Author Topic: Toshiba LED owners thread...(with XL700 impressions 1st update) (Read 15146 times)

Carlo777 · « **on:** Sep 09, 2010 at 12:59 PM »

Sold my Sammy A650, and went out for a Tosh LED T.V for gaming! Before I do an extensive review, you guys may want to share your experiences with this baby.

Pics and impressions later

abcerase · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 09, 2010 at 01:17 PM »

Wow! Another interesting review...just a question, though, why went for the Toshiba? What model?

Carlo777 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 10, 2010 at 01:44 AM »

Just a sample of the blu-ray performance of the Toshiba XL 700

1st review later.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 10, 2010 at 02:08 AM »

DVD/Blu-Ray (No enhancements)

Testing the XL700 with a Toshiba XDE500, playing "The Village", we saw this LED bring out lively and vibrant colors. Unlike most LED displays we've tested, the XL700 does not give you eyestrains and is a pleasure to watch! Blu-Ray performance was equally strong, with detail per detail, well resolved, and with a fine digital crispiness you'd expect from the technology. Without any form of motion enhancements, the XL700 was able to handle fast scenes from our favorite "The Transformers" Blu-Ray test disc with no signs of motion blur or pixelations.

Screen Uniformity

One of my peeves when it comes to any platform that is not of Plasma is the annoying screen clouding that plagues your fine set. The LX700, reminds me of our uber expensive Sony X450, with a panel that is nearly free of this issue! Shutting off all the lights, and leaving it on a blank screen - I saw very very minimal screen clouding, and I'd like to say...it may not have more than one isolated spot or two. Perhaps my somewhat "biased" eye is trying desperately to find more faults in this area.

More later

Carlo777 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 10, 2010 at 02:34 PM »

Cable:

I was very curious about this "Auto-Cable Booster" from Toshiba, that despite the fact, I was not going to use this set for regular programs (initially) I just tested it anyway. The auto-channel was not the most accurate in the world, not only does it screw up the positions (as expected), but it always misses HBO or Star movies! You can't have them both, unless you do manual channeling. The manual tuning was pretty straight forward but was very time consuming...half way thru the operations I simply canceled it, as it will take too much of my time.

The results, however, was surprising! This "Auto-Cable Booster" really does work in giving you crisper cable views that I did not really expect. Most likely, I'll continue with the channeling all day today (bummer!).

Looking good Tosh! Looking very good

Back to testing.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 11, 2010 at 11:49 AM »

PS3:

The main reason why I got the XL700, PS3 gaming was a blast! Most T.Vs display a dark picture when you set the PS3 to full rgb, but with this Toshiba - Blacks are hardly crushed with just a few minor adjustments, and of course input lag was non-existent.

No ghosting or motion blur was present during fast pans of FPS games.

sweetsound · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 28, 2010 at 09:30 AM »

sir Carlo whats the diff between zv600 to the xl700? and what do you recomend? tnxs and more power.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 28, 2010 at 02:12 PM »

Quote from: jerrylimlee on Sep 28, 2010 at 09:30 AM

sir Carlo whats the diff between zv600 to the xl700? and what do you recoment? tnxs and more power.

Never tested the zv600, but we're very happy XL700!

sweetsound · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 28, 2010 at 06:01 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Sep 28, 2010 at 02:12 PM

Never tested the zv600, but we're very happy XL700!

thank you sir.

Dennis818 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 06, 2010 at 09:09 PM »

Hi Sir Carlo. Thank you for the review. Would you recommend this or the Panasonic V20? My TV usage is 50% DVD, NMT, Blu-ray, 30% cable TV, 20% PS3, Xbox 360.

Thanks.

lpj23 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 31, 2010 at 09:47 AM »

Just got my xl700 last night from Vic of Sights and Sounds. The usual outstanding service from the staff.

Mr.Carlo777, would appreciate if you can post your settings for this model. Thanks!

Carlo777 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 06, 2010 at 03:03 PM »

Quote from: lpj23 on Oct 31, 2010 at 09:47 AM

Just got my xl700 last night from Vic of Sights and Sounds. The usual outstanding service from the staff.

Mr.Carlo777, would appreciate if you can post your settings for this model. Thanks!

I keep them untouched for now.

lpj23 · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 12, 2010 at 03:18 PM »

I've been using this set for almost 2 weeks and its quite impressive. No fatigue or eye strain as I watch my son play Black Ops on ps3. Its not overly bright, fast scenes with quick panning was handled very well on blu-ray. Decided to disconnect the skycable digibox because the built-in cable booster imo did a better job. Only downside is tuning the channels which takes too long.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM »

Quote from: lpj23 on Nov 12, 2010 at 03:18 PM

I've been using this set for almost 2 weeks and its quite impressive. No fatigue or eye strain as I watch my son play Black Ops on ps3. Its not overly bright, fast scenes with quick panning was handled very well on blu-ray. Decided to disconnect the skycable digibox because the built-in cable booster imo did a better job. Only downside is tuning the channels which takes too long.

Great! People should give this model a second look.

abcerase · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 01:11 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Nov 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Great! People should give this model a second look.

I really want this TV but I guess my budget won't fit

Hopefully by end of January, bumaba ng mga 63k to

Carlo777 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 01:23 AM »

Quote from: abcerase on Nov 13, 2010 at 01:11 AM

I really want this TV but I guess my budget won't fit Hopefully by end of January, bumaba ng mga 63k to

If gaming is a major purpose, then this is one of the best out there now

lpj23 · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 08:43 AM »

This tv may not be as sleek in terms of looks as compared to the other leds in the market. But what it lacks in appearance, it makes up in performance.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 08:44 AM »

nice review carlo, how much is the retail?

abcerase · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 11:02 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Nov 13, 2010 at 01:23 AM

If gaming is a major purpose, then this is one of the best out there now

Actually, sir Carlo, it's 50% ps3, 50% blu ray...mahal pa po kasi eh

Hopefully it would be cheaper by early next year

Reitfox · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM »

Sir magkano po ito? tsaka ano pong size nito pasensya na po noobie e

lpj23 · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 02:52 PM »

From Sights and sounds
LED:
42XL700 P71K. Add P4K for Toshiba 7" DVD Portable Player
47XL700 P92K. Add P4K for Toshiba 7" DVD Portable Player
50XL700 P135K. Add P6K for Toshiba 10" DVD Portable Player

Reitfox · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 13, 2010 at 05:34 PM »

@lpj23

Thank you po sir mahal pala d pasok sa budget XD

Athradien · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 19, 2010 at 08:10 PM »

Sir does this TV produce the Soap Opera/ Handycam shooting effect when using It's Clear Scan Pro feature like in the Sammy series 6 and above LED models. While most people don't want this as it doesn't really produce a cinematic effect, ako naman I'm after this one. Will be buying one by next year kasi. Thanks

Carlo777 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 19, 2010 at 08:26 PM »

Quote from: Athradien on Nov 19, 2010 at 08:10 PM

Sir does this TV produce the Soap Opera/ Handycam shooting effect when using It's Clear Scan Pro feature like in the Sammy series 6 and above LED models. While most people don't want this as it doesn't really produce a cinematic effect, ako naman I'm after this one. Will be buying one by next year kasi. Thanks

Yes it has.

jonm · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 19, 2010 at 09:47 PM »

Sir,

Gud pm! Im in the market for a 55-65inches TV for my father. Would you recommend this model? Its gonna be used for TV and MOVIES only. Im also looking at the LG 55LE7500 or is there any other model you can suggest, plasma, lcd... Can you give me some feedback. TIA!

Jon

abcerase · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 21, 2010 at 12:27 AM »

Quote from: jonm on Nov 19, 2010 at 09:47 PM

Sir,

Gud pm! Im in the market for a 55-65inches TV for my father. Would you recommend this model? Its gonna be used for TV and MOVIES only. Im also looking at the LG 55LE7500 or is there any other model you can suggest, plasma, lcd... Can you give me some feedback. TIA!

Jon

If there are no gaming involved, I would suggest the Panasonic Plasma V20 series (I am not sure though if Sir Vic already has a bigger than 50in of this model).

jonm · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 22, 2010 at 10:01 PM »

Actually, that's what I told them (I like the reviews on this model V20) but they like a bigger one, 55+ inches. I also called SnS and they only have 55+ models on the toshiba and LG, but they also mentioned the panasonic one, 65f2 (not really sure about the exact model and it's 200k+!!!). I'm still looking and searching...and waiting for the final review on the XL700.

Thanks!

abcerase · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 24, 2010 at 05:50 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Sep 10, 2010 at 02:08 AM

DVD/Blu-Ray (No enhancements)

Testing the XL700 with a Toshiba XDE500, playing "The Village", we saw this LED bring out lively and vibrant colors. Unlike most LED displays we've tested, the XL700 does not give you eyestrains and is a pleasure to watch! Blu-Ray performance was equally strong, with detail per detail, well resolved, and with a fine digital crispiness you'd expect from the technology. Without any form of motion enhancements, the XL700 was able to handle fast scenes from our favorite "The Transformers" Blu-Ray test disc with no signs of motion blur or pixelations.

Screen Uniformity

One of my peeves when it comes to any platform that is not of Plasma is the annoying screen clouding that plagues your fine set. The LX700, reminds me of our uber expensive Sony X450, with a panel that is nearly free of this issue! Shutting off all the lights, and leaving it on a blank screen - I saw very very minimal screen clouding, and I'd like to say...it may not have more than one isolated spot or two. Perhaps my somewhat "biased" eye is trying desperately to find more faults in this area.

More later

Sir Carlo, I know this is somehow an unfair comparison, but how's the PQ of the XL700 compared to the 42x20 and 42v20? Especially the dark levels and colors?

jonm · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 27, 2010 at 04:34 PM »

Mga boss,

Got some prices from sir Vic yesterday. What's your take on this? XL700 vs pana 65s2 vs kuro krp600m.

Thanks!

abcerase · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 27, 2010 at 08:34 PM »

Quote from: jonm on Nov 27, 2010 at 04:34 PM

Mga boss,

Got some prices from sir Vic yesterday. What's your take on this? XL700 vs pana 65s2 vs kuro krp600m.

Thanks!

As per my research and observations, the XL700 is best when you're doing 50% gaming, 50% movies...no problemo in terms of Image Retention that still plagues the plasma..unless your using the VT20 or VT25 series