Toshiba 27WL56 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Guy Cocker

Reviewed on: 12 August 2005

Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba 27WL56, presets, upgrade, VGA

We like:

Simple style; high-definition compatibility; HDMI input; detailed images; ergonomic remote

We don't like:

Strange location of connections; no component inputs

You might also need:

Component cable; RGB Scart cable; aerial

CNET UK judgement:

Another budget LCD, but one that's worth a second look, thanks to Toshiba's Active Vision technology and high-definition compatibility. In a perfect world, it would also have a Freeview tuner and better connectivity, but as a replacement for the bedroom CRT, Toshiba's 27WL56 is a very attractive option

Full review:

When Toshiba launched the 26WL46 last year, it was targeted as a serious replacement for a CRT television. The company succeeded in creating an LCD with a uniquely CRT-like picture (and notably with deep contrast), but most importantly for the market in question, the sub-£2,000 price tag was relatively low at the time. But that was a year ago, and in the fast-moving TV world people now expect high-definition compatibility, even on mid-range models such as this. Continue Reading...