Author Topic: Toshiba LED TV 42XL700 Review (Read 14892 times)

E-reply · « **on:** Aug 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM »

Reach out to the PinoyDVD community by posting your opinion of this new Toshiba 42XL700. Do keep your comments clean and relevant to this product.

42XL700
SRP 89,900.
SALE Php 74,000. with FREE Toshiba SDP-63 7" Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Available at Sights and Sounds 4th level Shangri-La Plaza. Tel. 634-1789 to 90.

artsky · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 31, 2010 at 10:55 AM »

wow! another product to keep an eye on

Windrider · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 01, 2010 at 04:04 PM »

Sir Vic,

Do you have this TV displayed in your showroom?

Am really very much interested to see this LCD TV.

Windrider

E-reply · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 03, 2010 at 03:05 PM »

Quote from: Windrider on Sep 01, 2010 at 04:04 PM

Sir Vic,

Do you have this TV displayed in your showroom?

Am really very much interested to see this LCD TV.

Windrider

Yes, this TV is on display side-by-side with LCD TV for comparison.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 04, 2010 at 12:33 PM »

Saw this unit while we were buying the X20 and doing a quick observation, we gathered:

The good:
-Very good colors, better than most LED models I've tested. Most LED models have overly bright pictures, this is almost like plasma without the plasma "troubles".
-So far, I did not notice any "throbbing" blacks, I've seen on Samsung LED models.

The bad:
-Part of the reason why we go LED is for it's aesthetic looks! This Toshiba seems quite thick for a LED T.V, robing it of the sleek design that attracts you to the technology.

E-reply · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 04, 2010 at 01:00 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Sep 04, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Saw this unit while we were buying the X20 and doing a quick observation, we gathered:

The good:
-Very good colors, better than most LED models I've tested. Most LED models have overly bright pictures, this is almost like plasma without the plasma "troubles".
-So far, I did not notice any "throbbing" blacks, I've seen on Samsung LED models.

The bad:
-Part of the reason why we go LED is for it's aesthetic looks! This Toshiba seems quite thick for a LED T.V, robing it of the sleek design that attracts you to the technology.

According to Toshiba, the thickness of this TV is due to the audyssey speaker system. To enable the TV to have powerful but clear imaging sounds, Toshiba integrates a set of bigger speaker that conform to the audyssey standard. This integration resulted to the thickness of the cabinet.

Because of the cabinet structure, the LED back light was placed a little further away from the LCD screen. This becomes a good factor that reduces the much intensity of the back light. With less overly bright light, the picture becomes less light-glaring as other LED TVs.

Please take note also that this TV is made of 14 bits per screen pixel. The number of bits per screen pixel determines the display's screen bit depth. Since Toshiba has higher bits screen, it can display a larger color gradiation. Hence, this TV is more colorful than other TVs in the market. By the way, the current TVs in the market have only 10 bits screen.

Dennis818 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 07:07 AM »

@ E-reply

Will I need a digibox to plug in to this unit or will the analog cable from my cable company do? My problem is our condo only allows Global Destiny. there is no provision for Sky Cable. If it needs a digibox, do you sell digibox also or know where it can be procured?

RjayGwapo · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 07:54 AM »

Keep posting guys. I'm waiting for this review

bluemist · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 08:18 AM »

Does that Clearscan 100 Pro mean the 100Hz motion compensation thing? Yung parang nadadagdagan ng frames?

Parang gusto ko to, but it would take a lot of convincing when the LG 42" is way cheaper.

E-reply · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 01:47 PM »

Quote from: Dennis818 on Oct 06, 2010 at 07:07 AM

@ E-reply

Will I need a digibox to plug in to this unit or will the analog cable from my cable company do? My problem is our condo only allows Global Destiny. there is no provision for Sky Cable. If it needs a digibox, do you sell digibox also or know where it can be procured?

The XL700 has auto signal booster that can enhance the TV reception delivered by Global Destiny. You don't need the digital box to do the work.

E-reply · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 01:58 PM »

Quote from: bluemist on Oct 06, 2010 at 08:18 AM

Does that Clearscan 100 Pro mean the 100Hz motion compensation thing? Yung parang nadadagdagan ng frames?

Parang gusto ko to, but it would take a lot of convincing when the LG 42" is way cheaper.

The ClearScan 100 Pro technology adds new frames in between the original transmitted frames to create seamless motion images.

baynoli · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 06, 2011 at 11:01 PM »

How much is the price right now?

E-reply · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 08, 2011 at 01:14 PM »

Quote from: baynoli on Jan 06, 2011 at 11:01 PM

How much is the price right now?

42XL700 at P65K.

dolm2 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 01, 2011 at 06:56 AM »

Sir Vic,

Has the price changed from 65T? If you are to choose between the LG 42LE7500, 42XL700 & samsung 40C6900, which one would you recommend?
thanks.

E-reply · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 01, 2011 at 07:18 PM »

Quote from: dolm2 on Feb 01, 2011 at 06:56 AM

Sir Vic,

Has the price changed from 65T? If you are to choose between the LG 42LE7500, 42XL700 & samsung 40C6900, which one would you recommend?
thanks.

Toshiba still presents the best quality picture. If budget is not a constraint, I will choose Toshiba over the other brand.

Toshiba 42XL700 is still P65K.

bachwitz · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 01, 2011 at 08:10 PM »

Quote from: E-reply on Feb 01, 2011 at 07:18 PM

Toshiba still presents the best quality picture. If budget is not a constraint, I will choose Toshiba over the other brand.

Toshiba 42XL700 is still P65K.

I have to agree with this. If budget is not a factor I would have bought this instead of my Panny plasma.

dolm2 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 02, 2011 at 06:09 AM »

Quote from: E-reply on Feb 01, 2011 at 07:18 PM

Toshiba still presents the best quality picture. If budget is not a constraint, I will choose Toshiba over the other brand.

Toshiba 42XL700 is still P65K.

Thanks Sir Vic for the advise. Does the TOS support playing of MKV files? What HT would you recommend that matches the 42XL700 & price pls.

E-reply · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 02, 2011 at 11:55 AM »

Quote from: dolm2 on Feb 02, 2011 at 06:09 AM

Thanks Sir Vic for the advise. Does the TOS support playing of MKV files? What HT would you recommend that matches the 42XL700 & price pls.

The Toshiba 42XL700 has USB port for jpeg viewing but not for movie watching. You need a separate media player to play the mkv files.

We recommend the following:
Media Player:
budget
Xtreamer SideWinder P5500.
high-end
Popcorn Hour A210 P11K

Home-theater System:
budget
LG HT805PM P12K
Mid-end
Onkyo HTS3300 P24K

tango88 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 05, 2011 at 10:21 PM »

Finally Ive got my toshiba 42XL700 from SnS.
Thanks Sir Vic and to your staff jon for his assistance.
Very nice unit, very good pq and audio.
Two thumbs Up!!!

E-reply · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 08, 2011 at 04:57 PM »

Quote from: tango88 on Feb 05, 2011 at 10:21 PM

Finally Ive got my toshiba 42XL700 from SnS.
Thanks Sir Vic and to your staff jon for his assistance.
Very nice unit, very good pq and audio.
Two thumbs Up!!!

Thanks for buying a great TV at SnS!

zume11 · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 23, 2011 at 09:40 PM »

sir vic,
ask ko lang po kung ang TOSHIBA XL700 has same USB features ng LG LD460/LE5500? i mean pwede ba ako manood ng movies using a USB flashdisk? meron rin po ba tong PIP features? hingi na rin po ako na tulong kasi i cant decide if SONY or TOSHIBA ang bilhin ko.. gaming & movie marathon po ang trip ko. anu po the best 40 inch when it comes to quality & features? considering value for money. tnx

hubes · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 24, 2011 at 02:02 PM »

Is this model available in your stores Vic?

E-reply · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 24, 2011 at 02:51 PM »

Quote from: zume11 on Mar 23, 2011 at 09:40 PM

sir vic,
ask ko lang po kung ang TOSHIBA XL700 has same USB features ng LG LD460/LE5500? i mean pwede ba ako manood ng movies using a USB flashdisk? meron rin po ba tong PIP features? hingi na rin po ako na tulong kasi i cant decide if SONY or TOSHIBA ang bilhin ko.. gaming & movie marathon po ang trip ko. anu po the best 40 inch when it comes to quality & features? considering value for money. tnx

Toshiba has usb port for picture viewing, not for video playing.

E-reply · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 24, 2011 at 02:52 PM »

Quote from: hubes on Mar 24, 2011 at 02:02 PM

Is this model available in your stores Vic?

42", 47", 55' XL700 are all available.

jmtyper · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 06:20 AM »

hi vic,

i noticed the xl700 has a lan port. can this tv connect to the internet also like the features offered on other brands nowadays?

thanks

myklgo · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr 10, 2011 at 06:12 PM »

Sir Vic, how much 55xl700. Thanks

zume11 · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM »

Got this 42XL700 (w/HT Sony DAVDZ610 & AV Link 1080p media player) @ S&S, sir Vic reccomend this t.v. versus Samsung UA40D5000

& im glad that i chossed this t.v. Im satisfied w/the PQ & AQ. It has 14-bit screen-the only such kind of panel in the market that delivers the best color, clarity, and smooth free of blur image. Its audyssey speaker also present the best sound quality. No wonder, Toshiba XL700 is more expensive than other TVs despite short of many features. tnx sir Vic

E-reply · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM »

Quote from: zume11 on Apr 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Got this 42XL700 (w/HT Sony DAVDZ610 & AV Link 1080p media player) @ S&S, sir Vic reccomend this t.v. versus Samsung UA40D5000 & im glad that i chossed this t.v. Im satisfied w/the PQ & AQ. It has 14-bit screen-the only such kind of panel in the market that delivers the best color, clarity, and smooth free of blur image. Its audyssey speaker also present the best sound quality. No wonder, Toshiba XL700 is more expensive than other TVs despite short of many features. tnx sir Vic

This TV is really the best. No other TV can come close in performance as this Toshiba. Congrats for getting this great TV.

silvreforge · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 10:04 PM »

I just got my Toshiba 42XL700E!

I subscribe to Sky Cable and the auto-scan feature missed out on a few channels.. most of them local channels. Anyone familiar how to enter missing channels manually? If anyone also did any color calibration can anyone share their settings?

For those curious as to its power consumption, it registers 80 Watts approximate average (on a backlight level of 7/10) plugged into my Omni digital power reader watching normal TV. Given a Meralco generation charge of P4.83/kWh last month and an approximate usage of 16 hours a day 30 days a month it would probably cost me around P185.47 a month to watch on this baby

wingwong · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 22, 2011 at 09:24 PM »

What's the difference between Toshba 42XL700 and Toshiba 40UX600U?

Also, does Toshiba have a newer model for 2011 to replace the XL700?

I am asking because LG is said to have the 42LV5500 which replaces the LE5500, while Samsung has D series like the UA40D5000.

I am strongly considering between these models and would very much appreciate your input--opinions, experience, and word of advise.

thank you very much to the PinoyDvD community.