Toshiba REGZA 37HL67 37" 720p LCD HDTV
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How it sucks
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first12 months ago @ AmazonFirst, the TV stopped responding to the remote control after being switched off for a couple of hours or overnight; I can still turn it on using the buttons on the side of the chassis but it's a major PITA. Mysteriously, the TV starts responding to the remote after warming up for 15-20 minutes. Second (and even MORE annoying) is the random power cycling that happens during the first few minutes the TV is turned on; it takes about seven to eight seconds for a complete power cycle.
10 months ago @ AmazonWhen i wanted to get a replacement i couldn't get it. Amazon warehouse only gives refunds on LCD's not replacements. And no telling when i will get the refund or when they will pick it up.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis TV only accepts PCM audio input from the HDMI cables. There is a digital out from the TV but it will not pass a digital 5.1 audio signal from the HDMI through (only PCM). The audio receiver I purchased only has digital audio connections (not HDMI connections) so I had to get a digital optical cable for the satellite receiver digital out and a coaxial cable for the DVD player digital out.
12 months ago @ AmazonHaving my programs interrupted several times in succession like that is NO FUN. Getting the TV repaired is turning into Mission:Impossible! Toshiba directed me to a local authorized repair shop; they were decent over the phone but couldn't help me at all after a month of back and forth over the phone.
9 months ago @ AmazonWe had to take it down and tighten the screws, same thing happened a few week after that. My husband used both a hand and power screw diver to ensure a tight fit- but to no avail. The bad base would stop me from buying the set again
10 months ago @ AmazonPicture varies from unacceptable to moderately good but is never comparable to what I see on my neighbors plasma TV. Also find remote control is spastic. When it refuses to perform I have found that a few rapps on the arm of my chair restores operation for an undetermined amount of time.
13 months ago @ AmazonComes with a 1 year warranty. I called Mastercard and they extend it to 2 years for free. Don't buy a ridiculous unnecessary extra warranty!
10 months ago @ AmazonThis LCD brought me nothing but problems, It took them a week to get it to me and i took it out the box and it looked great however i plugged it in and all hell broke loose. The screen was broken, i couldn't see anything.
13 months ago @ AmazonYou absolutely can't send audio to a power amplifier, and a non-remote integrated amp can't be adjusted from your viewing position unless you've got expandable arms. I make do with the set's speakers for TV and the pause button on my DVD player. I'm not going to load up the bedroom with a new receiver.
12 months ago @ AmazonI just sent a copy of my purchase receipt to Toshiba TACP and await a response as to whether THEY can either locate a part, or plan to replace my defective TV.
9 months ago @ AmazonWe are satisfied that we received just what we expected based on the descriptions and specifications for the Toshiba TV. We had no problems with the setup and wiring to our satellite receiver and DVD player. We have not been able to get the Toshiba remote control to operate the satellite receiver -- but that might not even be possible.
10 months ago @ AmazonThe sound on the other hand, isn't the best but it could be worse.
13 months ago @ Amazon-Great Standard Definition picture (I can't fathom paying a ton for a TV that only looks good in HD, when most of what you watch is not in HD).
11 months ago @ AmazonNowhere on Amazon's site does it say that the Toshiba 37HL67 (or identical 37HL17) is capable of receiving 1080p through HDMI Inputs, but it does. Check out Toshiba's website to verify this. The 37HL67/37HL17 has a resolution of 720p (actually 1366 x 768), but as CNET and other sites have noted, even the experts can't tell the difference between 720p and 1080i or 1080p on screens less than about 50".
12 months ago @ Amazonf)I bought component cables for the Wii, some games do look better at the higher resolution if the higher resolution was supported (only one game looked "blocky" but it was a third-party lousy game anyway).
10 months ago @ AmazonI spent much time searching through televisions, looking for ones with Game Mode or ones known for no lag. I was a bit unsure how this television would perform, never mind that it had Game Mode.
10 months ago @ AmazonThe remote is plain, but with cable service, you're pretty much forced to use whatever remote they provide with the cable box. Sound quality seems fine. Angle-viewing is fine.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe tuner is amazing, even with an old "rabbit ears" antenna it managed to pick up most HD channels. I have a new Philips amplified HDTV antenna on the way.
10 months ago @ AmazonI have cable which says they broadcast in HD but can only get 480i as signal designation.
9 months ago @ AmazonI hope to upgrade to HD soon but it looks really good now. It's great that it has many different connections, 2 composite, 2 component and 3 HDMI. Best TV in it's catagory.
How it doesn't
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first10 months ago @ AmazonSome reviews on here have complained about the mode select switch because they say it's easy to accidentally switch between TV, Cable/Sat, Aux 1, and Aux 2, I haven't had that problem at all plus I use my cable box remote control more than I do the remote that came with the TV. The picture is just amazing and the sound is good, I have it hooked up to my stereo system so when I have that on it really rocks. I love the different Pic modes, watching the Laker's in "Sports Mode" is awesome and I adjusted the settings in my "Preference" so when my kids watch Sponge Bob the colors look fantastic.
9 months ago @ AmazonThe picture on this 37" REGZA is amazing. The price on Amazon was better than the local stores plus the shipping and handling was free. What more could I ask for....a fantastic TV for a great price delivered right to my door!
11 months ago @ AmazonThe picture is amazingly clear, and the sound is actually rather good! It looks great with a XBox 360 hooked up; I can finally see everything that is meant to be seen in-game. Even hooking up a VCR (to watch some History Channel Color of War tapes) looks superb!
12 months ago @ AmazonWe are somewhat surprised and extremely pleased with this TV. My roommate is a Dish network and Directv installer and updates people with new HD sets every day and he believes our 37HL67 has as good a picture as -any- other of any size or any brand that he has seen! It was quick and easy to set up and it performs great.
12 months ago @ AmazonAnalog SD, digital SD, & High Def pictures all look great! My Nintendo Wii & older cheapo DVD player both put up a fantastic 480p picture using component cables. I also watched some TV shows I missed on the CW & NBC by connecting my laptop to the set via s-video and playing them from their websites.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe picture quality is excellent for HD and also for SD channels as well. There are plenty of input connections for everything you can think of. I also have my PC running through this set (DVI output on PC to HDMI on TV) and games look great as well.
10 months ago @ AmazonI love the TV, the price and the speedy, careful and free shipping. I am so happy with the picture, I don't plan on getting a cable box. The HD is terrific.
12 months ago @ AmazonI really like the "favorites" channel surfing capabilities and the sound from the set is awesome! A fantastic HDTV!
12 months ago @ AmazonThe guy grumbled when he was asked to unpack the TV. b)I debated getting my satellite programming upgraded to HD. I am very glad that I did; there are quite a few channels that are unique to HD programming and the quality (picture/sound) is excellent.
13 months ago @ Amazon-Easy setup, just connected it and looked great right out of the box. -Sound quality is great. Only con is it takes 6 to 9 seconds to come on when you turn it on (this may be a regular LCD TV thing, as this is the only one I've owned).
12 months ago @ AmazonI couldn't be more pleased! Right out of the box, it has an awesome picture. (I did have to tone down the brightness a little.) The colors look fantastic and the Black is very good.
12 months ago @ AmazonIn addition to the great picture (especially on HD channels) it has great channel handling and flips through channels reasonably quickly. Overall I'm very happy with this TV and the Amazon experience.
9 months ago @ AmazonI got it about $150 less than Amazon's lowest price. The TV looks great in my small apartment, almost too big. The picture is great-I'm using it with DirectTv HD service.
12 months ago @ AmazonAfter seeing this at Circuit City I checked Amazon and found the price MUCH lower. The picture was so much better than others in the store, so ordering it here was a pretty easy decision to make. After a great experience with Eagle, Amazon's shipper, and hooking it up I was amazed at the quality for the price I paid.
10 months ago @ AmazonThis LCD TV has an excellent picture and the sound is very good as well. I bought this TV about 3 or 4 months ago, and recently got the HD package with DirecTv and love it! The difference between the non HD channels and the HD channels is amazing, especially with football and movies.
11 months ago @ AmazonI am hook into Dishnetwork without HD and the picture is fine. I had some old rabbit ears down in my basement and hooked those up and pulled in Hd and digital over the air-nice picture!
10 months ago @ AmazonI love it!! No problems whatsoever so far.
10 months ago @ AmazonIt has three HDMI outlet's and all the other connection's you might need. It took me less than 30 minutes from box to TV stand to set up and the owner's manual was very easy to understand. Setting the picture mode was quite easy and learning the remote control functions was easy as well.
13 months ago @ AmazonIt delivers! Here's what I like best about it: -Sturdy stand (important if you have active little ones)
11 months ago @ AmazonAmazon did a great job with my purchase and delivery.



