HDTV Lounge

The Vizio P50HDTV is one of the least expensive 50-inch HD plasmas we’ve reviewed to date. Having never heard of Vizio or its parent brand, V, Incorporated, you may rightly be wondering whether that price is too good to be true. In short, it isn’t. The P50HDTV performed commendably in our tests, exhibiting deep blacks and accurate color.

The Vizio P50HDTV is one of the few HDTVs we’ve reviewed with two HDMI inputs, which are becoming increasingly desirable given the proliferation of HDMI-equipped DVD players and set-top boxes and the dearth of HDMI-switching receivers. The P50 provides two component-video inputs, two S-Video inputs, two composite-video inputs, one VGA analog RGB input for PC hookup
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The Vizio GV42L HDTV is a virtual clone of the Vizio L42 HDTV. They’re both 42-inch flat-panel LCDs, they have nearly identical feature sets, their image quality is basically the same, and the difference in cost is $100 as of the time of this review; the GV42L HDTV will currently run you $1,699 online while the L42 HDTV costs $1,599. The two TVs even scored the exact same rating. The differences? The more-expensive GV42L has slightly more sophisticated styling, detachable speakers, an extra “advanced” picture control menu (which doesn’t do much of anything useful), and a backlit remote.

Around back you’ll find a healthy selection of inputs, including a pair of HDMI jacks. Other inputs include two component-video, one A/V input with composite and S-Video, one A/V input with composite video only, and one VGA-style RGB computer input.
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VIZIO have announced price reductions on L37HDTV to $999.99 and L32HDTV to $799.99
The #1 selling L37 HDTV 37″ TV* is now at an unprecedented value. It offers 1366 x 768 native resolution, true 8 ms response time, “Zero Bright-pixel” defect guarantee, built-in HD ATSC off air, clear QAM digital cable and NTSC tuners, 3:2 pulldown, powered speakers and stand, a universal remote control, PIP and POP, component, VGA-type and HDMI video inputs and a laundry list of other state-of-the-art features for the newly reduced price of just $999.99. The VIZIO LCD L32HDTV offers the same features as the L37 with a 32″ widescreen LCD reduced price of just $799.

VIZIO’s L42 HDTV LCD screen builds on the proven external design of current plasma models. The 42″ HDTV offers a 16:9 aspect ratio and native resolution of 1366 x 768. The L42 features a black and silver cabinet design. Also like the GV42L, the L42 offers wide 178 x 178 degree viewing angles, 16.7 million colors, 800:1 contrast ratio and 8ms response rates. The VIZIO L42 also has an integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner, 2 HDMI inputs with HDTV capabilities for enhanced audio and video from digital programming. Other features include PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, Noise Reduction, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, 3:2 Pull Down, ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation, MPEG-2 decoding, NTSC Video decoding via RF (Antenna, Cable, or Satellite) or Video (CVBS, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via Component, YPbPr, VGA or HDMI, HDTV via HDMI or Component YPbPr, Computer 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768 via VGA or 640×480 via HDMI and SRS Sound enhancement. The VIZIO L42HDTV is now available at Sam’s Clubs nationwide selling at an everyday price of $1499.99.

The VIZIO GV42L is truly stunning to look at, whether the TV is on or off. The VIZIO GV42L 42″ HDTV boasts the latest exterior design from Vizio looking stunning with the stand or hanging on the wall with or without the attractive removable speaker set. The GV42L offers a host of high performance features to deliver unforgettable home theater with 1366 x 768 native resolution, wide viewing angles (178 x 178 degree), vivid and accurate colors (16.7 million), 1600:1 dynamic contrast ratio and blazing 8ms response rates.
The “Gallevia” GV42L has integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner, 2 HDMI inputs with HDTV capabilities for enhanced audio and video from digital programming; Digital Noise Reduction, Black Level Extender, White Peak Limiter, Color Transient Intensity, Flesh Tone Adjustment, Adaptive Luma Control and Dynamic Contrast. Other features include PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, Noise Reduction, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, 3:2 Pull Down, ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation, MPEG-2 decoding, NTSC Video decoding via RF (Antenna, Cable, or Satellite) or Video (CVBS, S-Video or Component).
The Gallevia GV42LHDTV that is shipping now comes standard with detachable speakers and stand, along with an enhanced backlit IR remote control. The VIZIO GV42L HDTV is now available at Costco’s nationwide selling at an everyday price of $1599.99.