Vizio VU32L

Description: The Vizio VU32L is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $550.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Suited for an small to medium sized apartment or condo living room.Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $805.

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• Manufacturer: Vizio
• Part Number: VU32LHDTV10A

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.4 in x 4.2 in x 22.1 in x 28.2 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1100:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5500:1
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 170 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Cleaning cloth

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Weight (Shipping) 39 lbs

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  Vizio VU32L

  Price: $529.95

  Manufacturer: Vizio

  Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 5500:1, 1100:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

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  Vizio VU37L

  Manufacturer: Vizio

  Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 450 cd/m2, 5500:1, 1100:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Vizio

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.vizio.com
• Address: 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 949.428.2525