- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Toshiba SL417U
- 42" 1080p LED-backlit
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
#2 in Toshiba TVs
Released February, 2011
Rated 62% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)We appreciated that Netflix and Vudu allow adjustment of most picture parameters, although fine color temperature is excluded.
Conclusion Check out the Toshiba SL417U
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Toshiba SL417U
42”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Kyle--Knox (Jan, 2012)freezing/rebooting. * youtube is great and i like the widgets, I am a subscriber to netflix, but cannot stream as i am a Latin American subscriber and this TV is not compatible with LATAM netflix... won't mark it down for this as I think it is the fault of Netflix and not Toshiba.
size
42"
22"
60"
SL417U by c|net (Sep, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 46-inch Toshiba 46SL417U, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
thickness
SL417U by Mair-Heller (Oct, 2011)The TV itself is aesthetically beautiful, thin, small frame, attractive base.
SL417U by Jenelle-L.-Montoya (Jun, 2012)This TV was awesome at first and I always get compliments on the beauty of the picture and the slim design.
Performance Real world tests of Toshiba SL417U
black levels
SL417U by c|net (Sep, 2011)DynaLight delivers superior black levels at the expense of many other areas, but in the end we found it best left turned on.
contrast ratio
SL417U by J.-Probasco (Sep, 2011)The Contrast ratio is not that great, the black always look a bit.
SL417U by J.P. (Jul, 2011)If you're the type to worry about comparing contrast ratios, refresh rates, and 3D then this probably won't satisfy your needs.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Edge-lit LED -
Netflix, VUDU, YouTube -
Pandora -
Facebook, Twitter -
video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room -
supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction -
HDMI CEC -
access streaming content over the Internet -
2 -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
built-in, 802.11n -
0.0034 cd/sq. m. -
4 -
2 -
25.4 mm -
1 -
1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution -
1 -
400 mm x 400 mm -
30 mm -
25.4 mm -
20,502 g
cons
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2.56 -
42" -
8,083K -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
66.65% -
600 lines -
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Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 95 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by BLaw (Aug, 2011) Rated 80% by by J.P. (Jul, 2011) Rated 80% by by J.P. (Jul, 2011) |
Panel
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by Tammy-Gamblin--Net-Crazy (Jun, 2012)I love that you can adjust the picture to fit the whole screen losing only a small portion of the "original" picture.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 62% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)This set lacks the 3D compatibility, local dimming backlight, 240Hz refresh rate, and IR pass-through of the step-up TL515U, making it a fairly standard midrange LED TV.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 40% by by AlI have 1080i on Comcast, and the screen is large enough that you actually notice soft spots in the picture.
Picture quality
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by Mair-Heller (Oct, 2011)The picture quality is amazing with many options as far as brightness, color and size.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 80% by by J.P. (Jul, 2011)If you're interested in simply producing quality HD picture, then all you really need is 1080p/120hz, and thats exactly what this TV delivers - clear, crisp HD with no blur.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 80% by by Daniel (Nov, 2011)The picture quality is great and sound is good too.
Audio quality
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 60% by by Linda--SpinnerCA (Nov, 2011)The picture is beautiful and the sound (since we attached a surround sound set of speakers to it) is really nice.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by Retired-BSEE (Dec, 2011)But, it's acceptable, and if you add a sound bar, you can get great audio to match the great picture.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by Solarx.110mb (Feb, 2012)Connecting to an older surround sound system is impossible without a digital to analog audio converter.
Remote
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 60% by by Joe (Jun, 2011)In our case, our Brighthouse remote DID allow linking the AUX (audio) volume to the CABLE remote functions on the Brighthouse remote, so we could use the Brighthouse remote to adjust the amplified volume while in CABLE mode, eliminating having to switch that remote to AUX mode just to adjust or mute sound.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 20% by by E.-Flores--Dolarhyde (Jul, 2011)I have big hands and remote is still a monster.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 20% by by E.-Flores--Dolarhyde (Jul, 2011)The tiny buttons are just stupid in this way since the remote is so large they should have full size button for all features.
Video
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by miguel-mejia-(codigo---10560) (Oct, 2011)I like this TV excellent video and very bright colors, its design is very nice and well done with glass top and base of aluminum and chromium at the ends.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by DHenson (Aug, 2011)I have set up a DNLA server on my computer (Mediatomb) and use it to stream video to TV and that function works great and is very easy to set up.
Toshiba SL417U 42" | Rated 100% by by DHenson (Aug, 2011)Picture quality is great, I put on Avatar in 1080P and the picture was stunning.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung 6400 Series Quite consistent calibrated gamma Samsung 6400 Series vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA LEW56 Biggest screen Panasonic VIERA LEW56 vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 3 | Vizio E3D Series Cheapest 3D glasses Vizio E3D Series vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA DT30 3-way tie: Most USB ports Panasonic VIERA DT30 vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 5 | Samsung UN46ES6500 4-way tie: Has Wi-Fi Samsung UN46ES6500 vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 7 | Sony BX330 Series Uses least power Sony BX330 Series vs Toshiba SL417U |
 | 8 | Samsung 6000 Series (2011) Highest contrast ratio Samsung 6000 Series (2011) vs Toshiba SL417U |
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