large TV in Family Room and didn't need a new entertaiment center. Very basic design, nothing flashy, but nothing gawdy.
Price:
At least for now, can't be beat.
Picture:
SD looks very good, DVD looks better (see below), but has more artifacts than the 56" DLP.
Whites and Blacks/ contrast ratio off the charts compared to DLP - very good.
DVD:
I have a good upconverting Panasonic DVD. Best picture is sending 480p to the 540p. 1080i to 1080i caused very visible screen shaking. Using HDMI connection.
Ease of Use and Set-up:
Plenty of connection options, plug and play for the most part.
Very simple to use on screen menus, took 2 minutes to figure them out.
Drawbacks:
Pic Size:
TheaterWide 1, 2, & 3: Manipulate the picture in different ways, but each cuts off part of the picture.
Full: Stretches the picture evenly to fill the screen but nothing is lost.
Natural: Retains aspect ratio but has gray bars on either side, big concern for burn in.
DVD:
1080i with HDMI caused the shimmering
Great Inexpensive HDTV.......2006-05-10
I purchased this set as my first HDTV, on a recent-college-graduate budget. It works great. The picture is clear, and with a little work, the colors look great. I did have to use some of the service menus to perfect the picture, but nothing too major.
My only annoyance is that there aren't enough consumer-accessible options. Also, the aspect sensing could be a little more accurate. But for a first HDTV that will probably end up in a spare room after a year or two, it's great.
Avoid this like the plague.......2006-05-03
Three months and it died. Even though Toshiba has made good on their in-home warranty, there is no excuse for such a failure. Spend the money; go into debt, but get an LCD instead. This line of Toshibas is riddled with problems from the picture quality (which mine was fine) to power supplies dying. I've read these complaints online repeatedly. Toshiba should be ashamed of such poor quality. Supposedly, Toshiba didn't even make these - Orion did, if what people say is true.
Product Description
This stylish LCD TV features Philips Pixel Plus Technology to present breathtaking, natural pictures and astounding theater-like acoustics sound with uncanny depth and clarity. This LCD TV is designed with a fusion of sensual curves integrated into an ultra-slim profile with exquisite detailing. Multiple Picture-in-Picture modes allow simultaneous watching of two video sources either Picture-in-Picture or side-by-side.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Philips 26PF9966 gives you a high-performance, widescreen (16:9) image from a casing with a depth of little more than 4 inches. The 26-inch perfectly flat set offers high brightness (450 cd/m3) and high contrast (400:1), as well as integrated TV and FM radio tuners for cable or broadcast reception of all your favorite programs and stations. Hook it up to an optional DTV receiver or progressive-scan DVD player and you'll enjoy vivid, detailed images from 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources, which render at up to 720p resolution on the set's native 1,024 x 768-pixel screen.
LCD technology allows screens to be thinner and televisions to be lighter and more energy-efficient than ever before. The result is television that not only fits on a wall, but fits in places conventional televisions cannot. The 26PF9966's comes outfitted with Digital Crystal Clear technology, a suite of picture innovations including Dynamic Contrast, a 3D digital comb filter, color-transient improvement (CTI), and green-/blue-stretch color enhancement.
Pixel Plus uses the power of the Pixel Plus processor to enhance every single pixel displayed. The result is razor-sharp pixels with incredible detail and depth. A feature called Active Control Plus continually adjusts picture settings at over 60 times per second for all inputs, correcting both sharpness and noise reduction, even adjusting for changes in ambient viewing light.
PIP features include standard picture-in-picture (a second source image inset within the main image), picture-by-picture (split-screen viewing), and picture-in-graphics (video source over PC image).
The set pumps 5 watts per channel x 2 RMS (10 watts x 2 peak power), and onboard Dolby Virtual Surround simulates enveloping surround sound from any 2 speakers. FM tuning options include 40 convenient presets, RDS (Radio Data Service) for visual station and song identification, and auto/manual station setting. The unit's .125-inch headphone jack affords private listening.
Audio/video inputs include a direct-digital HDMI input, 1 component-video, 2 S-video, and 2 composite-video connections, as well as a VGA computer input. A convenient side-panel input simplifies spontaneous hookups.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
What's in the Box
TV, stand, a universal remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Caution.......2007-09-07
Bought the Phillips and have used it less than an hour a day (it is a second tv). I really liked it, and was even looking to buy another one for a different room, until it started getting green lines all across the screen only 5 months after I purchased it. With the problem ongoing, I called Phillips because the TV was still under warranty. They told me I would have to mail the TV (at my own express) via UPS or Federal Express to Arkansas (from the West Coast) and they would replace it with a refurbished one. A refurbished TV was not what I paid for, and they wanted me to spend another $100 in shipping costs to get it. Anyhow, after doing a little research, I found out that Phillips TV's are not the way to go -- apparently I am not the only one that has had problems.
Great TV.......2004-09-20
This is a great TV. Good size for 2nd room. Hang on wall or put on stand. Very good sound, thought I would need external speakers, but built in speakers were all we needed.
Product Description
The advent of widescreen TV lets you see DVD video as they were meant to be seen, in the 16:9 aspect ratio of a theater screen. Furthermore, when adding optional HDTV service, all widescreen programs will be naturally displayed. As it comes, there's an analog NTSC TV tuner that lets you watch regular VHF and UHF broadcasts. With high-resolution, superior contrast, high brightness, and wide viewing angle, this TV is truly the zenith of its class. With fast 16ms screen response, this TV is suited for complex, fast graphic displays - particularly for action games from XBox, Playstation, and PC systems. Side speakers deliver excellent stereo sound and there are connectivity ports to enable easy hook-up with a home-theater system for surround sound capability. Why aim for average when you can go for the Zenith? Hi-Res Component, S-Video, A/V and PC inputs - Multiple inputs for DVD players, VCRs, computers and video game systems Cabinet Dimensions without Stand - Width x Height x Depth (without stand) 30.6Â? x 18.4Â? x 4.6Â?; Weight (without stand) 29.8 lbs. / Cabinet Dimensions with Stand Width x Height x Depth (with stand) 30.6Â? x 20.2Â? x 7.6Â?; Weight (with stand) 35.3 lbs
Amazon.com Product Description
Save space and enjoy a wonderfully vivid, high definition television programming with the HD-ready, 26-inch Zenith Z26LZ5R widescreen LCD TV. It features up to a 1280 x 768-pixel resolution and a fast 16 miilisecond response time, which is suitable for fast-motion electronic-game display. It also features a 500:1 contrast ratio with a 500 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating and an amazing 178-degree wide-angle viewability.
The Z26LZ5R features a widescreen picture aspect ratio (16:9; standard TVs have a 4:3 aspect ratio), which is the ideal screen format for viewing widescreen video from DVD players and the growing availability of broadcast programming off digital HDTV tuners (HD content is always widescreen), cable boxes and satellite receivers.
Faroudja's DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) and TrueLife video processing eliminate jagged edges that appear with progressive-scan displays for a smoother picture. The 2D digital comb filter helps reduce video noise by comparing each horizontal scanning line with the lines above and below and with the corresponding line on the previous subsequent video frames. Other features include a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner, high definition capability (with separate tuner), color temperature adjustment, three-mode aspect ratio adjustment, and a lamp life of up to 60,000 hours. It offers such standard television features as custom channel labels, favorite channel selection, sleep timer, V-Chip parental controls, flashback to previous channel, and tri-lingual menus (English, French, Spanish).
The Z26LZ5R has two built-in 7-watt speakers (for 14 watts of total power) and a volume leveler feature. It offers the following video and audio connections:
- Composite AV (RCA) In: 1
- S-Video In: 1
- Component Video In: 2
- DVI In: 1
- RF In: 1
- VGA PC In: 1
- Audio line out: 1
The Digital Video Interface (DVI) provides an uncompressed transfer of high definition video from a digital video source to a digital display device. HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)ensures copy protection of the content.
What's in the Box
Zenith Z26LZ5R LCD TV, stand, remote control, two batteries, printed operating instructions
Product Description
With elegant design innovations and years of experience, Maxent is committed to offering the most advanced electronic solutions to its consumers at the most competitive prices. Maxent provides consumers with top of the line quality, performance, and features in its products, which include LCD and plasma displays, DVD players, and other electronic devices. Maxent easily sets itself up to be a competitor among leaders in the industry, continuing to search for technical innovations and advancements to the features and appearances of its products.PRODUCT FEATURES:26" 16:9 WXGA LCD Display;16.77 Million Colors;High Contrast Ratio (800:1);High Brightness (500 cd/m2);Physical Resolution: 1366 x 768 Pixels;Multi-scanning PC Monitor Support Up to 1280 x 1024;170 Degrees Viewing Angle;RS-232 Control Port;Built-In Speaker: 10W + 10W;Response Time: 12ms.
Customer Reviews:
Great Hdtv for everyone.......2006-05-17
I purchased this tv in february from costco and i promise you the only tv I think that looks better is a sony. If you love a beautiful nonfuzzing hd picture and a great sd picture you wont be disappointed.
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Product Features:
- This item cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO Addresses; you must submit a physical street address and it can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states (i.e., no shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada or Puerto Rico)
- Multi-channel Preview with PIP (Picture in Picture); Speakers: Virtual Surround, 2 x 15 Watt
- Image Aspect Ratio: 15:9, 16:9 Enhanced; Digital Standard: HDTV-Ready
- TV Supported Resolutions: 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
- Video inputs: 2 component-video, 1 VGA, 1 DVI, 2 S-Video, 2 composite and 2 coaxial
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Product Description
Large enough for your den and a perfect size for your bedroom, the Dell W2600 26" LCD TV is also a great complement to an office. With 500: 1 contrast ratio and DNX by Pixelworks video processing technology, this LCD TV delivers crisp, clear images with fast-paced action video. It offers full PC connectivity and picture-in-picture functionality, so that you can watch TV and work on your PC at the same time! Additionally, with dual tuners, you can watch two TV channels at once. Integrated 30-watt (total) stereo speakers with SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound provide an excellent audio experience. The Dell W2600 sports a smooth appearance with piano black speakers and satin chrome finish looks as elegant as the rest of your AV equipment. You can even use your TV for digital photo viewing with an optional memory card reader.
Customer Reviews:
Great LCD TV!.......2007-09-12
I purchased this LCD TV originally from a rental company new. When I saw the item listed here I grabbed another one. This TV is easy to use and has a great picture. You can even use it for a computer monitor and TV at the same time. There are two models of this TV---W2600 and W2600C. The difference between the two is that the "C" model does not have a slot to install an optional card reader (avaiable from DELL only). Has all the connections you could ask for. You can't go wrong for the price.
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26" HD LCD New Design, Pedestal Incl., 3 Line Digital Comb Filter; Adv. LCD AI; Surround Sound AV Input (1F/1R); AV Out (1R); S-Video in (1F/1R); Y/Pb/Pr x 2; HDMI Input; SD/PCMCIA Slots
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Sony's KDL-26S3000 offers 1366 x 768 progressive screen resolution. Features include the BRAVIA Engine full digital processing system and BRAVIA Theatre Sync on all models.
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26" HD Widescreen LCD
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- In Plane Switching (IPS): Assures Superb Viewing, Even at an Angle
- Active Light Control System and Active Contrast/Gamma Control System
- A Single Cable Carries High-Quality Digital Audio and Video
- A Cinema-Style Viewing Experience At Home
- Crisp, Lifelike Details
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MODEL- TC-26LX60 VENDOR- PANASONIC CONSUMER FEATURES- 26" LCD HDTV 26" Diagonal Widescreen LCD HDTV with HDMI interface, included Pedestal stand and Remote control. When space is limited and flat-panel performance is a must, look no further than Panasonic LCD TVs. The wide viewing angle provided by the In Plane Switching (IPS) LCD panel lets viewers enjoy an extraordinary picture from the left, right, above or below. Colors are clear and vivid even when the screen is viewed from a wide angle. With Panasonic, it?s easy for everyone in the room to enjoy the show. The Panasonic LCD AI incorporates two new technologies: the Active Light Control System and Active Contrast/Gamma Control System that adjust backlight brightness and contrast so that each scene has fantastic contrast and detail. Flowers look vivid and natural, while landscapes are remarkably bright and true to life. If you have even a moderately complicated home theater setup, you probably have a pile of tangled cables on the floor behind it. Imagine replacing all those cables with a single cable that carries both digital video and audio at the same time. With the new HDMI standard, that's exactly what you get. The HDMI connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV. This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. HDTV broadcasts and DVDs offer more detail and better color than analog broadcasts, and it takes a high-resolution display to deliver all that picture information. The high pixel count of this LCD TV provides fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. More pixels also translate into less stair-steppin
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Six distinct processes contribute to picture improvement. LG's XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise. This total solution results in cinema-like high resolution images.
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