Toshiba 42HL196 42-Inch 1080p LCD TV
Amazing picture & great sound
I currently have a TiVo series 3 hooked to this unit via an HDMI input and the picture is stellar thanks to the TV's 1080p native resolution. The colors are vivid and lifelike, and the ability to use various Theaterwide settings allow 4:3 video look properly sized on the screen. Two HDMI inputs are great for expandability and cablecard support means there is no need for a separate cablebox. (Unless you want Video on Demand or Pay per View movies.)    The audio is impressive for this unit. With it's SRS WoW settings, the audio sounds clearer and has more range. It's speakers are mounted below the screen so the unit is narrower than similar TVs with side mounted speakers. This allows for more space surrounding the TV.    I have the unit hanging on a Sanus wall mount and it installed with no problems. My only complaint is with the instruction manual. There are no directions describing how to remove the base. It only states the unit is wall mountable. With a bit of fiddling I finally found the 5 screws located on the back just above the base and the TV lifted off it's pedestal easily.    This unit is Ethernet enabled. What does that mean? It has an option for viewing pictures across your network, it can check your email and it also has an option for downloading and upgrading the firmware of the TV.    As with any TV there are some Cons.    There is no 1080p input. However the TV does display all video in 1080p so everything is upconverted, including 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. (I hope Toshiba will release a firmware upgrade that will allow 1080p input sometime in the future, but this is probably wishful thinking.)    As with all LCDs, the viewing angle is somewhat limited. At angles more than 45 degrees off center, color looks a bit faded. and the backlight is more visible.    Minor problems aside, this TV is a great deal for the price, has a wonderful picture, great sound, and input connections galore. I highly recommend it!