Full Review
Introduction
The Toshiba 42SL417U certainly didn’t leave us with an overwhelming sense of awe. In fact, it was more “Aw, this TV could have been a lot better.” You see what we did there? With poor color performance, a narrow viewing angle, and malfunctioning software, this TV was doomed from the start.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Toshiba 42SL417U. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the xxSL417U series. The xxSL417U series includes the following models: 42SL417U, 46SL417U, 55SL417U and Cell TV. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Good black level and brightness mean a fairly wide contrast ratio Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
The color performance was bad, on the whole Read More... |
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Motion
The motion performance is not very good Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Terrible viewing angle Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Toshiba 42SL417U. Read More... |
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Page 7
Connectivity
All the ports you need for a basic home theater setup Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Terrible audio performance Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Internet features are (probably) pretty good Read More... |
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Page 10
Power Consumption
Very low power consumption Read More... |
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vs Panasonic TC-P42X3
 We compare the 42SL417U to the TC-P42X3. Read More... |
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vs Samsung LN46D550
 We compare the 42SL417U to the LN46D550. Read More... |
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vs Toshiba 46XV648U
 We compare the 42SL417U to the 46XV648U. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Toshiba 42SL417U. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the xxSL417U series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Toshiba 42SL417U Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Toshiba 42SL417U. Add your comments... |
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