TOSHIBA40BV801 40 inch LCD TV 1080p HD Ready Freeview HD

With its 1080p Full HD screen, Freeview HD and comprehensive range of sockets, it's hard to believe the Toshiba 40BV801 can be such amazing value!

Thanks to 1080p resolution, the 40BV801 provides amazing levels of detail. Whether you're watching TV, Blu-rays or HD gaming, the 40BV801B extracts the most detail possible. Where, previously, the picture was indistinct in places, now you'll see the picture how it was meant to be seen. Take a look at the grass on a pitch or the netting around goalposts and you'll see what we mean! Yet, amazing levels of detail are just one aspect of this impressive 1080p TV. Other picture enhancements from this Regza TV include Digital Noise Reduction, Auto Backlight Control and a 3D Digital Comb Filter. All these technologies come together to give the 40BV801B a sharp, realistic picture quality which is way ahead of the budget competition.

To get a sound quality to match the picture we'd recommend using the Toshiba's digital or analogue (headphone) outputs through your home cinema, soundbar or hi-fi system. That way you'll get an expansive sound quality to match the picture. As standard, though, the 40BV801 comes with a 16 watt amplifier built-in and stereo speakers that do a fair job of filling larger rooms with sound.

Using the latest Freeview HD TV tuner, the 40BV801B can truly make the most of its HD screen. With HD TV, clarity and detail are greatly improved with sport and natural history programmes both benefiting hugely. In terms of connections, the 40BV801B has more to offer than most of its rivals. Triple HDMI sockets let you easily connect up a Blu-ray player, HD games console and HD TV box such as Sky or Virgin. Added to this are two USB sockets. Connect your digital media player and playback your photos and music through the TV. Unusually, the 40BV801B comes equipped with a separate subwoofer output. Simply connect an active sub and enjoy a substantial boost to the bottom end. Also standard are inputs for SCART, S-Video, component, composite, headphones and PC. The PC input is great for making use of the Toshiba's skills as a large scale monitor for gaming.

For this money you're not going to expect stainless steel trim and a glass stand, but the Toshiba doesn't disgrace itself. It's a little thicker than slightly more expensive TVs but it's still cleanly styled and finished in de rigueur gloss black.

For a high spec TV from a top quality brand few , if any, can rival the Toshiba 40BV801.