The technology of televisions has come a long way in a relatively short time.
2008 saw an almost total switch from the older CRT technology to the newer, sharper LCD technology.
All of the recent releases are high definition capable LCD or plasma screen televisions.
One of these LCD televisions is the Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB.
The 32RV635DB is a 3 pin British version of the 32RV635.
It is in all other respects identical and all references to the DB version will also pertain to the other.
It is a 32 inch wide screen television designed for an optimum viewing distance of eight to ten feet.
Its cabinet design and appearance make it every bit as beautiful an addition to a room's decor as many higher priced models.
Tests show that it is better than average for standard definition or high definition television viewing, but may not be suitable for some higher end gaming applications.
The entire RV series of televisions from Toshiba has a feature that will make them very attractive to those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
There is a switch on the left panel near the rear of the unit that is a hard disconnect.
Throwing this switch reduces power consumption from a normal standby of around 3 watts when turned off to less than 1 watt.
The Toshiba 32RV635DB features a completely new Graphic User Interface (GUI) on its menu screens.
The icons and fonts are excellent, well thought out features and the colours are vivid enough to make it easy to see exactly what one is doing when working with the menu.
One adjustment that may need to be made when powering up the set is choosing the aspect ratio one wishes to view programmes at.
This is easily accomplished using the remote control.
The set did demonstrate some overdrive errors and colour smearing during more technical testing.
The end result was that this model 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 this set 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 set 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.
Some adjustments were needed out of the box before the ideal contrast and colour tones were achieved, but once they were locked in, the set held true to the settings almost perfectly.
With a crisp, sharp picture and a wide viewing angle, this is an excellent set for most standard household needs.
2008 saw an almost total switch from the older CRT technology to the newer, sharper LCD technology.
All of the recent releases are high definition capable LCD or plasma screen televisions.
One of these LCD televisions is the Toshiba Regza 32RV635DB.
The 32RV635DB is a 3 pin British version of the 32RV635.
It is in all other respects identical and all references to the DB version will also pertain to the other.
It is a 32 inch wide screen television designed for an optimum viewing distance of eight to ten feet.
Its cabinet design and appearance make it every bit as beautiful an addition to a room's decor as many higher priced models.
Tests show that it is better than average for standard definition or high definition television viewing, but may not be suitable for some higher end gaming applications.
The entire RV series of televisions from Toshiba has a feature that will make them very attractive to those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
There is a switch on the left panel near the rear of the unit that is a hard disconnect.
Throwing this switch reduces power consumption from a normal standby of around 3 watts when turned off to less than 1 watt.
The Toshiba 32RV635DB features a completely new Graphic User Interface (GUI) on its menu screens.
The icons and fonts are excellent, well thought out features and the colours are vivid enough to make it easy to see exactly what one is doing when working with the menu.
One adjustment that may need to be made when powering up the set is choosing the aspect ratio one wishes to view programmes at.
This is easily accomplished using the remote control.
The set did demonstrate some overdrive errors and colour smearing during more technical testing.
The end result was that this model 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 this set 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 set 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.
Some adjustments were needed out of the box before the ideal contrast and colour tones were achieved, but once they were locked in, the set held true to the settings almost perfectly.
With a crisp, sharp picture and a wide viewing angle, this is an excellent set for most standard household needs.
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