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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 LG 37LH30
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13.Vs Samsung LN32B360
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14.Vs JVC LT42P300
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15.Conclusion
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16.Ratings & Specs
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17.Comments
VIZIO VO370M
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Conclusion
JVC LT-42P300 Summary
• JVC is larger at 42 inches.
• Performance is very similar between the two
• JVC offers an integrated iPod Dock
Value Comparison Summary
The JVC model offers a slightly larger display at 42 inches versus the Vizio VO370M's 37-inches. It will cost you about $200 more for that extra size, however, and the only benefit in terms of performance is slightly better motion performance. You do get one other nice extra for that extra $200, however, a built-in iPod dock on the JVC. If you use iPods and want an easy way to get the photos, music and video onthe device onto your big screen this might make it worth the upgrade. If neither the size or iPod dock matter, however, there's no compelling reason to upgrade here.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
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| Vizio VO370M | JVC LT-42P300 | |
| Size | 37 inches | 42 inches |
| Price | $600 | $830 |
| Type | LCD | LCD |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Other | N/A | iPod Dock |
Blacks & Whites
The Vizio VO370M and JVC LT-42P300 are remarkably similar in their black and white performance, with the JVC holding a slight edge in each that produces a modest improvement in contrast ratio.
| Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart | |
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| Vizio VO370M Score: Black Level: 5.28 Peak Brightness: 8.74 Contrast: 5.98 |
JVC LT-42P300 Score: Black Level: 5.04 Peak Brightness: 8.36 Contrast: 5.65 |
Color Accuracy
The Vizio VO370M does slightly better with RGB accuracy, meaning it should do a slightly better job of reproducing colors, but aside from that there's no real difference betweenthe two televisions.
| Color Temperature Comparison | |
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| Vizio VO370M Score: 9.63 | |
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| JVC LT-42P300 Score: 9.79 | |
| RGB Comparison | |
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| Vizio VO370M Score: 8.24 | |
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| JVC LT-42P300 Score: 6.33 | |
| Color Gamut Comparison | |
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| Vizio VO370M Score: 5.46 | |
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| JVC LT-42P300 Score: 5.46 | |
Motion
This is the one area where the JVC model is a clear winner, with significantly less motion blurring and fewer artifacts. That's not to say that the television is an excellent performer here, rather that the Vizio VO370M is a very poor performer in this area while the JVC is just below average.
| Motion Scores | ||
| Vizio VO370M | JVC LT-42P300 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 3.25 | 5.25 |
| Motion Artifacting | 3.13 | 5.13 |
Viewing Effects
The JVC model offers a viewing angle about 50% better than the Vizio VO370M, which can make a significant difference if you've got a couple of couches sitting side by side in front of the television.
| Viewing Angle Comparison | |
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| Vizio VO370M Score: 2.84 | JVC LT-42P300 Score: 6.57 |
Connectivity
The two televisions are almost identical here when it comes to traditional A/V connections. The JVC jumps ahead with an integrated iPod/iPhone dock, however, which allows you to view video, listen to music or view photos from those devices.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||
| Vizio VO370M | JVC LT-42P300 | |
| HDMI | 3 | 3 |
| Component | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 2 | 2 |
| S-Video | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 3 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 |
| Other | N/A | iPod Dock |
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