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32-inch LCD HDTV showdown

David Katzmaier
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
Vizio L32
ViewSonic N3250W
ViewSonic N3250W
Dell W3201C
Dell W3201C
HP LC3200N
HP LC3200N
Samsung LN-R3228W
Samsung LN-R3228W
Sharp LC-32D4U
Sharp LC-32D4U







Review date March 24, 2006 October 26, 2005 December 9, 2005 February 3, 2006 March 15, 2006 March 8, 2006







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6.6 out of 10 6.6
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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. The ViewSonic N3250w outperforms most other budget 32-inch panels, putting pressure on its no-name competitors. While we'd like to see its price drop a bit, the Dell W3201C's impressive feature set and solid image quality definitely set it apart from the budget pack. Although expensive, the HP LC3200N LCD manages to deliver a better picture than almost all of the competition. If you don't demand the best image quality or need an HDTV tuner, the Samsung LN-R3228W's style might win you over. 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 
51.6 lbs 
40.8 lbs 
39 lbs 
44.1 lbs 







Resolution 1366 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1366 x 768  







Input Video Formats 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p  
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Image Aspect Ratio 16:9  
16:9  
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16:9  







Multi-channel Preview POP , Picture-in-picture (PIP)  
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Speaker System 2 speakers  
2 speakers  
2 speakers  
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2 speakers  
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Product name Vizio L32 ViewSonic N3250W Dell W3201C HP LC3200N Samsung LN-R3228W Sharp LC-32D4U







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