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Toshiba 42VL963

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Pros

  • clean images and stable motion
  • intuitive and friendly interface
  • 3D pictures seen through them are very good

Cons

  • menu interface is slightly clunky compared
  • just not enough weight at the lower end of the frequency spectrum
  • Standard-definition pictures look a tad rough
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 200 Hz
  • no
  • yes
  • no
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Toshiba 42VL963 - Pros & Cons

Toshiba 42VL963

Pros

  • clean images and stable motion
  • intuitive and friendly interface
  • 3D pictures seen through them are very good
  • Toshiba provides comprehensive picture controls including a full colour management tool
  • Pictures look quite sharp and colours are bold and strong
  • Picture calibrationToshiba is pretty good at providing plenty of picture set up tools
  • reasonably priced and well-researched office monitor
  • smoother movement of on-screen objects
  • sharper
  • clearer
  • and more colourful screen

Cons

  • menu interface is slightly clunky compared
  • just not enough weight at the lower end of the frequency spectrum
  • Standard-definition pictures look a tad rough
  • there are only two entries in the music section
  • Places smart TV system lags behind the competition
  • Struggles with detail in darker scenes
  • evidence of resolution being lost as objects pass across the screen
  • shortage of shadow detail in very dark parts of the picture
  • images looking unnatural and prone to artefacts around large moving objects
  • effects are nowhere near as noticeable in day-to-day tasks
  • 7108K colour temperature is a little on the cool side

Toshiba 42VL963 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
360 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
200 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Toshiba 42VL963 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Diode placingEdge light
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate200.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio7,000,000:1
HDRno
Brightness360.0 cd/m²
Response time10.0 ms
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet features
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Local dimmingyes
Sleep timeryes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology typepassive
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs4
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
DLNAyes
NFCno
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height24.96 in
Width39.17 in
Weight33.07 lb
Depth9.25 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use100.4 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Eco0.3 W
Power Consumption Max120.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • DivX
  • H.264
  • MKV
  • MP4
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital Plus
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supportedMP3
Noise Reductionyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type400x400mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portyes
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height22.8 in
Width39.17 in
Weight28.44 lb
Depth1.65 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height26.14 in
Width43.7 in
Weight40.79 lb
Depth5.2 in
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement method
Toshiba Active Motion Resolution 400
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes

Toshiba 42VL963 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How are Toshiba TVs regarded in the marketplace?
    bernardo
    over 1 year ago
    Having a Toshiba TV, I am happy.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on 42VL963?
    ena_jerde
    over 1 year ago
    Oc course! A smart TV is a type of television that has built-in internet connectivity and the ability to access and run various streaming apps and services. This means that you can use your TV to watch online content from platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others, without the need for an external device such as a set-top box or streaming stick. To use these apps, you'll need to have a subscription to the service, a stable internet connection, and set up your TV to connect to your home network. Once you've done this, you can access the streaming apps and services through the TV's menu or home screen, and start watching your favorite shows and movies.
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Toshiba 42VL963 Toshiba - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.7
Based on 5 reviews
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Toshiba 42VL963 Toshiba 42VL963 review
TechRadar logo
TechRadar
Published: 08.11.2012
Toshiba 42VL963 review
3.0

Ambitious but oh-so-slow Edge LED telly with passive 3D

By Jamie Carter
4 minute read
Toshiba 42VL963 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.09.2012
Home review
4.0

Not a pack leader, but worthy of being on your shortlist

By What Hi-Fi?
6 minute read
Toshiba 42VL963 Toshiba 47VL963B review
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ITProPortal
Published: 22.12.2012
Toshiba 47VL963B review
4.0

By Danny Phillips
11 minute read
Toshiba 42VL963 Toshiba 55VL963B review: Toshiba 55VL963B
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CNET
Published: 27.07.2012
Toshiba 55VL963B review: Toshiba 55VL963B
3.5

The 55-inch Toshiba 55VL963B has a stylish design and WiDI support, but standard-definition pictures and smart TV features are below par.

By Niall Magennis
6 minute read
Toshiba 42VL963 Toshiba 42VL963
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 17.08.2012
Toshiba 42VL963
4.0

Toshiba's new passive 3D TV is a fine and affordable family TV - though it might not quite satisfy movie fans.

By John Archer
9 minute read

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