Toshiba 46SV670U LED LCD HDTV Review - Tour & Design

Tour & Design Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Toshiba 46SV670U. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the Regza SV670U series. The Regza SV670U series includes the following models: 55SV670U.  Read here for more details on series differences.
• A one-piece, glossy facade that looks chic but can cause ghostly doubling in your image when viewed from an angle • A swivel base makes it easy to access the ports
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Front

The front of the Toshiba 46SV670U is a glazed over in a solid, single piece of plastic, giving it a clean and uniform look. Of course, this only increases the surface area reflection, but some people in the office have commented on how much they like the look. There aren't any buttons or controls, just some random text along the bottom and some graphic design silliness along the fringe.

The "Infinity Flush Front," that acrylic coating across the surface, has one decidedly negative impact on picture quality. When viewed from an extreme angle, there's a pronounced mirroring effect of the picture bouncing off the inside of the surface. It's not an issue if you're watching TV from straight-on.

	Indicator lights

Back

The back of the Toshiba 46SV670U looks cheap and shiny, but you'll rarely see it from this angle, so who cares? Most of the ports are back here. Fortunately, the TV has a swivel base for better access. For information about the ports on the back of the Toshiba 46SV670U see our Connectivity section.

Ports	The AC power cable does not detach from the TV, making replacement impossible

Sides

The sides of the Toshiba 46SV670U are curved. All the on-board controls and a handful of ports are located on the right side. Because the curve of the sides is so dramatic, the controls are set a little farther back than on most TV's. You really need to reach if you want to turn the volume up and down. Lazy couch potatoes will be pleased with the latest technology, a "wireless remote control," generously included with purchase. What will they think of next? For information about the ports on the back of the Toshiba 46SV670U see our Connectivity section.

	Side ports and on-board controls

Stand/Mount

The stand for the Toshiba 46SV670U has a unique, lemon-shaped footprint. It allows for a swivel of roughly 30-degrees in either direction. 

Hooray! A swivel base

Controls

The on-board controls are pretty basic. You'll want the remote control for anything more complicated than channel up/down and volume.

	Power button
			Channel buttons
	Volume buttons
			Menu button
	Input select button
			USB
	HDMI
			SD card slot
	Composite AV-in

Remote Control

The remote control, while large, is quite good in its ergonomic design. The most important functions fall near the thumb.

Excellent remote control

In The Box (7.0)

The Toshiba 46SV670U includes: television, remote control and batteries, and a comprehensive owner's manual. There is no included AV or HDMI cable.

The box itself is replete with a litany of poorly conceived marketing terms for features that barely quality as features: FocaLight, CrystalCoat, Infinity Flush Front, Resolution+, AutoView, DynaLight, PixelPure 5G, Deep Lagoon, CineSpeed, etc. Some of these names, we're sorry to say, sound like the features on a high-end toilet, which was probably not the intent.

Aesthetics (7.0)

Offering an entirely smooth surface on the front of the TV sounds cool, but it drew a mixed response in amongst our editors. Some liked the uniformity of the design, but others decried the mirroring of the image that it caused at extreme angles. The "Deep Lagoon" edging, which refers to the gradient, half-toning at the fringes of the bezel, are just okay. In a few years, this might look dated.

Other Models in the SV670U Series
This is a review of the Toshiba 46SV670U. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page.
Toshiba 46SV670U 46 inches	Toshiba 55SV670U 55 inches