Toshiba 36A43 36" TV
Excellent Quality for a Reasonable Price
I have had this set for almost three months. I came here to see how much they cost to get one for my niece as a present and had to comment on the (at this time) only other review on Amazon.<br />The other reviewer stated, paraphrased, \\"thought this was the top of the line\\" and should be your first notice that this reviewer is misinformed. This model and the 36A13 (both listed at [money] MSRP on Toshiba's website at this time) are Toshiba's entry level 36inch televisions. Anyone who has researched televisions and spent more than ten minutes at the electronics store shopping and comparing would know pretty quickly this is not the \\"top of the line\\" even if just by noting the price is in the lower 1/3rd of 36inch units.<br />I am very happy with the display on mine. The real surprise came from watching many movies and sporting events with my brother and his family on both his Sony Trinitron Wega and this Toshiba 36A43. We both agree this Toshiba has a hands down better picture than the Sony. The Sony costs about [money] more. As a degreed engineer I can assure you that we have considered, and ruled out, differences in DVD/cable equipment and spent much time tweaking the controls. When all is said and done, the Sony came up to [money] wasted. <br />This is *not* the cheapest 36\\" TV you can buy, but in my opinion is the best value for a traditional (non-HDTV) unit on the market. If one spends time researching this model you will find many more positive reviews than negative. I should also note there is no comparison to a friend's \\"cheap\\" Sharp 36inch television, in his words \\"I wish I would have done more research, If I knew then what I know now I would have happily spent an extra [money]\\"<br />As a side note, before my purchase I also researched manufacturer reliability from both a well known consumer publication as well as a couple repair shops around town. Every response was very positive with a \\"go ahead\\" on Toshiba for reliability.