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TSKhan92
post Jul 13 2024, 11:20 PM, updated 2y ago

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Hi I'm about to buy my first smart TV and in term of budget and spec I'm down to these 2 model

Toshiba m550mp
TCL 55t7b

For Toshiba this model already in the market about 2 years, is it s worth to get it? Those used it did you guys encounter any issue?

Apologies if I ask in the wrong thread.
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post Jul 14 2024, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 13 2024, 11:20 PM)
Hi I'm about to buy my first smart TV and in term of budget and spec I'm down to these 2 model

Toshiba m550mp
TCL 55t7b

For Toshiba this model already in the market about 2 years, is it s worth to get it? Those used it did you guys encounter any issue?

Apologies if I ask in the wrong thread.
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using the toshiba, no problem so far.

but don't rely on the built in android so much, ram and rom too small. better get your own tv box.
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post Jul 15 2024, 02:32 AM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 14 2024, 04:56 PM)
using the toshiba, no problem so far.

but don't rely on the built in android so much, ram and rom too small. better get your own tv box.
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Yeah I have Unifi plus tv box planning to used those.

For the mentioned model does the rom too small? What's the rom size? Does Toshiba able to read mkv and subtitle file?

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post Jul 15 2024, 08:51 AM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 15 2024, 02:32 AM)
Yeah I have Unifi plus tv box planning to used those.

For the mentioned model does the rom too small? What's the rom size? Does Toshiba able to read mkv and subtitle file?
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yea...u can't install many large apps on it since the rom is small.
any system need bigger rom for file caching to run.
u left too little space then the system will keep writing the cache over and over again on the same sector. that will shorten the emmc lifespan.

mkv and subtitles? u can just install the VLC app for that.
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post Jul 15 2024, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 15 2024, 08:51 AM)
yea...u can't install many large apps on it since the rom is small.
any system need bigger rom for file caching to run.
u left too little space then the system will keep writing the cache over and over again on the same sector. that will shorten the emmc lifespan.

mkv and subtitles? u can just install the VLC app for that.
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But I still able to stick thumbdrive and play the file right?
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 15 2024, 03:58 PM)
But I still able to stick thumbdrive and play the file right?
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can
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post Jul 15 2024, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 15 2024, 04:13 PM)
can
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For Toshiba how much the storage? Is it lower than 16 gb?
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 15 2024, 04:34 PM)
For Toshiba how much the storage? Is it lower than 16 gb?
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yes.
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post Jul 15 2024, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 15 2024, 05:17 PM)
yes.
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Say I want to installed just a few app like vlc and vpn, should be enough?
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post Jul 15 2024, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 15 2024, 02:32 AM)
Yeah I have Unifi plus tv box planning to used those.
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I haven't used it since I got it - and now it's lost, literally - but I don't think the Unifi Plus TV Box has Dolby Vision. Since both TV models have DV support, you might consider getting a Netflix-compliant, DV-capable Google TV box.

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QUOTE(writesimply @ Jul 15 2024, 06:12 PM)
I haven't used it since I got it  - and now it's lost, literally - but I don't think the Unifi Plus TV Box has Dolby Vision. Since both TV models have DV support, you might consider getting a Netflix-compliant, DV-capable Google TV box.
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Meaning if I want to play other streaming app I have to stream from TV rather than TV box?

Any recommendation for affordable TV Google TV box that hdr10+ ready? Or Dolby vision
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 15 2024, 06:06 PM)
Say I want to installed just a few app like vlc and vpn, should be enough?
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i installed following apps in case u interested.

- TV Bro (web browser)
- VLC
- CX File Explorer
- SmartTube (sideloaded apk)
- ViMusic (sideloaded apk)

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post Jul 16 2024, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 15 2024, 07:10 PM)
i installed following apps in case u interested.

- TV Bro (web browser)
- VLC
- CX File Explorer
- SmartTube (sideloaded apk)
- ViMusic (sideloaded apk)
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Smart tube is it function like youtube but no ads?
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post Jul 24 2024, 12:33 PM

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Between those two which gives the best picture quality and sound?

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post Jul 25 2024, 06:26 AM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Jul 24 2024, 12:33 PM)
Between those two high gives the best picture quality and sound?
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Based on my research Toshiba got Dolby atmos.

TCL just normal
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post Jul 25 2024, 01:52 PM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Jul 24 2024, 12:33 PM)
Between those two high gives the best picture quality and sound?
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Picture quality is measurable. Audio quality while measurable has to be an in-person experience. Bass response is dependent on the speakers as well as the space the TV is in/on. A cheap bookshelf speakers can beat TV speakers in terms of loudness almost all the time.


QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 25 2024, 06:26 AM)
Based on my research Toshiba got Dolby atmos.

TCL just normal
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It just means that Atmos audio can be processed, which means the TV will try its best to give you "surround" with two speakers. Results will not be convincing because there are just two speakers. Better get a decent 5.1 soundbar setup, which might cost you the same as the TV. If you want true Atmos experience, it'll definitely cost more than the TV.

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post Jul 25 2024, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 25 2024, 06:26 AM)
Based on my research Toshiba got Dolby atmos.

TCL just normal
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TCL 55T7B has also Dolby Atmos, read properly.....

https://www.tcl.com/eu/en/tvs/t7b
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post Jul 29 2024, 02:56 PM

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Order placed for Toshiba 🤞
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post Jul 30 2024, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 29 2024, 02:56 PM)
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Order placed for Toshiba 🤞
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Cheaper is doesn't mean better, just opposite.
Even is last year old model.
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post Jul 30 2024, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 29 2024, 02:56 PM)
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Order placed for Toshiba 🤞
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Me too
QUOTE(stasio @ Jul 30 2024, 11:08 AM)
Cheaper is doesn't mean better, just opposite.
Even is last year old model.
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Yup but I’m not the fussy type and since most not reliable, I’m just buying back the brand that has lasted the longest based on my experience

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post Jul 31 2024, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(stasio @ Jul 30 2024, 11:08 AM)
Cheaper is doesn't mean better, just opposite.
Even is last year old model.
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You're right.
For t7b i couldn't find any review actually

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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Jul 31 2024, 11:16 AM)
You're right.
For t7b i couldn't find any review actually
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Have many on YouTube.....and google search....
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QUOTE(stasio @ Jul 31 2024, 07:11 PM)
Have many on YouTube.....and google search....
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Specifically in youtube only able to find German speaking channel
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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Jul 30 2024, 01:52 PM)
Me too

Yup but I’m not the fussy type and since most not reliable, I’m just buying back the brand that has lasted the longest based on my experience
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so far how the experienced?
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QUOTE(arizky @ Aug 13 2024, 04:07 PM)
so far how the experienced?
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The colors on Toshiba are most realistic as opposed to sony in my opinion but i think their red are really more red and distinctive

My amp is currently being repair but good that Toshiba stock tv has better sound as expected compared to its peers

Operation has been fluid and overall satisfied with the price paid
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post Aug 14 2024, 07:44 AM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Aug 13 2024, 04:15 PM)
The colors on Toshiba are most realistic as opposed to sony in my opinion but i think their red are really more red and distinctive

My amp is currently being repair but good that Toshiba stock tv has better sound as expected compared to its peers

Operation has been fluid and overall satisfied with the price paid
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Thanks bro, mine also already arrived but I'm waiting for movers
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post Aug 15 2024, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Aug 13 2024, 04:15 PM)
The colors on Toshiba are most realistic as opposed to sony in my opinion but i think their red are really more red and distinctive

My amp is currently being repair but good that Toshiba stock tv has better sound as expected compared to its peers

Operation has been fluid and overall satisfied with the price paid
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Btw how much was the internal storage?
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Aug 15 2024, 12:25 PM)
Btw how much was the internal storage?
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Balance available is 8gb so think it is 16gb storage
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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Aug 16 2024, 07:40 AM)
Balance available is 8gb so think it is 16gb storage
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That's decent storage, mkv file can be read right?
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Aug 16 2024, 09:42 PM)
That's decent storage, mkv file can be read right?
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Not sure I don’t do pirates downloads
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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Aug 18 2024, 02:50 PM)
Not sure I don’t do pirates downloads
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Cool2, just setup mine, what's your ideal picture setting?
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Hi TS hows the toshiba tv? Is it a QLED?

Today sale both tcl t7b and toshiba m550m both around rm1.6k+



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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Aug 25 2024, 03:07 PM)
Hi TS hows the toshiba tv? Is it a QLED?

Today sale both tcl t7b and toshiba m550m both around rm1.6k+
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Hey sorry for late reply.

Been using for couple of weeks, love the color and sound. Only need to adjust some picture quality, should be do the trick.

And turn off the memc, it's looks aesthetic but for high action video, it's ugly
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QUOTE(Khan92 @ Aug 30 2024, 07:03 PM)
Hey sorry for late reply.

Been using for couple of weeks, love the color and sound. Only need to adjust some picture quality, should be do the trick.

And turn off the memc, it's looks aesthetic but for high action video, it's ugly
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Ive gotten my m550mp as well few days back. Love the sound quality, but i feel the picture is a bit yellowish tone despite doing some adjustments..

What settings did u change other than the motion interpolation?
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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Aug 30 2024, 07:18 PM)
Ive gotten my m550mp as well few days back. Love the sound quality, but i feel the picture is a bit yellowish tone despite doing some adjustments..

What settings did u change other than the motion interpolation?
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For yellow you need to toggle the Dolby vision mode, try Dolby vision bright, that should do the trick

 

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