Vizio or Magnavox LCD in the 42 inch range?

stephenp1983 · 07-13-2008, 09:33 AM

I went to Sam clubs to pick up a 42 inch Vizio to find out that it was replaced by the Magnavox 42 inch. Long story short I ended up going with the 47 inch Vizio, because I wasn't sure about the magavox. I'm wondering everyones opinions on these tv as far as quality is concerned as I had an HP LCD that only lasted a year. I might return the 47 inch vizio and get either the 42 or 47 Magnavox if they are of good quality in comparision.

Here are the models I'm looking at:

47" Vizio LCD 1080p HDTV VO47L -
42" Magnavox LCD 1080p HDTV 42MF438B/27 -
47" Magnavox LCD 1080p HDTV 47MF437B/37 -
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...5883&catg=5883

PeterPP · 07-13-2008, 10:47 AM

I got the latest model 50" Plasma Full HD 1080P Vizio VP504F from Sam's last week and I'm very impressed with it. It is a beautiful set, easy on the eyes and my wallet.

Joe Las Vegas · 07-13-2008, 12:04 PM

You should have gone to Costco if you wanted the 42" 1080p Vizio, they have it for $999. Sam's club is still trying to get rid of their 42" 720P vizios.
With Costco you get 2 years of warranty.
Vizio is more dependable that Magnavox IMO.

stephenp1983 · 07-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Unfortunately I'm not a member at Costco, and it would have been 50 bucks to join bring the price difference I got the 47 inch vizio for to only around 250 or so. I think I'm going to stick with the 47 inch vizio, but wanted to check on the quality of the 42 magnavox

Loves2Watch · 07-13-2008, 12:28 PM

I woud recommend the Vizio over the Magnavox as well.

Joe Las Vegas · 07-16-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenp1983

Unfortunately I'm not a member at Costco, and it would have been 50 bucks to join bring the price difference I got the 47 inch vizio for to only around 250 or so. I think I'm going to stick with the 47 inch vizio, but wanted to check on the quality of the 42 magnavox

I got my costco membership just to buy the tv, which was worth it, since costco extends the manufacturer's warranty by one year.

jolleyi · 10-28-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Las Vegas

I got my costco membership just to buy the tv, which was worth it, since costco extends the manufacturer's warranty by one year.

I purchased a Magnavox 42inch from Costco online almost 12 months ago. the unit is in for it's 3rd (yes 3rd repair) all of which have been faulty power units. i suspect that the problems goes deeper than the power unit and something else is causing the power unit to fail. However I'm fed up with this piece of s**t, which has been out of my possession for more than a month, in less than 12month of ownership, and have asked for a refund. Watch this space for an update

DaveGu · 10-28-2008, 07:04 PM

I've had a Vizio GV47L for about 10 months now and I'd recommend Vizio in a heartbeat.

zip2play · 12-03-2008, 09:15 AM

I've had a Magnavox 37 inch LCD for 2 years without a problem. I am looking at the Magnavox 42 incher as a living room upgrade. Under $800 is hard to beat.

One thing I love about Magnavox is the almost complete lack of reflection.

07-13-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
stephenp1983 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 71	Vizio or Magnavox LCD in the 42 inch range? I went to Sam clubs to pick up a 42 inch Vizio to find out that it was replaced by the Magnavox 42 inch. Long story short I ended up going with the 47 inch Vizio, because I wasn't sure about the magavox. I'm wondering everyones opinions on these tv as far as quality is concerned as I had an HP LCD that only lasted a year. I might return the 47 inch vizio and get either the 42 or 47 Magnavox if they are of good quality in comparision. Here are the models I'm looking at: 47" Vizio LCD 1080p HDTV VO47L - 42" Magnavox LCD 1080p HDTV 42MF438B/27 - 47" Magnavox LCD 1080p HDTV 47MF437B/37 - http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...5883&catg=5883

07-13-2008, 12:04 PM	#3
Joe Las Vegas LCD is the only way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 1,411	You should have gone to Costco if you wanted the 42" 1080p Vizio, they have it for $999. Sam's club is still trying to get rid of their 42" 720P vizios. With Costco you get 2 years of warranty. Vizio is more dependable that Magnavox IMO. __________________ MY 42" 1080p LCD TV / 360 / PS3 slim / 7.1 SETUP Check out my ride

07-13-2008, 12:28 PM	#5
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	I woud recommend the Vizio over the Magnavox as well. __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

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07-13-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
PeterPP HD DVD Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 72	I got the latest model 50" Plasma Full HD 1080P Vizio VP504F from Sam's last week and I'm very impressed with it. It is a beautiful set, easy on the eyes and my wallet.

07-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
stephenp1983 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 71	Unfortunately I'm not a member at Costco, and it would have been 50 bucks to join bring the price difference I got the 47 inch vizio for to only around 250 or so. I think I'm going to stick with the 47 inch vizio, but wanted to check on the quality of the 42 magnavox

10-28-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
DaveGu Third Lake, IL Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 85	I've had a Vizio GV47L for about 10 months now and I'd recommend Vizio in a heartbeat.

12-03-2008, 09:15 AM	#9
zip2play TV...INDISPENSIBLE Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 247	I've had a Magnavox 37 inch LCD for 2 years without a problem. I am looking at the Magnavox 42 incher as a living room upgrade. Under $800 is hard to beat. One thing I love about Magnavox is the almost complete lack of reflection.