Sorry. I have never seen this specific model. I was looking at a few models of toshiba in a local Mall.
Going by your hands-on tests, it appears now for me that this model should be good. I would be very pleased if I can find this model and do a side by side comparision with the established brands.
Thanks.
I recently purchased Toshiba 32PU200. I was looking to buy a 32inch lcd initially, but was disheartened due to the lack of models availability at showrooms. In the LED range I had narrowed down to Toshiba pu200(25k on flipkart). I personally love PQ of sony, but they surely are overpriced. Before purchasing i compared the PQ of toshiba with Sony lcd(sony bx350), samsung(4000 series), philips and lg (led) in the same budget range. My personal observation was :
1) Sony has the most accurate colors. PQ and details pop out among all other sets. Sound is crisp and clear. Downfall of this being that it could not play my 1TB HD(Fat formated)
2) Samsung was oversaturated. Colors looked too bright. I tried different callibrations but some how the colors seemed to blow. Most sales folks were hell bent on selling me samsung models, but I had my concerns for the post warranty reliability.
3) Philips were available in few. A couple of models had very good PQ. I felt that the colors were natural and accurate. Sound though was unimpressive. Shrill & unclear at high volumes.
4) LG was truly a mystery. While some models had excellent PQ other models had a washed out and dull feel to the picture. So much difference between models was something i did not expect.
5) Now coming to Toshiba. I looked only at the power led series. Namely PB200,Pu200 and PS20. I was astonished at how good the picture quality was. I knew that Toshiba Regza are good, but given my budget it was refreshing to see that quality wasn't compromised. The colors were natural, accurate, picture sharp, and contrast was just the right amount. The TV looked best when set to standard or autoview, while under Dynamic the white tended to wash out the colors. However, the crown of the Jewel was the sound. Front facing grills gave a crisp and clear voice. The dynamic sound control works well too. Comparing sideways to Sony LCD(Bx350), I could not make out any difference in PQ. But Toshiba led had the edge, being brighter(being LED), better sound, and better format support(played everything but flv). I then even compared it to the Sony EX series. And although the details were finer on the Sony, they were only noticable when straining eyes. And infact the Toshiba PS20 series was comparable in every sense. Finally made my purchase(32pu200) and I am a happy user.
If you need a side by side comparison, i recommend vijay sales.
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