Toshiba 26LV61K 26-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player
Toshiba 26LV61K 26-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player Review
I bought this television for a guest room. I also purchased a tilting/swiveling wall mount and hung the TV about 5′ up the wall. I can’t comment on the viewing angle issue others have noted since I can adjust it to be dead straight from any viewing position. Apart from that, the set works flawlessly, is relatively lightweight, and the DVD player is easy to use. The picture quality is fair, not fantastic – but more than acceptable for this price point.
This TV has proven to be ideal for my needs and I’m satisfied with what I got for what I paid.
Toshiba 26LV61K 26-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player Feature
- 26.0″ Diagonal widescreen, TFT 720p LCD display, great for viewing standard and high definition digital television signals and DVD movies
- Built-In Slot Loading DVD Player with a slim profile is a convenient all-in-one, space saving design.
- Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts
- Official DivX Certified product. Plays all version of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files
- Using the PC Input, the 26LV61K can be used in conjunction with a computer, and the A/V Input, HDMI Inputs, and Component Input
Toshiba 26LV61K 26-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player Overview
Movie night doesn’t get much simpler than the 26LV61K. The built-in DVD player erases the clutter from extra cablesand components, and the digital tuner ensures that you’ll be ready for the digital TV transition in June 2009. For true viewing pleasure, the 26-inch widescreen (26.0-inch diagonal) will look terrific anywhere in the house.
I bought this television for a guest room. I also purchased a tilting/swiveling wall mount and hung the TV about 5′ up the wall. I can’t comment on the viewing angle issue others have noted since I can adjust it to be dead straight from any viewing position. Apart from that, the set works flawlessly, is relatively lightweight, and the DVD player is easy to use. The picture quality is fair, not fantastic – but more than acceptable for this price point.
This TV has proven to be ideal for my needs and I’m satisfied with what I got for what I paid.
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Customer Reviews
Design Flaw – C. Reinhardt – NC
I am not sure if it was a design flaw or manufacturing flaw but unless you were looking straight on or slightly down at this TV, it would appear extremely dark and nearly impossible to watch even with brightness maxed out. Considering that most people now put these on the wall or elevated positions, it seems to be a major issue. When I called customer service the agent said there is nothing that can be done and it is a common complaint. It is like the screen is installed upside down. I stood above it and looked down on it and the picture was fine the problem is only when you are below or slightly below tv which makes no sense to me. If it is placed at a standard height and you are sitting down it will have the problem. In my case it was on a dresser and unusable at even that slight elevation.
Amazon was great about the return. We exchanged it for an LG (no dvd integrated) and love it.
I like my TV 
– Iris Roman – HIALEAH, FL, US
Nice TV clear picture. It actually looks bigger than 26″. My daughter will be purchasing one soon. I’m truly happy with my choice.
Toshiba tv – T. Kosmicki – Ogallala Nebraska
The Toshiba 26 inch tv was easy to set up and is a nice looking tv. The picture is good if you are directly in front of the tv. However, if you are off to the sides, or below the direct line of sight the picture quality is diminished noticeably. I would not recommend it for viewing in a room where you have multiple viewers.