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32-inch LCD HDTV showdown

David Katzmaier
David Katzmaier
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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
Vizio L32
Sharp LC-32D4U
Sharp LC-32D4U



Review date March 24, 2006 March 8, 2006



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6.3 out of 10 6.3
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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)  
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Speaker System 2 speakers  
2 speakers  



 
 
 
Product name Vizio L32 Sharp LC-32D4U



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