Typical price: £900
What is it: 42-inch 1080p high-definition LCD TV with integrated Freeview
What we think: Affordable with excellent high-definition performance, but average elsewhere
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 June 2007
Tags: Sky, Toshiba, Toshiba Regza 42X3030D, Blu-ray, subwoofer
We like:
1080p compatibility; advanced picture and sound adjustments; authoritative sound; superb high-definition performance
We don't like:
Daunting design; limited connectivity; average standard-definition performance
CNET UK judgement:
Toshiba's 42X3030D is competitively priced for a 1080p large screen. There are a few technical compromises compared to the more expensive Z series, and standard-definition performance is ordinary, but high-definition image quality is outstanding
Full review:
Although the latest 1080p high-definition format is still relatively scarce and restricted to next-generation DVD players and games consoles, its arrival in entry-level LCDs is a sign of changing times. Continue Reading...
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