Best 32'' on the market!
354741
I am 100% satifified with this purchase. I read all the major reviews on CNet and elsewhere for 32'' LCD tvs and this came out as the best. The price was great. The picture is gorgeous. 8000:1 contrat ratio, 720p, bright, sharp picture.  If you're gonna get something larger than a 32'', you might wanna make the jump to 1080p, but the 32'' size is perfect for that resolution. Xbox 360, HD DVD, HDtv, and (that which matters most: football) couldn't be prettier.  I feel like I could lick the perspiration off of Reggie Bush's forhead (not that I would want to, it just feels like I could.) The tv itself is beautiful piano black finish. If you're in the market for a 32'', look no further. Sony guts!
3532643
Wow!
106 inch screen, 3D is breathtaking, true 1080p (60HZ), easy set up.

Fan noise IS noticeable. That is a trade off for price and power of this guy.
Tip: Leave on Eco mode, and put color mode to cinema (3D as well) This DRASTICALLY brings down fan noise, and you completely forget it is there.
It is BRIGHT. even with daylight coming straight to it, handles it's own. When it is night or dark inside, you will be turning down the brightness because it lights the whole dang room up and can hurt your eyes even :-) POWER!
4100126
WOW!!! This is one beautiful 52" 1080p LCD HDTV!!

I received this tv from AMAZON by way of EAGLE TRUCKING thru CURTIS transport Co. The tv arrived on time as stated at the time of purchase in PERFECT condition. I had the tv box placed in the garage until I got the family room ready to mount it on the wall myself. The tv in the box was very light and it set in my garage for almost a month(waiting for my 4 HD players to arrive-the Toshiba A2(1),XA1(1)and the Samsung BD-P1000(2).

Why so many hd players?? (see my other post on these players)

The answer: I wanted BOTH formats for upstairs(M.bedroom)and downstairs(family room). I have no sides in this format 'war'! I don't waste time with stupid debates about one or the other,or who has the most backing. I simply don't care who wins,and for now I can enjoy both sides. BOTH have a beautiful hd picture that I can see and seeing is what counts.

Now,

Once everything arrived and was set up,I tested it for bad pixels by setting up the internal 'blue Screen mode'. There was no dead pixels,no damage of any kind. This tv is simply awesome to view. I viewed it thru both hd players by way of the 2 hdmi connections and 2 component ones on the tv. Also, the tv is connected to COMCAST CABLE here in California and the picture will 'blow your socks off'. All of the HD channels on COMCAST CABLE:Inhd,Inhd2,espn,local,tbs,universal,usa,fsn,etc.,all of them are fanastic to behold.

As a gamer first and early adopter, this tv also has a game mode. It's really a 52" GIANT computer monitor! It's native resolution is 1920x1080, which is great for computer games,not to mention the PS3 and the hd XBOX360, which I haven't connected yet(don't have the PS3).

 I connected,viewed and played many of my old games like, EAsports:Madden'07,NBA live'07,MVP'05 and NHL'07 thru a DELL XPS Extreme dual core2 computer. I have never saw my games look so clear and detailed before. I install the game INDEPENCENCE WAR 2 and was stunned at the color and smooth movement of all the space ships,starfield background,laser fire,and explosions of the old game. It was like watching a HD XBOX 360 game or a DVD movie on my computer. Everything was crystal clear on the Samsung LNS5296D. And AOL,EXPLORER and WINDOWS XP resolution at 1920x1080 is what browsing the web is all about. Man! What a tv this is.

 All of the hookups are very simple, but nothing is perfect, right? There are 2 MINOR negatives about this tv that I want to mention.

FIRST: The rear connections are located on the BACK of the tv and NOT the BOTTOM of the set as they are with most other FPD. The bottom hook-up is easier for cable/wire routing thru the wall. Here's what I did and you could do.

After locating and mounting your tv bracket to the wall 'studs',and behind where the tv will be positioned, CUT 2 opening, between the wall studs at the top and at the bottom base of the wall, RUN(snake) all your cable connections(hdmi,component,Svideo,vga,cable tv,audio,EEE1394,usb,etc.) thru the wall to the rear tv connection panel. Once lifted onto the brackets, the Samsung LNS5296D with the connections at the rear of the tv doesn't leave room (depending on your mount) to manuver all the cables needed once the tv is mounted on the wall. The solution I chose was to connect all the cables BEFORE lifting the tv onto the wall bracket,which is what I did with help. It took a little time,but we were able to snake all the cables thru and connect them properly.

Second: The beautiful piano black beveled finished that outlines the tv is VERY,VERY,VERY susceptible to the slightest scratches. Samsung warns you on how to "dust" off the tv, which I didn't read at first. I went to take off a little dust spot with my finger and scratched the beautiful black finished. It's not noticeble, but I know it's mared.

But all that aside, WOW! What a HDTV-the Samsung LNS5296D is. AMAZON had the best price when I bought it and you can't go wrong if you get it.
396459
This thing was awesome...and so easy and fast to setup and break down.  We hung a 25-30lb, 100" wide, pull-down projector screen from this and it handled the weight like a champ - especially when adding additional weight during the pull down of the screen.  We intentionally bought the heavy duty because we didn't feel the light weight version would support the weight - we made the right choice.
964305
Great monitor, especially for the price. I ordered this over the weekend and it arrived at my door on Tuesday! Couldn't be happier about the turnover time. As for the monitor-i'm really pleased with the 32" screen. Like others have mentioned, it is a glossy finish so you can get some glare if you have your monitor near a window. There is also a "brick" power cord i.e. not a built in power supply. This is kind of a pain if you like the cleaner look. These two things do not bother me however. My only bother is the stand. My desk isn't the most study so small movements of my desk and my monitor is rocks back and forth very easily. I'd recommend a wall mount if you do not have a completely solid immobile desk.

I love that the monitor comes with an HDMI and VGA cable. Overall i'm very happy with the quality, price and fast shipping!
1665395
This is by far the coolest piece of furniture I have ever owned! This entertainment center is a breeze to set up and install! I will recommend that you have a partner to help you place it on the wall mount just because it's so bulky. This is the piece of furniture you want to buy if you're interested in making an all floating entertainment center like I did. I would, however, suggest that you buy the 58" model instead of the 42". This leaves plenty of room for getting a bigger TV so it won't look silly when your TV ends up being wider than your entertainment center. FYI, I just bought a 58" TV and there's still room to spare on each side. It looks really nice!

If you're interested in some tips and tricks to the installation and assembly process, as well as seeing how my project turned out, please feel free to check out my blog I did about it at [...]
1806267
Purchased the 32" version of this monitor, and it is fantastic. Out of the box, the colors were extremely washed out and the screen was way too bright. After finding some OSD settings and an ICC profile for the 40" version, things look great. Windows 10 @ 150% scaling looks perfect, and you still get the "retina" quality in a panel this size. It is approximately 140ppi.

The stand was kind of strange to put together, and the little instruction card does not mention a tiny spring lever you need to activate to snap the panel to the stand. Of note, there is no height adjustment, only tilt. The 32" version came with 3 cables- power, HDMI and DisplayPort (approximately 5 feet long).

USB 3.0 hub works fine, as do the audio jacks if you want to pipe audio through your DP or HDMI cable. Overall, wonderful monitor. Only thing that slightly worries me are the capacitive buttons for the OSD Menu. They should have just stuck with physical buttons.
4346944
In a nutshell: if you need a value-priced 21.5" LED monitor, this is the one to get. Period.

My girlfriend needed a large monitor as she was working from home more often. The dinky laptop and a dinky 18-inch LCD dual monitor set-up was plain awful. We looked at pricier options but the design and specs of this puppy kept drawing us back. For $150, we have not been disappointed one bit. The colors on this are just amazing. Extremely bright and yet easy on the eyes.

We have this connected to both a PC and Mac laptops. We were a little weary as some past reviews mentioned it doesn't have a Mac driver. Let me say that the Mac OS setup was easy-breezy as it went out and fetched the updated driver on its own. It works fantastic on the MacBook. Setting it up on the PC was a bit tricky but not impossible, just a real time-waster and nuisance jumping through the files, folders, etc.

Some things to note:
-doesn't have a dedicated HDMI input (fyi- those units easily cross the $200+ range).
-pokey speakers
-just two inputs: (1) DVI; (1) VGA

If you're looking for an LED monitor that doubles as a 2nd HDtv, this may not fit your needs. But if price is your main concern, then you should seriously consider this as an option.

If you're looking for a quality 2nd (or primary) monitor, this is the one to get.
I highly recommend the ViewSonic VX2250WM.

p.s.- I wish I could rate it as 4.5 stars. The only thing missing and making it near-perfect is the lack of a dedicated HDMI. Otherwise it's still a fantastic monitor.
918368
This monitor is outstanding. I was looking at Best buy for some name brand models but wasn't happy with the size or price of the ones they carried.  I happened to start looking on Amazon for a new one and came across this one.  It had a few good reviews but I am very happy I decided on this Viotek 32" monitor.  Its much better than the one I was using before.  I do design work for long periods of time and this is really easy on my eyes.  Its super clear and doesn't give me headaches anymore.....  I am so happy with it.  The design of it is outstanding and looks fantastic.  I am thinking about getting another one but need to buy a new desk to make room :-)  32" monitors are big but I am using mine at aprox. 3-4 ft way with no problems. Don't hesitate taking a chance on a new company.  After a week of 70+ hours of use I am super happy.
1213957
This is a terrific 32" TV.  The picture quality is really great with the LED technology.  I had never heard of this manufacturer and was uncertain after reading some reviews, but it is really nice. Colors read true.  Love the glass stand.  I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic value!
1701993
I HAVE HAD THIS TV FOR SUM TIME NOW AND I AM AS HAPPY WITH IT NOW AS THE DAY I RECEIVED IT !  THE PRICE OF THE 48" COMPARED TO THE 50" WAS THE REASON I SETTLED FOR THE 48" .  HOW MUCH DIFFERENCE IS 2" FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THEY WANTED FOR THE 50" !
876152
We shopped around for months checking prices and durability. This one is by far the nicest one for the money. I arrived quickly and my husband and son had it up within a couple of days. No problems with assembly or set up. We would definitely buy it again and highly recommend it! Enjoy!
4972891
I purchased the 10" a while back and love it!  When my old 12" started to go I didn't have to think twice about buying this 12".  So glad I did!
3154541
Excellent! Excellent! For all the reasons you've read in other reviews... So, I took a gamble and purchased the dual display arm version for my u3415w (34" monitor) and it paid off--just in case you're wondering. The size restriction is really about weight but since the 34" is so big I wasn't sure if it'll fit with my Dell 24" beside it and i just figured at worse I'll have the 24" in portrait the whole time. However, after setting it up over the past couple days, I very happy to report it'll fit both display in landscape perfectly (see pics).

Also, as some have reviewed, I was concerned that the arms would stick out too much behind my desk and not allow me to push my desk close to the wall. If you're concerned about this, see my picture below because it is possible to do but with the right setup.  You may be limited a bit in terms of movement but not by much, at least for me.

Excellent quality and build; Super fast and easy setup; Highly recommend.
3553720
P4 size, is very heavy duty! Mounted it on the side of a compartment of my entertainment center. Screwed 32LF500b tv to it only 15 lbs. Tv lays up against the entertainment center, but will swing out for connecting cables. Does not sway up or down, just out. Solid! Welded joints. Had to buy new screws at lumber yard. Screws in box were to long. Metric. Would buy again! Can't beat this price. Buy it!!!
915041
In a sentence, this thing is SOLID! I compared quite a few makes and models at this price point and this one won out - I couldn't be happier. It comes with a good assortment of screws for the VESA mount to the monitor/TV though you may want to avoid the included wall anchors (plastic) and go for something a little more substantial like Togglers or toggle bolts just to be safe.

I've tightened the bolts that allow for tilt just enough so that the monitor stays in place but can still be adjusted - it's great. I can't recommend this guy enough and I'm still astounded at the price...such a great buy.
4497607
Costco sells this TV for just $1298, and you get a second year of warranty when bought at Costco!

As someone who used to build very expensive, Custom Home Theaters; let me tell you that Vizio has come a long way and is building some very nice sets!  This is by far, the best buy in a Flat Screen out there right now!

The THX recommended viewing distance for the 65" screen (for Cinematic Immersion), is 7-10'.  Do not let anyone talk you into a smaller screen.  You would be disappointed in the long run.  I bought this one for our bedroom, to replace our 50: Samsung Plasma, and I could not be more pleased!