Toshiba Regza 47WL66E (47-inch LCD)

By Siddharth Raja, CNET.com.au
Jun 9, 2006

Up until recently, the selection of 1,920 x 1080-pixel resolution LCD TVs had been largely dominated by Sharp with two of its five-figure G series Aquos. This monopoly is now challenged by the Toshiba 47WL66E Regza . Not only does it offer better value in inch-per-dollar, the set also comes standard with up-to-date HDMI connectivity in comparison with the former video-only DVI equivalent.

Design
The huge 47-inch screen sits atop a thin black base strip with the Toshiba logo sitting center. The usual functions, such as the power button and volume controls, are located at the top of the screen, so note that these may be difficult to reach if you plan to wall-mount the display. Fortunately, the rather largish remote control sits quite comfortably in the hand.

The screen did not look out of place among the décor in our test room. Nor did it dominate the room like some other large displays. Connections are located at the rear behind a removable panel.

The square grey stand, which is removable for wall mounting, offered excellent support and even allowed the TV to be angled in different directions to the base. The speakers are discreetly packed at the base of the screen and are hardly visible. Total thickness is just under 110mm and overall weight, including the stand, is 45.6 kg, which is excellent for a display this size.

A strange design feature is the placement of a second power button blended into the side frame, which can be difficult to see as it's painted the same grey color as the rest of the frame.

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