I have owned four HDTVs, and this is my 3rd brand. I really love this TV. It is the only one that I haven't had to calibrate the picture because it is beautiful with the factory settings. The picture looks great for Blu-ray and PS3 gaming. It also looks great for over-the-air television channels, so it handles the high quality HD and low quality HD equally well.
I purchased this TV because it exceeds Energy Star 4.0 standards, and Vizio has a great reputation for making TVs that last (unlike Samsung, which is a brand that I replaced when BOTH of my Samsung TVs stopped working). This is also the only American brand, which all things being equal (and actually, they aren't because this TV outperforms other brands in my humble opinion) is a nice bonus for this purchase. VIZIO M420NV 42-inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV 120 Hz
The delivery was very fast and it was deliveered by two persons, not one, so I had help to bring the package into the room in front of its final location. Believeme, at 74 years old this counts for a lot.
The installation was much simpler than with the older sets I have purchased. It needed no adjustment, the picture came up sharp and clear.
The Vizio uses less than 1/3 the amount of electricity as the older, smaller set did. The picture is very bright and very sharp. It is also clear from a very wide angle (which was a surprise as well). My last , older Vizio, had faded or messed up picture when viewd from too sharp an angle, not this one.
It also delivers a good picture in a bright , sunlit room.
I just obtained this model VIZIO HDTV a week ago, and am thoroughly satisfied with its performance in several media. HDTV with stereo sound via Comcast is stunning; DVDs (I don't have blueray) very good, as are VHS played on an ancient (1980's) Sharp. Haven't tried showing photos via USB or running laptop media yet, but it's nice to have this capability. According to my pre-purchase research, the three best quality HDTV manufacturers in the US market at the moment are LG, Samsung and VIZIO. VIZIO provided the best LED value for my money.
This TV exceeds all my expectations!! Beautiful picture. It is VERY user friendly and exceptionally easy to set up. The operating manual actually makes sense! We were up and running in no time! I did a lot of investigation before purchasing this TV. I narrowed it down to this brand and a Sony. This one happened to be on sale and the price was too good to be true for the quality and size of this TV. I had never even heard of VIZIO before, now I'm recommending it to everyone!
This is my 4th HDTV, and my 3rd Vizio (one returned), so I think I can write a worthwhile review.
This replaces my 4 year old 37 inch Magnavox HDTV. Was very pleased with it. No problems. Still sharp picture. However, the color was no longer vibrant. Moved it to a spare room for Wii play. I think LCD TVs are good for 4 years max - due to color fading. To be clear, color fading is tolerable in the kitchen TV, and bedrooms, but not in my main TV.
I am satisfied with my one year old 32 inch Vizio kitchen LCD HD, and went with Vizio again.
Since I was going from 37 to 42 inches, and have a glass stand, I wanted a light TV. This weighs under 40 pounds, with stand.
Easy to handle. The base had a single screw (directions said 4, not true), which you hand tighten. Easy installation. The Magnavox base was difficult to install. Had to call their tech support for help.
These come with a good instruction manual, and are very easy to setup. Sound is good. Picture, very good in HD, good in standard. Soon, all programs will be in HD. Blu Ray discs look great, as do sports events and movies.
Purchased at my local warehouse club, as their extended contract pricing is very low. I have had surge damage, on several occasions, and buy these warranties to protect against that. Great price for a TV less than 2 inches thin.
I *finally* broke down and purchased an HDTV. Before making the decision on which tv to buy, I researched brands, viewed friends/family's tvs, sought out other reviews. And the Vizio Razor Edge LED LCD won out.
And after a couple of weeks, I can honestly say that I could not be HAPPIER.
Although it was a bit fuzzy at first (making me fear that I had made the wrong choice), after approximately 40 hours of run time, the tv callibrated itself into the clearest, sharpest screen I have ever viewed.
Yet, I must say that my FAVORITE feature has to be the thickness (or lack thereof, I should say) of this television. After living a lifetime with those outdated, "pregnant" back televisions, I love that, although larger screen size, it takes up less space - really opening up a room. (Which I'm sure will only improve much more when we finish remodeling and transfer to a wall mount.)
Remote: super easy to program for DVD players, Wii. (Was already fully functional for a Charter digital cable box)
Side USB ports are wonderfully convenient for hooking up computer, camera, or flash drive. Just plug in and go.
While it may seem a little pricier compared to other brands of the same size, it offers more features, has superb quality, and is recommend not only by me but by numerous other reviewers. - 42 Inch Lcd - 1080p - Led Backlight - Hdtv'
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