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post #1 of 35
3/21/08 at 5:44pm
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I have a choice 4661F vs Vizio vo47L. They are both same price. waht would you pick? and why. thanks
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post #2 of 35
3/21/08 at 5:52pm
No contest at same price. 4661f should be much better. Vizio does have a nicer PIP though.
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post #3 of 35
3/21/08 at 6:17pm
This is like comparing a five star restaurant to McDonald's.
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post #4 of 35
3/21/08 at 6:32pm
^^Very wrong... Vizio does very well in tests between Samsung. Samsung is all name, sorry but most high end tvs are great yes. Still most of the money your forking out for them is the name. Plus Vizio's have more connections, and better PIP.
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post #5 of 35
3/21/08 at 6:52pm
I have or had both. I had the Vizio first. Took it back and got the Sammy. The color on the Vizio is very unnatural. I have the 65 series which is the same as the 61 except the 61 is matte and the 65 is glossy. Take the Sammy!!!
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post #6 of 35
3/21/08 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by tigerfan33 View Post

I have or had both. I had the Vizio first. Took it back and got the Sammy. The color on the Vizio is very unnatural. I have the 65 series which is the same as the 61 except the 61 is matte and the 65 is glossy. Take the Sammy!!!

I too owned a 07 Sammy before my Vizio. The PQ on the Sammy was slightly better but not worth the extra 600 bux. The Vizio had less response time, more connections, better PIP, and was 7 inches larger.
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post #7 of 35
3/21/08 at 7:23pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

I too owned a 07 Sammy before my Vizio. The PQ on the Sammy was slightly better but not worth the extra 600 bux. The Vizio had less response time, more connections, better PIP, and was 7 inches larger.

But what if they are both the same price as the OP has indicated?
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post #8 of 35
3/21/08 at 8:54pm
Get the Samsung if they are the same price! I have heard some rumors that the Vizio brand is created by some engineers who quit from Sony or some other high end brand name...Just rumors dont know if its true or not.
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post #9 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:05pm
As someone who went through three Vizios that sh*t all over themselves within a few weeks, and who now owns a 4661F, I can tell you that it this is a no brainer. The Samung's PQ destroys the Vizio's. The Samsung has also been a million times more reliable, running without a hitch for the last three months.
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post #10 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:05pm
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Get the Samsung if they are the same price! I have heard some rumors that the Vizio brand is created by some engineers who quit from Sony or some other high end brand name...Just rumors dont know if its true or not.

^^Not true, most of their parts inside at least the new series has mostly LG.Philips parts and of course the panel.
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post #11 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:16pm
Samsung all the way. Vizio is what you get if you cant afford a good tv. And for the people that can only afford Vizio i am not bashing or critizing you in any way. But definetly go samsung if they are the same price and you can afford it.
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post #12 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:27pm
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Samsung all the way. Vizio is what you get if you cant afford a good tv. And for the people that can only afford Vizio i am not bashing or critizing you in any way. But definetly go samsung if they are the same price and you can afford it.

Like I said I owned a Sammy before this one, which was a 07 model. Nothing special, and definently not much difference. LOL Sorry but I owned one.
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post #13 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

Like I said I owned a Sammy before this one, which was a 07 model. Nothing special, and definently not much difference. LOL Sorry but I owned one.

No need to be sorry, thats just your opinion. Myself and many others beg to differ. But to each his own.
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post #14 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:33pm
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Thanks for all the input guys. I guess Sammy for sure. I mean Vizio is great TV but with the same price , why not? I would consider 4669 (120mhz) but that is extra $600. well, thanks again for all inputs. I make my decision to Sammy.
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post #15 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:33pm
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No need to be sorry, thats just your opinion. Myself and many others beg to differ. But to each his own.

Funny thing is how in denial you are. Considering their are 4 manufacters that make LCD. Really funny... Most of what you buy is the same, with a nametag being different. Trust me a buddy of mine works for an LG company in Silicone Valley.
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post #16 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:50pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

Funny thing is how in denial you are. Considering their are 4 manufacters that make LCD. Really funny... Most of what you buy is the same, with a nametag being different. Trust me a buddy of mine works for an LG company in Silicone Valley.

Ok whatever you say, enjoy your tv.
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post #17 of 35
3/21/08 at 9:59pm
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Originally Posted by metal83 View Post

Ok whatever you say, enjoy your tv.

Enjoy your denial and little knowledge to HDTV panels.
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post #18 of 35
3/21/08 at 10:02pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

Enjoy your denial and little knowledge to HDTV panels.

I sure will, thank you .
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post #19 of 35
3/21/08 at 10:32pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

Funny thing is how in denial you are. Considering their are 4 manufacters that make LCD. Really funny... Most of what you buy is the same, with a nametag being different. Trust me a buddy of mine works for an LG company in Silicone Valley.

You are right about 4 manufacturers for the LCD panels, BUT there are more parts to a LCD "TV" then just the panel it self.

Panel just shows you a picture, but the quality of picture is created with the quality parts involved in to the lcd "TV" assembly. The parts in the assembly could be Good LCD backlight, good DCDi chip, good source of the media, and other factors which i might have missed...ofourse, the LCD Panel itself will help create a good picture, but thats not the only thing creating a picture!

Vizio might have the same parts, but I am sure the QUALITY CONTROL for Samsung manufacturing process is better! Thus, rejecting TV's which do not meet the specification..Vizio might have a lower standard for the quality control which makes them cheaper!

I own westinghouse l2410nm lcd monitor, which creaates a very good comparable picture to my brothers Samsung 32" lcd tv. But I know its not the same quality, but it was cheaper than the Samsung! So, I bought a extended warranty to cover the future failure of the lower quality parts there might be...Cheap is good as long as its covered with IN-Store WARRANTY!!! Thats my motto!
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post #20 of 35
3/21/08 at 10:43pm
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Originally Posted by megaman81 View Post

You are right about 4 manufacturers for the LCD panels, BUT there are more parts to a LCD "TV" then just the panel it self.

Panel just shows you a picture, but the quality of picture is created with the quality parts involved in to the lcd "TV" assembly. The parts in the assembly could be Good LCD backlight, good DCDi chip, good source of the media, and other factors which i might have missed...ofourse, the LCD Panel itself will help create a good picture, but thats not the only thing creating a picture!

Vizio might have the same parts, but I am sure the QUALITY CONTROL for Samsung manufacturing process is better! Thus, rejecting TV's which do not meet the specification..Vizio might have a lower standard for the quality control which makes them cheaper!

I own westinghouse l2410nm lcd monitor, which creaates a very good comparable picture to my brothers Samsung 32" lcd tv. But I know its not the same quality, but it was cheaper than the Samsung! So, I bought a extended warranty to cover the future failure of the lower quality parts there might be...Cheap is good as long as its covered with IN-Store WARRANTY!!! Thats my motto!

One thing I wish Vizio would do is put the shiny finish on their screens. Honestly that seems to make pictures much sharper.
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post #21 of 35
3/21/08 at 10:52pm
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Originally Posted by VizioFreak View Post

^^Very wrong... Vizio does very well in tests between Samsung. Samsung is all name, sorry but most high end tvs are great yes. Still most of the money your forking out for them is the name. Plus Vizio's have more connections, and better PIP.

No.
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post #22 of 35
3/22/08 at 1:31am
I dont think theres any helping you , your name is Viziofreak so you are pretty much bias and wont here anyone elses opinion.

I think i would throwup before buying a Vizio to tell you the truth for LCD's i would only buy Samsung/Sony/Sharp/Toshiba

Plasmas (Which are better IMO) are Pioneer/Panasonic.
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post #23 of 35
3/22/08 at 2:25am
Wow, with a username like that and responses like that it's no wonder nobody takes you seriously. BTW for the same price it's a no brainer to go with the samsung.
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post #24 of 35
3/22/08 at 6:03am
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This is like comparing a five star restaurant to McDonald's.

Make that Burger King. If he asked about a BB or CC branded name, then it would be McDonalds.
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But what if they are both the same price as the OP has indicated?

Warrenty, support, company track record & history. Of course that last references could go both ways with Samsungs' famous 'panel lottery' scam with the 226BW computer monitor.

http://hdguru.com/?p=107

and to keep the Vizio "Freaks" happy;
http://hdguru.com/?p=108

BTW; if you don't buy any of that, take some time, call some of your better known repair facilities in you area and ask what brands they service; in and out of warrenty.

Every time I have looked at 'walls' of displays (Flat Panels), it was very apparent, the no names had the lower quality image. Usually lack of 'sharpness' or just a very soft look to them along with poorer viewing angles and very grey looking 'blacks'.

Just isn't worth it for a long term investment even at much lower price.
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post #25 of 35
3/22/08 at 6:11am
I have a small 2353H Sammy, and my stepfather has a 47 inch Vizio. Guess which is better in both color, contrast, and pq? Yup, Sammy. The 4661 is MILES better than the 47" my stepfather has. Go for that. You get that Vizio, and you'll regret it.

I've owned 3 different Samsung's and I've absolutely adored each.

I'd prefer an Insignia over a Vizio. I used to have a 32" Insignia, and as old as it was, it still looked better than that new Vizio. So much that I gave it to my best friend just to keep it close to me, lol.
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post #26 of 35
3/22/08 at 6:17am
Well, before comparing Vizio to Samsung, consider that Syntax Olevia and Westinghouse are two other brands in these types of LCDs featurewise. If you compare all four models in a row, Vizio, Samsung, Westinghouse, and Olevia, pick the one off the wall that turns you on the most.
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post #27 of 35
3/22/08 at 6:21am
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I'd prefer an Insignia over a Vizio.

Even I would degrade Vizio to that level.
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post #28 of 35
3/22/08 at 6:53am
I have the VU42LF and GV52FHD Vizio 1080p sets.

When good friends come over and see the beautiful PQ and notice the brand at the bottom of my HDTV, they ask about Vizio. I explain to them how I saved money by being discriminating. They praise me for my good sense and wise decision.

When we entertain for acquaintances or business and our guests see the beautiful PQ and notice the brand, they smile and knowingly acknowledge the name brand on the set. I explain to them how I spent a lot of money to make sure I got the best set out there. They also praise me for my good sense and wise decision.

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After these guests leave, I smile as I peel off the Sony logo covering the Vizio logo.
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post #29 of 35
3/22/08 at 7:41am
Typical deceptive American business practices and the BS 'at-a-boys' that go along with them.
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post #30 of 35
3/22/08 at 7:52am
At the same price get the Samsung, it has a bit more features and inputs and a much better torch mode.

Properly calibrated the Vizio has better PQ and it also has better video processing.

If this is your first set, you will adore either.
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