Toshiba 65TL515

Toshiba 65TL515 Review

65" 1080p 120Hz LCD/LED TV with NET TV and WiFi

When I viewed the 2D to 3D picture performance demonstration I was not too impressed by the 3D imagery, but this was the case with almost all manufacturers with this technology. I believe input picture from camcorders and video recording devices is actually better without the 3D conversion at this point in the technology cycle. There is a lack of depth in the 3D converted images.

Picture and Viewing Features

Adoption of the Toshiba 65TL515 will be interesting as the TV has lots of compelling features but in Toshiba's passive 3D format and edge lit local dimming. Viewing angles on the TL515 are superior to that of the SL417 due no doubt to the enhanced local dimming technology employed during viewing.
When I viewed the 2D to 3D picture performance demonstration I was not too impressed by the 3D imagery, but this was the case with almost all manufacturers with this technology. I believe input picture from camcorders and video recording devices is actually better without the 3D conversion at this point in the technology cycle.

Appearance

Aesthetic specifications for the 65TL515 are completely different that Toshiba's other TV offferings with a larger 1.5” width framing bezel in a brushed matte metallic black with a slight texture and a chrome acrylic edge. The TV has very sharp lines and is extremely expensive looking. I'm particularly fond of the matte metallic textured black finish. The panel depth is amazingly only about an inch.

Internet Applications and Connectivity

There is full wireless capability included on the 65TL515 to enable the NET TV option – Toshiba's full Internet TV suite. Aside from the premium Internet TV Apps like Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu – Toshiba's Internet TV option largely relies on a partnership with Yahoo! Widgets which are fast improving due to an open source solution which allows software developers to introduce different Apps constantly, much the same as most of the other manufacturers except through Yahoo!. This open source application is opening up many new creative and relevant applications that these streamlined Internet Apps for TVs needed. We had the chance to interview Yahoo! About what recent Apps are interesting and the company cited a You Tube full screen App, a calculator widget, and an App for Smart Phones to use keyboard search (as a browser).

Standout Features

The TL515 has a fast speed upgraded processor termed Cinespeed which is less than 6 milliseconds in response time. It upgrades the Hz rate feature to 240Hz to eliminate more camera and fast action judder.
One of the key feature upgrades is the natural passive 3D technology which allows use with the inexpensive passive 3D glasses ($5 to $10 per pair). There is much less flicker from passive glasses, however you will only see 540 lines of resolution per eye – not full 1080p 3D viewing.
In addition to being 3D enabled, the 65TL515 has 2D to 3D conversion technology (Toshiba calls it Trivector) built in

Connections

The TL515 is Toshiba's entry level into 3D and since it is not full active 3D, the price point is more attractive. It is particularly geared toward gamers and families wanting more pairs of glasses and less complication.