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We have never bought a flat screen but my husband needs one for the office. He is considering either a Sharp Aquos CL-C3237U or a Vizio VO320E, both are 32" and are the same price at Costco.
Can anyone recommend one or the other? Thanks in advance.
Sharp:
Product Features:
1366 x 768 resolution
32" LCD HDTV brings movies, games and programming to life
Two 10-watt stereo speakers provide crystal-clear audio
Sidebar, smart stretch, stretch and zoom view modes for choosing the optimal dimensions for video
Advanced Super View/Black TFT panel presents an ultrasharp picture
ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners
Viewing angles: 176?; Brightness: 450cd/m2
Response time: 6ms
Inputs: 3 HDMI, 2 HD component, one 15-pin RGB D-Sub PC, one 4-pin DIN S-Video, 2 RCA composite video, 3 RCA L/R audio
Outputs: 1 digital audio
black cabinet offers a sleek accent to any room
Enhanced color filter enables deep, vivid colors and high contrast ratio
60,000-hour lamp life*
Energy Star-qualified
Includes TV and removable table stand
Dimensions (with stand): 9.8"l x 31.7"w x 23"h
Dimensions (without stand): 4.2"l x 31.7"w x 21"h
Weight (with stand): 30.9 lb.
Weight (without stand): 26.5 lb.
VIZIO:
OVERVIEW:
The chic textured finish of this 32 inch ECO HDTV sets it apart the pack. Consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%. The High Definition resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio deliver an exceptional HD viewing experience in a stylish, sophisticated package.
FEATURES:
32 inch LCD HDTV (31.51 inch diagonal viewing area).
High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution.
15,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks.
6X High Definition inputs, including 2X HDMI inputs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
General:
Size: 32 inch 16:9 Aspect Ratio.
Viewable: 31.51'' diagonal.
Tuner: Integrated ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner.
Supported TV Formats: 720p.
Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768.
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V).
Signal Compatibility: Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV),.
1080i (HDTV).
Computer: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1366 x 768,.
1920 x 1080 via VGA/HDMI.
Display Compatibility: HDTV (720p).
Response Time: 8ms.
Colors: 16.7 million.
Brightness.
cd/m2 (typical): 450 nits.
Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 (with DCR).
Viewable Angle: 178 degrees (horizontal and vertical).
SRS TruSurround HD No.
SRS TruVolume No.
Inputs
HDMI with HDCP: 3.
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1.
Composite Video and stereo audio (one stereo audio shared with component input) 2.
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio.
(one stereo audio shared with component input): 2.
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1.
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1.
USB (service only) 1.
Outputs:
Stereo Audio 1.
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1.
Additional Information:
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) No.
Picture-outside-Picture (POP) No.
V-Chip Yes.
3D Comb Filter No.
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down Yes.
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation Yes.
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding Yes.
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes via RF or Composite Video.
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI.
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component.
Color Temperature: 6500K 9300K, 11000K.
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue.
Audio: Built-in 2 x 10W Speakers.
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50,000 hours to half the original brightness.
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection.
Voltage Range: 100~240Vac at 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: 84.5W average, 0.33W standby.
Removable Base: Yes.
Weight:
Gross: 28.66 lbs.
Net With Stand: 22.49 lbs.
Without Stand: 20.28 lbs.
Dimensions:
With Stand: 31.57 inch W x 22.40 inch H x 8.598 v D.
Without Stand: 31.57 inch W x 21.14 inch H x 4.11 inch D.
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, Bets-7.
Compliances Energy Star 3.0 ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A.
Can anyone recommend one or the other? Thanks in advance.
Sharp:
Product Features:
1366 x 768 resolution
32" LCD HDTV brings movies, games and programming to life
Two 10-watt stereo speakers provide crystal-clear audio
Sidebar, smart stretch, stretch and zoom view modes for choosing the optimal dimensions for video
Advanced Super View/Black TFT panel presents an ultrasharp picture
ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners
Viewing angles: 176?; Brightness: 450cd/m2
Response time: 6ms
Inputs: 3 HDMI, 2 HD component, one 15-pin RGB D-Sub PC, one 4-pin DIN S-Video, 2 RCA composite video, 3 RCA L/R audio
Outputs: 1 digital audio
black cabinet offers a sleek accent to any room
Enhanced color filter enables deep, vivid colors and high contrast ratio
60,000-hour lamp life*
Energy Star-qualified
Includes TV and removable table stand
Dimensions (with stand): 9.8"l x 31.7"w x 23"h
Dimensions (without stand): 4.2"l x 31.7"w x 21"h
Weight (with stand): 30.9 lb.
Weight (without stand): 26.5 lb.
VIZIO:
OVERVIEW:
The chic textured finish of this 32 inch ECO HDTV sets it apart the pack. Consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%. The High Definition resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio deliver an exceptional HD viewing experience in a stylish, sophisticated package.
FEATURES:
32 inch LCD HDTV (31.51 inch diagonal viewing area).
High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution.
15,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks.
6X High Definition inputs, including 2X HDMI inputs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
General:
Size: 32 inch 16:9 Aspect Ratio.
Viewable: 31.51'' diagonal.
Tuner: Integrated ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner.
Supported TV Formats: 720p.
Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768.
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V).
Signal Compatibility: Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV),.
1080i (HDTV).
Computer: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1366 x 768,.
1920 x 1080 via VGA/HDMI.
Display Compatibility: HDTV (720p).
Response Time: 8ms.
Colors: 16.7 million.
Brightness.
cd/m2 (typical): 450 nits.
Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 (with DCR).
Viewable Angle: 178 degrees (horizontal and vertical).
SRS TruSurround HD No.
SRS TruVolume No.
Inputs
HDMI with HDCP: 3.
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1.
Composite Video and stereo audio (one stereo audio shared with component input) 2.
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio.
(one stereo audio shared with component input): 2.
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1.
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1.
USB (service only) 1.
Outputs:
Stereo Audio 1.
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1.
Additional Information:
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) No.
Picture-outside-Picture (POP) No.
V-Chip Yes.
3D Comb Filter No.
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down Yes.
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation Yes.
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding Yes.
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes via RF or Composite Video.
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI.
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component.
Color Temperature: 6500K 9300K, 11000K.
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue.
Audio: Built-in 2 x 10W Speakers.
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50,000 hours to half the original brightness.
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection.
Voltage Range: 100~240Vac at 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: 84.5W average, 0.33W standby.
Removable Base: Yes.
Weight:
Gross: 28.66 lbs.
Net With Stand: 22.49 lbs.
Without Stand: 20.28 lbs.
Dimensions:
With Stand: 31.57 inch W x 22.40 inch H x 8.598 v D.
Without Stand: 31.57 inch W x 21.14 inch H x 4.11 inch D.
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, Bets-7.
Compliances Energy Star 3.0 ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A.
