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4.0 stars
"Difficult to justify anything over this"
Pros: 2 HDMI inputs, true 1080P (I called their tech support), 1920 resolution, slick modern set design, backlit remote, excellent Costco warranty, fantastic price (even better this week w/coupon)
Cons: Not quite as good as the top brand - Sony
Summary: I am a Cnet junkie and I every time I make an electronics purchase, I check here first. I strongly believe that Cnet is being coerced somehow into not giving Vizio its due credit with these TV sets. I will say that the LCDs look much better in the store than the plasmas (haven't bought a Vizio plasma).
I just bought the 47" Gallevia at Costco late last week. I'm not an expert on LCDs by any stretch, but I did see the Sony Bravia KDL-46V2500 (not their top Bravia, which is the best picture I've ever seen) and this Vizio 47" Gallevia side by side at Costco. I will be the first to tell you that the KDL-46V2500 has the better picture. The problem is that it's $1,000 more. I could not justify $1,000 of difference between the pictures - the Vizio was just too good to pass up. I bought it with the coupon ($1750 compared to $3000 for the KDL-46V2500), brought it home and I have not one regret.
Sony needs to start paying attention to this brand and make their prices more competitive, because Vizio is gaining on them. You simply cannot find a better LCD flat panel for the money. Take my word for it, I spend way too much time in the stores comparing them all. If money is no object I understand getting the KDL-46V2500 or a better Bravia, but that should be your only reason not to get the Gallevia.
Side note: I bought the Vizio 32 inch LCD for my bedroom 6 months ago figuring with Costco's warranty I could take it back if I didn't like it. I have already thrown both boxes away and would never take either one back unless they became defective.
Vizio's HD picture is stellar and this brand is the first I would recommend to any smart shopper.
