Vizio Gallevia 42” GV42LF

The 42" Vizio Gallevia GV42LF is one of the better and less expensive LCD television that you can purchase. When it comes to quality picture you can expect the best. The picture is sharp and has amazing detail. The color accuracy was also great when you watched on the standard definition television signal. The great picture doesn't fade away when you pop in an HD or Blu-ray DVD disc - but only improves as much as it can.

Unfortunately the design of the television is not ideal. Each input is located at the back of the screen, facing down. This makes it hard for anyone to look at what they are doing (unless you place the television on your wall). It would be easier if they had placed them on the side.
When you first set up your TV Vizio has a setup wizard that will step you through everything and this makes it very helpful for you. Unfortunately it is the only time you will see it so you better memorize it good. After that you are on your own. The menu screen that you access to customize all of your settings is hard to read because the blue letters are placed in front of a blue screen.

You do have the picture-in-picture feature. However, the only way you can access it is to find it in your menu - there are no quick buttons on your remote control. One feature that you might have been looking forward to (the ability to watch two programs at the same time) is not available on this television.

The GV42LF comes in at $1200 - which to us isn't that bad for such great picture quality. The design may be less than desirable - but the fact that it has everything you need plus great picture quality could make up for this.