Product Description

The VIZIO L37 HDTV is a 37" widescreen liquid crystal high definition digital TV. This product offers dual tuner PIP and POP with both NTSC and ATSC integration. The L37 has a zero bright pixel defect screen with 1366 x 768 native resolution panel supporting up to 720p and 1080i HDTV as well as a WXGA computer monitor. The fast 8-millisecond action video response time ensures high quality for sports, movies and gaming.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59003 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Silver & Black
• Brand: Vizio
• Model: L37 HDTV
• Dimensions: 68.00 pounds
• Display size: 37

Features

• VIZIO L37 37-inch High Definition Widescreen LCD TV General Features: Grade B
• 37-inch Color TFT Active Matrix LCD, Anti-Static and hard coated 16:9 aspect ratio
• High Definition Television (HDTV) Native resolution of 1366 x 768 8 ms response time
• 500 cd/m2 typical brightness 600:1 typical contrast 24 bit color depth
• 176 degrees (horizontal/vertical) for CR>10 viewing angle

Customer Reviews

YOUR BEST BUY FOR A LCD HDTV
THIS TV ROCKS!!.Looked long and hard for my first HDTV. Went thru a couple of TV's ( a 32 inch flat screen HD CRT and the Vizio L32, 32 inch version of this model, also a great TV BTW).

Bought at (competitor), listed at $1499.00, but I had a coupon for two hundred off, so my out the door price was $1299.00 plus tax. CostCo claims they warrrant this for 4-5 years, no questions asked return policy. Vizio provides the zero brite pixel warranty as well. I in fact do have (1) brite pixel on the L37, (the 32 inch Vizio I bought earlier had two) however it isn't enough of a nuisance to motivate me to return the TV.

The L37 inch was the TV I have always wanted, the 37 inches is just the right size. Worked right out the box, easy hook-up. Had to upgrade my Cable box to HD to get the HD programming and it is a jaw droppingly fabulous picture. Got a few OTA HD signals in my area which I picked up over a cheap attenae, picture again was amazing.

This is what I have currently hooked to my L37:
-DVD player thru composite cables (pretty good picture)
-HDTV set top box via HDMI (bought cable for $30 at Wal-Mart)on the few HD channels my provider carries I get amazing picture, better than being there!
-XBOX via composite cable, picture is great, but not AWESOME, likey need either better cables or the XBOX 360 for the picture I really want while gaming.
-A new Windows Media PC via RGB cable, my boys are having a blast on PACMAN via GAMETAP and playing WARCRAFT III Battlenet on the bigscreen.
-Console stereo system serves as my home theater system via regular audio cables, will likely be my next big purchase.

The only CON I have so far is an occassional bit of motion blurring during fast moving action. I suppose a set costing twice as much might not have this problem, but I ain't into dropping 3-4 grand on a TV! Besides I just watched the 'CANES in game 3 of the CUP finals and it was HEAVEN.

So if you one of the many folks I saw out there scratching your heads at he high price of an HD set and wondering WTH?, BUY this TV! For the money you cant go wrong...

Big Bang for less than a Grand!
To begin, I noticed that there were quite a few reviews from a year ago and saw that many of these reviewers paid well over $1,000 for their Vizio 37-inch LCD. As we probably all know, the prices of plasmas and LCDs are continually dropping (and I sure am glad I resisted the urge to buy one a year ago!). As of this review, the price of this TV is well under $1,000 at every place I can think of where it's sold.

I'm not usually keen on buying what I think of as "off brands" because they almost always are a pile of garbage. Still, walking down the aisle and comparing the Vizio to the likes of Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips, and JVC left me with the impression that the Vizio was, hands down, the best value. The only TV with the better picture (in my humble opinion) was that of a Sony costing twice the price. The Sony only edged its performance, however. The "look" and "feel" of the Vizio also seemed on par with its "brand name" competitors. Thus, I bought the Vizio.

I knew well enough that when I got home this TV wouldn't perform as it did in the store since I have no HDTV channel subscriptions at the time. Overall, though, I was not disappointed. The hook-ups were a breeze too. I've heard now and then that certain LCDs and plasmas lack even the most basic of inputs (one I've heard didn't even have a cable input), but rest assured that the Vizio has plenty of connections. I'm especially fond of the additional audio/video connection at the left side of the panel. We have a "roaming" Nintendo Gamecube that sometimes docks temporarily at this location before retreating back into my son's room, and the side inputs surely prevent timely and cumbersome hookup of temporary components as video game consoles, camcorders, etc.

While I've had it only a month, I can at least say that I suffered no "out of the box" defects. I continue to be weary since Vizio is a new name, but am actually relieved to see a few Vizio commercials on television. To me, that bears the mark of a legitimate company that intends to stay in business. Seriously, when was the last time you saw an advertisement for an "off brand" like Spectre, Mintek, iLo, Trutech, or Durabrand? I mention these names because they represent the latest slew of junk brands that have replaced such previous names as Apex or Cyberhome. I've e-mailed Vizio's customer service support on two occasions and have received a prompt and informative response, so this speaks volumes about the company's reputabilty to me!

In short, I am very pleased with the performance of the Vizio in my new media room. Mmmmmhmmmm, that sure sounds good to say! Between you and me, my media room is . . . ahem . . . a recently converted bedroom. It had only one small window, so my chocolate brown wall paint and heavy curtains achieved the movie theater effect quite nicely. One needs only a gallon or two of paint and a few dark window treatments to achieve a budget-friendly home theater. With the substantial savings the Vizio offers, I can now afford one of those nice new "theater seating" sofas I've seen recently.

**** Update **** I found that code "10030" works for programming a universal remote. The Vizio website lists "0030" but the aforementioned code is what worked for me. Strangely enough, this code is actually a Samsung code. Funny that, because I overheard a salesman the other day mention that Samsung is the parent company of Vizio. If true, then that's a good thing.

Exceptional LCD TV.
I purchased this set from (competitor) and I've been pretty happy with it. I'm a very hard person to please, and nothin' will ever meet my expectations, but this set comes really close. The set is much larger inside your home than it is on display at your local store. It would have recieved a five if it came with every cable it's capable of using & if it came with a decent remote/illuminated remote control.

Pros:
- 37"
- 1366x768 Native Resolution
- HDTV Display Compatability
- 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Signal Compatibility
- 8ms Response Time
- 500 cd/m2 typical Brightness
- 600:1 Contrast
- 176? Viewing Angle
- 2 x RF (NTSC and ATSC tuners)
- 1 x HDMI (Digital Video + Digital Audio)
- 2 x Component + Audio
- 3 x Composite + Audio
- 1 x S-Video / Composite
- 1 x RGB (Analog) + Audio
- 1 x Service Port (RJ-45)
- 37" for under $1,500.

Cons:
- HDMI/VGA/Component/etc cables sold seperately.
- Does not feature a DVI input.
- Features only one HDMI input.
- Remote Control's buttons are too sensitive.
- Remote must be pointed directly at set inorder to operate.