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I purchased this Vizio 37" 1080p HDTV about a week ago... I watch it everyday in my living room and still find myself amazed at the picture quality. I have another 4-yr old HDTV (different brand) that is a little smaller (32") and less resolution (720) and the difference is very significant.
I never thought there would be such a noticeable difference in picture sharpness and response time, but there is. The Vizio can't be beat!
I recommend this Vizio to anyone who wants top quality picture at a decent price. The audio on this TV is also satisfactory. As a matter of fact, I have not had the time to hook up my home theater system yet, but the sound is just fine as is. I may not even bother with the home theater at all...
By the way, I did use the HDMI one-cable hook up between the cable HD/DVR box and the TV -- it was a pleasure to get things up and running in about 30 seconds without miles of tangled connectors.

I bought one of these at a Sam's Club store for $700 and I haven't been disappointed so far! Set-up was a breeze, and a 480i A/V connection looks pretty good (even better with an S-video connection) when hooked up to a standard-definition DIRECTV receiver. The unit has two composite (with S-video) and component inputs, a VGA computer input, and three HDMI inputs. Plus the TV includes multiple advanced audio inputs and an RF connection that can decode analog, digital, and HDTV signals. What's amazing about this input is that we once hooked up an old "rabbit-ears" to it and then the TV received 1080i HD signals! My son hooked up his Xbox and Wii to the TV with component cables and the picture looks great. We also connected an HDMI cable to our new Memorex HDMI DVD Player and that looks great too. But the best picture we've seen yet was when we hooked up an HDMI cable to my son-in-law's PlayStation 3. The picture looked outstanding! I've yet to buy a Blu-Ray Player and an HDMI home theater system but we'll get one soon! Probably the only downside to this TV is the contrast ratio. Vizio TV's have been known to have low contrast ratios, and this makes all video signals just a teeny bit fuzzy. Don't get me wrong though, this unit is as great as other Sony and Panasonic TV's!

Pros:
-1080p resolution via HDMI is amazing
-Tons of inputs!
-Works with a PC resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p)
-Audio is better than our older Sony TV in the other room
-Built for advanced Dolby and SRS audio

Cons:
-Low contrast ratio
-Fuzzy picture on 480i and 480p
-Doesn't work with all available PC resolutions

There are a few downsides about this TV, but it is excellent! If you are looking for a cheap HDTV with 1080p, you've found the right one for you!

VIZIO is a great balance between reliability and quality when looking for an HDTV. The VIZIO 37" 1080P TV delivers on all fronts, with a very stylish look, long lifespan and great visual experience. The contrast on this TV is great, and both whites and blacks are very well displayed, and all colors inbetween are vibrant. I highly recommend this television and it's easily one of the best bang for your buck HDTV's on the market.

I bought this TV from another online retailer but I decided to write a review for it here. I'll keep it simple. I love this TV. The picture is great with my Xbox360, Blu-Ray, and cable. Vizio has made a fan out of me. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck, look no further than Vizio.

The Vizio MODEL - VO37LF MSRP is: $729.99, Amazon price is $649.99 and you can get this exact 37" FDHTV at [...] for $579.99 and [...] throws in a HDMI Cable (worth about $32 to $50) and an extended 2 year warranty period.

I compared this Vizio to the Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sharp. The comparison clearly showed that you get more bang for the buck with the Vizio. I also felt that the picture was better than 3 of the 4 models considered, and equal to the best.

Set up did not require a Ph.D. in Quantum Physics. I unpacked the unit by myself, set up the unit by myself and made all the connections by myself. I was considering hiring somebody to do this for me because of the horror stories I have heard. However I had no problem connecting the cable box, Nintendo Wii, VCR/DVD Recorder Combo, as well as running the sound through my Kenwood THX / Bose Surround Sound system. Total set up time was approximately 30 minutes.

Picture quality is best described by my wife. We were watching "Deadliest Catch" and she was getting a little pale. I asked if she was ok and she said that the picture was so realistic that she was actually getting sea sick!

The remote was manufactured in China however the FHDTV was manufactured in Mexico.

Summary: No better bang for the buck!