Toshiba 37X3030D

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Anyone have an opinion advice on the Toshiba 37X3030DB lcd? Is it any good.

I am considering one, mainly because one of my mates works for Toshiba so can get a good discount

 

[Clare Newsome]

The Toshiba 37X3030DB got a very average three-star rating when we tested it last year - simply doesn't live up to either its specification or the standards of the competition. How much can you get it for?

 

[Anonymous]

£490

 

[Anonymous]

I noticed on Amazon, it rates 4.5 from 5 stars by users who have purchased it.

 

[Anonymous]

I should say i a can also get the 37Z3030D ( for £630)

 

[Clare Newsome]

[quote user="Pavgub"]
I noticed on Amazon, it rates 4.5 from 5 stars by users who have purchased it.

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That's fair enough, but I bet they haven't tested it side-by-side with all its competitors like we have!

It's not a bad set, but you can buy better - though not for under £500.

 

[Clare Newsome]

[quote user="Pavgub"]
I should say i a can also get the 37Z3030D ( for £630)

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We haven't tested that particular model, but the 'Z' series Toshibas have impressed us far more than the X models. For £630 you could be getting a very good buy indeed there...(though with the 37in Panasonic plasma - the TH37PX80 - avaialble for not much more than that in shops, you might want to have a good hard look at that before you part with your cash.)

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your replies Claire, i will look into that

 

[Anonymous]

Out of interest ,i have just read Home Cinema Choice'sreview of the 37X3030D, and it was their top choice for 37', as they reckoned it was outstanding value for money ( "hugely outperforms it's price point" was their verdict). It also scored very highly on the recent Which? report for LCDs.

 

[Clare Newsome]

Home Cinema Choice doesn't comparatively review in dedicated facilities using a team of expert testers. Neither does Which (great for washing machines, hopelessly off the mark for consumer electronics). We do.

But feel free to make your own mind up