Toshiba 37E200U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)

Review by P. M. for Toshiba 37E200U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
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I guess I’ll break the ice and be the first to review this TV.

I searched for a decent 37″ TV at a reasonable price and looked at several different brands. I almost bought a Vizio because of the price, but then I found this Toshiba for less than 600$. Here is what I can say about it so far:

This TV has a very good picture especially on the Directv hi-def channels. It has some interesting features that I have not yet used such as:

the ability to play picture files (like a giant digital photo frame, and

the ability to play MUSIC files, like a giant Mp3 player.

When I press the “mute” (to mute the sound)button, it will mute half way, then another press of the button mutes the sound completely.

It has a computer terminal for connecting a PC.

It has 4 HDMI inputs.

The reason I gave this TV 4 stars is the viewing angles–like most LCDs, you need to sit almost directly in front of the screen. If you try and watch it too far off to one side, the colors get a bit washed out.

For an auxillary TV, this one fits the bill. My home theatre TV is a 50″ plasma, and that TV blows this one away. But if you just want a fairly large TV for everyday watching and not the whole “home theatre” experience, you will be pleased with this unit. I think Toshiba is a decent brand and most of the reviews on other Toshiba models have been pretty good.

Review by Mike V for Toshiba 37E200U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
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I’ll keep this one short and sweet. Ive had this TV for several weeks now, and couldn’t be happier.

The picture is awesome. Our other TV is a Samsung 40 inch, which is another highly rated LCD, and I made my own comparison by watching a Stanley Cup Hockey game on both TV’s and could not tell any difference. A Hockey game broadcast in HD is a very good test for your TV’s clarity, and this Toshiba did not disappoint.

The dynamic aspect ratio works great.

The fact that Toshiba doesn’t publish the contrast ratio should not be a deterrent for getting this TV. Contrast ratio is a marketing gimmick, and the determination should be that if you look at the picture, and it looks great to your eyes, who cares what the actual contrast ratio is? The blacks look black, and the whites look white, and there isn’t much more to worry about.

Good price for a great TV!

Review by J. Quinlan for Toshiba 37E200U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
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Bought this unit primarily for a computer monitor. I am very pleased with the size and clarity from 10 feet away. I like watching and reading news items on the pc and this unit makes it most pleasant with tri-focal glasses. I had a 15 inch tube monitor and found my eyes tiring after a short time. The 37 inch size makes viewing very comfortable.

I bought this at a store after reading all the Amazon reviews on various monitor/tv units. It has so many inputs that were new to me that I felt that telling the seller what I needed it for was the only way to get my money worth.

This is what I wanted in a unit:

A PC monitor

Connect my Roku ( Netflix ) HD wireless converter

Tv channel viewing

Connect my analog vcr

get rid of my external pc speakers

These desires were met and by buying a wireless keyboard and mouse I now have the pc box under the TV and out of sight.

The monitor has a matte finish and does not reflect glare from my windows during the day. This might be the feature I most appreciate.

Set-up was very easy.

I looked at the unit from 30 feet away at an angle and was able to see the picture just fine. What angle I look at in my living room is not an issue. This is an LCD screen.

It has 1080 resolution and Netflix delivers at 780 so I can upgrade my Roku and still be pleased with my unit.

It has 5 settings for picture warmth ( color/hue/gamma/etc ). 4 of these settings are factory set and non-changeable and the 5th for personal preference.

I use an outdoor digital antenna and as I change channels the Toshiba indicates the strength of the signal. The unit does not have an antenna built in. You must use a cable style antenna or cable service.

My analog vcr is now useless for recording without a digital converter box and can’t record shows without a converter. Also my previously recorded vcr tapes come on the TV in 480 resolution.

It will accept a USB flash device. If you have mp3 or jpg files or want to view the pictures from your camera ( camera cable required with rgb or usb external connection ) you can have a slide show.

The HDMI inputs look very similar to a usb connection but the shape is different. All the newer pc’s and other devices are coming with this commection. It replaces the s-cable style connector it does not accept s-cable.

I had to buy an HDI cable ( connect my Roku ), a stereo speaker cable ( from the pc headphones to the monitor ) with both ends male, and a VGA cable ( computer ) in addition to the unit itself. You can get these from Amazon.

It will not play avi files from a usb flash unit. You need the computer for that viewing.

Review by lawguy20 for Toshiba 37E200U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
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Let first comment on the TV…its fantastic! Great picture in either standard or high def. The sound is great as well. I replaced a 4 year old 32in Westinghouse and this just blows it away. Absolutely no complaints about the TV.

Now, as far as shipping goes…I can’t believe Amazon uses these people. The company is called Ceva Logistics. These people were the most unprofessional individuals I have ever delt with (when it comes to shipping companies). I see my package is due to be delivered on the 4th…ok sounds good. It didn’t come. Fine, I now the estimates are usually just that…an estimate. So I check the status and I see that the package is at the destination location (about 7 miles from where I live). So, i figure it would come the next day (friday). Well, I’m at work and i get a call asking if I want to come pick up my TV from the distribution center…what?!? I ordered it online and wanted it delivered. That is what Amazon is all about…ordering from your computer to your door. Neither me nor my wife have cars (we rely on public transit and bikes) so picking it up was not an option. They tell me that since I can’t pick it up myself that I’ll have to wait until monday and schedule a delivery appointment….when asked why they couldn’t just deliver it because my wife would be home they got an attitude and said “thats not how we do things”. So I asked to schedule an appointment and he told me to call back monday….seriously, the TV had been there now for 2 days! So Monday rolls around and I call to make and appointment and they give me a four hour window between 10-2pm. So when does my TV get delivered? 2:45. I have never had so much trouble getting a package in my life….I hope Amazon stops using these people!