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Vizio P42 HDTV

PCWorld Rating

3.5
3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Oct 23, 2006

Pros

  • Bright screen with good image quality
  • Inexpensive for a full-fledged HDTV

Cons

  • Somewhat oversaturated green tones

Bottom Line

A bright screen helps this budget model achieve competitive image quality at a cost that trounces rivals' prices.


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