bit-tech Shopping: Toshiba 32AV502R 32" LCD TV

• 1080i (HDTV)
• 720p (HDTV)

• Component Video
• Composite Video
• Front/Side RCA Composite
• HDMI
• S-Video
• VGA

• Audio - 1/8" Mini (3.5mm)
• Audio - Digital Optical

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: Manual that came with it was easy to understand when connecting everything. Picture is clean.

Weaknesses: They don't name the cords that are needed to purchase so you can make all the connections for your usage. You have to get the TV first then figure it out.

Summary: I had to get the TV first before I knew what cords I needed. Then I had to search a little on line for cords that were really needed for hooking this to my equipment. Specific problem with understanding I needed a male to male 15 prong connection for it hook to my PC. It would be nice for more information so I could have decided if the 'package' of cords that were suggested to buy, are really a need for me and my usage. Sound was good until I hooked up a home video on the screen then it sounded like the bass had some problems. I will be using surround sound, once I get the cords.... Again wish I had previous knowledge so I could be up and running.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 60 Days

Strengths: This is a great TV and DOES work with the DIRECTV remote (if you program the right code) its in the 2nd set of the list. My TV is powered off by the Directv remote.

Weaknesses: He is totally weak.

Summary: This is a great TV and DOES work with the DIRECTV remote (if you program the right code) its in the 2nd set of the list. My TV is powered off by the Directv remote.schlar01 is totally weak.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 7 Days

Strengths: Price, fairly good picture/sound

Weaknesses: Remote is poor, can't control DirecTV boxOn/off from remote doesn't work unless in the EXACT right spot

Summary: Overall, its a decent TV. I got it for $300, so I can't complain too much but there enough flaws to see why it was $300. My biggest complaint is that the Toshiba remote can't control the DirecTV box and the DirecTV remote can't turn the TV off. The DirecTV remote CAN handle volume and whatnot but neither one does everything.I have a Sony, Vizio, and Toshiba. I'd rate the Toshiba in the same class as the Vizio, but still worth the $300 I paid (ebay).

Rating: 10

Time with product: 20 Days

Strengths: Price is great in comparison to value of viewing quality. The audio quality does leave a lot to be desired....but with a H/V system, it makes no matter.

Weaknesses: Audio problems are easily overcome with an inexpensive Home Video system that I have utilized....suggest Panosonic SC-PT670 for value/quality upgrades poor sound quality to superb for the price level

Summary: Overall, one can easily spend less than $630 and receive a very high return on investment for high quality products.....sure works for me!!! I have personally spent more than double the price for equal or less quality that I received on these two products alone....I was stupid!!!!!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 90 Days

Strengths: We have had Toshiba products for almost 30 years with only one TV product that only lasted 8 years with difficulty. Currently we have 8 LCD TV's plus rear projection set spread over 5 locations..no problems.

Weaknesses: Have seen better picture quality, but not that much better for the price and seviceability of Toshiba branded products.

Summary: Decided on Toshiba products when transferred to FL Tampa Bay area and noticed Toshiba televisions were utilized by Busch Gardens in most harsh conditions. Still stand by my position and has worked for me.