Toshiba 30HF84 30" TheaterWide HD-Ready Flat-Screen TV
Excellent HDTV Television
This is an excellent HDTV.   <br /> <br />I purchased the TV at the end of August from Amazon direct. <br />Shipment was delayed a couple of weeks due to availability. <br /> <br />The shippers called in advance to schedule a date/time. They were right on time and the package arrived in good condition. The shippers also helped set it up in the cabinet which was a big help to me. <br /> <br />I hooked up my progressive scan DVD to the TV using component inputs. The TV powered up fine. DVDs look awesome. Make sure you force your DVD player to 480p. <br /> <br />The cable company then came and brought in their new HDTV and DRV set top box.  It is a Motorola 6208. I have it connected to the TV using the second set of component inputs.  I eventually want to use the HDMI port on the TV but don't yet have the DVI to HDMI cable.  HDTV on the 30hf84 is tremendous. Geometry is spot on. focus is sharp as a tack. Colors are bright and contrast is perfect. The TV comes with 4 default color/contrast modes to choose from. I ended up creating a custom one in which I reduced the contrast to obtain an even better picture than the default modes.  Whether its sports, weekly shows, movies, or informational programs, the HD picture is flawless and watching in 16:9 beats the 4:3 mode by a longshot. <br /> <br />Non HDTV digital cable is grainy, especially in 16:9 mode. switch to 4:3 when watching non HD channels. <br /> <br />I have not evaluated the TV's sound package as I use my home theatre audio receiver instead of the TV speakers. <br /> <br />I receommend this TV wholeheartedly...especially at the Amazon price. Its a great TV!