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Review: Vizio VX32L

Vizio’s low-budget 32-incher falls below the $700 barrier, bestowing HD glory on the PBR crowd. After we added contrast and dimmed the backlight to correct the washed-out default image, it delivered a notably good movie- watching experience. But Donkey Kong like menu icons and stair stepped diagonal lines remind you you’re watching a Hyundai, not […]
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Rating:

4/10

WIRED
Good noise reduction smooths out crappy video sources. $650 price tag could possibly cure cancer.
TIRED
Ugly: The LCD panel says 2007, but the thick, gray plastic case screams "1997 computer monitor."

Vizio's low-budget 32-incher falls below the $700 barrier, bestowing HD glory on the PBR crowd. After we added contrast and dimmed the backlight to correct the washed-out default image, it delivered a notably good movie- watching experience. But Donkey Kong like menu icons and stair stepped diagonal lines remind you you're watching a Hyundai, not a Lexus.