But if you intend to use your set as a computer monitor as well, then a set with a more common resolution such as 1920x1080 or 1366x768, might be a better fit.įor regular TV and HDTV watching, we never felt that the set lacked in detail (as described below), so paying a premium to get a full 1080p panel at this screen size is probably overkill. At most viewing distances (six feet or more), a 720p panel is virtually indistinguishable from a 1080p panel, particularly at this smaller screen size. Whether you "need" a full 1080p panel (1920x1080 pixels) or you can "get by" with this 720p panel depends on how you intend to use the set. Of course, you can also just leave your high definition sources set to 1080i or 1080p output and let the set do the down-conversion to its native resolution. Its 720 line resolution makes the set a great match for a 720p source - it need not do any horizontal scaling, it only needs to reduce 1280 columns down to 1024 to display a 720p source on screen. The set supports input resolutions from 480i all the way up to 1080p (1920x1080 pixels, progressive), all of which it converts to its native panel resolution of 1024x720 pixels.Īlthough this 1024x720 pixel resolution is a bit unusual, it does qualify as high definition via the CEA specifications, and the VP322's widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, built-in ATSC and QAM digital tuners together with its optical digital output mean that this set is a true HDTV. You'll be able to tune into SD and HD channels directly via a built-in tuner that supports standard NTSC television signals, QAM (digital cable) and ATSC digital over-the-air broadcasts. In addition to the usual complement of component, composite and S-video inputs (one each, with S-video and composite sharing a single input), the VP322 offers a generous three (3) HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs as well as an analog computer (VGA) input jack. Update: WalMart's price on this set is now down to $437 as of 11/27/08 making this an even better value. But what does $528 get you as far as high definition TVs are concerned? More than you might expect. And it doesn't get much lower than the VP322 (VP322HDTV10A), a 32-inch flat panel plasma HDTV that list for $649 but is currently available on the shelves at Wal-Mart (or online at ) for the previously unheard of price of $528. And for this reason, investments in HDTVs and home theater systems which bring the best parts of the cinema experience home actually make good fiscal sense.Īnd this is why it's a fine time to be VIZIO, that young upstart California-based flat panel maker that offers quality HDTVs at rock-bottom prices. On the flip side, as gas prices rise and the cost of a simple evening at the movies goes up (without a commensurate improvement in the overall movie-going experience), consumers are "nesting" more than ever - spending more time entertaining themselves at home rather than travelling. As the recession hits this country and the world at large, sales of some luxury items will certainly be impacted as consumers tighten their belts to take care of basic necessities.
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