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Vizio GV42LF comparison

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Price $979.88 $999.99 $775.00 $749.99 $1,799.00 to $2,199.99
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Release date August 30, 2008 September 30, 2009
The Bottom Line The Vizio GV42LF HDTV maintains the balance between competitive pricing and good performance. The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing. CNET did not review the Vizio SV420XVT, but we did review a larger model in the series. Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround XT
Virtual Surround Mode
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720i
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight76.0 lbs
62.4 lbs
48.5 lbs
46.3 lbs
78 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty2
4
2
4
5
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
3 speakers
2 speakers
3 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
RadioNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
MPEG DecoderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMPEG-2
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)42 in x 5.2 in x 25.6 in - Without stand and speakers
43.9 in x 10 in x 29.7 in - With stand
40.5 in x 9.7 in x 28.5 in - With stand and speakers
39.4 in x 9.5 in x 27.2 in - With stand
51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in - Without stand
PowerAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
47 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableSmooth motion picture technology
Info unavailableSmooth motion picture technology
Info unavailable
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionVIZIO GV42LF - 42 in LCD TV
VIZIO SV470XVT - 47 in LCD TV
VIZIO VU42LF - 42 in LCD TV
VIZIO SV420XVT - 42 in LCD TV
VIZIO VF551XVT - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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