Summary
In conclusion, Toshiba's TheaterWideHD 52HM84 combined with the RCA's DTC-210 DirecTV HD Receiver produced and reproduced the some of the best regular over-the-air HD, Satellite, Satellite HD, and DVD signals possible. This is a set that has to be seen in all its glory to be fully appreciated. In many ways the 52HM84 is superior to its competitors in both design and function. Here is a television with the capability of showing each type of signal in the best possible way. While it's somewhat pricey, it produces some of the best images on the planet! And, as the old saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” Since the 52HM84 is a HD capable television with all of the right connectors (including HDMI), you're set for many years to come. And, you don't have to pay extra for an integrated HD tuner. It gives you the choice of going either to HD satellite or Digital Cable to receive those pristine high-definition signals. So, get comfortable. You'll be receiving and watching the most pristine and compelling HDTV signals on this or any other planet! Clearly, it's your new window onto the world, and just the ticket for watching your favorite TV shows in HD and viewing your growing DVD collection. Pass me the popcorn!

In many ways the 52HM84 is superior to its competitors in both design and function.

by Barbara on September 10, 2008:
“I bought this TV in Jan 05 with a 4 year warranty from Best Buy. The lamp went out in August of 06... Best Buy came and fixed it. All was well until May 08 when the lamp went out again... Best buy came and fixed it. Two days later the lamp and ballast...” More...