Budget shoppers
flocked to Wal-mart this past year to pick up Vizio sets, helping them to become the top-seller of LCDs in the US. Vizio is expanding the VW series to include 19- and 22-inch compact models, as well as upgrading the 42- and 46-inch models with 1080p. The 19-inch VW19L and 22-inch VW22L will launch in May and July for $399.99 and $449.99, and are intended for gaming and computing. The top end is bolstered with the 42-inch VW42LF, retailing for $1,349 starting in May, and the 46-inch VW46LF, priced at $1,749 with a launch date in June. The two 1080p sets offer many of the same features found in Vizio's other series, such as three HDMI 1.3 ports, ATSC and QAM tuners, 178-degree viewing angles, and a detachable base.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
x20mar @ Jan 6th 2008 12:52PM
So nothing to do with volkswagen then?
MARSHAK @ Jan 6th 2008 3:14PM
yea. seriously what i thought when i read the feed.
Clete R. Blackwell II @ Jan 6th 2008 12:53PM
I work at Sears in the electronics department. We sell Vizio LCDs. They have been a very hot seller this past year; maybe even outselling Sony(because people in my city are cheap and want Sylvania and Vizio).
Vizios are certainly not the worst TV out there (e.g. Proscan, Protron, Pro*, Sylvania, Sansui, etc., etc.), but they are not the best by far (e.g. Sony, Samsung, LG, Sharp). I find them lacking mostly in contrast ratio. This is their major pitfall. When a Sony, Samsung, LG, or Sharp TV goes black, it's usually fairly dark. However, Vizios (even the 1080p model which we are now selling) have a horrible contrast ratio. They are nearly as white as the Sylvanias.
Vizio prices their TVs accurately for what they are: A bargain TV. Everyone has been raving that they beat out everyone else and their prices. They do not. Vizio is most certainly a bargain TV.
SFO Kevin @ Jan 6th 2008 1:17PM
I don't see a 19 inch monitor for $399 as very Walmartesk... how about $197...