Best bang-for-buck 32" HDTV

LoDef · 06-01-2009, 10:45 PM

Hmm, do you do any gaming on that RCA? Does it handle motion pretty well? I'm going to have to take a closer look at that set. Even though I've had some bad luck with RCA TVs in the past. The price is tempting.

Re4peR26 · 06-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Yes, I've hooked it up to my computer, Runs games great. I also use my PS3 on this TV. and again no complains there. I've owned a few RCA's in the past good TV's imo. but everyone has a different story.

LoDef · 06-14-2009, 11:12 AM

Just a heads-up for anyone interested in the VO32OE. Walmart has it listed for $398 now. I still haven't gotten to look at one in person yet. All my Walmarts still have the VW32 on display even though the shelf tag has been changed to the model number and specs for the VO32OE.

daleb · 06-14-2009, 11:51 AM

I understand a VX model is due out later this summer, or Fall. 120Hz model.

numan2good · 06-15-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Re4peR26

Yes, I've hooked it up to my computer, Runs games great. I also use my PS3 on this TV. and again no complains there. I've owned a few RCA's in the past good TV's imo. but everyone has a different story.

hello Re4pe26
well never heard of this model.....

really is it that good?

daleb · 06-15-2009, 12:50 PM

I am pretty much settling in on a Vizio. Time to give another American co. some of my money for a change. (Oppo being the other one).
Plus, it's very good value. If I could see a big difference in performance, that might change my mind, but I don't see much difference in the 32" displays.

numan2good · 06-15-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daleb

I am pretty much settling in on a Vizio. Time to give another American co. some of my money for a change. (Oppo being the other one).
Plus, it's very good value. If I could see a big difference in performance, that might change my mind, but I don't see much difference in the 32" displays.

well i don't think this TV is as good as vizio..or it may be as i haven't heard much about this one...

anamika · 06-15-2009, 09:39 PM

Went and bought the VO320E today from Walmart for $398, after a head-banging session with DELL where I had placed an order last week.

I had a lot of problems placing the order with DELL (horrible online service, even worse sales service), when it shipped, UPS sent it back to them because there was no label. Since it was returned, it will go back to Vizio as a returned item (to be classified as refurbished). Talked to DELL customer service (no help there!), they said they can't re-ship "that" TV, so they will cancel the order. If I still wanted the TV, I will have to re-order (but they were out of stock!). Stay away from DELL even if they are cheaper, it's not worth the hassle.

So I finally said to hell with it and went to Walmart and picked-up the TV. So far, I like it; colors look good, picture looks good, audio sounds great.

HighdefDoug · 06-16-2009, 10:52 AM

Well, I bought the Vizio VO32L yesterday afternoon at BJs. It will be used on a boat - we have Comcast Cable at the dock and I have an Antenna that gets about 28 OTA channels most places (sometimes more).

I tweaked the settings quite a bit and only hooked it up to our cable (not through the box) so I could get a good feel for the picture. Digital HD was fantastic as expected but about 30% of the SD channels just looked bleh at best.

Wifey is at BJs now bringing home the Samsung LN32B540. It is a few bucks more and only 720 - but figured I'd check it out for side by side compare of SD.

The Toshiba and Hitachi were high on the list as well, but this Samsung looked really good on HD DVD content yesterday when I was there....so we'll see.

At this size they all are pretty comparable - for me the SD quality is the key... I'll post back later after my side by side compare of the two units.

LoDef · 06-16-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anamika

So I finally said to hell with it and went to Walmart and picked-up the TV. So far, I like it; colors look good, picture looks good, audio sounds great.

I'm this /)(\ close to saying the hell with it and getting the VO32OE sight unseen. I'm getting tired of waiting on Walmart to put one up so I can look at it and my current clunker of a set is pissing me off. I've seen the 37" model and it looks good, but it's 1080p compared to 720p on the 32" so I would expect it to look nice. I'm glad to read you're happy with the audio as I was worried it might not be so good.

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Originally Posted by Peanuts

Vizio VW32L. $388.

That seems like a fine set too. For the longest time I was on the verge of getting one.

boaty · 06-16-2009, 11:29 AM

Anyone try the Vizio VW32L with a PC yet? Opinions?

numan2good · 06-16-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boaty

Anyone try the Vizio VW32L with a PC yet? Opinions?

hello boaty
well yups i did with my vizio
its great..i attached my Toshiba laptop with my vizio and it is working great...i love that...

HighdefDoug · 06-16-2009, 12:36 PM

Well, verdict is in for me - ran the Samsung 540 and vavoom! Much clearer SD content, equal hd content for this size screen. Glad i bought both. Just packed up the Vizio vo32l and it is going back in a few hours. The sammy is 720 vs the vizio 1080 but just processed the content better - sons, wife and I all agreed after minimal tweaking on both tv's.

BTW the sammy also allowed for easier remote access to menus, screen size control, etc.... All and all, both are great tv's, but i'd give the sammy a pretty good score over the vizio for standard cable viewing (sd). Oh...and the speakers were much better on the sammy even though i'll be running the surround sound, was nice to know they put out a better quality sound as well.

numan2good · 06-16-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighdefDoug

Well, verdict is in for me - ran the Samsung 540 and vavoom! Much clearer SD content, equal hd content for this size screen. Glad i bought both. Just packed up the Vizio vo32l and it is going back in a few hours. The sammy is 720 vs the vizio 1080 but just processed the content better - sons, wife and I all agreed after minimal tweaking on both tv's.

BTW the sammy also allowed for easier remote access to menus, screen size control, etc.... All and all, both are great tv's, but i'd give the sammy a pretty good score over the vizio for standard cable viewing (sd). Oh...and the speakers were much better on the sammy even though i'll be running the surround sound, was nice to know they put out a better quality sound as well.

hello HighdefDoug
well i do not have any issue with my vizio and i do not know about you may be you although samsung is good machine but vizio is also not that bad...yeah samsung have an upper hand on vizio but i am happy with my vizio....

daleb · 06-16-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighdefDoug

Well, verdict is in for me - ran the Samsung 540 and vavoom! Much clearer SD content, equal hd content for this size screen. Glad i bought both. Just packed up the Vizio vo32l and it is going back in a few hours. The sammy is 720 vs the vizio 1080 but just processed the content better - sons, wife and I all agreed after minimal tweaking on both tv's.

BTW the sammy also allowed for easier remote access to menus, screen size control, etc.... All and all, both are great tv's, but i'd give the sammy a pretty good score over the vizio for standard cable viewing (sd). Oh...and the speakers were much better on the sammy even though i'll be running the surround sound, was nice to know they put out a better quality sound as well.

The 540 is one of my choices. I really like the Panasonic too. I will have to check out the SD performance closer against all of them.
thanks for the review!
I don't really see 720p as a downside for the given screen size. If someone was to use one a lot as a computer monitor and sit fairly close, I can see where 1080p might be better. In that case, the Vizio can save you a bundle over the more popular brands.

06-14-2009, 11:51 AM	#49
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	I understand a VX model is due out later this summer, or Fall. 120Hz model. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

06-15-2009, 12:50 PM	#51
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	I am pretty much settling in on a Vizio. Time to give another American co. some of my money for a change. (Oppo being the other one). Plus, it's very good value. If I could see a big difference in performance, that might change my mind, but I don't see much difference in the 32" displays. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

06-15-2009, 09:39 PM	#53
anamika How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	Went and bought the VO320E today from Walmart for $398, after a head-banging session with DELL where I had placed an order last week. I had a lot of problems placing the order with DELL (horrible online service, even worse sales service), when it shipped, UPS sent it back to them because there was no label. Since it was returned, it will go back to Vizio as a returned item (to be classified as refurbished). Talked to DELL customer service (no help there!), they said they can't re-ship "that" TV, so they will cancel the order. If I still wanted the TV, I will have to re-order (but they were out of stock!). Stay away from DELL even if they are cheaper, it's not worth the hassle. So I finally said to hell with it and went to Walmart and picked-up the TV. So far, I like it; colors look good, picture looks good, audio sounds great. __________________ Sony KV-27S42 (SDTV) Toshiba SD-3805 (5-disc DVD Player) Kenwood KR-V127R (Receiver) Channel Master CM-7000 (DTV Converter Box) AppleTV (Hacked to run XBMC/Boxee) Harmony 550 (Remote)

06-16-2009, 10:52 AM	#54
HighdefDoug High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 154	Well, I bought the Vizio VO32L yesterday afternoon at BJs. It will be used on a boat - we have Comcast Cable at the dock and I have an Antenna that gets about 28 OTA channels most places (sometimes more). I tweaked the settings quite a bit and only hooked it up to our cable (not through the box) so I could get a good feel for the picture. Digital HD was fantastic as expected but about 30% of the SD channels just looked bleh at best. Wifey is at BJs now bringing home the Samsung LN32B540. It is a few bucks more and only 720 - but figured I'd check it out for side by side compare of SD. The Toshiba and Hitachi were high on the list as well, but this Samsung looked really good on HD DVD content yesterday when I was there....so we'll see. At this size they all are pretty comparable - for me the SD quality is the key... I'll post back later after my side by side compare of the two units. __________________ Samsung HLP5085DLP 600 Watt Sony Home Theater PS2, Motorola 6412 Comcast HD DVR Toshiba 5970 HDMI DVD

06-16-2009, 11:29 AM	#56
boaty High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 35	Anyone try the Vizio VW32L with a PC yet? Opinions? __________________ http://www.CableTrain.com

06-01-2009, 10:45 PM	#46
LoDef High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 50	Hmm, do you do any gaming on that RCA? Does it handle motion pretty well? I'm going to have to take a closer look at that set. Even though I've had some bad luck with RCA TVs in the past. The price is tempting.

06-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#47
Re4peR26 My plasma is High Def. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Yes, I've hooked it up to my computer, Runs games great. I also use my PS3 on this TV. and again no complains there. I've owned a few RCA's in the past good TV's imo. but everyone has a different story.

06-14-2009, 11:12 AM	#48
LoDef High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 50	Just a heads-up for anyone interested in the VO32OE. Walmart has it listed for $398 now. I still haven't gotten to look at one in person yet. All my Walmarts still have the VW32 on display even though the shelf tag has been changed to the model number and specs for the VO32OE.

06-16-2009, 12:36 PM	#58
HighdefDoug High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 154	Well, verdict is in for me - ran the Samsung 540 and vavoom! Much clearer SD content, equal hd content for this size screen. Glad i bought both. Just packed up the Vizio vo32l and it is going back in a few hours. The sammy is 720 vs the vizio 1080 but just processed the content better - sons, wife and I all agreed after minimal tweaking on both tv's. BTW the sammy also allowed for easier remote access to menus, screen size control, etc.... All and all, both are great tv's, but i'd give the sammy a pretty good score over the vizio for standard cable viewing (sd). Oh...and the speakers were much better on the sammy even though i'll be running the surround sound, was nice to know they put out a better quality sound as well. __________________ Samsung HLP5085DLP 600 Watt Sony Home Theater PS2, Motorola 6412 Comcast HD DVR Toshiba 5970 HDMI DVD

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