Screen Quality

Unfortunately, another area where Toshiba's DX735 may fall short is screen quality. Toshiba opts to employ a glossy TN panel for the DX735, not too dissimilar from Dell's Inspiron One. HP's IPS panel is leaps and bounds superior just by virtue of using superior technology, but Dell's panel was abnormally dire even for TN desktop kit.

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Okay, so it's a TN panel, but man does it mop the floor with the dismal panel in Dell's Inspiron One. Toshiba's DX735 was never going to beat the HP TouchSmart 610's screen, but it's not completely awful either. I'm still not a fan of this technology and hate how prevalent it is, but at least the screen here gets the job done and isn't a screaming eyesore. It's also bright enough that the glossy finish doesn't overwhelm the picture.

Viewing angles still leave a lot to be desired, but at least you can face the DX735 dead on with ease and indeed it seems to have been designed that way in mind. It also has decent tilt control and ergonomically just feels a lot better than the Inspiron One.

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  • dagamer34 - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - link

    Get a network TV Tuner like the HD HomeRun Prime and stick all of your Blu-ray rips on a NAS. If you have everything flowing over Ethernet, you don't need Toshiba to add more stuff (and end up making it thicker).

    Out of sight, out of mind! :)
  • ksherman - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - link

    I think the iMacs just offer a better value than most of the PC counterparts. Just put Windows on it. Decent GPUs, good CPU options, solid design and a great screen. Sucks ROYALLY in the peripherals department (it needs eSATA and USB3 badly) but it's still a solid machine.

    Or just build a desktop :)
  • ksherman - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - link

    And yes, I know it's nearly a $400 up charge, but you gotta ENJOY using your computer. Totally worth it.
  • ananduser - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - link

    Only that dismal bootcamp drivers make it a poor choice for a Windows machine. Not to mention the extra you have to pay for a Windows license. Or the mobile GPU option since we are talking about a desktop machine here. Rather order a premium desktop( since we are not talking about DIY in this article) from Velocity, Maingear and the like. And to preserve and match display quality pair it with any brand of IPS display and you're set.
  • Alilsneaky - Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - link

    I can't imagine who would buy this thing.
    An 800+ dollar internet pc that isn't modular and wouldn't even let you replace the monitor (obviously)?

    What an abomination, form over function taken to the extreme.

    How on earth does it even cost this much if it has a cheap TN panel?.

    I can understand laptops, I can understand even tablets or oldschool palm pilots, but what on earth is the point of this thing.
    I suppose it's aimed at the BOSE crowd?
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  • GlassLass - Monday, April 23, 2012 - link

    Hard drive failed within 3 months. Servicing took nearly 2 months. When I finally got the computer back the bezel/case around the screen was scratched really badly (looks like someone in the Toshiba service department slid the face of the computer around on a hard surface, embedding several permanent scratches all over it.) And, of course, one of the USB ports on the side is now bent (inside) so that the USB port can't even be used. Looks like the USB port was used as a pry point during repairs.

    Also, when I got it back from Toshiba servicing, I noticed the machine now makes odd sounds at startup similar to a cappuccino machine. Don't know what that means, but it probably means there are more problems.

    All in all- WORST electronic purchase I've ever made in my life.
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