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VIZIO GV42L LCD TV (GV42L)

42" diagonal, 16:9, 1600:1 contrast, $1,099 MSRP Add to Compare List


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VIZIO GV42L LCD TV
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Our Review: VIZIO GV42L: The VIZIO GV42L HDTV produces a bright beautiful high definition image. And I appreciate how VIZIO has added features to this new model and improved its usability while still maintaining a competitive price. I think that you'll find watchin... more

9 User Reviews Rated 4.3
Image Quality 4.6
Features 4.4
Construction 3.8
Ease of Use 4.3
Reliability 4.1
Value for Money 4.4

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VIZIO GV42L LCD TV Reviews
Our Review
Aug 31, 2006 HDTV Solutions
Review - VIZIO GV42L 42" LCD HDTV

9 User Reviews
Sep 14, 2010 nate
    i have owned this vizio lcd for 3 years it still works and looks great. it has b...
Jan 4, 2008 Jake
    I bought this set in September 2007. So far, I ahve had now problems. Picture is...
Dec 2, 2007 Mark V
    Just purchased my Vizio and wall mounted it. I can't describe in words the beau...
Oct 28, 2007 Don Hawkins
    out of the box this is simply plug and play. I am happy with the purchase and h...
Oct 26, 2007 loulou
    We have had the tv now for over a month and comment every night how much we real...
Aug 7, 2007 Vizio in Texas
    The unit is wall mounted and gives a very good picture, especially in HD. My so...
Aug 2, 2007 Jonn Sabet
    Unfortunately you get what you pay for. I just had to throw my Vizio in the tras...
Mar 23, 2007 Bill S.
    I have been very pleased with this HDTV. A very well made set for the money. Eas...
Nov 25, 2006 bob
    what a deal, could not believe the picture quality and ease of use,would highly ...
Sep 14, 2010 nate 4.7
Image Quality 5.0
Features 4.0
Construction 5.0
Ease of Use 4.0
Reliability 5.0
Value for Money 5.0

My Experience: i have owned this vizio lcd for 3 years it still works and looks great. it has been through 2 moves and has even taken a wii controller to the screen and wasn't phased. i dont have cable because the built in digital tuner works incredible. when people come to the house they are amazed that i am using an antenna. I most enjoy watching nascar, football, and xbox360 on the lcd. all are very impressive

Problems: the digital tuner has to be reset about every 2 months. it will suddenly lose reception of some/all channels and i have to do an auto scan again to find them. the sound is also sub par but i use a bose acoustimass system so the poor sound does not effect me.
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