Is Vizio really a good brand?

[bflip1080]

I strongly recommend buying the best-looking television for your budget and not just the biggest. Forget about Wal*Mart and their 10% discount. Don't buy an LCD; plasmas produce the best image quality and more importantly are available in your price range. For example, the Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U can be got for $800. Granted, it's on the smaller end of your 42"-52" size range but if you're used to a 12" set this won't be a problem; (plus moving your couch and/or TV stand closer as little as 6" makes a difference.)

Bottom line: Do your (HD) films justice and don't settle for anything less than the best you can afford.

As someone that started out with a vizio LCD and eventually saw the PQ benefits of plasma, i would totally second this recommendation. For $800 this panny plasma will be leaps and bounds over a vizio you could get at walmart. Also i don't know if this has changed or not, but the models that vizio used to sell at wally world were the same price as models at sam's/sears but actually had worse specs ie: fewer inputs, lower contrast. Forget the 10% discount, walmart is great for cheap food and other junk, but this is more of an investment. I liked my first vizio but it wasn't good enough. I think this panny would definitely give you the most bang for your buck!

[earthquake]

I'd definitely wait. I can think of lots of things I'd rather do with my girlfriend instead of watching tv. If you get a nicer tv it'll be 5 hour marathons of "Project Runway". If you don't it could be a 5 hour marathon of (use your imagination).

A tv can really suck the life out of a relationship.

Save up for later, enjoy your time now, then you can enjoy a better tv in the near future.

[Phil Taylor]

I am frankly surprised by the overwhelming number of positive reviews. I haven't looked at a Vizio for over a year as they were pretty "un-impressive" back then. Guess I'll have to take a closer look at their newer models.

[Supermodified]

My wife gets a discount at Wal*Mart and we're poor college students but I could convince her to pick up a TV there.. the problem is I'm not in love with any of the brands. We looked at TVs at Target today and she said 42" would be perfect (and the max size) for our apartment (of course, I disagree and want a 47 or 52"). Fact is, we have a pathetic 12" tube tv right now and it's set up across our 10x10 ft living room and we can barely see it so I'm itching for an upgrade.

Click Here For List of Wal*Mart TVs

From that list, I've picked out the Vizio to try to pitch to her to purchase. The other TVs on that list are Sanyo, Polaroid, RCA and AOC, and I'm not in love with any of those brands either. Couple of questions:

-Is 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio good?
-Are any of those TVs potentially better than the Vizio?
-Any recommendations from that list?

Thanks guys!

I did my research before I purchased my Vizio and it was the best purchase I ever made when it comes to tv's. Its defanitly the bang for your buck when it comes to prices. Get a

[Chickengas]

Its a cheap TV that gets the job done.

[rded]

Vizio is ok. It gives you decent PQ. Does it give you ultimate bang for the buck? My answer is NO.I'd spend a little more money and/or wait some time for a better deal on a different brand than settle for a vizio TV. But that's just m. Its just like asking people "if Hyundai makes excellent vehicles?"

[daybreaker]

Vizio is ok. It gives you decent PQ. Does it give you ultimate bang for the buck? My answer is NO.I'd spend a little more money and/or wait some time for a better deal on a different brand than settle for a vizio TV. But that's just m. Its just like asking people "if Hyundai makes excellent vehicles?"

Vizio sucks...but Hyundai is actually making a huge effort. Your Hyundai opinion is about 10 years old...sit in a new Genesis, you'll see.

[thedude]

Vizio sucks...but Hyundai is actually making a huge effort. Your Hyundai opinion is about 10 years old...sit in a new Genesis, you'll see.

i wouldn't say vizio sucks! if it's your first hi def tv you will notice a big difference. at least i did. vizio was my first lcd and i loved it! i only sold it cause i figured it was time 2 graduate and really enjoy hi def as it was meant

[daybreaker]

i wouldn't say vizio sucks! if it's your first hi def tv you will notice a big difference. at least i did. vizio was my first lcd and i loved it! i only sold it cause i figured it was time 2 graduate and really enjoy hi def as it was meant

Ironic isn't it. Vizio's much worse than you think...and Hyundai isn't nearly as bad

[usckid]

Its a cheap TV that gets the job done.

Great entry level HDTV. Especially for those not looking to break the bank on a tv purchase.

[The Master Geek]

Have you lost your mind!!! That 30" Sony HD CRT is amazing! Replaced???


*passes out*

Lol you're right but at that point I was in a very small bedroom and it really made it impossible to move in the room. Don't worry it just got moved into my parents living room so they're enjoying it now.

[halcro 1]

I have a Vizio 32 in the bedroom works and looks fine....not the best but well worth the cash , Mine is a year old and no problems.... Its funny listening to the few who dont like the vizio ,,yes its not the best but neither is an Onkyo reciever and Klipsch speakers either ... Lets have a great picture and have crap for audio.... Funny

[mosul210]

Doing a little research you will find that the vast majority of Vizio owners are very happy with their purchase. I own the 32" Vizio Plasma and think its great, truly the best bang for my money. Consequently most of the people who don't like the brand don't even own the product.

[vinnie97]

Onkyo has some high-end receivers, though, making them competitive with the likes of Pioneer, Denon and Yamaha.

I also remember reading somewhere that Vizio has also expressed interest in the higher end display market.

[crazzeto]

Onkyo has some high-end receivers, though, making them competitive with the likes of Pioneer, Denon and Yamaha.

I also remember reading somewhere that Vizio has also expressed interest in the higher end display market.

Wow, that's rather ambitious but more power to them for trying right? Wasn't Olivia trying to be a high end oem?