Vizio L42 HDTV

3 reviews

Apr, 2024

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image quality (3)
price (2)
reliability (2)
usability (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of Vizio L42 HDTV. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and reliability. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Vizio L42 HDTV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

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Inexpensive for a 42-inch LCD; relatively deep black-level reproduction; ample picture controls; comprehensive connectivity with two HDMI and one PC input.

Nondefeatable edge enhancement; inaccurate color temperature presets; less compact than some 42-inch flat panels.

The Vizio L42 HDTV leads the affordable big-screen LCD charge while managing to produce a perfectly acceptable picture.

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Chris Boylan (bigpicturebigsound.com)

Vizio L42 42-inch LCD HDTV

As the price of admission to flat panel HDTV continues to plummet, Vizio offers a new LCD model, packed with features, that also happens to offer good video performance, and all for under $1400.

The more time I spent with the Vizio L42, the more I liked it. It was a solid performer, with a straightforward, intuitive ergonomic design, pleasing aesthetics and solid picture performance. Its most likely competition actually comes from Vizio itself...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

VIZIO L42HDTV and GV42L LCDs Vs. VIZIO P42HDTV Plasma

LCDs are brighter and generally a bit more expensive than plasmas—though the cost differential is diminishing rapidly. Plasmas are not available in sizes smaller than 37" (or smaller than 42"for high-definition models). Plasmas are susceptible to...

Oct, 2006

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