As with any review, I'll give you bad news, as well as good, first with the good news.

The Good …

Samsung is the top seller of DLP TVs for 2007 and the second only to Sony LCD HDTVs. Samsung prides itself on innovation, design and technology.

Many believe Samsung LCD HDTV as an alternative to Sony because they have comparable quality at a lower price. Apart from the popularity of LCD and DLP sets,> Samsung is also admired for the high contrast in its plasma sets, which are in deep blacks and vivid colors.

David Upstage Goliath

Vizio has as the best out-selling flat panel HDTV (LCD and plasma combination), followed by Goliath brands like Sony, Samsung and Panasonic, riding on the low-price appeal.

The VP42 plasma HDTV has been praised for its "relatively accurate" color, including deep blacks. Apart from this, the crowd has a pretty clear picture without a lot of false contouring, his personal bar has fine color temperature controls. Two HDMI and one PC inputConnectivity to a central feature.

Also a review of the Vizio GV42L LCD HDTV was flattering, and the attention to his "sophisticated styling" and "detachable speakers.