Toshiba 40BV700B

runawaybishop

Hi - i did a search but didn't find any posts about this model.

Toshiba 40BV700B

This seems to be decent value to me - specs (from a different site) appear to be

    Full HD 1080p.
    Integrated digital Freeview tuner.
    4 HDMI sockets.

Television picture quality:

    Full HD 1080p.
    Freeview digital tuner.
    40in (102cm) widescreen TV with 102cm visible screen size.
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels.
    50Hz.
    Brightness 450cd/m2.
    Contrast ratio 40000:1 (dynamic).
    Response time 8ms.
    Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
    Progressive scan.

Connectivity:

    4 HDMI sockets.
    2 SCART sockets.
    PC input socket.
    Component video socket.
    Composite.
    Optical connection.
    Headphone socket.
    AV socket (side).
    1 USB port.

Sound quality:

    NICAM sound system.
    2 x 8 watts RMS power output.

Digital features:

    Digitally interactive.
    Digital text.
    Digital video broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available.
    Auto setup.
    Auto scan for new channels.
    Now and next programme guide.
    7 day electronic programme guide (EPG).
    Top up TV compatible.
    CI slot.
    Audio description compatible.

Additional features:

    Sleep timer.
    Child lock.
    Picture and text.
    Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
    Size of TV H52.4, W78.7, D9.4cm.
    Weight of TV 11.6kg (unpackaged).
    Complete with tabletop stand.
    Size of TV with stand H55.6, W78.7, D18.7cm.
    Weight of TV with stand 12.3kg.
    Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 400 x 200mm bracket (bracket not included).

Energy efficiency information:

    On mode power consumption 139 watts.
    Standby power consumption 1 watt.
    EAN/Barcode No: 5900496514300.

Given my limited budget this seems to be alright for the price - but am i missing something glaringly obvious? Any advice appreciated.

edit: would i be wiser looking for an LED tv?

kenyard

spotted that around 4-5 days ago and was interested also

Toshiba 40BV700B 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview cannot be shipped to the selected address.

u have to ship to NI first. apparently theres companies allow u and charge to post it on or whatever...
powercity have some decent value tvs also from my shopping around...might work out similar once u factor the shipping costs in... just a guess

only problem with these cheaper ones is they area 50Hz so for fast motion things they mitent be the best.. i dunno..so i hear anyway

runawaybishop

I have plenty of family in the UK so the shipping wouldn't be an issue happily - i just hope the lack of comments mean there arent any issues with this tv

kenyard

hmm found my way back here again.
back onto that tv
Contrast ratio 40000:1 (dynamic). thats a terrible contrast ratio. (dark scenes with bright parts will look poor)

50Hz refresh is slow, and the freeview tuner wont work in ireland so you need to buy a box with it i reckon (nothing about an mpeg decoder there (extra 50-60 euro i believe)

with ur shipping too, i guess you are looking at the 450mark.. still not too shabby anyway i guess.

iv been looking around for 4-5 days there now. pixmania seems around the best value or maybe ebay...