The newly launched Toshiba XL700-series Regzas are some of the Japanese company’s most promising LCD TVs by a mile. For starters, these panels are based on the latest LED-edgelit backlighting technology to output a high 3 million:1 dynamic contrast in an attractive 48mm-thin bezel. We also received news that there is built-in local dimming for enhancing black levels, which is an undocumented feature verified by a reliable source. This not only puts the XL700 Regzas in the same league as a handful of competing models like the LG LE7500, the Toshibas are easily one of the more affordable choices in the market.

Other performance-centric functions include ClearScan 100 Pro, AutoView and Resolution+. ClearScan 100 Pro provides a fast 100Hz refresh rate to minimize film judder and motion blur, while AutoView optimizes onscreen visuals on-the-fly by monitoring both room brightness and playback content. Rounding it up is Resolution+, which promises improved video-upscaling quality for standard-definition programs. On the multimedia front, added DLNA-compatibility facilitates MP3, JPEG and DivX streaming from remote PCs to complement its USB port and SD card slot (JPEG only). Networking is via Ethernet and there’s no Wi-Fi, unfortunately.

“With the Launch of LED-Backlit Series our LCD TV line-up has become stronger in India and now the customers have the choice to choose between LED -Backlit and CCFL -Backlit LCD TVs. With our Advanced Technology and Superior Design coupled with the imagery of Sachin, our brand ambassador is sure to place Toshiba at the helm of the FPD market in the country”, said Pranab Mohanty, Business Head, Consumer Product Division, Toshiba India on its launch.

The new Toshiba REGZA XL700 series LED TV comes in three sizes: 138.7cms (55XL700E), 117.5cms (47XL700E) and 106.7cms (42XL700E).

These LEDs feature slim design and come in metallic-feel finishing bezel. These LEDs are equipped with Toshiba’s proprietary Resolution+ technology, its blazing-fast 14-bit video processing and Meta Brain Premium Video Engine.