Comments on: vizio 47-inch 1080p lcd hdtv sets under $2k http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/ cool gadgets, gizmos, games and geeky gadgets Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:55:38 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: HDTV TV Online http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-28986 HDTV TV Online Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:31:28 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-28986 Nice looking blog. Which template are you using? Nice post as well! Nice looking blog. Which template are you using? Nice post as well!

]]> By: LISA http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-20645 LISA Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:05:55 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-20645 HI I PICK UP THE VIZIO 47 AND I LOVE IT, I BUY IT IN SEARS AND FROM 1599.99 , AND I GOT IT FOR 999.000 PUT TAX I LOVE IT THANKS SONY HI I PICK UP THE VIZIO 47 AND I LOVE IT, I BUY IT IN SEARS AND FROM 1599.99 , AND I GOT IT FOR 999.000 PUT TAX I LOVE IT THANKS SONY

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-665 technabob Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:16:09 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-665 Sorry, no dual tuners or USB, but there should be a VGA input. Sorry, no dual tuners or USB, but there should be a VGA input.

]]> By: Tacuma http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Tacuma Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:15:39 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-664 Does this set have PIP with two tuners; does it have USB for mpeg and pictures; does it have a PC connection Does this set have PIP with two tuners; does it have USB for mpeg and pictures; does it have a PC connection

]]> By: mEmeeraft http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-663 mEmeeraft Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:51:30 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-663 You don't really need or want that lifestyle, it might hurt y'all slowly more.......Just tell him you don't wanna repeat something your not too proud of z7uas. You don’t really need or want that lifestyle, it might hurt y’all slowly more…….Just tell him you
don’t wanna repeat something your not too proud of z7uas.

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-661 technabob Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:28:38 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-661 Yes, the set has both digital and analog tuners built in: http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=20 Yes, the set has both digital and analog tuners built in:
http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=20

]]> By: raju http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-662 raju Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:21:10 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-662 Is it had tuner buildin or not? Is it had tuner buildin or not?

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-660 technabob Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:50:34 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-660 There's a good Wikipedia article on the subject of Contrast Ratios here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_ratio There’s a good Wikipedia article on the subject of Contrast Ratios here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_ratio

]]> By: Loren http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Loren Sun, 14 Jan 2007 15:34:48 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-659 I don't quite understand the contrast ratio on this set. If I have a satellite network coming in, what contrast am I going to get: 800:1 (typical) or 1600:1 (dcr)? I don’t quite understand the contrast ratio on this set. If I have a satellite network coming in, what contrast am I going to get: 800:1 (typical) or 1600:1 (dcr)?

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-658 technabob Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:53:02 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-658 Maybe I misread Vizio's spec sheet. This is what it says: Maximum Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Supported Native Resolutions: 1366 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 854 x 480, 800 x 600 I read that to mean that the panel can accept a 1080p signal (via DVI/HDMI), and then scale it to 1366x768 as the highest Native Resolution. However, upon further research in AVSForum, it appears that the panel IS really 1080p. Vizio really needs to improve their spec sheet on this one, and just say that the Native Resolution is truly 1920x1080. Sorry for any confusion. Maybe I misread Vizio’s spec sheet. This is what it says:

Maximum Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported Native Resolutions:
1366 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 854 x 480, 800 x 600

I read that to mean that the panel can accept a 1080p signal (via DVI/HDMI), and then scale it to 1366×768 as the highest Native Resolution.

However, upon further research in AVSForum, it appears that the panel IS really 1080p. Vizio really needs to improve their spec sheet on this one, and just say that the Native Resolution is truly 1920×1080.

Sorry for any confusion.

]]> By: Jeff http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-655 Jeff Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:38:30 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-655 Uh...how did you confirm that this display is NOT doing 1080p? Are you using the analog VGA input or are you using the HDMI from a DVI source? I've seen quite a few people confirm that it IS 1080p. You are correct, however, that it doesn't accept 1080p over the analog component or VGA inputs (max is 1366x768). You are misleading a lot of people here if you are only talking about the VGA input. Uh…how did you confirm that this display is NOT doing 1080p? Are you using the analog VGA input or are you using the HDMI from a DVI source? I’ve seen quite a few people confirm that it IS 1080p. You are correct, however, that it doesn’t accept 1080p over the analog component or VGA inputs (max is 1366×768). You are misleading a lot of people here if you are only talking about the VGA input.

]]> By: James http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-657 James Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:37:35 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-657 Planning to purchase GV47, looked over CNET's reviews, and this contrast ratio 800:1 is simply terrible. Side by side comparision with Sonys in Costco also confirmed the Vizio's terrible colors. 42" is better according to CNET, but when are they going to offer 1080p on their 42". Planning to purchase GV47, looked over CNET’s reviews, and this contrast ratio 800:1 is simply terrible. Side by side comparision with Sonys in Costco also confirmed the Vizio’s terrible colors. 42″ is better according to CNET, but when are they going to offer 1080p on their 42″.

]]> By: Bradley http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-654 Bradley Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:01:47 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-654 Picked up the GV47 010406; Contarst Ratio 800:1 (dynamic 1600:1) is a real issue. Picture is stunning in bright, well lighted scenes. Dark scenes, on the other hand are bad... I mean very bad w/ very little detail. I've tweaked, tweaked and retweaked. I think the GV47 is going back. Picked up the GV47 010406; Contarst Ratio 800:1 (dynamic 1600:1) is a real issue. Picture is stunning in bright, well lighted scenes. Dark scenes, on the other hand are bad… I mean very bad w/ very little detail. I’ve tweaked, tweaked and retweaked.

I think the GV47 is going back.

]]> By: Tomas http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-656 Tomas Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:16:09 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-656 I do not have this unit but am considering it. I have noted in the vendors spec sheet that it does NOT have a native resolution of 1080 but the panel will support it. It also will not display a1080 computer source. I think the Westinghouse and Sceptre models do allow that input. I don't know if that matters to me, but I may want to be able to use this as a giant monitor on occasions with a PIP part of the screen from a computer source while viewing a TV source in the background. So this may not be the best choice for me if I want the computer input to be at the highest resolution. Any thoughts on this? I do not have this unit but am considering it. I have noted in the vendors spec sheet that it does NOT have a native resolution of 1080 but the panel will support it. It also will not display a1080 computer source. I think the Westinghouse and Sceptre models do allow that input. I don’t know if that matters to me, but I may want to be able to use this as a giant monitor on occasions with a PIP part of the screen from a computer source while viewing a TV source in the background. So this may not be the best choice for me if I want the computer input to be at the highest resolution. Any thoughts on this?

]]> By: Tim Coker http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-653 Tim Coker Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:27:24 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-653 I saw this tv tonight at costco, and almost bought it. I wanted to look into the other models, but now I plan on going back tomorrow to buy it. :) My question for Don, if he sees this, is will the TV allow you to directly select the inputs? IE, when I get a Harmony remote, will I be able to program macros to automatically select the proper input? I saw this tv tonight at costco, and almost bought it. I wanted to look into the other models, but now I plan on going back tomorrow to buy it. :)

My question for Don, if he sees this, is will the TV allow you to directly select the inputs? IE, when I get a Harmony remote, will I be able to program macros to automatically select the proper input?

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-652 technabob Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:48:01 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-652 Don: Thanks for the info. Let us know how the picture quality on your new GV47 is once you get it all set up and tweaked! Don:

Thanks for the info. Let us know how the picture quality on your new GV47 is once you get it all set up and tweaked!

]]> By: Don Pruett http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Don Pruett Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:17:59 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-648 Hi, I purchased the GV47FHDTV at Costco on 12-31-06 (when they opened) for $1759.00. They said that they had recieved four them after closing the night before. The sales person said they were not aware they were coming. All four were gone by 10:30AM. This set has a native resolution of 1920 X 1080 and a contrast ratio of 1600-1 which is still plenty bright. The set has PIP and all the connection the Sony and Samsung have. I had waited all year for the Sony Bravia, only to discover that the Samsung glass that they use has cloudes on dim or darker scienes. I have seen this on both Samsung and Sony, yet for those who have the problem nether Sony or Samsung will admit to the defect. The 6000-1/7000-1 contrast ratio that this 40", or 46" has must be a problem. The ratio vould depend on what part of the cloudy screen you measured from. Costco had many of the Bravia in stock for $2799.00. If you want to get sick just read some of the threads on the AVS forum.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthread.php?t=748779&page=5&pp=60 Philips is coming out with their 47" (7th generation glass) with a 1920 X 1080 resolution; and a contrast ratio of 4500-1, this month they have a propriatary contrast system, that after a week of searching, has'nt left me with confidence enough to buy It. Hi, I purchased the GV47FHDTV at Costco on 12-31-06 (when they opened) for $1759.00. They said that they had recieved four them after closing the night before. The sales person said they were not aware they were coming. All four were gone by 10:30AM. This set has a native resolution of 1920 X 1080 and a contrast ratio of 1600-1 which is still plenty bright. The set has PIP and all the connection the Sony and Samsung have.

I had waited all year for the Sony Bravia, only to discover that the Samsung glass that they use has cloudes on dim or darker scienes. I have seen this on both Samsung and Sony, yet for those who have the problem nether Sony or Samsung will admit to the defect. The 6000-1/7000-1 contrast ratio that this 40″, or 46″ has must be a problem. The ratio vould depend on what part of the cloudy screen you measured from. Costco had many of the Bravia in stock for $2799.00. If you want to get sick just read some of the threads on the AVS forum.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthread.php?t=748779&page=5&pp=60

Philips is coming out with their 47″ (7th generation glass) with a 1920 X 1080 resolution; and a contrast ratio of 4500-1, this month they have a propriatary contrast system, that after a week of searching, has’nt left me with confidence enough to buy It.

]]> By: technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-649 technabob Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:35:02 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-649 I'd assume the set has at least the same specs as the old 46" model: http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=9 That set includes PIP among other features. Remember though that you'll need two input sources to use PIP with most sets though. I’d assume the set has at least the same specs as the old 46″ model:

http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=9

That set includes PIP among other features. Remember though that you’ll need two input sources to use PIP with most sets though.

]]> By: JERRY BENDETT http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-651 JERRY BENDETT Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:37:29 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-651 Does the 47" 1o80p hdtv have pip? What are the details of this 47"? thank you, jerry Does the 47″ 1o80p hdtv have pip? What are the details of this 47″?

thank you, jerry

]]> By: Steve http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Steve Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:48:49 +0000 http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/15/vizio-47-1080p-lcd-hdtv-sets-under-2k/#comment-650 These sets will be in Costco on Jan 15th, for $250 off! Look at your Costco coupon book for the $250 discount.. These sets will be in Costco on Jan 15th, for $250 off! Look at your Costco coupon book for the $250 discount..

]]>