Toshiba 24AF44 24" FST Pure Flat Television
Sound issues; Hissing noise and speaker echo
I Wish I had read the review regarding TiVo \\" Works great except with TiVo, January 30, 2005, Reviewer: J. Henry (Arizona) before making my purchase at Bestbuy in West Los Angeles. Bestbuy is totally unresponive to customer complaints. After reading earlier reviews, I figured for the price ($299.) and elegantly styled box, I couldn't go wrong with Toshiba. I never knew Direct TV/Tivo causes the sort of inteference. The manual makes no mention of this at all...nor did the Bestbuy salesman. <br /> <br />But wait, it gets better! <br /> <br />The first set we brought home littlerally exploded when plugged into the surge protector. My apt. filled with Toxic gasses and smoke and we had to call the local fire dept. It seems this was a defective unit. We exchanged the next morning--after proving that the bezel sourrounding the screen was bent on the bottom and had a fine hairline crack that wasn't noticible to the naked eye, except for a piece of tape that tried to camouflage the defect. We picked up  another set of the same brand/model at Bestbuy. <br /> <br />I'm afraid I'm very disappionted with the 24\\" TV with FST PURE FLAT Screen. Who expects to to have problems with a simple TV right out of the box? When I contacted Bestbuy, they said it was 31 days from date of purchase and they're not going to make another return/exchange. I called Toshiba. The picture issues mentioned by other reviewers were resolved by the repair firm Toshiba recommended, but the onboard speakers still emit a tinny echo and constant hissing noise that gets into your head after a while. MTS button never worked, there's no stereo reception, and constant hissing noise  has not been resolved since I purchased the set on Jan 14/2005. Two friends and my daughter have larger version Toshibas, older models, and are pleased with reception and features and never have problems. <br /> <br />Toshiba customer service is being very responsive and presently trying to resolve my problems, but I recommend you think twice before buying from Bestbuy. (I have bought major kitchen appliances and audio system, computer hardware, phones, etc.,, but never again!) When I went back to my localBestbuy store I noticed a lineup of the same TV set along the floor with open box sale tags. Each one had noticeable damage to the exterior case and the delicate bezel around screen. Perhaps this is an issue with most of this model--and Bestbuy is unloading them? Be careful ask to open caron and inspect TV before the staff brings it to you car. <br /> <br /> <br />