Toshiba 46" Smart tv €699

blondie29

Hi just wondering is this a good tv and good price?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/TOSHIBA-46TL963B-Full-HD-46andquot-LED-3D-TV/313271/339.0?utm_source=homepagelargebanner1&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=ToshibaTV7June

Its a TOSHIBA 46TL963B Full HD 46" LED 3D TV and also says its a Smart tv.

Dont know too much about tv's and what everything means but on the look out for a while.

Thanks in advance.

quiggs1000

Am really tempted to pull the trigger.... sounds like a great deal.

rmongey

blondie29 wrote: »

Hi just wondering is this a good tv and good price?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/TOSHIBA-46TL963B-Full-HD-46andquot-LED-3D-TV/313271/339.0?utm_source=homepagelargebanner1&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=ToshibaTV7June

Its a TOSHIBA 46TL963B Full HD 46" LED 3D TV and also says its a Smart tv.

Dont know too much about tv's and what everything means but on the look out for a while.

Thanks in advance.

I just recently bought a Toshiba 42 3d smart TV... Had nothing but trouble with it, sent it back and got an lg ... currys / PC world .. 42 3d smart... Much smarter than the Toshiba! Much better 3d and it allows you to view anything as 3d ..the Toshiba only allows 3d media... Roughly paid the same for both and currys now give a 50 euro voucher so win win... I've done my research and would highly recommend the lg over the Toshiba models

Oracle

I notice they're offering free delivery and wall installation, with any TV 46" or over, if you buy a stand or bracket as well: http://www.currys.ie/aspx/homepage.aspx

TerrorFirmer

rmongey wrote: »

I just recently bought a Toshiba 42 3d smart TV... Had nothing but trouble with it, sent it back and got an lg ... currys / PC world .. 42 3d smart... Much smarter than the Toshiba! Much better 3d and it allows you to view anything as 3d ..the Toshiba only allows 3d media... Roughly paid the same for both and currys now give a 50 euro voucher so win win... I've done my research and would highly recommend the lg over the Toshiba models

Would recommend you do a bit of research yourself....this model comes in 40 and 46" size, and it does support 2d to 3d conversion, so whatever series TV you have, it's not from this range. This is an excellent TV for the price, you won't get better for the money. It's an active 3D set and the quality is superb - I was watching Avatar earlier on my TV, which is the one this thread is about, and it's the best 3D I've seen on a TV in the sub 1K bracket. Better than my LG set with active 3D, incidentally.

This particular model also scored excellently in professional reviews.

rabii

Hi Folks,

the TV have a DVB-S & S2 you will not need any sat box anymore
and converter 2D to 3D

I have only 1 question, do you know any cheap compatible active glasses?

Nedved85

rabii wrote: »

Hi Folks,

the TV have a DVB-S & S2 you will not need any sat box anymore
and converter 2D to 3D

I have only 1 question, do you know any cheap compatible active glasses?

Freesat so essentially and its saorview compatible?

byte

I see no mention of a DVB-S(2) tuner?

Also, Freesat has nothing to do with Saorview, one needs a dish, other is terrestrial (via aerial).

dodzy

rabii wrote: »

Hi Folks,

the TV have a DVB-S & S2 you will not need any sat box anymore

Unless im missing something, it is Freeview, not freesat. Big difference.

Nedved85 wrote: »

?...and its saorview compatible?

yes, you will just need an antenna.

kala85

Can you watch RTE player on this TV ? Has this TV got a Web browser. I found it difficult to find reviews of this TV on the internet.

rabii

i can confirm mate that the TV comes with DVB-S and S2 all what you need is a dish
a friend hi got one last week and hi don't need his receiver any-more, and i did go to currys to check and there is LNB 13 to 18V connection in the back of TV

please check the manual:
http://www.home-entertainment.toshiba.co.uk/upload/BrochuresAndManuals/Manuals/2012/TL963-4046-English-Specific.pdf

54kroc

It definitely has a sat tuner built in, great deal imo.
http://eu.consumer.toshiba.eu/en/products/tv/46TL963#productDetailHilights

kala85

rabii wrote: »

i can confirm mate that the TV comes with DVB-S and S2 all what you need is a dish
a friend hi got one last week and hi don't need his receiver any-more, and i did go to currys to check and there is LNB 13 to 18V connection in the back of TV

please check the manual:
http://www.home-entertainment.toshiba.co.uk/upload/BrochuresAndManuals/Manuals/2012/TL963-4046-English-Specific.pdf

What is the picture like ?? Any internet on it?

Zardoz

Its a very highly specced tv ,ticks most boxes.
Only worry is the average Sd performance and weak audio.

I was planning on getting a 50" Panasonic plasma but I might get this instead as Panasonic prices have gone through the roof with the new 2012 models.

rabii

kala85 wrote: »

What is the picture like ?? Any internet on it?

the pic is very good the 2D to 3D is fab, yes there is internet lan connection on it or u can get WiFi it's about 35 in Amazon, or 55 in ebay

Zardoz

rabii wrote: »

the pic is very good the 2D to 3D is fab, yes there is internet lan connection on it or u can get WiFi it's about 35 in Amazon, or 55 in ebay

How do SD sources and fast moving sources like football look on it ?

rabii

Zardoz wrote: »

How do SD sources and fast moving sources like football look on it ?

average good, not wow but acceptable cos of the 46" however the (TOSHIBA Regza 42VL863B passive 3D) is good enough

NobodyImportant

Can anyone confirm if it can USB record soarview and freesat?

No use to me otherwise

flugel

Zardoz wrote: »

How do SD sources and fast moving sources like football look on it ?

Generally are plasma's still king when it comes to this?

Zardoz

flugel wrote: »

Generally are plasma's still king when it comes to this?

It seems so but most Plasmas have a reflective screen which can cause issues in a room with sunlight or artificial lights.

As I said earlier I was planning on getting a 50" Panasonic plasma but I might get this instead as Panasonic prices have gone through the roof with the new 2012 models just released and I don't fancy waiting 6 months for them to come down to reasonable prices.

Scruff

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

model also scored excellently in professional reviews.

any links to these reviews?

rabii wrote: »

yes there is internet lan connection on it or u can get WiFi it's about 35 in Amazon, or 55 in ebay

I cant find mention of LAN in any spec on the web.

Whats its upscaling of SD and 720p like?

Zardoz

One review here
http://www.trustedreviews.com/toshiba-46tl963_TV_review

SD quality seems to be poor

Turning to the 46TL963’s standard definition efforts, they’re... OK. As with the recently reviewed Toshiba 40RL953, Toshiba hasn’t included any version of its Resolution detail booster among the TV’s options. But the upscaling appears superior to that found in the RL953 model, leaving pictures looking sharper, more contrast-rich and more richly/believably coloured than they did on the cheaper Toshiba model.

flugel

Zardoz wrote: »

It seems so but most Plasmas have a reflective screen which can cause issues in a room with sunlight or artificial lights.

As I said earlier I was planning on getting a 50" Panasonic plasma but I might get this instead as Panasonic prices have gone through the roof with the new 2012 models just released and I don't fancy waiting 6 months for them to come down to reasonable prices.

Is it the ST50 you're looking at? It's not meant to be too bad as regards to reflection, better than the UT model which is a no go with daylight I read.

I was looking at this Toshiba as it is a good deal, however much longer it is on offer, but don't think I'm going to go for it. Seriously considering the Panasonic ST50, is more expensive but I'm looking at this as a 5yrs + investment, God knows if I splurged for the 50 inch model it's be a 20 year investment!

Zardoz

flugel wrote: »

Is it the ST50 you're looking at? It's not meant to be too bad as regards to reflection, better than the UT model which is a no go with daylight I read.

I was looking at last years models ,the ST30 and the S30 .
The UT30/50 screen is like a mirror from what I believe.

This years models are outside my budget ,the 42 inch ST50 is well over 1k,that will come down to around 600 euro within 6 months.
It looks a fabulous tv though .

Last years mid range Panasonic 42 inch TX-P42G30B (2011's range most advanced 2D-only Plasma TV) is selling for 600 euro currently on Currys
http://www.currys.ie/Product/PANASONIC-VIERA-TXP42G30B-Full-HD-42andquot-Plasma-TV/305808/339.0
Good price but the screen doesnt have a reflective filter .

I am looking at a 50 inch so I may hold tight for a while.

Welease

Do you need to purchase glasses to view 3d mode for this TV? site doesn't really make it clear...

flugel

Zardoz wrote: »

I was looking at last years models ,the ST30 and the S30 .
The UT30/50 screen is like a mirror from what I believe.

This years models are outside my budget ,the 42 inch ST50 is well over 1k,that will come down to around 600 euro within 6 months.
It looks a fabulous tv though .

Last years mid range Panasonic 42 inch TX-P42G30B (2011's range most advanced 2D-only Plasma TV) is selling for 600 euro currently on Currys
http://www.currys.ie/Product/PANASONIC-VIERA-TXP42G30B-Full-HD-42andquot-Plasma-TV/305808/339.0
Good price but the screen doesnt have a reflective filter .

I am looking at a 50 inch so I may hold tight for a while.

Yeah, was tempted by the G30 but was put off by the reflection as well, pity. Havent looked at the ST30 so might do that.

flugel

Welease wrote: »

Do you need to purchase glasses to view 3d mode for this TV? site doesn't really make it clear...

Far as I know the Toshiba is active 3D so you'd have to buy glasses

Welease

flugel wrote: »

Far as I know the Toshiba is active 3D so you'd have to buy glasses

ok thanks..

So is anyone going for this?

Our 5 year old just broke our 46" Samsung (the one from the Argos price mistake 18 months ago on here). The TV won't register the remote any more, as she sprayed it with water to clean it. looks like the internal receiver has been damaged.. So I need to get a replacement asap.

I havent been on the look for a new TV, so am out of touch with the new LED, 3D, Smart TV functions and prices, but this does seem to be a decent price.

rabii

Welease wrote: »

Do you need to purchase glasses to view 3d mode for this TV? site doesn't really make it clear...

yes you do :mad: and they are 75
i'm looking to find some on-line i will post it if i fund some they are compatible with this TV

rabii

you can use ur smart phone to control the TV cool

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.toshiba.ome.android.TvRemote&hl=en

IOS
http://itunes.apple.com/hr/app/toshiba-tv-remote/id439208365?mt=8

macjohn

rabii wrote: »

the pic is very good the 2D to 3D is fab, yes there is internet lan connection on it or u can get WiFi it's about 35 in Amazon, or 55 in ebay

New to the whole smart tv area -
is what you are saying that you need another "gizmo" to make it wifi?

rabii

macjohn wrote: »

New to the whole smart tv area -
is what you are saying that you need another "gizmo" to make it wifi?

yep, however u can use the LAN cable

skinny90

For those who want a good tv and not pay more than 800 I'd go for it,its 699£ in the uk,i cant find any other led thats 3d,decent smart menu,sat tunner and saorview approaved,usb playback.
I personally think well have to wait more than 6 months for the panasonics to come down unless they have push for Xmas even then I can't see a similar spec in a 46/47 " for 699.
By the way the brother has a g30 absolutely beautiful tv for the price,the issue with reflection isn't a big issue as he was replacing a 32 " CRT

Welease

Just noticed it's a Grey bezel Need a black TV.. pity.. Back to the drawing board.

Zardoz

skinny90 wrote: »

By the way the brother has a g30 absolutely beautiful tv for the price,the issue with reflection isn't a big issue as he was replacing a 32 " CRT

Thanks for that info.
I currently have an old 32" CRT Trinitron and the reflections off it drive me nuts ,I was wary of getting the G30 as its meant to be reflective too and its very difficult to test the reflections on a shop floor.

skinny90

Yea I here yea if that's the case rule out plasma as mentioned before if ya have budget between 6 and 700 quid it's hard to turn it down especially for what your getting,picture quality and functionality wiae,regarding the black finish,I actually prefere it,a cheaper version of the dt50 if ya ask me

macjohn

Welease wrote: »

Just noticed it's a Grey bezel Need a black TV.. pity.. Back to the drawing board.

Thanks, had intended going in tomorrow evening for a look, will prob leave as prefer the black.

rabii wrote: »

yep, however u can use the LAN cable

Thanks, TV is no where never the phone point tho, so probably need to get one with built in wifi or get a ?? "gizzmo"

brightkane

u can use these if no where near a phone jack

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339747045&sr=8-1

Scruff

found another recent review:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/digital-home/3364614/toshiba-46tl963-review/

• Build Quality:
• Features:
• Value for Money:
• Performance:
• Overall:

There’s little doubt that you get a lot of screen for your money with the 46TL963. Its HD performance is generally fine, the cosmetics are swish and there’s a reasonable selection of catch-up and video on demand. Just don’t buy it if you want clean 3D or need to play multimedia files across a network.

skinny90

brightkane wrote: »

u can use these if no where near a phone jack

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339747045&sr=8-1

Go that route it's better than any wifi dongle

Ronan Raver77

I got one delivered today..price for the size/spec best i have seen around...will set it up in a few days

randombar

Just checking there lads. Is the price gone up? ��

Fighting Irish

GaryCocs wrote: »

Just checking there lads. Is the price gone up? ��

What does the website say?

randombar

899

Zardoz

GaryCocs wrote: »

Just checking there lads. Is the price gone up? ��

The offer finished yesterday .;)

Scruff

bah! was going to go have an gander at one in a bricks'n'mortar shop this weekend.

randombar

Yup and they've a sale in Cork this weekend and all >:(

Ronan Raver77

No cable on set up menu!! Just satellite and antenna...:o says in manual If dvb-c not supported in your area Cable will not be displayed!! I'm lost anyone any info??
With UPC digital cable and doesn't seem to work just have 17 stations in Atv mode

bazwaldo

For UPC digital you need a set top box with scart or HDMI out. The 17 channels I assume are the UPC analogue channels.

BostonB

I assume you plug a HDMI from the UPC box into the TV's AV HDMI in. Then switch to that AV channel on the TV to see it.

Ronan Raver77

Older NTL box only scart out I am trying it now but country selected from Germany