Toshiba 27AF42 27" Pure Flat Screen TV
Killer Set...Unbeatable Value
I will make this review fairly short and as sweet as I can. Most of the previous reviews have pretty much nailed this set.<br />Color Accuracy:<BR> This is the most accurate color decoding you will find at this size and price range. AVIA showed all three color bars to be within -5% of 0 value when the Movie mode is selected. Green was dead on. Fleshtones on this set are dead accurate. Don't buy it if you like looking at red, orange or green skin.<BR> <BR>Geometry:<BR> Every flat screen out there has Geometry issues and this one is no exception. While very well calibrated at the factory, at least the Tosh's geometry is easily finessed for the most part in the service menu...the set even comes with it's own screens available in the service menu (which I actually preferred over the AVIA disc for their simplicity).<br />Features:<BR> The Achilles Heel---the Tosh offers less than the competition including the all-important 16:9 mode. The Menu system is comprehensive but obscures a large portion of the screen when in operation...a hassle while calibrating. Otherwise the feature set is better than average and does include tilt compensation, a big plus.<br />Sound:<BR> Excellent. Only the Sony Wega sounds better. Fixed/Variable audio as well as speaker on/off are available.<br />Remote:<BR> Underwhelming but very functional. The competition offers better. It does glow and stand upright---two pluses.<br />Physical Dimensions:<BR> This set weighs 10-12 lbs less than the competition...a fair consideration where upstairs bedrooms are concerned. The H/W/D is comparable to the others however and the silver cabinet design is attractive.<br />Verdict:<BR> It is being sold at many places including Best Buy for ridiculous combinations of low pricing and BB rebates. I suggest anyone in the market for an analog 27\\" flat screen run to the nearest retailer (online or otherwise) and snatch this set. Be prepared for TV excellence.