Simple Yes or No Question..

TennesseeOutlaw
TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
edited December 2007 in Electronics
Would you buy a Vizio 52" Flat Screen HDTV?? Keeping in mind that your are not considering any other TV's? Basically, is the Vizio brand up to par?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    nevermind !!!!

    I just read the info post !!

    Carry on...

    If it`s cheap enough though.......
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  • reberly
    reberly Posts: 173
    edited December 2007
    from Consumer Reports "Value-priced LCDs and plasmas. Originally sold only in warehouse clubs, Vizio TVs are now in Wal-Mart and in some Circuit City and Sears stores, usually at low prices.
    The company's early LCD TVs were middling at best, but some recent sets have done better. The few Vizio plasma sets we've tested have done decently.
    We don't have enough repair data to discuss reliability."
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  • reberly
    reberly Posts: 173
    edited December 2007
    Also for what it's worth the LCD ratings on consumer reports for each size category shows them in the bottom half. But like anything, how does it look to you?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    if it looks good to you and the price is right.....
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    Nooo
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited December 2007
    Yes.

    I own a 32" LCD and a 50" plasma and love both of 'em.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2007
    No. It's up to par with tech several years old.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2007
    No

    Here's a great way to judge picture quality, look for a dark area such as a suit of room, how much detail can be seen. I've used that test for 25+ years. Just recently I was in the market for a 42in plasma/lcd. I looked hard at the Vizio's because price-wise they are usually the least expensive. To me, they just didn't offer the detail that the others brands did. In the end I chose a Panasonic 42in plasma that I managed to get a killer deal on, $750 after a $200 rebate (which arrived in six weeks as promised).
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,804
    edited December 2007
    No .
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited December 2007
    I bought one for my bedroom but wouldnt use it as a primary set. I am very happy with the purchase considering I got a 42 inch set for $700 with a 3 year warranty. Look for the link on the Vizio website for "last years models" and you can get a slammin' deal on an okay set.

    I must clarify however, this is the fifth tv I own and is the fifth best quality in the house although I am very happy with it for watching **** in the bedroom with the GF>
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  • reberly
    reberly Posts: 173
    edited December 2007
    we like honesty around here hockeyboy. Way to keep it real. LOL
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited December 2007
    Argyle? Hell, that's only about 20 minutes from where I am...if that.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,639
    edited December 2007
    Not me.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2007
    Not no but HELL NO!!!

    There are way too many good deals on much better brands for not much more. When I can get a 50" LG, Samsung or Hitatchi for $1400 or a Panasonic 50" for $1600, Vizio wouldnt even be a consideration. And thats not even taking into consideration the 50" Samsung DLP for $1000!

    Would you buy a Kia if you could get a BMW for the same price or just a little more?

    A wise man once said and its the creed I live by, "the sweetness of low price soon fades while the bitterness of low quality lingers."
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    MacLeod wrote: »
    Not no but HELL NO!!!

    There are way too many good deals on much better brands for not much more. When I can get a 50" LG, Samsung or Hitatchi for $1400 or a Panasonic 50" for $1600, Vizio wouldnt even be a consideration. And thats not even taking into consideration the 50" Samsung DLP for $1000!

    Would you buy a Kia if you could get a BMW for the same price or just a little more?

    A wise man once said and its the creed I live by, "the sweetness of low price soon fades while the bitterness of low quality lingers."


    I want to keep that quote...it say`s volumes !

    Where can you get a 50" dlp / plasma for that cheep ?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2007
    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-DLP-Projection-HDTV-HL-T5075S/sem/rpsm/oid/174306/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    $1079 to be exact. It was on sale at Circuit City last weekend for $999 tho.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited December 2007
    MacLeod wrote: »
    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-DLP-Projection-HDTV-HL-T5075S/sem/rpsm/oid/174306/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    $1079 to be exact. It was on sale at Circuit City last weekend for $999 tho.


    The price shows $1119.00 but even that is not a bad price.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2007
    NOppers
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited December 2007
    I would not
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2007
    MSALLA wrote: »
    The price shows $1119.00 but even that is not a bad price.

    Good grief! Theyre changing the price every day it seems.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    MSALLA wrote: »
    The price shows $1119.00 but even that is not a bad price.



    not bad at all...
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited December 2007
    Definitely NOT!!!
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2007
    No.....
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited December 2007
    Thanks everyone... I ended up getting a Samsung LNT52 blah blah blah. Got it for 2139.00 and no tax. Plus a 4 year extended warratny for 1/2 the price. Thank you all for the input. Much appreciated.

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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited December 2007
    Wow, asked about apples, talked about oranges, and bought a zebra. Nice zebra though.
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  • nms
    nms Posts: 671
    edited December 2007
    SKsolutions wrote: »
    Wow, asked about apples, talked about oranges, and bought a zebra. Nice zebra though.

    Priceless! :D
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