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Add Style To Any Room The chic textured finish of this 32-Inch ECO HDTV sets it apart the pack. Consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%. The High Definition resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio deliver an exceptional HD viewing experience in a stylish, sophisticated package. Current Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR TV products Specification require that all qualified televisions address both active and standby power (when your TV is on and off). This VIZIO HDTV meets the current minimum standards by 15% saving you money on your utility bills.
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- 32" LCD HDTV (31.51 diagonal viewing area)- High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution
- 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks
- 6X High Definition inputs, including 2X HDMI inputs
- Exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%
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By T. Ayres (Pennsylvania)
Ordered this thru Amazon and it was out of stock, but stock was quickly replenished. Set up was easy. Not currently using HD feature but it is a real nice TV for the money. Only problem is the sound is kind of distorted. Am playing with the adjustments but might decide to go with external speakers if I can't get the problem resolved.
By Richard H. Martin (Columbia, MO USA)
That title has two meanings. This bargain 720p HDTV can be made to display a very good picture, but not if you 'obey' Vizio's instruction manual. You will pay a big penalty if you fall for Vizio's green marketing baloney.
It appears that all TV manufacturers adjust their picture controls at the factory to make their displays stand out in a lineup on a shelf in the store. Often that creates a picture which at home is inaccurate, too bright, too contrasty, over sharpened, etc. Thus any new TV must be 'calibrated' to produce a picture that correctly reproduces the video signal it receives. Sure enough, Vizio does that with the VO320E too. But that makes it draw more current. So during the initial setup routine the manual advises you to select the "Home Mode" rather than "Retail Mode," to "give you the opportunity to save energy." It says nothing about any effect on picture quality. So, good (and penny-pinching) citizen that I am, I dutifully punched in Home Mode before proceeding, a few days later, with calibrating the set using the Digital Video Essentials (DVE) system. When I finished the picture indeed looked pretty good... at night in a very dimly lit room. But in daylight it was lousy--dim, dull, and washed out. An unpleasant surprise, since a review of inexpensive LCDs in the October, 2009 issue of Consumer Reports had graded the VO320E's picture as "excellent." By then I had forgotten about that "Home"/"Retail" toggle, which doesn't appear in the VO320E's regular picture-tuning menus. After considerable fussing with brightness, contrast, color and other controls, often in flagrant violation of what DVE advised, I was about ready to return the set--which I bought for our brightly illuminated kitchen--when I realized that, duh, a little more juice might make a difference. And it did--a big difference. But I wish that Visio would admit the dirty trick they used in order to put "ECO" in the VO320E's name.
So, set it up in the "Retail" mode and the VO320 (I presume that eliminates the "E") will indeed deliver an excellent picture. Not up to the quality of a 46" 1080p 120 or 240 Hz set, but fine for a second or third TV, and costing much less. It is light, easy to mount on a wall, and visually attractive--surprisingly unobtrusive for its size, and a thin strip of chrome along its bottom edge adds a neat touch of class. Vizio is to be commended for providing a printed 67-page manual that is all in (reasonably clear and non-geeky) English--although it does not manufacture the VO320E in the United States as another reviewer claims (at least my set says it was made in China). The 'calibration' process (Vizio calls it "fine tuning") is simple and straight forward, at least if you don't try to use DVE, and most of the controls' default settings proved to be nearly correct when checked with DVE's test patterns--I had to change "Color" from 50 to 45 to get a fair calibration using DVE's red, green and blue filters, and reduce "Sharpness" from 4 to 1 (but I subsequently decided that a tad more sharpening gave the picture a little more pizzazz, despite what DVE concluded).
I hesitate to gripe about sound quality in a TV as small and inexpensive as this, but since no other Amazon reviewer has as yet done so, here goes. Plan to hook the VO320E up to some other audio device if you possibly can (fortunately, we had an old Bose CD player on a table in the same corner of the kitchen). You can turn off the VO320E's tinny little speakers, and the "Analog Audio Out" control can be set to "Variable," allowing the TV volume and mute controls to regulate an external audio device (a convenience that my much fancier HDTV in the family room lacks). There is even an equalizer included among the audio controls--a welcome feature since the VO320E's audio amplifier distorts badly, apparently in an attempt to compensate for the shortcomings of its speakers.
For its price, this is a fine 32-inch HDTV. Were it not for Vizio's Eco-prevarication, and the tinny sound, both of which are easily overcome, I would give it five stars.
By Grandma Lee (Roosevelt, Utah)
I was not sure about getting this tv since I had never heard of the brand. I got it at COSTCO for $339. We asked one of the kids working in that department if he knew anything about this brand. He had a 42 inch and said he was quite pleased with it.
The cost was fantastic of course. Plus Costco adds another year of warranty on it.
We mounted it in the bedroom and it was very easy for my husband to lift up onto the stand.
The picture is great. One of the reviews said that the logo at the bottom was annoying. I find that I don't even notice it after you get interested in your program.
It is well worth the money, even if it had been closer to $400. I would recommended this tv.
By P. Stein (Beavercreek, OH)
I originally purchased a 26 Vizio VA 10T. I had some initial problems and read the warranty. On TVs less than 32 inches, Vizio requires that you ship the TV to California at your expense. I don't think so. I returned it to Walmart, and then purchased this TV at Sams. In home service on this one.
This TV has much higher quality and workmanship than the 26 inch model. Excellent PQ, VG sound, VG viewing angle, no glare. . The cable hookups go in horizontally, while the 26 inch model had vertical hookups. The vertical hookups would be fine with a wall mount, but were difficult to use on my stand.
Cons. Remote is pretty basic, and the menu is somewhat confusing. Since this is used with Direct TV, I only use the Vizio remote to change some preferences.
Addressing comments on Walmart purchases. Consider this. I initially purchased the 26 inch model. I paid a pre BF price of $ 248, reg. $ 327-348. At $ 248, my 3 year extended warranty was $ 19.99. I wasn't happy withe TV, returned it, and did not have to pay a restocking charge (hello-Best Buy). I had to open the Box, and remove the TV, to get to and read the warranty. Only then did I find out I needed to ship the TV to California, at my expense, for warranty work. Even under the Wally 3 year extended warranty, the mfg terms still applied. So for any warranty work, I needed to ship it at my expense. I think it stinks that companies don't disclose the significant terms of their warranty more prominently, prior to purchase. Their behavior sticks you with restocking fees. Love this 32 inch Vizio. Go for it.
By A. Birch (kalama, wa)
I bought this at Costco for $339 and it is an outstanding buy. Light to move around easy to hook up. Really outstanding picture. The sound is better than average but not outstandin. All in all I am extremely happy with this television, knowing that is only sipping at the electricity makes it even nicer.
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