The Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB – A First Review
The Toshiba television 32RV635DB is one reminder that things have really changed over the past few years where electronics are concerned.
2008 saw an almost absolute change from the older CRT technology to the newer, sharper LCD technology. All of the new TVs are HD capable LCD or plasma screen televisions. One of these LCD TVs is the Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB.
The Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB is the British counterpart to the Toshiba Regza 32RV635. What’s the difference? Only the adaptation for UK usage with the three pins as opposed to the US model.
The 32RV635DB gives us 32 inches of screen to wow us with crystal clear images. This set is best watched from about eight to ten feet. You will appreciate the cabinet design and thoughtful looks that this television has been given. Unlike many other LCD TVs, this Toshiba model will look like it belongs in your living room, not a showroom floor.You’ll love this model if you are planning on spending lots of time watching your favorite sitcoms, dramas and movies.
Tests show that the 32RV635DB is better than average for standard definition or high definition television viewing, but may not be suitable for some higher end gaming applications.
All of the Toshiba RV televisions come with a planet friendly perk. You can actually reach to the back of the set and throw a switch that will help you be a better environmentally conscious citizen. The switch in question allows you to cut back the typical 3 watt an hour power usage while not in use to under 1 watt per hour when in standby. Why would anyone not throw the switch? You’ll be helping the planet by reducing your carbon footprint with the 32RV635DB.
There was a great change made for the Toshiba 32RV635DB. The GUI (graphic user interface) has completely changed. Their menu screens are much more user friendly and the icons and fonts have really been upgraded. Unlike many other menus, you won’t be squinting and trying to focus to figure out what you’re doing on the menu. The colours are sharp and crisp and make the options easy to read.
You will have to keep an eye on the aspect ratio setting. The easiest thing to do is to check it when you turn the set on.
The set did demonstrate some overdrive errors and colour smearing during more technical testing. The end result was that the 32RV635DB is excellent for passive viewing of television programming in standard or high definition modes, but may not be able to keep up with 60p computer games.
The Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB has a better than average viewing angle, but at extreme side angles there is some unavoidable shifting of colours and gamma that lead to distortion. As far as sharpness goes, this model has a 1 to 1 pixel mapping which means that the image produced is as sharp as it is possible to obtain.
While the 32RV635DB is not one of the high end HDTV models on the market, its performance during testing showed it to be ideal for a household seeking a second TV or for day to day viewing purposes. When compared to other sets in the same price range, it outperformed almost all others sets of comparable value.
Pick up a Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB for your viewing pleasure and you’ll be seriously surprised at the quality you get for the price you pay.
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