FEATURED Toshiba 50L2200U 50-Inch 60Hz LED-LCD HDTV
- Screen Size-50;Video-Digital Tuner-ATSC; Video-Maximum Resolution-1920 x 1080;Interfaces/Ports-HDMI-Yes; Interfaces/Ports-Composite Video-Yes; Remote Control-Remote Control Included-Yes; Power Description-Operating Power Consumption-95 W
- Aspect Ratio-16:9;Video-Video Signal Standard-HDTV 1080p;Audio-Speakers-Yes;Interfaces/Ports-USB-Yes; Interfaces/Ports-Digital Audio Output-Yes; Remote Control-Battery Size Supported-AA; Physical Characteristics-Color-Black
- Media Player-Yes; Video-Standard Refresh Rate-60 Hz; Audio-RMS Output Power-14 W;Interfaces/Ports-Number of USB Ports-1;Interfaces/Ports-VGA-Yes; Remote Control-Battery Included-Yes; Physical Characteristics-VESA Mount Standard-400 x 400
- TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 45.7” x 28.2” x 3.9”, TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 45.7” x 30.1” x 11.3”
- Backlight Technology-Direct LED; Video-Analog Tuner-NTSC; Video-Scan Format-1080p;Interfaces/Ports-Number of HDMI Ports-2;Interfaces/Ports-Component Video-Yes; Remote Control-Number of Batteries Supported-2;Power Description-Standby Power Consumption-200 mW
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Wayne “Omegafiler”
February 2, 2013
Excellent addition to the “man cave”,
I did quite a bit of research looking for just the right TV for my game room. This is an important detail when considering any review as well. Not everybody has the same goals. My requirements were at least 50″, no extra features, LCD or Plasma, good picture quality, and it had to be inexpensive. I already have a dedicated Media Center PC ready to go and never have liked “smoothing” or 120hz+ effects. Oh, and I wanted it here in time for the 2012 Olympics.
It’s being used in a medium sized Media/Game room that measures about 14′ x 13′, give or take a few inches. There are 2 windows with blinds. And I’m normally sitting about 8-9 feet away. This room has a couple of computers, so it’s used as an office / game & media room (aka “man cave”).
DESIGN & INSTALLATION:
The TV is only about 2″ thick at the outer edge and has 1.5″ border around the screen, so it looks very nice and thin. If you include the portion at the back that you can’t see, you’re a bit over 3″ deep. It also only weighs about 40lbs. However, there is a larger “base” at the bottom where the included stand mounts. This base protrudes towards the back almost another ½” than the rest of the TV. This can be an issue when using the low-profile Cheetah APTMM2B mount I purchased as it does limit the angle at which you can adjust downward.
Fortunately at 4′ off the ground, and with the help of the spacers that came with the mount, I was able to just barely get the angle I wanted for the TV without touching the wall. That does limit where I can route the cables since there isn’t space to run them towards the middle and there is no way any screw driver I have is going to fit or reach from the bottom to tighten the extra support screws. I’ll have to get a bendy screwdriver or something to reach from the side; otherwise it’s not going anywhere.
I would still prefer that the stand mount at the back like others I’ve seen (and have), instead of bolting directly to the bottom. That eliminates the need for a larger base that’s inevitably going to get in the way.
There is also a small green LED on the front of the TV. Which is good as this TV doesn’t make any noises turning on or off. It’s dim enough so I never even notice it when I’m watching a movie at night. And it’s not one of those LED’s that gets super bright when you look at it directly. That’s it on the front as all of the physical buttons are hidden behind the recessed backing to the left, including power.
You can easily see from the specs to see what inputs it has. You’ll also note I don’t list having 2 HDMI ports as a negative. Considering its price and the fact that I’ll be eventually hooking this up to a receiver that will handle all HDMI switching, it’s not a factor for me.
PICTURE:
So how does it look? After its calibrated, it looks excellent. As with most TV’s, the default profiles leave much to be desired. My sources are OTA (Over-The-Air) HDTV, Blu-Ray, DVD, and hundreds of other TV shows that I stream or have on the Media Center PC. So far, they’ve all looked great. Even lower quality content looks decent. I don’t currently have cable or satellite.
As with all high resolution displays, lower res content will suffer a bit without upconversion. Fortunately most of what I’m viewing is at least 720p or higher. Or it’s already been upconverted. I’ve been watching the Olympics just about non-stop since it started and I’m still impressed with how good it looks.
One of the most impressive features is just how darn good the contrast ratio and viewing angles are. This has one of the best black levels that I’ve seen on any LCD. We’re talking Plasma or DLP levels here. With LCDs it’s very common to to have that greyish tone to “black” levels, especially with movies or dark scenes. Not an issue here. I also have a work bench directly below and in front of the TV and I can easily sit there and watch TV without any issues. It’s not a 100% perfect at that sharp angle, but pretty darn good.
The only slight negative is when looking at certain large solid bright or light colored images, you can see some very slight unevenness in the backlighting. You can see some areas that are ever so slightly darker than others. I’ve seen this effect with other TV’s as well. If you think that might bother you, just be aware.
However, I will add that with the many different sources I’m watching, it’s rare that I even notice it. And I’m quite sensitive to any imperfections in displays regardless of how minor they are. In many cases, I have a hard time even pointing them out to other people. 🙂 I also noticed you can lessen this by adjusting brightness and backlight settings. So far, it’s minor and rare enough that it hasn’t bothered me.
GAMING:
I also wanted to use the TV for playing the occasional PC game. I’m using a 25′ HDMI cable to hook up my gaming PC on the…
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|Christopher Anello “Chris”
February 2, 2013
Great Picture – Grate Price,
I was shopping for a new TV for our family room after our plasma was shattered during shipping to our new home. I liked the quality of the plasma but it was heavy and would not work well in the new room full of windows. I found this 50″ Toshiba for the same price as most same size plasmas. I was concerned bout the fact that it was 60hrz instead of 120hrz but to be honest cant even tell. Probably once the Olympics starts I may get some speed issues but most movies are made to fit 60hrz anyways. Not sure what he hype is about the higher htz, probably just marketing. The screen is nice, not as reflective as other competitors, and nice and bright. The only negative side is the 2 HDMI inputs. For a good all around TV for cable and kids movies its worth it. If you are looking for TV with all the latest technology like 3d and smart than this is not for you.
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