If you are looking to replace that bedroom or kitchen portable TV because of the digital switch-over, the Toshiba 19DV616DB is a 19-inch TV DVD Combi that could be just what you are looking for, because it will quite likely fit into the same space as that old portable, but you also get the added benefit of a DVD player, built into the unit so you don’t need a separate box. If you fancy watching your favourite film on DVD while making the evening meal or relaxing in bed, then for very little extra cost it makes sense to go for one of these combi televisions rather than a standard TV.
Here are some questions that I often hear:
How does the picture quality compare to other makes?
The Toshiba brand name is a guarantee that you will get excellent picture quality – Toshiba take a lot of care on this aspect of manufacture and design, and this model is no exception. Many people who bought this model of TV DVD Combi have praised the picture quality and it is absolutely true to say that you would have to pay more money to get the same quality of picture from some of the less reputable manufacturers.
TV DVD Combi by Toshiba
How easy is it to use?
This Toshiba is in fact very easy to use, totally intuitive. Just follow the on-screen menus and you really can’t go wrong. It’s a welcome change from some other models that I could mention.
How big is it?
This is an incredibly slim and compact unit, and by the way, it also has a stylish, quality, glossy white finish. It measures 33.3cm high by 47.6cm wide and 6.7cm deep (front to back). Oh, and it weighs just 4.5kg, so it’s not going to damage whatever you put it on.
Does it have Freeview?
Oh yes, this TV DVD Combi has a Freeview tuner, and a powerful one at that. One buyer said it “found more channels than any other TV in the house”! What this means is that if you live in a Freeview area, it is quite likely that you will get the full choice of channels.
How good is the built-in DVD player?
Being Toshiba, again you know that you are not getting rubbish. So often with cheaper makes you hear about the built-in DVD player failing, but not with this combi television, I am pleased to say. You can also play back your photos too.
What is the sound quality like?
To be absolutely honest, ideally I would have liked a little more power from the built-in speakers. They are fine in the bedroom, kitchen or any small room, but this compact unit is not designed for a big family living room where there is a lot of background chatter and in this situation you will need a bigger, more powerful model. Don’t get me wrong, this is a really minor point against a whole load of positives for this model, and as I say, in the bedroom or kitchen it will be just fine.
How “green” is this model?
When it comes to green credentials, this is as good as it gets unless you do without a TV at all! This TV DVD Combi has been designed specifically to use less energy than many other models.
| TOSHIBA 19DV616DB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Screen size: 19″ Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 (excellent) Response time: 5ms (excellent) EPG: 8-day Electronic Programme Guide with “now and next” feature (easy-to-use) Sound: NICAM sound system, two-channel stereo, output of six watts over two speakers. DVD Player: Plays DVD; CD-DA; CD-R/RW; Video CD; DVD-R/RW; MP3; DivX; jpeg Dimensions: (H)33.3cm, (W)47.6cm, (D)6.7cm Weight: 4.5kg unpackaged. |
THE VERDICT
Overall, the Toshiba 19DV616DB gets 9/10 from me – I have taken one point off because personally I would have liked slightly more powerful speakers, but it’s a minor point. All in all this is a great model and you will have to go a long way to find a TV DVD Combi offering this quality at such a great price.
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Talking of price, just now this particular model is a bit of a steal as there seems to be some rather competitive pricing going on, although I don’t know how long it will last. You can check the current price and stock availability by clicking this link: TV DVD Combi – Toshiba 19DV616DB.
