i was thinking of getting a 32 inch and was wondering what people thought of their products

I own a Vizio (37" I think). I've been very happy with it (especially considering how much cheaper it was than most other models).

My friends put a lot of stock in Consumer Reports and have said Vizio gets pretty high marks.

I have a Vizio 32 inch plasma screen. The picture is incredible.

(06-14-2009 07:28 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  I have a Vizio 32 inch plasma screen. The picture is incredible.

i'd say that's a glowing endorsement

Off the subject a little, but I bought a 40" Proscan (never heard of it before) at Bestbuy earlier this week. It is full 1080p LCD with a very good picture and sound quality for $499.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...8086176467

Wow I'd be curious to hear how it holds up. I was curious about that brand

You know if you buy one of those things and you pay half the price of a name brand TV and it breaks in half the time you still made out alright.

(06-14-2009 12:31 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  Wow I'd be curious to hear how it holds up. I was curious about that brand

47 reviews so far, and averaging a 4.5 out of 5.

(06-14-2009 02:22 PM)bleed blue and gold Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 12:31 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  Wow I'd be curious to hear how it holds up. I was curious about that brand

47 reviews so far, and averaging a 4.5 out of 5.

that's good to know. i'll take that into consideration. i'm not gonna buy until just before i go back to school in september

You guys can have those off brands... but in reality.... if you are looking LCD and its not Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, and arguably Toshiba it will not last very long. If you are into Plazma.... same as above sans Sony as they don't make Plazmas anymore.

I'd also recommend Hitachi or Mitsubishi for LCD/Plazma but methinks they have both gotten out of the tv game. I haven't seen a Mitsu tv in forever and no longer see Hitachi in the marketplace at either Sears or Best Buy.

just to let you know, i'm not going higher than $400. so it's either a 26 in of a really good brand, or a 32 in vizio.

You are definitely going to want to go with the 32 swoosh.

(06-14-2009 08:31 PM)Terpy Wrote:  You are definitely going to want to go with the 32 swoosh.

reason? i have a 24 inch tv right now. it's 4 yrs old and the screen size is good enough. I would definitely prefer a 32, but is there a reason other than the fact that it's bigger?

You must remember that in widescreen the TV will seem smaller at 27" than your 24" 4:3 ratio set.

I have a 32" 4:3 that converts to 30" 16:9 during HDTV programming, and it seems small. Of course, I do have a 110" HDTV projector in the basement that helps makes things seem smaller.

(06-14-2009 08:52 PM)mlb Wrote:  You must remember that in widescreen the TV will seem smaller at 27" than your 24" 4:3 ratio set.

I have a 32" 4:3 that converts to 30" 16:9 during HDTV programming, and it seems small. Of course, I do have a 110" HDTV projector in the basement that helps makes things seem smaller.

i won't have HD programming though. this will be in my dorm room for the next year, so it'll be regular cable.

A buddy uses a digital (or HD whatever) receiver to get HD without cable. I couldn't tell the difference. It might be worth getting the setup for Game Day if you aren't getting HD through your cable provider.

(06-14-2009 09:38 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  A buddy uses a digital (or HD whatever) receiver to get HD without cable. I couldn't tell the difference. It might be worth getting the setup for Game Day if you aren't getting HD through your cable provider.

hmm, i wouldn't mind that. i'm curious how i'd get it

(06-14-2009 10:16 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 09:38 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  A buddy uses a digital (or HD whatever) receiver to get HD without cable. I couldn't tell the difference. It might be worth getting the setup for Game Day if you aren't getting HD through your cable provider.

hmm, i wouldn't mind that. i'm curious how i'd get it

I don't know the exact set-up, but whatever he has he gets over the air and it's a great picture.

Another thing to consider is that you might be surprised by what you get with basic cable. I have one of the most basic subscriptions and there are a number of HD offerings that don't cost anything extra.

(06-14-2009 10:21 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 10:16 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 09:38 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  A buddy uses a digital (or HD whatever) receiver to get HD without cable. I couldn't tell the difference. It might be worth getting the setup for Game Day if you aren't getting HD through your cable provider.

hmm, i wouldn't mind that. i'm curious how i'd get it

I don't know the exact set-up, but whatever he has he gets over the air and it's a great picture.

Another thing to consider is that you might be surprised by what you get with basic cable. I have one of the most basic subscriptions and there are a number of HD offerings that don't cost anything extra.

oh i'm sure the picture would be good, i'm not complaining. i dont need HD. i can watch sports without it. i'm not fussy

(06-14-2009 10:34 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 10:21 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 10:16 PM)flyingswoosh Wrote:  

(06-14-2009 09:38 PM)GRPunk Wrote:  A buddy uses a digital (or HD whatever) receiver to get HD without cable. I couldn't tell the difference. It might be worth getting the setup for Game Day if you aren't getting HD through your cable provider.

hmm, i wouldn't mind that. i'm curious how i'd get it

I don't know the exact set-up, but whatever he has he gets over the air and it's a great picture.

Another thing to consider is that you might be surprised by what you get with basic cable. I have one of the most basic subscriptions and there are a number of HD offerings that don't cost anything extra.

oh i'm sure the picture would be good, i'm not complaining. i dont need HD. i can watch sports without it. i'm not fussy

You say that till you watch football or hockey in HD then you will sing a different tune I guarantee it!