March 20, 2008
Vizio HDTV: Bargain Price, But Inferior Performance
More and more potential buyers are getting attrated to Vizio HDTV chiefly because it’s a flat panel Television that is lowly priced for both LCD and Plasma models. This true despite the fact that majority of consumers are unwilling to purchase low priced Televisions from less known manufacturers.
Can’t Be Compared To Sony Or Pioneer
One of the most liked Vizio HDTV model is the 42″ VX42LHDTV10A that is readily available from major retail chains such as Costco and Wal-Mart. It is certainly not the same as a Sony or Pioneer HDTV, although it’s still a great option considering the other brands as it boasts of numerous excellent features that you would normally find only on high-end televisions.
This particular Vizio HDTV model is equipped a Picture-in-Picture feature and a built-in over-the-air HD antenna which will allow you the ability to receive some kind of HD programming without any additional cost to you. Additionally, there are numerous input options to be able to connect your Vizio HDTV to other components like DVD players. However this Vizio HDTV has a very low quality sound output but if you connect it to a surround sound system then you’ll be ok.
Basically, the Vizio HDTV is the consequence of putting together numerous high specs and low cost elements with “low cost” being the predominant component of the strategy employed by the company. The company relies on achieving huge volume sales and so you can expect that the price of Vizio HDTV will always be rock bottom.
The Vizio HDTV is certainly not produced United States but in Thailand which explains why these television sets are among the cheapest available. Certainly some would argue that the performance is not that much better than what you are paying for it. Consequently, there may be a little bit of disappointment if you spend your money on buying a Vizio HDTV only to find that it does not meet your expectations. Albeit, you can still pick up a 50″ Vizio HDTV for a measly $2000 that will be fully equipped with a remote control, PIP and great contrast, which is why a lot of people regard this as a great choice when shopping for HDTVs. Just Remember you almost always get what you pay for!
George Kissi




















