Toshiba 20AF44 20" FST Pure Flat Color TV with Stereo Sound
Velocity Scan Modulation ruins this TV
I reviewed the Toshiba 24AF44 with the same problem, however the 20AF44 was so bad it was impossible to watch. It is even worse playing back DVDs. <br />Velocity Modulation (VM), sometimes called VCM, makes the picture sharper but also causes some distortion on vertical lines, especially with a white background. Most brands offer a way to reduce the VM or turn it off completely (Panasonic and SONY for instance) but for some odd reason Toshiba does not offer the choice. <br />I found the colors to be very vivid and the sound quality to be quite good. The set is also good looking except for the exposed front inputs which mar the look of the front end of the TV. <br />However, the VM ruins the TV. I am returning it for a Panasonic CT-20SL14, which does not have VM. I personally think VM is a bad addition to any TV and unnecessary. If you are interested in a SONY, their 20 inch Wega offers a way to reduce VM or turn it off completely. <br />If Toshiba offered this in their TVs I think they would rate the highest because of the good color saturation, fine audio quality, and attractive case. <br />Unfortunately for now I would recommend avoiding all Toshiba TVs until the VM can be adjusted or turned off.