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Another problem with the Vizio model is the number of LED's they use in the back panel. They do not locally dim like a higher end models from Samsung (UN55B8500 or LNA950)/ While it does locally dim, it does so in a much larger square than the higher end models.

Yes, Vizio is a bang-for-your-buck supplier (can't call them a manufacturer since they actually manufacture nothing at all), but you also must remember you get what you pay for.

The model is dimmer than the upper tier products, and they do not upconvert SD as well either.

I personally would always recommend saving your money for some time and buying a better model than to rush out and get a bottom one just because it is all you can afford at the moment.

There is another thing I always recommend. Take that $2000 and put it in a high interest savings account like ING or the like (well kind of high interest), get a card from a place like Best Buy or Sears, and buy a product on that card with one of their special 36 or 24 month no interest financing options. Set up the account to pay exactly the amount that would be needed to pay off the card in the amount of time financed and keep the interest earned from ING for yourself. This way he could buy a Samsung LED, own a MUCH better TV (CNET Review http://bit.ly/1qvvTz), and be happier with his purchase.

Trust me...I LOVE my Samsung LED, and when I compared it to the Vizio or LG, I was amazed at how good it looked!]]>Nov 4th 2009 7:30PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/Nov 10th 2009 4:25PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/Nov 11th 2009 7:43PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/
I have this TV. I spent a month researching my purchase. You will not find a better picture for $2000.

That is all.
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I just purchased an LG 42LH90 and the 55LH90.. the 42" ran me just shy of $850 NEW, and the 55" ran me right at $1900, also NEW.

What's the difference?? I'd say manufacturer spotlight and favoritism.. C'mon, no love for LG?? Give me a break.. lol

:-) Just my $0.02 ]]>Nov 12th 2009 9:54AMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/]]>Nov 16th 2009 1:50PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/Nov 16th 2009 7:34PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.switched.com/2009/11/04/cutting-edge-eco-friendly-led-tv-for-less-than-2-200/http://www.saleledtv.com/VIZIO-VF552XVT-55-Inch-TruLED-HDTV]]>Feb 13th 2010 2:58AM