Vizio VX20L - yet Another Budget LCD HDTV (that's a Very Good Performer)

Just like the Bigger Vizios Except it Fits in Your Dining Room

It may not sound as reputable as Sony, Sharp, or Samsung, but Vizio makes quite decent high definition TVs, especially in the budget LCD segment. There have been many good reviews floating around for the 32" VX32L, the bigger companion to the VX20L. I am pleased to say that the VX20L is no different, and performs admirably and in similar fashion to the bigger Vizio sets. For about $400, it is surprisingly well endowed with multiple inputs and array of features. It has one of every input on the back, such as HDMI, component, composite, and S-video. There is also a VGA input so it can double as a PC monitor, but I would not suggest using this set as a dedicated monitor for your computer. Audio is acceptable, but there are only stereo composite inputs, else save for a headphone jack on the side of the set. The speakers are somewhat tinny, and I would suggest turning up the bass, turning down the treble, and turning off surround sound in the menu in order to improve sound quality. Since this is a smaller set designed for a small room, I would not expect home theater-quality audio from this unit. The picture quality, fortunately, is much better than audio. The TV is capable of up to 1080i, and has several kinds of tuners (ATSC/NTSC and QAM) so you will be able to pick up over the air HD signals or unscrambled signals from cable. The difference between watching a program on our old Trinitron tube TV and this LCD TV is clear as night and day.