Mounting a Vizio HDTV 32 in the Bedroom
If you are the proud owner of a new Vizio HDTV 32 inch model then there are some additional innovative mounting options that can be considered due to the fact that you have purchased a relatively standard sized flat panel display that is proudly one of the thinnest in the category of consumer televisions. In fact the go to armoire that interior decorators have used in the past to hide televisions no longer makes sense.
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Hdtv/Lcd/Ps3/Dvd - Question…?
Ok Im going to get me a Hdtv Next Month And my budget is kinda low due to Im getting A Bedroom makeover basically lol. Im going to be getting a new bed, memory foam mattress, entertainment center, ps3, hdtv, and a bed-in-a-bag.
So i was wondering if a( Vizio 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV w/ Digital Tuner, VW32LHDTV10A - http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5623472 ) From walmart at around 650+ with tax if it would be a good tv. Ive went to Http://www.vizio.com & These are the spec’s.
High resolution 1366 X 768 pixels wide screen - 16:9 ratio
No permanent burn in - Guaranteed
Ideal in bright-light environments - minimal glare
Digital HDTV & standard TV combination tuner
8-bit, 16.7 million colors
8 millisecond response time
V-Chip for Parental Control
2x HDMI with HDCP plus Stereo Audio (RCA)
All TV formats supported (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)
Computer monitor (RGB) up to 1366 X 768 WXGA
Wall mounting capable (Wall Mount Sold Seperately)
Typical lamp life of 50,000 hours, equivalent to 22 years*
Specification
Size: 32-in*
*Viewable: 32-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i
Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768
Supported PC Resolutions
1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specification
Panel Type: 32" Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.51mm (H) x 0.17mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time: 8 ms (typical)
Colors: 8 bit 16.77 Million colors
Brightness: 450 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 700:1 (Typical)
Viewable Angle: 178° (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 2
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 1
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 0
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1
Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 0
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 0
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0
Additional Information
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1366×768 thru VGA/RGB or 640×480 thru HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes, Virtual Surround option
Color Temperature: No
Color Fine Tuning: No
Audio: Built-in 10W x 2
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100-240 Vac at 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: 180W average
Removable Base
Weight
Gross:39.8 lbs
Net: 31.5 lbs
Without Stand: 30.2 lbs
Dimensions
Carton: 35" W x 28" H x 12.4" D
Net: 31.4" W x 23.3" H x 8.6" D
Without Stand: 31.4" W x 22.1" H x 3.9" D
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
The best resolution this monitor does is 1366×768. That’s not a bad resolution, but it’s also only 768p (also called 720p). Even though it says it does 1080i, that means that the monitor’s circuitry is downconverting the 1920×1080 resolution to 1366×768. That means, 1080i will look ok, but not perfect. For $650, though, it’s not a bad deal.
If you’re fine with the 720p resolution, then this monitor will work well. However, if you want the highest definition, that would be 1080p (1920×1080). This resolution is now coming onto more and more monitors, but it also comes with a higher price tag. You may not find one of these at Walmart either.
You may have to visit Best Buy to find a 1080p LCD or Plasma panel. You will see a difference in resolution between a 720p panel and a 1080p panel. So, the only reason I mention this is that you don’t want to outlay $650 only to become disenchanted with it in 6 months and have to spend another $800-1500 to get a 1080p panel.
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