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MJDeviant
07/09/09

In reply to Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
Vizios arent terrible but they are sub-par, and that's coming from me, a cheap-skate. My aunt who knows nothing bought one and was impressed by the size and clear picture, so that is technically what they are getting. I mean, if you don't go out and examine every HDTV then I'd guess you'd probably be pretty happy with it. As for me, I will wait until I have enough money for one of the Deals of the Day Tv's on here. Hopefully something 47" and somewhere along panasonic or toshiba quality.
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Mr_Human
07/09/09

In reply to Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
The image quality of Vizios can't compare to the premium brands. But they're no bad at all. I bought a 26' refurb for $250 from Buy.com and I'm pretty happy with it. The big question is: will it last a while before something goes wrong with it?
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anexanhume
07/09/09

In reply to Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
I'm more interested in Sharp's patent dispute with Samsung and the subsequent ban import. For competition's sake, I hope that one goes away as well.
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tande04
07/09/09

@anexanhume: How does patent disputes "going away" have anything to do with competition?

Don't steal other people's shit.
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anexanhume
07/09/09

@tande04: Patent disputes are rarely about tech actually being stolen. Often, you have cases of parallel though or readily available methods that someone happens to patent in hopes of blocking competition.

If the dispute goes away, Sharp can sell TV's here. That means more competition, no?
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my name is jonas
07/09/09

In reply to Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
Vizio is picking up the specs nicely on their LCDs (240 hz LED). Even though I probably wouldn't buy a Vizio, hopefully the competition should push the price down on similarly speced sets from premium manufacturers.
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Cordfucious of Tech Clan
07/09/09

@my name is jonas: I think Vizio is taking aim at the big boys and proving you can put out decent quality and not gouge people for it. I give them another generation or 2 before they really step things up and offer more comparable features (i.e. ports and inputs) for less than their big name competitors
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Dr. Evil Genius has learned that MILF stands for Moro Islamic Liberation Front
07/09/09

@Cordfucious of Tech Clan: The question remains if they can deliver a quality product. The tech is great as long as the consumer doesn't have to constantly call for tech support.
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snoop_dizzle
07/09/09

@Cordfucious of Tech Clan: I'm still not going for one, as I still never have seen one that impresses me.

But, if you do want a deal, go for a Panasonic Viera. there are various levels of them, but they have some pretty inexpensive models as well and from what I have seen (though it was a high end model) Vizio doesn't really even compare.
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Cordfucious of Tech Clan
07/09/09

@Dr. Evil Genius: I don't think they have a reliability issue. I just think their tech is not top notch, how could it be. I doubt they have the R&D budget of they big boys, but for what they are working with they have a formula that's hard to beat right now. I think they are on the way up to tier 2 status very quickly
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eagles3 speeeedin
07/09/09

In reply to Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
So no one of sufficient valor has comment as of yet?

Well this is kind of lame...

If this means cheaper TVs than I'm in.
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IN THE FACE!
04/13/09

In reply to $800 Gets You a Never-Locked Overseas iPhone From Buy.com
Does anyone have any verifiable numbers on how many of these they are selling?
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