Which TV to get?

325 Baller · 08-11-2008, 10:52 AM

Im looking to buy a new tv, these two are priced roughly the same, but what would you rather have? A 37" Vizio or a 32" Sony?

http://www.vizio.com/productDetails....=1760&pid=1506

KDL-32SL130

couldnt really find out much more bout the sony.

price is within $80 of eachother.

Kensta335 · 08-11-2008, 11:07 AM

I'd go for the 37" Vizio. A couple of my friends have 50" and 60" Vizio's and they look great. I think that 32" is too small. So I say go for the 37" or bigger.

Couch · 08-11-2008, 11:08 AM

I've heard a lot of good things about Vizio. I almost bought a 32" Vizio a while back, but realized I didn't need a tv.

My parents have had 2 Sony tv's now and they've been great. I don't think you can go wrong with one of their's.

Where's the tv going? How big is the room?

danniexi · 08-11-2008, 11:34 AM

LCD: Sony XBR/Samsung 9 series
Plasma: Pioneer Kuro

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!Xoible · 08-11-2008, 11:36 AM

i've had vizio for over a year. i had a power supply problem once, they came over to my house and replaced the power supply unit. no problems otherwise. i like it

325 Baller · 08-11-2008, 01:02 PM

Its going in my dorm room, I went to costco to look at them and they had the 37" vizio and 32"sony and to be honest the sony looked great but seemed small, especially for the price. The vizio looked just as good so im pretty sure im going to buy it later today...next question is I found a 40" Westinghouse online for ~400, is that as good as a 37" vizio?

b335i · 08-11-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Its going in my dorm room, I went to costco to look at them and they had the 37" vizio and 32"sony and to be honest the sony looked great but seemed small, especially for the price. The vizio looked just as good so im pretty sure im going to buy it later today...next question is I found a 40" Westinghouse online for ~400, is that as good as a 37" vizio?

No, definitely go with the vizio. If you get it from costco you have their 2 year warranty as well, rather than the 1 year manufacture warranty from any other retailer.

Ironduck · 08-11-2008, 05:46 PM

Size versus Picture Quality..............which is more important to you?............if you don't need size, definitely go with Sony.............

FirstClass · 08-11-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironduck

Size versus Picture Quality..............which is more important to you?............if you don't need size, definitely go with Sony.............

I disagree. I compared both the Sony and Vizio in store and the Vizio had superior IQ, especially when looking at viewing angles and color rendition.

AwesomeM3 · 08-11-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

i've had vizio for over a year. i had a power supply problem once, they came over to my house and replaced the power supply unit. no problems otherwise. i like it

I had a 32" Vizio with a power supply problem too. I returned it to Costco (no questions asked) and got a 37" for my kitchen. Then I bought a 42" Vizio for my bedroom. For the money, the Vizio is a GREAT value.

325 Baller · 08-11-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

I disagree. I compared both the Sony and Vizio in store and the Vizio had superior IQ, especially when looking at viewing angles and color rendition.

Did the same thing at costco, they had both tvs next eachother and to be quite frank, I thought the Vizio had better IQ. Going to go with the 37" vizio.

Greeney · 08-11-2008, 08:29 PM

37in is quite large for a dorm dont you think...

325 Baller · 08-11-2008, 09:01 PM

Probably but im blind

...just kidding id ont even have glasses but I have a hard time watching smaller tvs without being close to them.

EDIT: Greeney your still alive! I havent heard from you in forever

Couch · 08-12-2008, 09:34 AM

Post pics once you get it up and running.

kwbmw · 08-12-2008, 09:48 AM

My friend got the 37" Vizio. To be honest, it doesnt look great. Maybe you can take a look at the Aquos (Sharp).

325 Baller · 08-12-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by future335i

My friend got the 37" Vizio. To be honest, it doesnt look great. Maybe you can take a look at the Aquos (Sharp).

The aquos is about 400 more for that size. Im not unboxing it til I get up to school which isnt til the 28th but ill try to take some pics then.

Tim2189 · 08-12-2008, 10:46 AM

vizio FTW!

quest556 · 08-12-2008, 10:50 AM

Be sure to demo the set on the type of source you watch the most. Many sets look fantastic on HD material but fall apart on regular cable or Satellite SD signals.

Greeney · 08-12-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Probably but im blind

...just kidding id ont even have glasses but I have a hard time watching smaller tvs without being close to them.

EDIT: Greeney your still alive! I havent heard from you in forever

How could I ever disappear from this place

. Did you decide on the cars yet?

325 Baller · 08-12-2008, 09:11 PM

ya it looks like for the first few months of college there will be no car for me =(...trying to get the s5 though, hopefully spring time is when ill be going to dealerships looking.

325 Baller · 08-17-2008, 05:20 PM

In case anyone was interested...I picked up the Samsung LN32A450

..got what i think is a good price, paid 699. Wont be picking her up til August 28th though, but ya, all around very happy.

hotsand5 · 08-17-2008, 05:52 PM

For $899 you can get a 42" Samsung plasma from Best Buy at regular price!!!

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