Vizio L32 32-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

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Vizio L32 32-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
 
Manufacturer: VIZIO
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List Price: $999.99
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Product Description
The Vizio L32 widescreen 32-inch LCD TV offers an HDTV display capability at 720p and 1080i, allowing you to enjoy high-definition content broadcast in either format. This product offers a super high 1366 x 768 native resolution, an 800:1 contrast ratio, a high 500 cd/m2 brightness that provides a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment, and a 170-degree viewing angle. Get PIP and POP side-by-side, to watch two video programs at same time. The super fast 12-millesecond action video response time ensures that you can enjoy fast-moving games and videos with stunning clarity. It's energy efficient, consuming 60% less power than conventional TVs of the same size. The 50,000-hour lamp life provides 20 years of use before half-brightness level is reached (based on avg 6 hrs/day use). Support an nntenna or cable TV through the NTSC tuner, RF input, digital HD from a cable or satellite STB, HDTV receiver, or DVD player through the HDMI input, analog HD from a cable or satellite STB, HDTV receiver, or DVD player through component video (YPbPr) inputs, A/V video from a cable or satellite STB, HDTV receiver, or DVD player through composite video and S-Video inputs. Inputs: 1 RF for internal NTSC tuner, 1 HDMI (digital video + digital audio), 2 component + audio, 2 composite + audio, 1 S-Video/composite + audio, 1 RGB (analog) + audio, 1 RS232 serial port (DB9). Outputs: 1 audio out (RCA), 1 headphone. Speakers are built-in, 2 at 10 watts each. Remote control and TV stand included.

Product Details
  • High Definition Television (HDTV) 720P and 1080i capability. A native resolution of 1366 x 768
  • Action Video Response Time of 12 ms
  • High Brightness: 500 cd/m2 providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment
  • 800:1 contrast ration, providing an incredible picture with deep blacks and bright whites
  • 50,000 Hour Lamp Life provides over 20 years of use before half brightness level is reached

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Customer Reviews
LCD is BACKLIGHT
 
Review Date: February 20, 2006
Reviewer: bob,
I purchased the Vizio L32 from Sam's Club in Feb 2006 for $896 on sale, reg $996.

The LCD is very good especially for the price, I did alot of research and this was the best 32" LCD under $1000 before tax. It displays blacks well but not the best; in bright colors is where it excels; they're absolutly stunning. It has the better resolution (1366X768) and above average contrast ratio and brightness level. The BEST aspect is the LCD is BACKLIGHT. This is sooo important. Good LCD's have adjustable backlighting which this LCD has. This controls how much physical light is used, (this is different then normal brighness adjust which this LCD has as well). You can turn the backlighting off of course, but when you turn it on the screen is so much more vibrant and colorfull. Go to Best Buy and check out the different TV's some with and some with out the backlight. You'll see the LCD's with BACKLIGHT are superior.

Other features include PIP and Split Screen, HDMI input, PC VGA input (they call it 15 pin or RGB but it's the same as VGA), pc audio input, 2 Component, s-video, many standard a/v and composite as well. Audio output to stereo or hometheater. It's 16x9 standard widesreen but also has a variety of widescreen formats and zoom modes and standard 4:3 modes to choose from. The built in speakers are also way above average, there are a slew of audio adjustment option (bass, treble, balance, surround, stereo, mono, all adjustable) and the sound is prob the best I've ever heard from a tv, very good. The L32 stays pretty cool, many LCD's emit a lot of heat and therefore must be well ventilated, the L32 is still relativly cool even after hours of use.

I also use my L32 to play games on my Xbox 360, 360 owners this is a great LCD if your looking to upgrade to High Definition for your Xbox 360. 32" is perfect for gaming, it's big enough to please you but not too big. If the screen is too big then you miss important stuff because you can only take in part of the screen at once. For example you would be looking at something on the left side of the screen but miss whatever is going on on the right side because the screen would be too big to see and take in everything at once, your eyes would be too busy scanning from left to right all the time (gives me headaches). That is why 32" is perfect.
Great Value!
 
Review Date: December 22, 2005
Reviewer: T. Decker, Tampa, FL
I am very happy with this purchase. The Vizio L32 is an awesome deal and fortunately I ordered in time for the $100.00 rebate, which was icing on the cake for the great value of this display. You can buy better specs, but not at this price. I am using HDMI for digital cable input and the Component inputs for DVD, and the picture is outstanding. There are a generous amount of additional AV inputs for various other components such as video games, etc. The product design seems to be very solid and a great form factor for those with limited horizontal space. The sound is very nice from the built in speakers, but I have it hooked to surround sound as well. For its size, the set if surprisingly light (much lighter than a 30" Olevia I bought about 1yr ago). To program other universal remotes (such as your cable or satellite) to work with the Vizio TV, go to the Vizio website at [...] product support page and click on FAQ's to get a PDF of remote code information.
Great value
 
Review Date: January 18, 2006
Reviewer: Kenneth C. Jones, El Cerrito, Ca
Vizio is not a widely-known brand name, but after purchasing two sets from warehouse stores, I have come to respect their quality, especially when you consider the cost.

I will buy again for my summer home.
Vizio 37" LCD
 
Review Date: January 18, 2006
Reviewer: Trevor Walters,
Like another reviewer I buy quite a few things from Amazon, but they don't sell this 37" size, so I bought it at a big box store (where I could also check out the TV. In a word WOW! This is truly a great value. The picture is excellent with the component connection (I'm waiting for my HDMI cable to arrive). And I really don't see a problem with the blacks either (and I'm picky). You can either set your own custom settings, or use 1 of 3 "Vivid" factory settings. In a word, this is one great deal, and I highly recommend the Vizio LCD TV.
Most excellent value for 1080i
 
Review Date: January 30, 2007
Reviewer: Jeremy Freed, UT, USA
Our household has three Visio TVs (Two of the L32 model and one 20" model). Two of the TVs are over a year old and none of the units have ever had any problems. The native resolution is 720p with 1080i capabilities. This TV cannot support 1080p.

I'm running an Xbox 360 (set to 1080i) with the HD-DVD player and the picture quality is superb. Batman Begins HD is flawless (no obvious blue-screen artifacts like you'll see in King Kong HD). As to gameplay from the Xbox the graphics look superior on this monitor and the size is good (too big of a screen actually reduces efficiency in FPS games).

This unit comes with 2 Component Video inputs, 1 HDMI input, 1 RGB input, 3 composite (RCA) inputs (one of which is also S-Video), as well as a coax input. The L32 does not have a built-in HDTV tuner (although the newer model currently available from Sam's Club or Costco does).

The remote is easy to use and intuitive with one-touch shortcuts for each input signal. The onboard speakers are better than expected, however, be sure to turn off the surround feature while watching TV (otherwise the dialogue is overshadowed by background sounds).

This TV works incredibly well as a computer monitor. My desktop is connected via the RGB input and running at 1366x768 resolution at 60Hz refresh. Text appears very sharp although at the max resolution it's recommended to use large fonts.

Overall this was an excellent value when I picked one up for $1000 a year ago. Now they're selling in the $680 range new and include an onboard ATSC tuner.
Best Deal Out There
 
Review Date: May 25, 2006
Reviewer: Mark Chalupsky,
I just bought the 37 inch Vizio from Costco for $1199. Nothing else out there can compete and that price. The picture and soung quality are great. I have it hooked to a Samsung 860 up-converting DVD player with HDMI in my bedroom and the picture is awesome. I can't wait to see it when I get it hooked up to a HD signal. Now I will be forced to go out and get a big screen HD TV for my living room!
Very happy!
 
Review Date: January 31, 2006
Reviewer: Nan,
I have had my L32 for several months in my bedroom and couldn't be happier. I hung it on the wall with the bracket which I had to buy separately. I was hesitant because I had never heard of this brand but decided to give it a try because the picture looked so good in the store. It has beautiful crisp colors and great sound. I have it hooked up to a cable box with my Tivo and have had no problems whatsoever. I would recommend this television to anyone. In fact, I like it so well, I am going to buy another one! You get great quality for a lot less $$$.


It is now June of '08 and my tv is still going strong. Absolutely perfect. I STILL highly recommend.

November 12, 2009 Update: I am shocked to see all the bad reviews. All my other tv's that I bought at the same time have bit the dust but my little Vizio is going strong. Beautiful picture! My dad and brothers have all bought one because of mine and we are very pleased with our Vizio.
Vizio L32 Review
 
Review Date: January 9, 2007
Reviewer: Dave Lomax, Lake Oswego, OR USA
I find that the Vizio L32 HDTV that I purchased meets all of my expectations as far as quality and features are concerned. Compared to the open market for this size and type of TV it was lower priced. In addition Amazon's system of on-line buying was easy, understandable and prompt. I have no hesitation in purchasing things from Amazon now.
Vizio 32" HD LCD is a Great Value
 
Review Date: December 11, 2007
Reviewer: Steven J. Feierstein, Ashland, KY USA
We purchased our Vizio 32" HD LCD TV with the extended 5 year warranty from Sears in August 2007. The TV works great and we've had NO complaints. The color and resolution is as good as the higher priced competition. The remote control is easy to navigate and use. It is our bedroom TV and gets used 7 days a week. For the price you cannot beat this product. The extended 5 year warranty gave us peace of mind and was very affordable. I'd recommend Vizio products based on this purchase and I'd consider their larger LCD HD TV's as well.
Vizio 37 inch model
 
Review Date: February 26, 2006
Reviewer: Sam I Am, Woodmere, New York United States
I bought the 37 inch model LCD at COSTCO and it is essentially identical to the 32 inch, just a little bigger. What an excellent product. The colors are superb and the HI DEF with a HI DEF cable box is outstanding and works seemlessly. I also bought the recommended mounting bracket from Vizio.com and it is perfect. Also, there are lots of inputs including HDMI (which gives the best picture) and the sound is great even without an external speaker system. On final note: don't spend the eaxtrz money for a TV with HD tuner built in. If you then plug in the cablevision card it will not give you many of the features (ex pay per view, on demand) that the box will. If you have a sattelite it might be worth it.

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