Do Top-Selling HDTVs Stand Up To Strict Scrutiny? Part 6

David Upstage Goliath

Vizio has as the best out-selling flat panel HDTV (LCD and plasma combination), followed by Goliath brands like Sony, Samsung and Panasonic, riding on the low-price appeal.

The VP42 plasma HDTV has been praised for its "relatively accurate" color, including deep blacks. Apart from this, the crowd has a pretty clear picture without a lot of false contouring, his personal bar has fine color temperature controls. To make two HDMI and one PC inputConnectivity is a central feature.

Also a review of the Vizio GV42L LCD HDTV was flattering, and the attention to his "sophisticated styling" and "detachable speakers.

The price of Attraction

We offer you more for your money, Vizio's main attraction is the price of which is far below the brand name. Given this fact, the average buyer, aware of the compromise, he not infrequently / she has made in terms of the premium is not always guaranteedQuality.

The Quality Conundrum

The Vizio VP42HDTV (plasma) provides shadow detail is less than average quality. Darker areas have a reddish color, and a buzzing is noticeable.

The Vizio VX32L LCD can not be observed at an angle, not everyone is suitable to approve its funky styling.

The sound on the VX37L less than pleasant, and the PIP feature, not only with HDMI, component video or RGB working. The remote response is slow, menu selection, without the remote controlboring. The aspect ratio is not adjusted automatically get when you switch from SDTV to HDTV and back, then you must perform manually.

Channel surfers will find the slow change of the channels irritating. There is also a good delay, if you watch digital channels.

The Vizio 42 "LCD TV, the contrast ratio is abysmally low, 1000:1. (A similar set of Samsung a ratio 10000:1.) The reaction time is slow, only 8ms.

How Vizio manages its Low Price

Vizio keepsits low price by the purchase of surplus parts from other manufacturers and repackage under his own brand. The unknown factor in this potential for a buyer is that a sentence in a showroom Vizio could be a Pioneer, while another might be a Toshiba. Thus, buyers are never sure what they are buying.

Warranty Blues

Vizio offers a one year warranty on their sets. However, on-site repair kits, which are only 30 "or larger offered, provided that such repairs within the meaning of thethe warranty. If you own a smaller set, you'd have to bring it to the company (at their own cost around $ 200) ship.

Extended warranties are for a price, some as disproportional view available, given the relatively low cost of the TV.

Last Comment

If you buy a cheap product, such as Vizio, you must remember that you can only expect to get what you pay for. If you are ready, some compromise on quality to save a little money to be made to weigh theUse carefully before you decide to buy, too.