VIZIO SV421XVT - 42" Diagonal Class LCD TV - 1080p 1920 x 1080

Just thought I'd add another review to the mix of those who have come before me. Like most folks shopping for a hdtv, I did a fair amount of research prior to commiting to this vizio. That consisted of going to several retail stores to compare prices and view their displays, to looking up the reviews on consumer reports and cnet. For those shopping for a new television, I highly recommend this process. There is nothing worse than settling for a tv that may eventually have problems down the line. I did that a couple of years ago when I impulsively bought a 32 inch Emerson hdtv that was a door buster sale on Black Friday. For the first year, the Emerson was a decent tv, but it eventually produced horrific results by a distorted screen and sound issues. Now granted, I've only had this Vizio unit for a couple of weeks and there is no telling what may happen a year or two from now, but based on the reviews that I have read as well as how impressive it looked in the store, I decided that this was going to be the tv I would invest in. Thus far, I am thoroughly impressed. I'm certainly not a technical guru, but I can say that the quality of this television matches its samsung/sony counterparts at a more reasonable price. I am very pleased with the vibrant colors and crystal clear screen. What's more impressive is the smart dimming feature. Whether viewed in a well lit room or in the dark, the screen produces amazing results. Set up was very easy as it only took about 10 minutes to plug in, configure, and enjoy. The system setups are fairly easy to tweak to one's preference, and there are several screen displays that match the type of media watched, be it football, baseball, movies, games, etc. One can view the screen through nearly any angle. With our seating arrangements, we are pleased to be able to view a quality screen through nearly every angle. If I had one complaint, it would be the "soap opera effect" this unit has when viewing programs. For those not familiar with the "soap opera effect", if googled, one can find a far better explaination than if I tried to explain it. Initially, I really enjoyed the soap opera effect because it makes many characters in programs look insanely real, as if one is right there among the scene. I was impressed with this effect when watching shows like "The Office" or any type of sports. However, this effect also seems very unnatural during programs not intended to feel as real. The other day I was watching an animated show with my son and I noticed the soap opera effect. Initially, it seemed a little weird to see a cartoon character move around with a soap opera effect, but it didn't bother me. Infact, it sort of made the characters look 3D, if that makes any sense. The effect did become a little bothersome when I was watching an old Jimmy Stewart movie. It's certainly an effect that takes a little getting used to. There is an option on the unit to turn off the smooth motion capability, but in contrast to my minor grievance about the effect on certain shows and movies, my family seems to enjoy it. Over all, for the price of this unit and the specs that it contains, I feel really good about choosing this unit over the rest. The picture is stunning and clear, the sound quality is fantastic, and the setup options are surpurb in terms of allowing one to perfect their viewing preferences. With positive reviews all around and an affordable price, this television is certainly worth every consideration.

This things is sick! Excellent picture quality, lots of connectivity options, user friendly interface and dead sexy! I can't comment on the sound quality because i've never heard audio from it's speakers since i'm running a 7.1 setup but I imagine if the audio is anything like the picture quality and it's looks, you'll be more than satisfied. No complaints at all!

My wife and I did have the same 25" GE console for about 30 years. At the beginng of that time frame, this TV had taken center stage for it's size and wooden cabinet. After seeing several sets on display at your store, there was no question in our minds that we indeed needed a new and different TV. We looked at several different makes and models not only at Wal-Mart but at other stores as well. We kept coming back to the the same 42" Vizio for the best looking and life-like picture regardless of what angle it was viewed at (within reason). Also, Consumer Reports rated it one of the highest quality in all aspects. We have done quite a bit of research on this unit. We have thourghly enjoyed many hours of watching different programs on this TV more so than in the past. The definition and colors are truly magnificant even coming right out of the box. The sound did need a tiny bit of tweeking, but really nothing to get excited about. On a lot of the programs the sound does go up and down quite noticeably which I attributed to the station being watched and or the the recording of the program. Unless something drastically happens, we intend to keep this for a long, long time. Thank you for carying this good and quality product.

Love It!! Would recommend this television to anyone out there looking to buy a new TV. Very nice picture and great for game players out there.. The picture quality when playing games is FANTASTIC!!! The sound on the other hand is nothing to jump out of your chair for, dont notice anything different from other TV's. Otherwise average sound.

I had read all of the reviews for this TV on this website and elsewhere. My friends had recommended getting a Visio TV. "You get more bang for your buck" is what they told me. They were absolutely correct. (One of them is a tech geek). I highly recommend this product. It was a gift for my husband and he loves it.