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39 out of 39 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Did you turn it on David?? (CNET editor)"
Pros: Color is MUCH improved from older model. Detachable speakers for wall mounting. Brighter back-light
Cons: Bad news for Sony and Panasonic stockholders...
Summary: First, let me start out and comment about David's review. I also work at a wholesale warehouse and work with many makes and models all day long. If you compare the Gallevia and previous 42", there is no comparison. Vizio did their homework, found w... read more >>
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19 out of 19 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Vizio - The Next Best Thing!"
Pros: Great Picture - Comfortable Remote - Nice Price
Cons: Picture need to be adjusted from default settings to find sweet spot.
Summary: I purchased this television from Costco a couple of days ago. I have been quite pleased with it so far. The default settings show the blacks a little to dark. Once I customized the settings I have been quite pleased. There are two settings for the s... read more >>
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14 out of 14 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Display is as good or better then much higher price models
Cons: Remote really needs a rework - No HDM cables included
Summary: Okay, first off let me start by letting you know that as a professional System Engineer doing working, a major NYC TV brocaster, at Rockeffeller center. I am very keen on working with HD equipment needed for broadcasting.
I have been on the m... read more >> -
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"better than the rating would suggest"
Pros: stellar picture - removable speakers - low price
Cons: needs a bit of tweaking to look its best
Summary: Take Cnet's rating with a grain of salt when considering this display. They seem to prefer plasma across the board which is pretty provincial, considering a single technology can not do all things well under all circumstances. Put in context, compar... read more >>
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Value,, Brightness, Sound, Look, Weight,
Cons: Black Contrast, Tuner
Summary: I did my research over the past two weeks and I am happy with the decision I made. Here are some of the points I'd like to bring up that I hope helps others making a similar decision.
Where to buy:
I went to Best Buy, PC Richards, and Cost... read more >>
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