Vizio 42" Class LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV with Built-In WiFi, M420SV, (2.0

Vizio 42" Class LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV with Built-In WiFi, M420SV, (2.0
alaScore 90

39 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity and usability. The sound and value for money are also appreciated, whereas views about the resolution and energy efficiency are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the M420SV 42" LED TV (1920x1080, 120 Hz, HDTV, LED Backlight) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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VIZIO M420SV

 

Meet the VIZIO M420SV, a low mid-range television set that places much of its draw in its internet features, but has a few non-performance related annoyances that make the experience a somewhat forgettable one. Despite this, the Vizio does manage to...

Overall, the VIZIO M420SV isn’t a bad entry-level TV set for those looking for a TV with decent performance. For its price point, Vizio actually managed to give consumers a good buy with mid-range performance at an entry-level price, but it isn’t...

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Vizio M420SV Review – 42-inch LED LCD HDTV

 

The model comes with a set of audio, video, connectivity and networking related features that suit the requirement of a modern family to watch a wide variety of digital content. It does not support the popular 3D technology, but you can use the model...

The viewers also get the option to access a wide variety of web content without using any wires or cable through the built-in Wi-Fi feature. You can use these features to stream online content from popular networks like Netflix, VUDU HD movies, and...

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VIZIO M420SV

 

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Overall, the VIZIO M420SV isn’t a bad entry-level TV set for those looking for a TV with decent performance. For its price point, Vizio actually managed to give consumers a good buy with mid-range performance at an entry-level price, but it isn’t...

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VIZIO M420SV

 

The Vizio M420SV is a standard HDTV with additional internet abilities. You can access approximately 80 apps on your TV. Maneuvering from apps to TV is easy with the QWERTY keyboard and universal remote. The remote also comes with gaming controls, so...

The Vizio M420SV comes with 79 preinstalled internet apps

The Razor LED Vizio doesn't have an app store or full browsing capabilities, but the preinstalled apps appear the same as they would on the internet

With the QWERTY keyboard remote, you can easily navigate between the TV, internet apps, games and files on your LAN.

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Amazon review summary for the M420SV 42" LED TV (1920x1080, 120 Hz, HDTV, LED Backlight)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of the M420SV 42" LED TV (1920x1080, 120 Hz, HDTV, LED Backlight) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Outstanding TV!

 

42" fits perfectly on a 45W x 22D cabinet base. Picture is sublime . . . clear, vivid colors. We can see the tennis score from the kitchen island about 22 ft away, and comfortably view from the sofa about 8-9 feet away. Sound is good too; we chose to...

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TV

 

The product was left on my front steps, box was severely damaged. The TV frame was badly broken and split. I have sent it back and purchased a new TV from a different site.

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Vizio doesn't care about customers

 

Though my review is not for this specific model,

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Could be a lot better

 

I purchased this TV based on CR's recommendation. The image is great, the sound is very tiny but I was aware of this. What I was not expecting was the remote. Ergonomically speaking is very poor. The kwerty keyboard in the back should have a cover. I...

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Great buy, and very easy to set it up!

 

This particular TV is a good value. Those that said it is difficult to set-up, do not realize that yes you will need your router passcode to set the tv up, that is with any product you are trying to connect to Wifi and no fault of VIZIO. It took less...

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