Typical price: £1,500
What is it: Massive 52-inch 1080p LCD TV
What we think: If you want a huge TV that's not a plasma, then this certainly fits the bill
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 May 2008
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba Regza 52Z3030D, black levels, discs, hi-def
We like:
Picture quality; does a great job with Freeview, DVD and HD material; ace styling
We don't like:
Viewing angle isn't great; other Toshibas have better sound; blacks aren't as dark as they should be at times; price
You might also need:
Games console; Blu-ray player or HD download source; HD cable or satellite
CNET UK judgement:
A visually impressive TV that does a great job with most things you throw at it. Sadly, we're not thrilled about the shallow viewing angle and slightly muddy black levels, both a result of the backlight
Full review:
Dreaming big? If you want a large TV, you're most likely to think plasma, as they're generally cheaper than LCDs for the upper screen sizes. Toshiba would like to burst this bubble, as it doesn't make plasma TVs. Continue Reading...
Toshiba Regza 52Z3030D History
19 May 2008 in Crave
Toshiba Regza 52Z3030D: Big LCD TV, big performance
Big is beautiful, especially when it comes to TVs. If you want the biggest, take a look at the Toshiba 52Z3030 -- it's massive, and boasts an impressive set of features
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