Typical price: £1,250
What is it: LCD with 32-inch screen, high-definition compatibility and integrated Freeview tuner
What we think: While its connectivity is superb, the dull styling and poor low-end picture quality detract from its appeal
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 April 2006
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba 32WLT58, sound effects, performance, plastic
We like:
Excellent connectivity; great picture controls; good performance for the money
We don't like:
Dull design; unresponsive remote; some picture issues on low-quality sources
You might also need:
Component video cable, RGB Scart cable, HDMI cable, DVD player, aerial
CNET UK judgement:
The Toshiba 32WLT58 is one of the most advanced LCDs on the market thanks to its dual HDMI inputs, and expect many others to follow suit this year. The picture quality benefits from Active Vision processing but is still ropey at the lower end, and the design is the dullest on the market, but if you're an HD junkie with an eye for a bargain, then this Toshiba will certainly fit the bill
Full review:
Toshiba's last range of LCD TVs lost out to those of Panasonic, Sony and Samsung in the mid-range market, thanks to dull styling, poor connectivity and no digital tuner. The last two criticisms have been addressed in the WLT58 range, but the fact still remains that the WLT58 is a dull-looking TV. Continue Reading...
Toshiba 32WLT58 History
21 Mar 2006 in Crave
Toshiba 32WLT58: Active Vision LCD
Toshiba's latest LCD TV is equipped with dual HDMI inputs -- the first time we've seen that on a flat screen. It's also got an integrated Freeview tuner and Toshiba's Active Vision picture processing
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