Vizio VO32L

June 10th, 2008 | by David Elrich

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This is a solid 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV that's worth checking out.


Highs: Affordable; good quality for the price; HDMI cable supplied; lots of video adjustments

Lows: Black levels could be better; owners manual and remote need refinement

Introduction

When it comes to HDTVs, bigger and more expensive means a higher profile in the press and a much greater techno-lust factor. Everyone would love to own a 60-inch Pioneer Kuro plasma set but who has $7K to buy one? Enter the real “meat and potatoes” of HDTV Land, sets like the 32-inch Vizio VO32L, one of the current best sellers. This 720P LCD HDTV has a list price of $649 USD and is readily available online or the local Costco and other warehouse clubs for around $599 USD.

This is a good price and one of the reasons Vizio has come out of nowhere to garner serious market share from the likes of Sony, Samsung and Sharp. According to research firm DisplaySearch, Vizio had the strongest year-to-year growth of any top-five flat panel TV brand. Low prices and good distribution will do that for you in today’s tough economic climes. Now is this 32-inch LCD HDTV any good? That’s what we were determined to find out…




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