32-inch LCD HDTV showdown

David Katzmaier
Senior editor

Updated March 24, 2006

If you're sick of staring at that ancient tube television, and you are ready to do something about it, you're not alone. LCD HDTVs are among the most popular sellers right now, and the hottest size is 32 inches. That's because they're about the same size as those old, 27-inch tubes; since 32-inch LCDs are wide-screen sets, their standard 4:3 images measure about 26 inches diagonally. It also helps that a few models cost less than $1,000 and still deliver sharp HDTV images in a flat form factor. So what's your excuse for still staring into the past?

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Product name	Vizio L32	Sharp LC-32D4U

Review date	March 24, 2006	March 8, 2006

Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained)	6.3 Good	7.3 Very good

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Review summary	While certainly not suited to discerning low-light viewing, the inexpensive Vizio L32HDTV is a good bargain for people seeking a solid everyday television.	A step above most LCDs in terms of performance, features and styling, the Sharp LC-32D4U makes a good case for spending a bit more.

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Basic Specs
Weight	37.9 lbs	44.1 lbs

Resolution	1366 x 768	1366 x 768

Input Video Formats	480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p	1080i

Image Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9

Multi-channel Preview	POP , Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Info unavailable

Speaker System	2 speakers	2 speakers


Product name	Vizio L32	Sharp LC-32D4U

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Price range	Check latest prices $1798 from 1 store	Email me when this product is available

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32-inch LCD HDTV showdown

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