With HD TV sources now widely available, there's never been a better time to switch to an HD TV. The Toshiba 32KV500 comes with a good quality 32 inch 720p screen. Fed with a HD source you'll find the Toshiba gives a level of detail and realism totally foreign to standard SD TV's. Thanks to 24p mode, this bargain Toshiba LCD TV will also show films at the exact frame rate the director intended, giving smooth motion and jolt-free viewing. With a contrast ratio of 30,000:1, the 32KV500 distinguishes well between dark blacks and bright contrasts. Taken as a whole, we don't think you'll find a better picture on a 32" TV around this price!

Although we'd always recommend using a TV with your hi-fi or home cinema system (for which the Toshiba has an output), the 32KV500 has stereo speakers and a built-in sound system that provides a sound powerful enough for most rooms.

Although only a budget TV, this bargain Toshiba comes with all the basic connections you'd expect. Twin HDMI sockets let you hook up two sources such as a TV HD set top box and Blu-ray player or games console. Another modern connection is the USB socket. This lets you view photos, listen to music or watch films from a USB equipped media player. For older sources, such as your VCR, there's also a SCART socket. If you fancy using this big TV as a computer monitor, then the PC input is ideal for making the Toshiba a dual use TV/monitor.

It might not be the slimmest of TV's but the Toshiba is finished in a smart and unobtrusive gloss black. It's also energy efficient meaning that it will probably be cheaper than your existing TV to run in the longer run.

Product features

LCD TV:

• Toshiba 32 inch HD Ready widescreen LCD TV has a digital tuner built in.
• Built in Freeview digital tuner.
• 2 HDMI connections.

Television picture quality:

• HD Ready.
• Freeview digital tuner.
• 32in (81cm) widescreen TV with 81cm visible screen size.
• Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
• 50Hz.
• Brightness 450cd/m2.
• Contrast ratio 4000:1 (native).
• Response time 8ms.
• Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
• Progressive scan.

Connectivity:

• 2 HDMI sockets.
• 1 SCART socket.
• PC input socket.
• Component video socket.
• Composite.
• Headphone socket.
• AV socket (side and rear).
• 1 USB port.

Sound quality:

• NICAM sound system.
• 2 x 6 watts RMS power output.

Digital features:

• Digitally interactive.
• Digital text.
• Digital video broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available.
• Auto setup.
• Auto scan for new channels.
• Now and next programme guide.
• 7 day electronic programme guide (EPG).
• Top up TV compatible.
• CI slot.

Additional features:

• Sleep timer.
• Child lock.
• Picture and text.
• Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
• Size of TV H51.4, W78.7, D9.4cm.
• Weight of TV 11.6kg (unpackaged).
• Complete with pedestal stand.
• Size of TV with stand H56, W78.7, D18.7cm.
• Weight of TV with stand 12.3kg.
• Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 200 x 200mm bracket (bracket not included).

Energy efficiency information:

• On mode power consumption 150 watts.
• Standby power consumption 1 watt