Ringo4422 wrote:Without getting overly technical of the hows and whys, often a 720P TV will actually be CLEARER than 1080P because again, marketing hype has consumers convinced that it is always better. Upconversion is one that always comes to mind. Upconverted video often is pixelated compared to the non-upconverted. There are other artifacts as well. NOTHING is broadcast in 1080P. It is all 1080i and will be that way for many, many years to come.

Not true. ESPN, ABC and FoxTV are all broadcast in 720P. That was because fast moving sports looks less blurry when not interlaced. It may be that you have set your reception to 1080i from the DVR, so you get everything at that resolution.

David in Houston wrote:Will this work with Linux???

Yes, yes it will

Why does the bank look like a jail on the TV screen?

I bought this a couple of weeks ago, and it's terrific. Pristine condition, excellent picture and sound, and at a great price.

The only thing I don't like is the remote, which is the ugliest POS I've ever seen. Feels awful in the hand, and the mute button is about 1/8" square and jammed into a space so tiny that it's impossible to hit quickly. (And I *really* hate listening to commercials.)

Fortunately the remote isn't an issue for me, since I use TiVO, with its ultra-sleek, fits-my-hand-perfectly remote. If you don't use TiVO but buy this television, plan to get an after-market remote.

Except for that, I recommend it completely. And pay no attention to the folks who insist it's worthless because it's only 1080i.

grenade01 wrote:I can tell the difference....

Text is much easier to read on my 1080 TV.

Also I actually do sit about 4 feet or so from my TV when I'm watching a bluray or surfin the nets so....

Maybe if you were watching a 32" from 15 feet away or something you couldn't tell.

Not everyone does that though. Its pretty minimal, just sayin... I can tell.

I can also tell. I think the reason is the downscaling issue. If you are watching a bluray that is 1080p (99% of BDs), it will need to downscale the image which will create artifacts. This is especialy noticeable when text is displayed.

Picard and Robin Sparkles, at the mall.

jb3301 wrote:It might ship before the next item comes up!!

Fine, fine, fine . . . I'll bite & move this along -- there's a Vizio blu-ray dvd player with the Vizio apps & wifi at Sam's right now. This will be a great second tv in the den (small room) for guests & kids.

You all can thank me later . . . ;-)

This item is lasting way to long and its not lunch time yet.

@ 60Hz I think I'll pass.

vesuvana wrote:I'd like this but I'm always leery about refurbs. Are these returned because of problems by a previous owner?

factory referbs are remanufactured to pass higher quality checks and testing the the product did during original manufacture. I have several electronic referb items (including this current Vizio TV) that I have been very happy with

janczakdan wrote:I've heard everyone say that if you use a TV for a computer monitor it should be 1080p because 720p causes text to not show up as well.

Now the only time I plan on hooking my computer up to the TV is to watch TV shows off the internet so text shouldn't be to much of an issue. Will the picture be of decent quality?

yes that will be fine. if you use it as a full-time PC monitor the resolution will be way too small for most people.

text is only blurry if you turn on/leave on Sharpness. Sharpness should be at 0 for every LCD display hooked up to a computer.

StarM wrote:No -- we're in drought & under a burn ban . . . apparently the rain does fall on the just and the unjust, just not us . . . ;-)

I usually only buy on Wine.Woot, so not sure how long regular Woot shipping takes.

Well, I'm a little North of the Red River from you in Oklahoma (Boomer Sooners! :::flashes upside-down horns sign:: but woot is very a fast shipper in my experience...have another glass of wine, and enjoy the splendor of woot during a woot-off...I don't think we can get wine.woot shipments here in Okie-land...Lord knows people can't figure out how to get alcohol otherwise...

titangears wrote:Why does the bank look like a jail on the TV screen?

It's a trick for bank robbers. They go in to rob the place and instead they've been locked in the clink.

janczakdan wrote:I've heard everyone say that if you use a TV for a computer monitor it should be 1080p because 720p causes text to not show up as well.

Now the only time I plan on hooking my computer up to the TV is to watch TV shows off the internet so text shouldn't be to much of an issue. Will the picture be of decent quality?

I have my computer (desktop) hooked up to my 1080P 126" Sony Projection system, and it works outstandingly. General computer usage is perfect, and anytime I go to watch Hulu or Youtube videos I love it.

killerkittycat wrote:Not real enough. Give me 1080p-leeease

You don't need 1080 for a 32 inch.

jubeiwoot wrote:LOL @ some of the comments in here: "We have one and the picture is great, blah blah."

Great if you want it for the kids, but sorry, Vizio is crap. Put this brand next to a Samsung or Sony and you'll see that the difference is night and day.

so you got a referb 32 in Sony for $250 laying around??????

after this, i foresee a string of about 10 woots that go really fast, then we hit the obligatory Roomba for lunch.

funkadunk8 wrote:REally? because my imac is 27" and i can definitely tell the difference if something is in 720 or 1080.

How close are you to your mac versus you tv? I think for a tv this size you can't tell a difference until you are less than 4-6 feet from the screen. I am sure some will post a link to the chart.

sf6864 wrote:Oh please sell out already, I really need some Leakfrogs.

Why? Do you live along the Mississippi?

Bad brand, Bad TV, BAD $$$ = RAGE QUIT!!!1212!~!

sleep timer??

We purchased this TV from Woot a couple months ago (refurb, same price). I've been extremely happy with it. The picture is great and the sound was much better than I expected. For the price I doubt you can do any better, assuming a 32" TV is what you are looking for.

dakranii wrote:I'm just curious why you felt the need to post this. You have a different brand, a higher resolution, and then say this probably isn't as good...I don't see how that adds to the conversation.

Not trying to be mean, just wondering...

They have nothing better to do than knock the woot that's up. Sony is Sony, this is not Sony so compare apples with apples. The price of a Sony is probably double or more.


So the original poster is a jackass. Go ahead and be mean. He's just holding up this woot by knocking a great deal.

Tiamat114 wrote:

Strangely, not that inappropriate.

vshank wrote:after this, i foresee a string of about 10 woots that go really fast, then we hit the obligatory Roomba for lunch.

It wouldn't be an official wootoff if we didn't! Actually, until I see KippyJ or TTT, it's not an official wootoff anyway.

Bought one new a couple of years back, just got one more from Woot for the bedroom. These TVs are fantastic work horses, and even the speakers are decent for a LCD.... Going to get square trade to be sure I am covered, but I am really excited to see this offered!

sdwindansea wrote:We purchased this TV from Woot a couple months ago (refurb, same price). I've been extremely happy with it. The picture is great and the sound was much better than I expected. For the price I doubt you can do any better, assuming a 32" TV is what you are looking for.

Sleep timer???

w00talyzer says 5min left. How many do you think they find in the warehouse at the last minute?

Have two Visio's, One is 46" 720p about 4 years old and moved from living room to bedroom when we put in a 55" 1020i in its place. Both work well and have been pleased with each. If only there was something on worth watching.

Would but this if I could find anyplace to put it but paying FIOS another monthly fee for an HD box in a spare bedroom or basement doesn't make sense.

hiya, peach. KippyJ was here yesterday for majority of day. No TexasTim though.

grenade01 wrote:I can tell the difference....

Text is much easier to read on my 1080 TV.

Also I actually do sit about 4 feet or so from my TV when I'm watching a bluray or surfin the nets so....

4 feet for movies?!?! Holy cow! #eyescross much? lol, j/k

funkadunk8 wrote:REally? because my imac is 27" and i can definitely tell the difference if something is in 720 or 1080.

I think somebody so desperately wants to believe in something.

bonnerdg wrote:so you got a referb 32 in Sony for $250 laying around??????

I got a 32" Sony Bravio from Best Buy for around $300, don't remember the exact amount, but it was an open box item and missing it's stand and remote. Which wasn't a problem because I ended up wall mounting it and I use a universal remote.

Vizio 32” 720p LCD HDTVs are the new gold. Buy 3 now before the price goes through the roof! Get in on the groud floor on this amazing opportunity!

I bought one of these a few weeks ago. It was DOA. Working on sending it back now.

Pls get this over with -- need my BOG for lunch!

http://www.gobigweb.com/index.php/32-quot-vizio-vo320e-720p-widescreen-lcd-hdtv.html?___store=default

therealjrn wrote:Strangely, not that inappropriate.

What's even better than cats with ribbons? Cats with helium balloons with cat chow tied on the ribbon weighting the balloon down . . . and watching them chase the ribbon & eat the cat chow as the balloon slowly rises with each eaten cat treat.

There's not much to do in South Texas besides drink wine, torment cats and curse seagulls . . . I should get out more; Oh wait, I just bought a refurbished 32" Vizio -- my salvation is near!

zolagolf5 wrote:Owned one of these for a year or so. Great bedroom tv. No real need for 1080 on a 32" tv

I've seen studies that show that couples who have television sets in the bedroom consistently have less sex than couples with no television in the bedroom.

Which to me says there's no such thing as a "good bedroom tv". Your mileage may vary.