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Review summary: Its simple lines are an object lesson in restrained elegance

Pros: Great colours, 1080p resolution, Attractive price, Contrast range, HD pictures

Cons: Some motion blurring, Limited blacks, Average standard-def pictures

Verdict: The piano lacquer frame is relatively logo-free and, with its simple lines, is an object lesson in restrained elegance. Even its boomerang-shaped, silver stand manages to swivel as smoothly as it looks

Review summary: If you're after a new screen that will let you explore the full potential of high definition at an affordable price, Toshiba's 42-inch 42X3030D should be on your shortlist -- it looks good, has a great range of picture and sound adjustments, and ...

Pros: 1080p compatibility ; advanced picture and sound adjustments ; authoritative sound ; superb high-definition performance

Cons: Daunting design ; limited connectivity ; average standard-definition performance

Verdict: Toshiba's 42X3030D is competitively priced for a 1080p large screen. There are a few technical compromises compared to the more expensive Z series, and standard-definition performance is ordinary, but high-definition image quality is outstanding

Award: Qualified Recommendation

Review summary: The solution? Say hello to the Regza X series, where Toshiba's proprietary Active Vision picture processing system adorns what finally are full HD 1080p panels. Not content with this, over the coming months Toshiba will continue its onslaught on the ...

Pros: 1080 native resolution ; 1080p HDMI input ; 24 FPS (not tested) ; Exactscan for 1080p source on HDMI and component ; Smooth, refined colours after calibration ; Good shadow detail ; Effective deinterlacing ; 3D colour management (only if you have good ...

Cons: Gamma tracking not smooth ; Mild digital noise ; Below average viewing angle ; No greyscale / gamma controls ; May need service menu calibration ; No PIP ; Unattractive EPG ; VGA supported resolution at only 1366x768

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Toshiba has thrown the cat among the pigeons with a very keenly priced 1080p 42in TV.

Verdict: I don't know how Toshiba keeps doing it, but once again it has created a cutting edge TV at a truly astounding price. Not only do you have a Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 panel, but you're also getting 1080p 24, 50 and 60 input support. Add to that the pair ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Toshiba's Regza 37X3030D is a 37-inch 1080p LCD that will cope with pretty much anything you throw at it -- high-definition performance is excellent and standard-def is not bad either, making it ideal for HD movies, gaming or catching up on your soaps

Pros: 1080p screen ; high-definition picture quality ; excellent sound quality

Cons: Only two HDMI sockets ; no HDMI 1.3 support

Verdict: We liked the 37X3030D a lot, especially when watching high-definition material -- the addition of 1080p to the middle of the Toshiba range is an excellent sign for the future. It is only letdown slightly by its standard-definition performance