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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Panasonic TCP42S1
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13.Vs Samsung LN40B610
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14.Vs Sony KDL40W5100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
VIZIO VL420M
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
Priced at less than $800, the VL420M is a very cheap 42-inch LCD HDTV. But it turned out to be cheap in other ways: we saw lackluster performance from this budget display.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the VIZIO VL420M. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the VLxx0M series. The VLxx0M series includes the following models: VL320M, VL370M, VL420M and VL470M. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
Photos of the VIZIO VL420M Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Bright whites are good for daytime viewing. Blacks are not very dark; images will not look dramatic. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Smooth RGB curves for accurate color. Color gamut is a little inaccurate. Read More... |
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Motion
Motion is generally smooth, but with good detail. Some minor artifacts. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Very poor viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the VIZIO VL420M Read More... |
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Remote Control
Small remote with big buttons is comfortable to use. Can't control other devices. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Plenty of HDMI ports. No internet connection. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
On-screen menus are easy to use. Built-in speakers have weak sound, muddy bass. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Can play back photos, music and videos. Only a basic set of features for controlling media. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Costs about $27 a year to run. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TCP42S1
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Vs Samsung LN40B610
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Vs Sony KDL40W5100
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the VIZIO VL420M. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the VLxx0M series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the VIZIO VL420M. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the VIZIO VL420M Add Your Comments |
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