You know what's tough? Finding a 30- to 35-inch HDTV that's actually worth owning.
VIZIO's hoping to fill that gap with the 1080p VO32LF, a 32-inch LCD that just checked into
CNET's labs. This here display takes the place of the CES 2008 announced
VO32L, and for all intents and purposes, performance was pretty much the same. That said, reviewers appreciated the "accurate grayscale and primary color," the abundance of picture controls and the "generous connectivity suite" that included a trio of HDMI sockets and a single PC input. The only real knocks were on its below-average uniformity and off-angle viewing, but even those negatives didn't stop it from being called "one of the better small-screen LCDs." And at just $599 (MSRP), that just might be good enough to warranty a buy.
posted Jan 25th 2009 5:11AM
WOW - I go this TV at Costco because of the price and features. Plus it looks really great. I have it in a small family room and mounted on the wall it looks really nice. The only problem I have with the TV is the sound. I don't know if this is the TV or signal but some channels are louder than others. Commercials crank out loud so you lower the volume then the program comes back on and you lower the volume. Annoying! I have directv and my other LCD & Plasma do not have this problem. I never thought I would see this TV here as I bought it like six+ months ago.
It's the feed. Commercials are much louder by design so that you can hear them even if you've gotten out of your seat to get a drink/use the restroom/etc. Basically they are designed so that you can't possibly drown them out without turning the volume down.
Warranty a buy????
I don't understand why people pay the extra money for 1080p in a 32" when you have to sit within 4' to see the difference over a 720p, and within 8' to even see HD at all.
What 32" to 35" 720P LCD can compare to this Vizio 1080P (video processor, de-interlacer, connections) for an MSRP of $599?
I don't have the best eyesight and I replaced my Kids 32" 720p screen with one of these and I tell you what, I CAN see the difference, and this is on Comcast's compressed "HD" signal
@BananaBoat
Thanks for the insight - I wish there was some type of filter for these types of issues. Maybe we should invent one - make millions - live on an island somewhere - be able to afford an X1
LOL
Costco Online also offers a Sceptre 32" 1080p for around $400. The customer reviews are good. I'm actually considering getting one for the teen's bedroom.
Kmart has a Sylvania 32" for $369; Sears has a Panasonic 42" 720p for $699. Once again, why pay $599 for a 32" Vizio that you have to sit within 8' just to see HD, when you can have a 42 Panasonic that you can see HD from 11' for only $100 more?
Why would I put a 42" TV in a room where the viewing distance is less than four or five feet? Believe it or not, some people have small dens, offices, etc., where that's all the space they have. A 32" is perfect for those spaces.
First off we're not comparing plasma to LCD. Secondly, someone wanting a 32" most likely can't find room for a 42", and thirdly, the Panasonic is not $699 MSRP but more like $999, and we are talking MSRP of $599 for the Vizio. Street price for the Vizio should be more like $475.
It's probably even tougher finding a bedroom-sized HDTV (19"-26") worth owning. I've never found a suitable replacement for my Dell W1900, which is still kicking strong (yet sorely lacks HDMI inputs).
unless your watching a Bluray and claim you can tell a difference from 720 and 1080 your full of turd because first of all. Digital cable and sat highly compress the video feed, and most broadcasts are 720
Let's be real -- and honest; 1080p costs 40 to 60% more than 720p; and maybe 1% of the purchaser's sit close enough to tell the difference. 99% are throwing their money away, period.
I have this TV and it is GREAT .. and it does a GREAT job handling OTA, especially the 1080i feeds.
I'm tired of hearing all these 720P people saying 1080P is a waste. Why don't you get a nice 32 inch Tube TV (very cheap on the used market these days) and just sit 20 feet away. You can't tell the difference between a $20 tv and a $1000 tv at that distance. pfft.
Many things contribute to over all PQ and 1080P vs. 720P is really a small factor. Find the best 720P 32"-35" LCD available (very few to choose from) and compare the PQ to this 1080P 32" Vizio. Then compare street price and make a argument for buying the 720P.
Vizio offers such a good price for their TVs. 32 inches is perfect for the bedroom but just heard that Costco will be selling the vizio 42LF for $599 with a coupon... you can't beat that, that is unbelievable
I haven't had too much experience with HD TV, but generally would agree that 720P versus 1080P for TV and DVD is not going to make much difference. Core picture quality would be most important.
Since I plan to use the TV as a computer monitor now and again, I just can't see why I would bother to have a 32" monitor with the same resolution as my 13" laptop screen. So my desire in 1080P is when I use it with my laptop as a monitor. Heck, you can get 15" laptop screens with 1920x1200!!
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