Toshiba 40RV525U Review – 40-inch LCD HDTV
Originally Reviewed on October 19th, 2008Review of TOSHIBA 40RV525U: 40” 1080p LCD HDTV
The Toshiba 40RV525U 1080p LCD TV is one of Toshiba‘s most successful HDTV‘s, which is a renowned name in manufacturing and marketing advanced electronic and electrical products worldwide. This LCD TV is equipped with several highly advanced features that make gaming and TV watching an absolute thrill. The 40″ full HDTV uses some of the revolutionary Toshiba technology for spectacular image quality and numerous input options for linking all of your HD apparatus.
With superior connectivity with the third HDMI digital input, high-gloss styling and DynaLight dynamic backlight control, this LCD TV is just perfect to add extra moons to your drawing room or home entertainment center. Priced around $999 MSRP and with a 40″ 16:9 wide-screen, Toshiba 40RV525U is perhaps one of the most inexpensive Toshiba models easily available today.
Toshiba 40RV525U Features & Specifications Review:
Diagonal Size: 40″ – Widescreen
Resolution: 1080p
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Widescreen Modes: Letterbox, TheaterWide, WideScreen, 16:9
Pixel Response Time: 8 ms
Max V-Sync Rate: 60 Hz
Color Temperature Control: Yes
Enclosure Color: High-gloss black
Audio
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: 3D Surround
Audio Controls: Treble, Bass, Balance
Speakers Included: 2 speakers
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in
Input & Output
Video Interface: HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Reception System: QAM, ATSC, NTSC
Video Features
HDTV Ready: Yes
Input Video Formats 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Dimensions
Set size with stand: 39.3 ” x 10.9″ x 26.9″
Set size without stand: 39.3″ x 3.8″ x 25″
Set weight with stand: 42.1 lbs
Package weight: 50.3 lbs
On the Toshiba 40RV525U Full HDTV, pictures appear more bright and colorful like real-life images, irrespective of the time of watching TV. Its DynaLight feature persistently monitors
the brightness level of the screen and, if required, adjusts all the relevant controls accordingly. The quick response time further guarantees smooth motions, even during action-oriented sequences. For game lovers, Toshiba 40RV525U reduces the time taken for the signal to pass through the game controller to the television screen.
The product’s Back-Light control feature ensures seamless picture transitions for deeper blacks with absolute detail and depth analysis. This high definition LCD TV uses 10-bit video processor and the CineSpeed Display to increase the picture quality during high action-oriented scenes. With its 3 HDMI inputs and PC input, there are plenty of options for cable boxes, video games and DVD players.
HDTVUniverse.com gives Toshiba 40RV525U 9/10 stars!






Jimmy's reviewDecember 24, 2008
Just ordered this beauty for Christmas. Can’t wait to check it out.
chris's reviewDecember 26, 2008
Just received for Christmas, great tv love it, enjoy! Merry Christmas!
justin's reviewJanuary 29, 2009
just got this tv. love it but cant fine tune the pic any tips?
Ernesto's reviewOctober 03, 2010
Great tv
Mike's reviewJanuary 23, 2011
Great TV. Bought it in 2008 and still has an excellent picture quality. I upgraded the firmware via the USB port in December 2010 and now I have no sync problems with my newer Bluray player that I bought in December 2010.