VIZIO 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV - Java (VOJ320F1A)
VIZIO 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV - Java (VOJ320F1A)
VIZIO VOJ320F was designed to buck the trend of traditional black accents most commonly portrayed in consumer electronics today. The VIZIO “Java” colorization blends a more modern hue that is suitable for any decor. While impressing with overall design characteristics, VIZIO packs the VOJ320F with technology including full high definition 1080p processing power, 3x HDMI inputs and over 16 million colors to impress.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Stars Bad customer service
What more is there to say.
They don’t stand behind their products.
5 Stars A Good Buy
At $448 street, it’s a tough box to beat in the 32-inch class. We actually targeted the VO32E as a Consumer Reports Best Buy … as usual, we could not find any and I’m sorry to say that on-line pricing is not competitive among most models. We chose this one locally with a $30 2-year add-on warranty that actually starts AFTER the manufacturer warranty expires. Ready? … Walmart.
Setup - it’s a breeze with an ‘initialization’ screen that welcomes one with first turn-on, starting with an auto channel search routine for those using cable/over-the-air. Since we’re rigged with AT&T U-verse (a nice service), I can’t speak to over-the-air reception and dumped cable after years of abuse by that outfit. It has all the setups needed for color density, contrast, yada accessed by a very intuitive remote control. The only confusion was how to ’save’ an entry (hint - the ‘LAST’ button is the answer). It was not necessary to review the guide … gee, that would ruin the challenge.
Picture Quality - 1080P is quite good and better than an on-display Sony Bravia of the same price. 720P is satisfying and, in either case, viewing angle very good. This set HAS the ability to automatically stretch 720 to full screen, but it’s not a perfect process; it can get lost after running through setup options for reasons unknown. It does a nice job of correctly sizing old 4:3 format video under 720 and 1080P. Aspect ratio is an on-going challenge with our 37-in Toshiba, which can’t seem to figure out what kind of signal it is getting.
Sound - it’s VERY well balanced in tone and clarity. typically lacking low bass. When we added a mini component stereo system fed by the set’s ‘autio output’ jacks to enhance the ‘missing’ bass it blended beautifully with the set speakers, which can be set to ‘off’ as desired. Further, the set’s audio output feed can be set as ‘fixed level’ or to track up and down with set speaker/ volume level; very thoughtful feature.
Inputs - 3 HDMI, 2 Audio/Visual (L-R-Video), and 2 three color component inputs. Outputs - There is one L-R RCA jacks analog output along with an RCA jack digital audio output. All inputs can be programmed with a friendly name.
I rate this set as a ‘best buy’ in its class, outshining the Sony Bravia version sitting by its side.
5 Stars VIZIO 32″1080 LCD HDTV - JAVA (VOJ320F1A)
I have been shopping in stores, on-line, and comparing prices, features, etc. for a 32″ LCD HDTV, I was fortunate to be able to compare the visual quality, sound, of the TVs. I would set the controls to the same menu settings, for picture, sound, etc. and then look and listen. By Far this TV out ranked, Samsung, Phillips. The clarity of the picutre, and sound was much better, The remote menu was so simple to use (and I usually have to read instructions), but not this one. The one major feature of the VIZIO TV’S that sold me, was the speakers are on the FRONT of the TV facing out. All others, had the speakers, on the side, majority were on the back or bottom facing down. If you wall mount, or put a TV in a entertainment center, or cabinet and the speakers are on the back or sides, or bottom facing down, the sound bounces off the wall, or walls of the cabinet, which decreases the sound quality and if the sound quality is not so great then mounting or putting the TV close to a wall, or in a cabinet, decreases the sound qaulity even more. VIZIO, also make a home theather package specific for the product, only two parts to the package. Not only did VIZIO outrank in quality features, simplicity of remote, but also in price. Also has 120hz, compared to others with only 60hz. and has 3 HDMI vs 2 HDMI. I am also going to purchase the 24″ VIZIO 1080p NOT 720 but 1080p Most HDTVs under 32″ are only 720. The smaller the size, then 720 does not make much difference, but a 24″ with 1080p hard to find. I’m a shopper, and compare prices, features and quality before making a decision. I believe I made a good decision going with the VIZIO. At first I was looking at the Samsung, but when comparing side by side, Vizio took 1st place. My purchase also came with a 2 year warranty and 90 day money back guarantee. Can’t beat that either. Try VIZIO, you’ll love this product. signed, A VIZIO LOVER p.s. to respond to another reviewer’s questions: I do not know what JAVA means, nor the difference between this model and the 240M model. Does anyone know the answers?
5 Stars Vizio 1080p HDTV
I purchased this Tv From [...] for [...] and it was a great buy. The picture is out of this world, with my Directv HD package and my 7 speaker surround system it takes TV watching to a totally different level. I was not a true believer in HDTV , I am a changed man now , if you are purchasing a 1080p HDTV please upgrade your cable or other services to high def programming to really enjoy all your HDTV has to offer. The Speakers on the TV are ok , but I prefer to hook up a true surround system. I forgot to mention that the TV looks great too.
4 Stars An Excellent Value with True 1080p Resolution
VIZIO 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV - Java (VOJ320F1A)
Purchased this flat screen this week. Pricing is very good & competitive all over. Especially Target & Sears. I purchased mine at a standard sale before Christmas at Sears for $399.00, which is an excellent value. This model’s screen measures 31.5″, and with proper HDMI connections, is a TRUE 1080p set. The vast majority of sets at this price display at 720p or lower, and the ONLY way they can advertise they display true HD is with a pure HD signal coming in. Those sets still only display NEAR 1080p, with a direct signal of such. This is basically impossible with cable & satellite. A good Blue Ray DVD player can achieve this. This set is a cinch to setup, the TV does it on it’s own. Picture quality with cable is okay, but not outstanding. Connecting with HDMI cables improves the signal a great deal. This Vizio set does not have enough choices during setup to adjust the picture to my personal liking. There is no choice for “Sharpness” or Contour Shaping and the like. If you’re getting a poor cable signal, you’re pretty much stuck with a fuzzy picture. The sound has several different genre’s (Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc) to choose to hear through the front firing speakers, but these selections don’t make a major difference regardless of what you choose. There are no choices to adjust Bass & Treble. Sound is bright, clear & capable of being set loud, but a bit brash & sharp sounding with minimal bass. All considered, a good choice for a bedroom set.
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