The Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, A Review

PROS of the Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U 

Simply put, this Toshiba HDTV has:

• Fantastic picture clarity and quality. Owners report amazing picture in HD and that DVDs upconverted to 1080P beautifully.
• Favorable reviews from professionals and ordinary folk who buy this television.
• Affordable, steeply discounted price at Amazon at almost $500 off the list price with the cost of delivery included!
• Plenty of extra input choices. For all the details click here.
• A good looking profile. Toshiba edged their set in silver metal, which fades to black. Smart.
• A nice remote control.
• A light-weight size with shipping weight said to be 69 pounds.
• Dolby volume which maintains loudness when switching channels and sources.
• Volume control (called audio levelling) for increases and decreases in sound when commercials come on. (One of the most important features, in my humble opinion.)
• ClearScan 240 a feature which reduces blur on high-speed objects.
• The capability to automatically adjust for lighting conditions. I like this feature, too. When I turn my television on, I want to be able to just watch it.
• An Energy Star rating, meaning it meets strict guidelines for energy use.

CONS of the Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U 

The Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U has a couple of issues that I saw discussed:

1. The first is perhaps the most important issue and it has to do with black levels in the picture being unequal to that of other sets of comparable value. That's an important issue, but perhaps a tradeoff that helps you get a larger television for the same price. It is also an issue that some people don't think they would even notice.
2. Some people do not like the design of the bezel edge. That is simply, I think, a matter of personal taste.
3. The remote control is not backlit. This, to me, is a small issue that you will no doubt grow accustomed to. I did read, however, that it is a friendly remote and the most important buttons are wisely positioned.