Reviews of the Vizio VP322
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CNET Review
The Good: Very aggressively priced; better picture uniformity than similar-size LCDs; solid standard-def performance; plenty of connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input.
The Bad: Inaccurate color; produces relatively light black levels; subpar video processing; plasma glass reflects more light than similar LCDs.
The Bottom Line: The extremely inexpensive 32-inch Vizio VP322 introduces a new size category for plasma, but its overall performance is no better, and often worse, than that of similar-size LCDs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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bigpicturebigsound.com
Review Summary: Who'd have thought five years ago, when entry-level plasma flat panel televisions were still selling for upwards of $4000 that a then unheard-of brand would be offering one for less than 15% of that price, and selling it at Wal-Mart no less? And who ...
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: VP322HDTV10A
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 32.5 in x 8 in x 22.6 in x 39.7 lbs, Panel without stand - 32.5 in x 3.5 in x 21.1 in
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 720
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Wide, Normal, Panorama
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 0.001 ms
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Anti-static, Wall mounting capable
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 250 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 48.5 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 122.97 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 115.35 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 2.16 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 28.27 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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