thoughts of this tv

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 12:34 PM

Its a vizio 42" 1080p refurbished Vizio VU42LF LCDTV - 42", 1080p, HDMI, Aspect Ratio 16:9, Contrast Ratio 1500:1, Resolution 1920 x 1080 - Refurbished RB-VU42LF at TigerDirect.com but the price is so tempting I bought my computer through tigerdirect so I have delt with them and they are a legit company. The reviews from the buyers look good. Any tv guys out there that could help me out with this? The other choice is the vizio 42" 768 but this one is brand new Vizio 42" LCD HDTV with Digital Tuner, VW42LHDTV10A - Wal-Mart please help

***RaskyR1*** · 02-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Seems pretty expensive for a Refurbished TV.

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 12:39 PM

its regular $1400

SIcivic07 · 02-08-2008, 12:41 PM

vizio? never even heard of the brand. i paid $750 for my BRAND new SAMSUNG 36 inch 1080i LCD HDTV at cirucity city a couple months ago...go check them out, they usually have good deals. i love my TV, got a Toshiba HDDVD player too!

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 12:43 PM

I went to circuit city and they didnt seem to have that much and they certainly didnt have any deals like that

***RaskyR1*** · 02-08-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZILLA

I went to circuit city and they didnt seem to have that much and they certainly didnt have any deals like that

Viso is more an entry level LCD but for the price they offer a decent bargin.

***pgFA*** · 02-08-2008, 12:46 PM

$800 for a refurb? You can get that at Costco for $1100 brand new. For $300 more I would go with the brand new.

***Zeuceone*** · 02-08-2008, 12:49 PM

thats to much. thats about what i payed for my brand new 42 inch.

SIcivic07 · 02-08-2008, 12:51 PM

i would never buy refurbished stuff anyway. its a waste when most of the time, its not even that big of a difference from brand new.

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 12:51 PM

no the refurb is the 1080p the costco one is 768 resolution

06si · 02-08-2008, 12:54 PM

wtf is 768 resolution. I thought it was either 1080, 720 or 480

NIGHTHAWKSI · 02-08-2008, 12:55 PM

isnt vizio a "house" brand? i would stay far away from brands such as visio, insignia (best buy exclusive)....

especially a refurbished one. remember, its refurbished for a reason...maybe prone to breaking and the original buyer didnt want it anymore. ima beleive of you get what you pay for...and when it comes to a LCD tv that could cost more than 1/2 of its value to fix, it especially holds true.

SIcivic07 · 02-08-2008, 12:56 PM

why dont u just spend a bit more $$ (if not the same in my case, im sure u can find similar deals elsewhere) and get a brand new and BRAND NAME HDTV?

***darna*** · 02-08-2008, 01:00 PM

i will quote myself from previous discussion regarding flat screen tv:

Quote:

Originally Posted by darna

seriously, dont get those no name brands. i had 37" i bought for 799 and the screen went blank one day. the manufacturer told me they will repair them and gave me estimate of 820 for labor/parts, 3 weeks waiting and another 105 for shipping it back to me, wtf?

this is the thread to help you understand how flat screen tv's works.

What's better 720p or 1080i?

***Zeuceone*** · 02-08-2008, 01:02 PM

usually you get a 30day warranty from the place you buy it.

***pgFA*** · 02-08-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZILLA

no the refurb is the 1080p the costco one is 768 resolution

The Vizio I always see at costco is a 1080p 42". Its $1100 for the LCD and I believe the Plasma one is $899 or $999.

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 01:03 PM

any suggestions for a lcd between $800 and 1000

JZILLA · 02-08-2008, 01:04 PM

they do offer a warranty for the refurb and I would get the 2 year extended

Anubis · 02-08-2008, 01:06 PM

IIRC I thought Sony was a parent company of Vizio, and therefore share similar technology. Can anyone confirm this? Perhaps I am thinking of a different brand.

Also, Vizio gets amazing reviews from most based on price/performance.

xvoltm2 · 02-08-2008, 01:09 PM

Electronics-Expo.com

6th Ave Electronics: Offering HDTV, camcorders, car audio and more

check it out...

6th ave has a panasonic 42" lcd for like $1031... look for it on the site, (i won't let me link it)

02-08-2008, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	thoughts of this tv Its a vizio 42" 1080p refurbished Vizio VU42LF LCDTV - 42", 1080p, HDMI, Aspect Ratio 16:9, Contrast Ratio 1500:1, Resolution 1920 x 1080 - Refurbished RB-VU42LF at TigerDirect.com but the price is so tempting I bought my computer through tigerdirect so I have delt with them and they are a legit company. The reviews from the buyers look good. Any tv guys out there that could help me out with this? The other choice is the vizio 42" 768 but this one is brand new Vizio 42" LCD HDTV with Digital Tuner, VW42LHDTV10A - Wal-Mart please help

02-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,462 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Seems pretty expensive for a Refurbished TV. __________________ ^Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!*

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02-08-2008, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	its regular $1400

02-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
SIcivic07 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nassau County, LI, NY Posts: 681 Dan the DIME slayer iTrader: 1 / 100%	vizio? never even heard of the brand. i paid $750 for my BRAND new SAMSUNG 36 inch 1080i LCD HDTV at cirucity city a couple months ago...go check them out, they usually have good deals. i love my TV, got a Toshiba HDDVD player too!

02-08-2008, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I went to circuit city and they didnt seem to have that much and they certainly didnt have any deals like that

02-08-2008, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
*pgFA* With You... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In The Gutter Posts: 9,563 Pao iTrader: 3 / 100%	$800 for a refurb? You can get that at Costco for $1100 brand new. For $300 more I would go with the brand new.

02-08-2008, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
SIcivic07 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nassau County, LI, NY Posts: 681 Dan the DIME slayer iTrader: 1 / 100%	i would never buy refurbished stuff anyway. its a waste when most of the time, its not even that big of a difference from brand new.

02-08-2008, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	no the refurb is the 1080p the costco one is 768 resolution

02-08-2008, 12:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
06si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Age: 23 Posts: 3,880 Kenny G iTrader: 5 / 100%	wtf is 768 resolution. I thought it was either 1080, 720 or 480

02-08-2008, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 13,751 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	isnt vizio a "house" brand? i would stay far away from brands such as visio, insignia (best buy exclusive).... especially a refurbished one. remember, its refurbished for a reason...maybe prone to breaking and the original buyer didnt want it anymore. ima beleive of you get what you pay for...and when it comes to a LCD tv that could cost more than 1/2 of its value to fix, it especially holds true.

02-08-2008, 12:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
SIcivic07 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nassau County, LI, NY Posts: 681 Dan the DIME slayer iTrader: 1 / 100%	why dont u just spend a bit more $$ (if not the same in my case, im sure u can find similar deals elsewhere) and get a brand new and BRAND NAME HDTV?

02-08-2008, 01:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	any suggestions for a lcd between $800 and 1000

02-08-2008, 01:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
JZILLA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	they do offer a warranty for the refurb and I would get the 2 year extended

02-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 4,874 iTrader: 6 / 100%	IIRC I thought Sony was a parent company of Vizio, and therefore share similar technology. Can anyone confirm this? Perhaps I am thinking of a different brand. Also, Vizio gets amazing reviews from most based on price/performance.

02-08-2008, 01:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
xvoltm2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Electronics-Expo.com 6th Ave Electronics: Offering HDTV, camcorders, car audio and more check it out... 6th ave has a panasonic 42" lcd for like $1031... look for it on the site, (i won't let me link it)