If you’re like me, then you’ve probably stared at a couple of VIZIO HDTV sets at your local Costco storefront – wondering.. just how good (or bad) are these inexpensive panels anyhow? The one that I’ve been particularly interested in recently was the SV420XVT model which features a 120Hz refresh rate AND sells for only $999.99. Yes there are other 1080p 42 inch panels out there that go for less – but not necessarily one with 120Hz refresh rates. Well the folks at PC Magazine have published a review of the unit here on their website, and it doesn’t look too bad at all. Before I get into the verdict, here are the major specs to the Vizio SV420XVT:

• 42 inch panel
• Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner
• 5 ms response time
• 500cd/m2 brightness
• 6500:1 contrast ratio
• 178 degree viewing angle
• 4 HDMI inputs with HDCP
• 2 Component, 2 Composite, 1 S-Video, 1 RGB
• SRS TruSurroundXT – three built-in speakers

All that for $999.99 at your local Costco.. sooo what did PC Mag think?

Despite some occasional visual quirks, the Vizio SV420XVT delivers high-performance LCD technology at an amazing price.

Hmm.. maybe something to consider for the holidays?

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