Toshiba REGZA 42HL67 42" 720p LCD HDTV


Rating historyNumber of reviews
Jan 2008
Feb 2008
Mar 2008
Apr 2008
May 2008
Jun 2008
Jul 2008
Aug 2008
Sep 2008
Oct 2008
Nov 2008
Dec 2008


How it sucks

click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first
On powering up if not recently used takes 5 seconds before it responds with the reassuring click that the remote worked. This has caused a fair amount of chaos among new users trying to figure what is not working. Remote not compatible with direct TV...
10 months ago @ Amazon
I have to say that I've been pretty disappointed so far. I had to call the Toshiba service department (who referred me to the local repair shop) to get the sound working right out of the box. Roughly a month later I started hearing the sound vibrate when there is a lot of bass.
10 months ago @ Amazon
This was slightly higher than the Amazon price, but, if I got a defective unit, I thought the return process would be easier at a local store.
10 months ago @ Amazon
Direct TV remote does not interface with TV very well. It is sluggish and inconsistent. Still trying to fix this.
10 months ago @ Amazon
This occurs regularly now and I'm considering purchasing a speaker system to counter it. I shouldn't have to do that... I regret buying this tv and would love to return it and go with the Sony.
10 months ago @ Amazon
not a choice to set TV to... Whose idea was that? Still trying to figure away around this problem.
10 months ago @ Amazon

How it doesn't

click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first
Other impressive featues of this television include an easy to use on- screen menu with numerous adjustment options for picture and audio and an abundance of component video and HDMI inputs. I highly recommend purchasing a good quality HDTV cable kit to ease the pain of connecting all of the components to the TV (video games, VCR, DVD, digital cable box, etc.). I purchased a nice cable kit at a local wharehouse club for about $70 which had everying I needed to connect this TV.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The picture is great and the value was excellent. I highly recommend this LCD!
11 months ago @ Amazon
I chose this unit over the comparable 1080p unit because all reviewers have indicated that there is minimal picture difference in a screen this size. The picture, even with SD input, is excellent. Also, the sound is surprisingly clear and robust;I don't feel any need to add a stereo amplification and speaker system to improve the sound quality.
10 months ago @ Amazon
I purchased this tv based off of the many great reviews here at Amazon. I had narrowed my decision down to two tv's, this one and the Sony Bravia (40 in).
10 months ago @ Amazon
stand next to a 720p and 1080p in Circuit city and I defy you to see a difference, except in price!!! service from Amazon and Wholesale AV where the set came from was excellent...received set in 2 days!!! at a shipping cost of 42.00!!
10 months ago @ Amazon
The picture is great. It's easy to use. Consumer Reports called it a Best Buy, and my experience, so far, is that they were right once again!!
12 months ago @ Amazon
It arrived quickly, was easy to set up, has lots of easy connections, and we love it.
12 months ago @ Amazon
All in all I am very pleased with the television and would highly recommend it to others.
10 months ago @ Amazon
Good picture quality with VCR input. Color and contrast is excellent and viewing angle is also very good.
12 months ago @ Amazon
This is an excellent television especially for the price.
12 months ago @ Amazon
TV rocks. Great picture, sound, interfaces, price.
10 months ago @ Amazon
The price was the best we found.
9 months ago @ Amazon
After considerable research I chose the Toshiba Regza 42 inch HDTV. I was heavily influenced by the Consumer Report "Best Buy" designation and the sale price ($1,100.00) I got at Circuit City.
10 months ago @ Amazon
did much research on three technologies before I settled on this set...two "best buy" reviews from consumer reports sealed the deal...got a great price from Amazon at less than $1,000.00 after seeing same set in Circuit City for 1400.00...set up was easy...only complaint, if you want to call it that is that I don't think consumers are aware that not every channel they watch is going to be terrific...how the signal is sent and whether it is accomodated by 720p or 1080p is the issue...also, my research was right, at app.
10 months ago @ Amazon