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VIZIO GV42L LCD TV (GV42L)

42" diagonal, 16:9, 1600:1 contrast, $1,099 MSRP


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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
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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 ...
Aug 07, 2007 Vizio in Texas 4.0
Image Quality 5.0
Features 5.0
Construction 3.0
Ease of Use 4.0
Reliability 3.0
Value for Money 4.0

My Experience: The unit is wall mounted and gives a very good picture, especially in HD. My son loves to play his PS2 on it. He is currently playing NCAA '07 on the set (or "The Big Field" as we call it when he and his friends are playing NCAA 07) Great picture for video. This set sits in the den and serves its purpose well. I did purchase the long term service contract to be safe.

Problems: We've had the Vizio since January, 2007. The picture does not always come on. We'll get sound, but no picture. You have to turn the set off and then back on again. Sometimes it seems the background noises/music overrides the characters speaking.