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Toshiba 65HM167 65" DLP Projection TV

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  • At a Glance
  • Diagonal screen size of 55 to 60 inches
  • 1920 by 1080 resolution
  • DLP display

We haven't had our hands on this product, but we know which features matter. Here's how the Toshiba 65HM167 65" DLP Projection TV measures up:

Good Fit For Cavernous-Sized Rooms

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size of 55 inches or larger, such as this model, are LCDs, plasmas, or DLPs, usually with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for HDTV screens like these is generally considered to be about 9 to 10 feet, so this model is appropriately sized for very large, cavernous rooms.

Resolution Matches Blu-Ray Disc and HD Formats

All modern HDTVs are fixed-pixel displays. The number of pixels a display has determines its maximum resolution and thus the fineness of detail it can reproduce. Resolution is normally expressed as pixel width versus pixel height. This television's resolution is 1920 by 1080, meaning it has 1920 pixel columns by 1080 pixel rows. Popular for midrange and high-end HDTVs of all types, especially those with large screens, this resolution matches the 1080i maximum resolution for broadcast HDTV and 1080p Blu-ray Disc formats. A key characteristic of all fixed-pixel displays is that incoming signals not at the set's native resolution must be scaled to match that resolution. The quality of this mathematical upconversion or downconversion can significantly affect the picture, especially for ordinary standard-definition TV signals. Inferior scaling may soften the picture, exaggerate noise, or cause some edges to appear slightly jagged.

DLP Display Technology

A DLP television, like this one, creates images by reflecting light from LEDs or a lamp off of hundreds of thousands of microscopic, rotatable mirrors manufactured into a small chip. They are typically 12 to 18 inches deep and surprisingly light for their size (they seldom weigh more than 100 pounds). DLPs include some of the lowest-priced HDTVs for a given screen size. The picture can be excellent for viewers seated directly in front of the screen, but it loses brightness off to the sides, especially at large angles. Sets with color wheels require lamp replacement after a few years of use, and some people may see fleeting color trails called "rainbows" in some situations (an artifact of the color wheel). Models that use LED light sources are not subject to these issues, however. Screen sizes range from 50 to just over 70 inches.

Supports Modern HD Inputs

HDTV sets now routinely have at least one HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input, and usually two, three, or four. An HDMI connection carries digital video and, in many cases, audio from HD cable and satellite receivers, Blu-ray Disc players, and some DVD players and game consoles to the TV over a single cable. Because of their convenience and quality, HDMI connections, when they are available, are generally preferable to other types. Normally an HDTV set will also have two, or possibly three, component-video inputs as well. You can also expect your TV to have component video as well as one or two standard three-wire A/V inputs (composite video plus stereo audio), and one or two RF inputs for direct antenna or cable-TV input.

 

Supports SD Memory Cards

With this HDTV's SD (Secure Digital) slot, you can insert an SD memory card from a digital camera or camcorder to view content (photos and possibly videos) recorded on the card. Obviously, the slot does you no good if your camera uses a different type of card, such as xD, Memory Stick, or CompactFlash. If viewing content from a flash-memory card will be important to you, make sure the television you get has a flash-memory slot compatible with your camera’s memory-card format.

User Reviews for Toshiba 65HM167 65" DLP Projection TV

  • Reviewed by: velray

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Picture very bright. Sound is very good. Light weight Reasonable price

    Weaknesses: Haven't found any

    Overall Evaluation: Most awesome picture. Big and bright. A real pleasure to watch. Very big but such a pleasure. Can't say enough good things about it. Love it.

  • Reviewed by: sujithk

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Clarity, size and price

    Weaknesses: lamp burnout, not enough inputs

    Overall Evaluation: Lamp burnt out in 18 months. Luckily had on site warranty to resolve the issue. I bought this at 1699 and 200 warranty. Warranty has paid for itself. But I would not buy this again. Please research before buying the product. At the time of buying the pricing got me there and now i regret.

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