X3030 Toshiba Owners & Pre-Owners Thread

Right - this is it!

There are a few of us out here who are thinking of buying this set - and there are those of you out there that have them - and we want your feedback (and maybe, your tellies too!).

Get your cameras out for the lads and get some shots of your X3030's! You have em, we wanna see em!

Also, I personaly would like to know this...

I'm about to buy a set, and this Tosh could be the one, do you think as an owner (or just as someone knowledgeable) that movement is good/fine on this set wihtout waiting for the Z series?

Also, what do you think of the black levels on this set?

All feedback, photo's and questions here!

Viva la regza!

I'd also like to know does this set accept SVIDEO as this is my preferred DVD output.

Taa

[Blackbolt360]

Originally Posted by merlinski

I'd also like to know does this set accept SVIDEO as this is my preferred DVD output.

Taa

I would HIGHLY recommend you just get a HDMI upscaling DVD player rather than buying your HDTV around the S-VIDEO output of your DVD player.

S-VIDEO is 480p, which poor even in comparision to RGB SCART 576i. I recommend you get a DVD Upscaler.

Don't forget this TV is a 1080p native TV, so your standard def stuff will look appalling on it via S-VIDEO.

Yeah it's a good point! I don't think it would have swayed my decision, just handy to know that's all.

Cheers bolt!

[runtime]

> movement is good/fine on this set wihtout waiting for the Z series?

No concerns with movement

> Also, what do you think of the black levels on this set?

Black levels seems very good to me, no concerns in that department either

hdtvtest.co.uk will be updating their review later today which discusses these subjects in great depth.

I'll try to upload some photos if I can do the screen justice!

[Robbie Razzler]

This review isn't up officialy yet. but here it is, some interesting reading

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Toshiba-42.../Benchmark.php

Originally Posted by runtime

I'll try to upload some photos if I can do the screen justice!

This would be massively appreciated - shots of all kinds of source would be super for us all.

PS. Photo's of the EPG would be fab for th'owd ball and chain!!! So she can see exactly what mind-numbimg reality show is on next on every bloody channel for the next 7 days!!!

Cheers

[JASYMORR]

Think I'm going to purchase this 37" set myself, moving house in 2 weeks and I've convinced the missus (although its going get some serious Xbox 360 abuse ). Love the idea of full 1080 for the Xbox through component.

Happy to see good reports about it, now to find a good price either here in Northern Ireland or low shipping from one of the online suppliers. What price have u your current owners got them for?

[runtime]

Bought mine (42" model) for ~ £925 from Dixons.co.uk (with promo voucher code)

I'm thinking of the 37" too...but I hear the contrast ratio is a lot less!?

Anyone know anything more on that?

But I'm thinking 37" will help me get away with a bit more as far as SD quality is concerned.

[JASYMORR]

Dixons has the 37" for £829.00

How/where do I get any promo codes?

[yaruar]

picking up my 37" this evening from John Lewis (995 i think, but i'm a sucker for a 5 year warranty)

will let people know what i think when it is all set up.

[Gavin G]

Looks like I'm going to opt for this set too (42") but I have a question regarding resolution with PC use - to get the full 1920 x 1080, do I have to connect via DVI-HDMI?

What is the max supported resolution via the D-SUB connector?

Thanks,

Gavin

PS JASYMORR

If you find a good price in N. Ireland please let me know as I'm also in N. Ireland

I'm thinking of doing something crazy lads, and going down to Sound and Vision late night opening and just buying a 37x3030!

No questions, in, buy - out, plug in and go! lmao

THIS is what happens after months of going stark staring bonkers choosing a set! I knew I would have a breakdownt - this is IT, TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! lol

That's it, I'm getting in my car now, lmao - seeya in a bit!

[LEEROY_UK]

That is exacly what i did in the end and i dont regret it. I went to my local small town reatailer RMTV said will you match currys price he said yes and i said but i gotta have it today ! ummm let me make a phone call he said . He only got the toshiba rep to bring one especially from the local depot. 2 hours later i had my 42 yay!

Oh and get the 42" Merlinski ya know ya wanna