The new Toshiba 52-inch REGZA may have the total package
October 13, 2008 by Derek
Toshiba’s 52-inch REGZA 52RV535U LCD model was released a bit ago, and delivers a seemingly great package of features: 1920x 1080 pixels resolution, SRT Super Resolution Technology upconverts and enhances lower res signals to make them look better (something LG has had for awhile now), progressive scanning, PixelPure 4G (how many names can they come up with these?) 14-bit internal digital video processing keeps things smooth even with lots of action going on, and ColorMaster color control for a dynamic range of colors and seemingly to make black and grey ranges better.
The more interesting feature that hasn’t been totally taken from other sets is called AutoView. This innovative technology uses an external light sensor to monitor ambient light levels, and adjusts the picture to optimize the picture based on the light in the room. Early reviews indicate it works pretty well.
Audio is usually an area most LCD’s skimp in, but this one’s SoundStrip speaker system uses a thin-line speaker design with reportedly better range and sound than most sets of its ilk.
One thing I love: the StableSound feature keeps commercials from blowing eardrums after a typical broadcast, something that should be standard on TV’s from here on out, in this writer’s humble opinion.
