Wal*Mart... VIZIO VW42LF 1080p..HDTV ...$599.00

[riskit]

Was at Walmart and notice that VIZIO VW42L FHDTV (http://www.vizio.com/product.aspx?id=2707&pid=1504)is marked down to $599.00

upc..085738000159


http://www.katerno.com/images2/VW42LFHDTV10A_pic1.jpg



VIZIO introduces the latest advancement within its VW-Series product line, adding Full High Definition to it's popular VW42 42" LCD. Presenting the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV with support for Full High definiton signals (1080p). Now sporting 3-HDMI inputs, take advantage of what Full High Definition can offer you! Gaming, movies, High Definition television and even standard definition television are brought to light with 16.7 million colors and 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Powerful 10w speakers and optical audio outputs provide for a true home theatre experience! High Definition 1080p now available for the new VW42L from VIZIO.
The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV. Where Vision Meets Value.

LCD Technology - The VIZIO VW42LF has significantly less reflection and glare which makes this television ideal in any room lighting situations.





https://www.digitaltechland.com/ProductImages/VW42LF_Banner.jpg



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[imp]

may I know which wal-mart was this?

[dealcatcher]

Was at Walmart and notice that VIZIO VW42L FHDTV (http://www.vizio.com/product.aspx?id=2707&pid=1504)is marked down to $599.00

upc..085738000159


http://www.katerno.com/images2/VW42LFHDTV10A_pic1.jpg





https://www.digitaltechland.com/ProductImages/VW42LF_Banner.jpg

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which walmart?

[riskit]

may I know which wal-mart was this?

LaVal Quebec, 6 in stock as of 7 pm

1660, boul. Le Corbusier
City: Laval
Province: QC
Postal Code: H7S 1Z2
Phone: 450-681-1126
Fax: 450-681-9204

Main Intersection: AUTOROUTE 15 ET BOUL. ST-MARTIN

[O-Pimp]

Just called:

North Van: OOS
Vancouver: only display model (no stand, no remote)
Burnaby: OOS
New Westminster: only display model (not for sale)
Surrey (Guildford Town Centre): OOS
Surrey (12451-88th Avenue): OOS
Surrey (2355 160 St.): OOS
Abbotsford: OOS

[RASHID007]

Same thing here in Windsor, saw it a few weeks ago. It's display model only.

[scottyflamingo]

yea I heard of this sale last weekend.
Went on Saturday afternoon to 4 Wal-Mart stores in Durham region ON. Only found one that had a set in stock, and it was display only.
No thanks.

They were clearing out old models to bring in the new stuff. One guy said they were getting a bunch of LG sets in. So who knows.

[5abi]

Just called:

North Van: OOS
Vancouver: only display model (no stand, no remote)
Burnaby: OOS
New Westminster: only display model (not for sale)
Surrey (Guildford Town Centre): OOS
Surrey (12451-88th Avenue): OOS
Surrey (2355 160 St.): OOS
Abbotsford: OOS

thanks. saves me time from calling around

[uknowzip]

I passed up the Sanyo 42" 1080p for $698 but bought this one at Burlington Walmart today. I was planning to purchase the Visio 120Hz 1080p 42" at Costco ($1198) but for half of the price, I can live with the 60Hz. Stood there for half an hour and the picture and sound seems fine so I bite. Thanks OP.

[nfuz]

5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio???

Absolute garbage...


good luck trying to enjoy a decent horror movie taking place in the night.

[danyo]

Hot if BNIB.
Cold if display model.

[DubKrazy]

Very Hot! I'll return the Sanyo one if I can find this one. Any sightings of this in GTA?

[jakemtl]

I got the last one in Laval (BNIB). Display model left only if anyone is interested. There is also one Vizio 720p plasma model left for $599.

Thanks OP! Hot deal!!!

[consumerPI]

Did you still have to pay $599 for the display model? What did the display model come with? Remote, Manual, Table top stand? Also, did you get the Vizio model with the silver bottom speakers or the all black with the shiny frame?

I got the last one in Laval (BNIB). Display model left only if anyone is interested. There is also one Vizio 720p plasma model left for $599.

Thanks OP! Hot deal!!!

[gerrythegreat]

did anyone see larger ones and how much?

[Geist]

Just called:

North Van: OOS
Vancouver: only display model (no stand, no remote)
Burnaby: OOS
New Westminster: only display model (not for sale)
Surrey (Guildford Town Centre): OOS
Surrey (12451-88th Avenue): OOS
Surrey (2355 160 St.): OOS
Abbotsford: OOS

I backed out of the vancouver one but if you complain that it is the display model to the electronics manager they drop 10 percent off price if not more.

[jakemtl]

Did you still have to pay $599 for the display model? What did the display model come with? Remote, Manual, Table top stand? Also, did you get the Vizio model with the silver bottom speakers or the all black with the shiny frame?

Not sure what the price of the display one was since I got one BNIB. It is all black. I think the plasma 720 is black/silver.

[uknowzip]

Not sure what the price of the display one was since I got one BNIB. It is all black. I think the plasma 720 is black/silver.

The black/silver is also 1080p LCD but it is a previous year model. I actually watched the all black (current year model, glossy finish) and the black/silver (matte finish) side by side today. They only have the all black BNIB so I took one.

[ECBomb]

I backed out of the vancouver one but if you complain that it is the display model to the electronics manager they drop 10 percent off price if not more.

i'm not a huge fan of buying display models, as god knows what has happened to those and how many friggin' people have put their sweaty/dirty palms on it...10% on top isn't worth it for a display model, and they're usually only a little cheaper than BNIB ones

[jakemtl]

What do you guys think of the picture quality?

[simplylgg]

I passed up the Sanyo 42" 1080p for $698 but bought this one at Burlington Walmart today. I was planning to purchase the Visio 120Hz 1080p 42" at Costco ($1198) but for half of the price, I can live with the 60Hz. Stood there for half an hour and the picture and sound seems fine so I bite. Thanks OP.

What Sanyo? When? Does Walmart still have the Sanyo somewhere in GTA if you know? Which Walmart you have seen this?

[devastata]

Which would be the better deal, this or the sanyo? I purchased the Sanyo a few days ago...

[drumboz79]

I'd keep the sanyo over the vizio display model (if you can find one) as they seem to be oos. if you can find a new vizio, grab that instead.

prices are going to continually drop as the new sets come out. the decision you have to make is living with your purchase, how much you spent and are you enjoying the tv?

[brianjdupuis]

Waterloo Wal-Mart has a 52 inch sharp LCD 1080P for $1499!! that aint bad at all. Its a display model though but the store has only been only open for 3 months soo not that bad

plus sony blueray players for 199!! regular price 267 they have about 20 of them!

[simplylgg]

Which would be the better deal, this or the sanyo? I purchased the Sanyo a few days ago...

Which Walmart was that at?

[poop_on_you]

I called a few walmarts, the manager in Markham said they don't have Vizio in stock right now but they will in 2 weeks.

Sanyo is completely gone everywhere.

[poop_on_you]

The walmart in morningside said there's 4 in the system, but they can't find them. They said it's probably in the truck coming in tonight.

Looks like this is a new item and stores are just getting them now.

[jakemtl]

The walmart in morningside said there's 4 in the system, but they can't find them. They said it's probably in the truck coming in tonight.

Looks like this is a new item and stores are just getting them now.

Unlikely. They are probably gone. i think this is a clear out for arrival of a new, more expensive model.

[uknowzip]

Okay. I opened the box and set it up today. I don't have HD cable but it picks up some digital channels. I also tried out the regular DVD player @ 480i and it has already looked pretty good. The set looks pretty decent even with SD TV. It shows you I don't watch much TV and I am not a gamer too.

For the record, I purchased the Walmart 3 year in home service extended warranty as I see the LCD TV is not as solid as the tube TV in general. That works out to be 73 cents a day for three years. Not bad.

[consumerPI]

So you paid an additional $799.35 for the 3 year warranty? Or you paid an additional $200 or 18.3 cents per day?

......
For the record, I purchased the Walmart 3 year in home service extended warranty ........ That works out to be 73 cents a day for three years. Not bad.

[uknowzip]

So you paid an additional $799.35 for the 3 year warranty? Or you paid an additional $200 or 18.3 cents per day?

Total cost is $799.35 including tax + environmental fee + 3 year in-home extended warranty so the unit cost is 73 cents a day for 3 years

[consumerPI]

How much was just the warranty before taxes? $149?

Total cost is $799.35 including tax + environmental fee + 3 year in-home extended warranty so the unit cost is 73 cents a day for 3 years

[jakemtl]

Okay. I opened the box and set it up today. I don't have HD cable but it picks up some digital channels. I also tried out the regular DVD player @ 480i and it has already looked pretty good. The set looks pretty decent even with SD TV. It shows you I don't watch much TV and I am not a gamer too.

For the record, I purchased the Walmart 3 year in home service extended warranty as I see the LCD TV is not as solid as the tube TV in general. That works out to be 73 cents a day for three years. Not bad.

I'm moving mine to the basement. I think the pic quality is crap. It looks washed out even after tweaking the color settings. My brother has a 720p Panasonic Plasma and it blows this thing out of the water. I'm picky, I admit, and it is a budget TV.

[uknowzip]

How much was just the warranty before taxes? $149?

$98.84 for three years

[sanjeev_ifci]

good, if you can find it

[uknowzip]

I'm moving mine to the basement. I think the pic quality is crap. It looks washed out even after tweaking the color settings. My brother has a 720p Panasonic Plasma and it blows this thing out of the water. I'm picky, I admit, and it is a budget TV.

As I said, I have a high tolerance towards TV. However, I find this set pretty decent.

Here is the review from Walmart.com that may help the wash out problem.
http://reviews.walmart.com/1336/8477431/reviews.htm?sortOrder=helpfulness

As a matter of fact, the US price is USD$697.00. So oddly, we beat the American price by $100 and change.

[iLLNESS]

walmart tvs... people actually spend more then $150 for a TV at walmart?

[xchaosprince]

Just called:

North Van: OOS
Vancouver: only display model (no stand, no remote)
Burnaby: OOS
New Westminster: only display model (not for sale)
Surrey (Guildford Town Centre): OOS
Surrey (12451-88th Avenue): OOS
Surrey (2355 160 St.): OOS
Abbotsford: OOS

Thanks. Saves me from annoying them, haha.

[kevv]

picked up in burlington, not bad picture. have a 47 lg
1080p ,hooked up side by side for comparison ,visio must be a rebrand of lg the remote controls everything on the lg and the lg remote controls everything on the visio what do you think?
for the price great colour if it lasts great buy.mine has the isp screen

[german_singh]

Picked up the 42 inch last night at Burlington Walmart (Dundas@Appleby). Hooked it up to digital cable and was quite impressed...watched 'Death Race' (bad movie)

I have a 46 1080P Samsung LCD as my main tv and the Vizio is quite good. The brightness is the only downside, however this is going in the bedroom. I'm keeping it otherwise...688 out the door. I also seen the 32inch for $399 clearance. They had about 4 sets of each last night in stock.

[jakemtl]

Here is the review from Walmart.com that may help the wash out problem.
http://reviews.walmart.com/1336/8477431/reviews.htm?sortOrder=helpfulness

This links to all the reviews... Which one in particular are you referring to? Can you please post the text here. Thanks.

[jakemtl]

picked up in burlington, not bad picture. have a 47 lg
1080p ,hooked up side by side for comparison ,visio must be a rebrand of lg the remote controls everything on the lg and the lg remote controls everything on the visio what do you think?
for the price great colour if it lasts great buy.mine has the isp screen

Which LG model do you think this is identical to?

[JoeyB]

The demo has been six hundred here for quite a while.
I don't know why Walmart always has the VIZIO on display but hardly ever in stock in the box.
I'm sure they could sell some as they are a good brand.
I always thought that they had a very good inventory re-ordering system.:confused::razz:

p.s. I always thought that VIZIO made their own brand.
Anyone else know anything about an LG connection. :confused:

[yuprules]

Er, hang on. This thing isn't full 1080p, the panel resolution is 720p according to the website specs: 1366 x 768

[jakemtl]

Er, hang on. This thing isn't full 1080p, the panel resolution is 720p according to the website specs: 1366 x 768

The VW42L is 720p.
The VW42LF is 1080p. This is the one on sale. The thread title should be updated.

[yuprules]

The VW42L is 720p.
The VW42LF is 1080p. This is the one on sale. The thread title should be updated.

WHOA this is a crazy good deal then!

Bad deal if it is the VW42L model, can someone confirm the model number IN STORE (and not just read the post specs). I can't get anyone on the darn phone for the Walmart near my work...grrrr.

[JoeyB]

Full hd

[jakemtl]

WHOA this is a crazy good deal then!

Bad deal if it is the VW42L model, can someone confirm the model number IN STORE (and not just read the post specs). I can't get anyone on the darn phone for the Walmart near my work...grrrr.

I don't think you are going to find one. My understanding is that I got the last one in Montreal area (in Laval). There were 2 people there also wanting to buy the TV, one had phoned or visited every Walmart in Montreal. Laval was the only one with stock left.

[yuprules]

I don't think you are going to find one. My understanding is that I got the last one in Montreal area (in Laval). There were 2 people there also wanting to buy the TV, one had phoned or visited every Walmart in Montreal. Laval was the only one with stock left.

My friend just gave the UPC to a store in Scarbourgh and they have 1 left at $599.99 but before this "maybe wrong model number" came up, they hung up already. I texted them to make sure it is the VW42LF and not the VW42L and they said "ok will check". EDIT: Yup it's the VW42LF, and the nice guy also checked other walmarts in the GTA (ALL are sold out).

Called all these stores (quite helpful surprisingly)
Brossard, demo only
Promonades Ste-Bruno demo only
Laval Est: Sold out demo only (lost the box)
Laval (Chomedy): Sold out

If anyone wants to call some other ones, let me know if you find it via pm :)

[jakemtl]

My friend just gave the UPC to a store in Markham and they have 4 left at $599.99 but before this "maybe wrong model number" came up, they hung up already. I texted them to make sure it is the VW42LF and not the VW42L and they said "ok will check".

So your mileage may vary (ymmv), but try folks and make sure it's the VW42LF and not the VW42L.

The posted UPC is for the VWLF

[AnthraX]

Did you still have to pay $599 for the display model? What did the display model come with? Remote, Manual, Table top stand? Also, did you get the Vizio model with the silver bottom speakers or the all black with the shiny frame?

If the item is OOS and not being restocked/aka "Non-Replenishable" and you get them to sell you the display model, it's another 10% off. It's policy at Wal-Mart.

Anyone buying a display model of this is looking at roughly $50 off sticker price.

[yuprules]

The posted UPC is for the VWLF

Enjoying your crazy cheap tv? :)

[jakemtl]

Enjoying your crazy cheap tv? :)

absolutely. Just have to get a cheap mount nd and HD box!

[yuprules]

absolutely. Just have to get a cheap mount nd and HD box!

Sigh, lucky you. If only I had seen this thread earlier.

[redsfan]

I was just at the Newmarket location and the only tv left in Vizio was the 720p display at $599. The guy there told me that the new Vizios's are now arriving, and there will be a good selection in the next couple of weeks...

[juggie]

I was in thunder bay yesterday afternoon and the walmart had at least the display. Not sure if there were any more in stock I did not find anyone in electronics to ask.

I watched some shark attack video while my gf and her mom shopped around, PQ looked reasonable compared to other tvs given the price. They have a nice TV display there, better then my local barrhaven walmart.

[kyli]

Anybody know in Edmonton?

[desertdeal]

Anybody know in Edmonton?

Nothing in South Common.....

[SomeGuyGG]

Nothing in Kitchener/Waterloo

[O-Pimp]

I backed out of the vancouver one but if you complain that it is the display model to the electronics manager they drop 10 percent off price if not more.

When I spoke to the guy over the phone at the Vancouver store, he said 20% off since it was a display but the price he quoted was $700+, close to $800, not $599.

Anyway, I just thought he might not know that the item was on sale. At 20% off, I worked it out to be $480. A very tempting price, add in the extra 2 years warranty and pay it by a compatible credit card, you might be able to extend the warranty to 3 years. That said, it didn't have the stand or remote. I know I get get a wall mount and universal remote but decided against it. Just hate the idea that the TV has be left switched on for god knows how long. One good thing about it is that you know the TV is working... haha... good luck to anyone who gets it!!

[funnypanks]

My friend just gave the UPC to a store in Scarbourgh and they have 1 left at $599.99 but before this "maybe wrong model number" came up, they hung up already. I texted them to make sure it is the VW42LF and not the VW42L and they said "ok will check". EDIT: Yup it's the VW42LF, and the nice guy also checked other walmarts in the GTA (ALL are sold out).

Called all these stores (quite helpful surprisingly)
Brossard, demo only
Promonades Ste-Bruno demo only
Laval Est: Sold out demo only (lost the box)
Laval (Chomedy): Sold out

If anyone wants to call some other ones, let me know if you find it via pm :)

oos at valleyfield, vaudreul, lasalle, Kirkland,st eustache,
couldn't get anyone at decarie but I doubt they'd have it anyways.

[uknowzip]

This links to all the reviews... Which one in particular are you referring to? Can you please post the text here. Thanks.

It is the very first one in the list. However, I suspect it may not apply to your case. Here is thee cut & paste:

One important note to first time Flat Screen Buyers. The TV's in the store are basically mounted and turned on. The Visio has picture modes and it is preset to "cool" mode by default. If you are not aware of this when you are looking at them, it appears to have a slightly washed out effect on the picture (bluish tint). It is just a preset mode, I changed this to "Normal" picture mode and the colors were fantastic. Keep this in mind when comparing pictures in the store. TV's always have a default setting which is what they are all probably on.

[riskit]

The F was added to the OP,


For the ones who manged to purchase it, here is a review and some customs setting from




INTRODUCTION

Vizio founder and CEO William Wang has done a fantastic job of gaining market acceptance in the U.S. discount retail market. Models such as the VW42LF are selling at brisk pace at some of the nations largest retailers. Vizio is now the number 3 seller of LCD TVs in the U.S. behind Sony and Samsung. The VW42LF is a new 3rd generation 42" LCD 2008 model with some improved features over previous models. Please read below.

PICTURE QUALITY RATINGS: 77/100
Test and Optimum Viewing Distance: 11 feet

Calibration: This Vizio LCD comes preset to Standard picture setting out of the box. Change to the Custom setting then scroll down to set as follows to achieve close to D6500K grayscale and peak performance in contrast and brightness. Set DNR to Low, and all other Advanced Video setting to Off. Backing up to the picture menu set picture setting values as follows:





Color Temp: Warm
Contrast: 48
Brightness: 54
Sharpness: -2
Color: 52
Tint: -1
Backlight: 32
This calibration will get us to within plus minus 195 of D6500K.


http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtvreviews/vizio-vw42lf-review.shtml

[kevv]

Which LG model do you think this is identical to?

not sure if its the identical model but i think its the lg50 series

[goodhiccup]

Could someone PM a scan of their receipt... I may have found one but they won't budge on the 748 that it is priced at....unless I can prove they are 599 elsewhere.

Thanks in advance.

[krozet]

Could someone PM a scan of their receipt... I may have found one but they won't budge on the 748 that it is priced at....unless I can prove they are 599 elsewhere.

Thanks in advance.

You found one at a Walmart priced higher than the company price? That seems a little strange...

[goodhiccup]

I don't know why it is priced higher... It is the same 42 and it is a display model. When the guy was using the gun, it kept coming up as 748.... maybe I should go back in the morning and see if it has "mysteriously" been sold......