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Toshiba 26HF66 26-inch HDTV

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Expert Rating:  4  (what's this?)

Expert Review

Toshiba 26HF66 26-inch HDTV

Date Published: 10/26/07

With an integrated digital tuner and a wide-format flat picture tube, Toshiba's 26-inch 26HF66 is ready for HD programming. This silver TV has a relatively small footprint, thanks in part to stereo speakers that are built into the area below the screen. The NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner can potentially eliminate the need for extra set-top decoder boxes, as it is capable of displaying standard and high-definition signals as well as digital cable content (although you should check with your cable provider to ensure QAM compatibility).

The 26HF66 displays a crisp and highly detailed picture, and all types of signals are converted to 1,080i or 540p. The stereo speakers produce a total of 10 watts of audio output, and simulated surround sound is among the available audio options. Convenience features include on/off and sleep timers, memory for favorite channels and a game timer.

The input selection is impressive for a relatively small TV. In addition to a set of front-panel inputs, the 26HF66's rear panel includes two more composite video/S-video inputs, two HD component video inputs and an HDMI digital-to-digital input. The universal remote control can manage up to four separate associated devices, with direct access for each.

For a 26-inch TV, Toshiba's 26HF66 has an impressive feature list and competent performance.

Pros: HD tuner, good input selection, crisp picture
Cons: Bulky cabinet

Warranty
1 year parts and labor, 2 years picture tube, limited



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Product Specs

Width
27-1/2 in.
Depth
19-1/2 in.
Height
19-3/4 in.
Comb filter
3-D Y/C digital
Watts per channel
5 watts X2
PIP/POP
no
Weight
79.4 lbs.
Nbr. of speakers
2
Headphone jack
no
Parental control
V-chip
HDTV
yes
Display capability
540p, 1,080i





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