Product Feature
1. Full HD 3D immerses you in the action with high-definition 3D by VIZIO
2. Full-array TruLEDTM backlighting with Smart Dimming (160 zones)
3. VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in dual-band 802.11n WiFi
4. It has 480 Hz SPS
5. 10 million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The VIZIO 47-inch Full Array TruLED LCD 3D HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps brings cutting-edge, high-definition 3D technology to your home in sleek VIZIO style. Immerse yourself in a mind-blowing 3D environment with VIZIO Full HD 3D and SRS TruSurround HD audio. Full Array TruLED backlighting with Smart Dimming (160 zones), a 10 million to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, and 480 Hz SPS Smooth Motion processing ensures the best picture quality possible, intelligently delivering vivid color and deep blacks. Built-in dual-band 802.11n WiFi brings you even more high-definition, on-demand content straight from the Internet to your home. With VIZIO Internet Apps, you can check the news, weather, and your friends’ Facebook and Twitter feeds. Update your own status using the included Bluetooth remote with full slide-out keypad!
Internet-Ready Television
Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:
A Display
First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
A Source
Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
3D Content
3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
3D Glasses
For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands.
HDMI Cable
To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.
March 2011
VIZIO's 47-inch class (46.96-inch diagonal) full array TRULED LCD 3D HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps brings cutting edge, high-definition 3D technology to your home in a sleek, stylish display. Enjoy immersive 3D entertainment, advanced picture and audio technologies, and wireless internet connectivity.
Cutting-edge, high-definition, superior 3D technology.
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Enjoy vibrant colors and deep blacks with VIZIO's full array TruLED backlighting with 160-zone Smart Dimming technology, along with 480Hz smooth motion processing, for sharp, blur-free imagery. A 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites, and SRS TruSurround HD audio provides room-filling audio.
Or get connected with VIZIO Internet Apps--stream movies and TV shows from Netflix and Amazon, listen to music via Rhapsody, display your personal photos from Flickr, or update your Facebook and Twitter statuses. Built-in Wi-Fi makes connectivity a breeze, and the universal Bluetooth remote boasts a full QWERTY keypad.
3D
Bring home the excitement! Immerse yourself with High-Definition 3D by VIZIO. Using the latest technologies for the optimal 3D experience, VIZIO 3D ensures your movies, sports, games and more come to life like never before. Add a pair of VIZIO active shutter 3D glasses and a Blu-ray 3D player and be a part of the action.
VIA (VIZIO Internet Apps)
Easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. The latest VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform delivers a large array of web-based content directly to your living room, without the need for a PC or set-top box. Enjoy streaming video from Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, and VUDU; social networking from Facebook and Twitter; a variety of music from Rhapsody and Pandora; and a wealth of other content at the touch of a button.
Add some VIZIO 3D glasses and immerse yourself with High-Definition 3D.
Stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather with VIZIO Internet Apps.
Bluetooth Universal Remote Control
This customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad enables you to control your TV, even type onscreen, from any spot in the room.
Smart Dimming
Smart Dimming intelligently controls each block of LEDs, turning them on and completely off achieving richer, darker blacks with better uniformity and brighter, bolder colors.
480HZ SPS
480Hz SPS Smooth Motion technology delivers 480 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes, for blur free images.
SRS TruVolume
SRS TruVolume eliminates volume inconsistencies between programming. Ever get annoyed when a ridiculously loud commercial comes on? TruVolume cuts the audio signal at high amplitude and then boosting it at low amplitude--no matter where in the frequency range the loudness spike occurs.
ECO HD
ECO HD exceeds the current ENERGY STAR Guidelines, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
Customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad.
Enhanced frame rate for sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.
Wi-Fi Technology
The latest 802.11N Dual Band Wireless Networking is built-in making connecting to the Internet quick and easy. If you prefer a wired connection, which will provide the best online experience, a standard Ethernet port is also included.
TruLED
This full array, backlit HDTV is comprised of hundreds of LEDs divided into 120 control blocks and utilizes Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you're watching.
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions.
1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound.
Mercury Free
The display's backlight is @ due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
XVT3D474SV Select Specifications
General
Display Size (Diagonal): 46.96"
Resolution: 1080p (1080p, 1080i, 720P, 480P, 480i compatible)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000,000 : 1
Refresh Rate: 480Hz
Brightness: 500 nits
Response Time: 4 ms
Channels/Speaker Output: 2 x 15W
Ethernet: 1 - 10/100 Mb/s
Wireless (WiFi): 802.11n Dual Band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Input/Outputs
HDMI with HDCP: 4 rear, 1 side
Component Video (YCrCB): 1 rear
Composite Video: 1 rear
VGA: 1 rear
RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1 rear
Ethernet: 1 rear
USB 2.0: 3 side
Optical Digital Out (SPDIF): 1
Analog Audio Out: 1
Weight
With Stand: 61.4 lbs.
Without Stand: 51.81 lbs.
Dimensions
With Stand: 45.22"W x 30.63"H x 10.62"D
Without Stand: 45.22"W x 28.89"H x 2.95"D
What's in the Box
VIZIO XVT3D474SV With Stand, Bluetooth Remote Control With Batteries, Power Cord, Cleaning Cloth, Safety Cable, User Guide and Quick Start Guide
VIZIO 2011 XVT Series Comparison
Series XVT3D-0SV XVT3D-4SV XVT-3SV
Display Sizes 65" 42", 47", 55" 32", 37", 47", 55"
Panel Type Edge-Lit LED Full Array LED
(47", 55")
Edge-Lit LED
(42") LED with
Smart Dimming
3D Ready Theater 3D Full HD 3D
Resolution 1080p 1080p 1080p
Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1 10,000,000:1
(47", 55")
1,000,000:1
(42") 1,000,000:1
(32", 37")
10,000,000:1
(47", 55")
Response Time: 5 ms 4 ms 5 ms
Refresh Rate 120Hz 480Hz 120Hz (32", 37")
240Hz (47", 55")
Light Sensor --
VIZIO Internet Apps
Wireless LAN 802.11n
Dual Band 802.11n
Dual Band 802.11n
Dual Band
Ethernet
HDMI Inputs 5 5 4 (32", 37")
5 (47", 55")
PC Input
USB 2.0 Ports 3 3 3
USB Supported Formats
MP3, JPEG, MPEG may be available via future firmware update.
User Reviews
Snap it up before its gone forever
Lets get this clear. 3d is dead in the water. So why get this? Because you are getting a superb 2d tv for a knockdown price: Full Array LED, multiple zone dimming, 10 million to 1 contrast ratio, 240Hz refresh rate (the 480Hz claim is a marketing gimmick). Try getting all that on a normal 2d tv for under a grand. This is a bargain and it won't last. I get the feeling vendors are now dumping their 3d tvs (for example, on Vizio's own websites the 3d models are 'out of stock', meaning they've cleared out their inventory). Once they are gone, no more bargains like this. The picture quality is stunning. The net apps (streaming HD from netflix and HD 3d streaming from vudu) are great, smooth. The unit just worked out of the box and so far is a pleasure to own. The audio is not 'great' as some reviews claim. It is just OK. You simply can't get deep bass from titchy speakers. The SRS surround sound simulation is ok but the volume levelling feature is annoying and flakey as others have noted. In summary: if you are thinking about it, don't wait too long. You'll kick yourself once they are gone. : 2011-11-21 23:33:02
Unbelievable, passed the cat test
The picture quality is beyond any expectations. I had been looking primarily for picture quality since I like nature shows. Last night while watching a show about crows, my cat nearly tried to jump off the coffee table to attack the birds on the screen. I had been a bit distracted myself at first since the quality was just beautiful. After watching my cat go sit beneath the screen and watch the remainder of the show, I was certainly convinced I made the right decision. It is a plug and play television with apps that work like they're supposed to. Pandora and Netflix set up in just a few minutes. Never expected such ease of use. Any cons are so minimal they're barely worth mentioning. Thanks to previous reviewers for advice about screen freezes. If the Vizio sign flashes, leave it alone until its done flashing and it will be just fine. It's only happened once in a month and has been great since. Find Pandora under the Widgets tab. If you're a sound snob buy the soundbar and subwoofer. Overall, this product is worth twice the price. : 2011-11-21 23:32:48
Amazed Me
This is my second purchase of a big TV from Amazon. The first one was a disaster, not Amazon's fault , but a poorly designed LED Toshiba ($2000) that had majar hummimg issues. It finally died after 6 years - well..not really - I just elected not to change the $200 bulb since I couldn't stand the humming anymore. What caught my eye on this TV was the following: 46" LED HDTV for less than $1000 The Amazon reviews were coming in very favorable. The 3D option is not serious - there is no way I could watch 3D more than 15 minutes - unless I was looking for a 3D splitting headache. It is kind of "neat" - but the technology needs more work. The Visio brand was not on my short list of "favored" brands - I was looking for a Samsung, LG or Toshiba. But here, the price break was so great, I felt I needed to take a closer look at this model. I had read the reviews and checked out some models at the brick and mortar stores. Bottom line, I liked what I saw, I liked what I was reading in the reviews and combined with the price differential to other models, the deal was sealed. Inital reaction: WOW - the model that arrived at my doorstep far exceeded my admittedly lower expectations based on cost & brand. Very easy to set up . yada yada, very easy to program the remote to work with both directv and my yahama receiver , yada yada, very easy to connect to the internet , yada yada - but it's the 2D picture that is WOW!. What make the picture the WOW? - colors, whites are whites and blacks are blacks - the 480 Mhz doesn;t hurt either - especially if you're big sports fan. Basically if you're watching sports - you feel like you are right there. The movies are better too - even the news is better. Everything is better. And when the grandkids come over, you can let them watch the 3D stuff. They'll enjoy it. It's not too often that I am impressed to the upside - no "buyer's remorse" here - it's all "buyer's delight" : 2011-11-21 23:32:34
Vizio XVT3D474SV Excels in all the right areas
Like many others have admitted, I too spent weeks researching and comparing similarly equipped products on Amazon and through many popular internet review sites. My hesitation with Vizio before purchasing was really around durability, an issue that most sites actually rate Vizio amongst the top in. In the end it came down to any comparable model was likely to run at least $300 more than the $897 I paid for this model and their reviews were frankly not as good. I have now had this TV for 3 weeks and been able to experience a number of different programming options and try out different display settings. So far there has been little in the way of disappointments. Out of the box the screen was a bit bright as is typical but a quick run through an old THX calibration disc I had helped straighten out the contrast and brightness issues. There are a ton of presets for visual settings and "movie" was the closest to what I wanted so I played a bit off of those settings to get my "personal" setting. Having replaced a 60hz traditional LCD, my biggest wish for this TV was to see great contrast. I was sick of watching a black screen during the darkest scenes of many movies on the low contrast LCD I had before. The black levels on this TV are superb, though I wouldn't put them at quite the same level as the high end plasmas as some reviewers have suggested. I haven't noticed any serious blooming which was a minor concern on the 3SV model. The 480hz or whatever this TV actually possesses for a refresh rate is fantastic while watching sports. I have watched many football games so far and the picture was fantastic, however where I really noticed the difference was in the hockey game I watched last night. The image was absolutely stunning and being able to make out one individual black puck on hard passes across the contrasting white ice was what really sold me on this TV. 3D content is difficult to judge. I have two channels through Comcast available, ESPN3D and their other 3D channel that does a lot of Discovery like programming. There has been a wide range of performance between the programs. Boxing on ESPN3D was impossible to watch and I felt like I had been the one punched in the head, seeing double with every motion of the fighters. A documentary on the last shuttle launch was more enjoyable, though lots of motion in 3D is difficult to watch as it is tough to keep the images correctly aligned while moving so quickly. From what I have heard, 3D blurays should be much more consistent and reduce ghosting. Once I have a 3D Bluray player I will update. : 2011-11-21 23:32:17
Fantastic HDTV with 3D and Many Apps
Ok, I never leave reviews, in fact this is my first! I wanted to share this as I know how hard it is deciding on a new HDTV. First, I would like to let you know that I have bought 3 big screen TV's in the last year for my large home. My first was the Panasonic TC-GT25, 50 inch plasma 3D. It is a great TV and has an excellent picture and 3D image. I also bought a Samsung UN46C6300 LED HDTV. This one is also a great TV. Whites are a bit brighter than the plasma TV, but it has no 3D. I purchased this Vizio 47 inch with a bit of skepticism, since I had great TV's from Panasonic and Samsung. My budget was limited and it was cheaper than the Samsung and had 3D, where the Samsung didn't. I used my prime membership and got overnight shipping for $2.99. This Vizio is more than great for many reasons! It's price is exceptional and the quality of the picture is Better than the Samsung for less money and has 3D. I think if you are looking for the best 3D picture, you should go plasma, but this Vizio is really close to my Panasonic plasma in 3D! Also, I love the apps! It has so many apps that are very usable, and wifi was picked up immediately on this TV. I had to buy an apapter for my Panasonic, which was $112.00 to get Internet! So, I wanted to let those of you that are skeptical about buying this HDTV, that you will be very happy with your purchase. Coming from someone who has all 3 models, because of a big 2 story home, I think I can shed some light on this subject! Also, the TV is very easy to set up and using the remote becomes very easy, even in the dark, once you get to know all the buttons. If you text, the querty slide out is easy! I got this 47 inch LED 3D HDTV, the Vizio Bluray 3D player, ( also with apps) and 2 free pair of the 3D glasses with overnight shipping from Amazon for a total of $1,022.00 :) Now that's a Deal! Don't be afraid of it not being equal to the Panasonic or Samsung, because it is better in may ways, especially price! Let me know if you have a question, I will be Happy to help! : 2011-11-21 23:31:58
A Flat Screen from Heaven!
After reading reviews here and on Cnet, I was driven, consumed, and unfulfilled until I bought the Vizio XVT3D474SV. About six months ago we bought a refurb Vizio 720p 32" screen for the bedroom, and it has performed great, for it's intended purpose. I ordered the XVT3D474SV after a very close comparison to a popular LG model with passive 3D and the Wii type remote. The Vizio is active 3D, and comes with no glasses. I have spent literally hours viewing sets at BB, Sammy's, Wally World, and Sears. Wally World sells Vizio, BB does not, and Sears doesn't stock them here but you can order from a limited selection of models. Wally World and Sammy's carry certain models only.Now here goes my rant........... I have a Panasonic Plasma that I love, and up until the day this Vizio arrived, in my humble opinion, it was the most rich, vibrant image I had ever seen in a Telly. The setup of the XVT3D474SV was so easy and complete, I could have done it with half my brain tied behind my back! They offer a guided setup that covers every aspect except the fine tuning that we all like to tweak with. It found my wireless network and connected with ease. Part of the guide sets up the Bluetooth remote for you, and with the touch of a button, the remote was programmed to operate my cable box, something I particularly liked. After setup, I powered up the cable box, it was on an HD movie channel, and I nearly soiled my trousers. The image from this LCD, full array LED set blew the socks off my plasma, and is better than any Samsung, Sony, or LG set I have seen at any price, including the sets that go for three grand. You can tweak the settings to your personal liking, but you will find crisp, clear, vibrant video that will mak you wonder if Amazon made a mistake and left a leading 1 off the price. Not just a bargain, a downright steal. Have not tried the 3D yet, but from the reviews, it is very decent. Most people do not watch a lot of 3D, so average performance will be fine with me. i truly expect the 3D to be something to rant about also, and will once we pick a 3D Blu-Ray, and some active shutter glasses. Vizio is supposed to release a replacement for this set in October, but a s with all new models, the bang for the buck cannot be beat, even if the set shines above the XVT3D474SV. Get one of these before they are gone. I defy you to find any other set at the $950 price point that is even close to the picture quality of this model. One step further, you cannot find a $1,500 set that provides the viewing experience I am talking about here. If I had it to do over, I would have bought the 55" model, it is similarly discounted, but you pay for the extra screen size. The full array LED is not on the 42" model, it is edge-lit, and I believe the refresh is 120. Probably not a bad set, but the 47" and up models are full array LED, which means the LED banks go throughout the screen for more accurate correction of inherent flaws in LCD screens relative to brightness errors, and deeper colors. Also, I have seen many LED sets with a 120 hz refresh that still suffer from motion blur, like in sporting events and fast action scenes. My Vizio advertises a 480hz refresh rate, which I believe is truly a 240hz with interpolation to 480. There is absolutely no motion blur on this set, just like the plasma sets, as this motion blur thing is another inherent flaw in the LCD type HD television. Buy a 47" or the corresponding 55" model, and buy it from Amazon. I ordered on Tuesday and it was on my doorstep Thursday, at a price that is fantastic. I am not an electronics expert who knows all the terms dealing with flat screens, LCD vs. plasma, optimal refresh rates, hue, color saturation and the like, but I am anal about reading every review I can find, and I spent a lot of time studying the images of LG, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Philips, Toshiba, and the Vizio models for sale locally. OK, my ranting and raving is over for now. They could have made the widgets for Netflix, Vudu and the like full screen, but I can deal with it. I have never heard good audio from built in speakers inside any flat screen, and the audio here is average. Those two issues are the only downsides I can come up with, the audio I can fix, just like you have to do with any brand and model at any price, and I can live with the Netflix and Vudu widgets being. 1/3 screen instead of full screen although the Vudu does go full screen after you make a keystroke with the cool Vizio Bluetooth remote. Netflix has crap for movie selections anyway, so I do not use it much. : 2011-11-21 23:31:43
Great Value for a Great TV
We ordered the Vizio through Amazon just as we did our Samsung a year earlier. All went perfectly which is way above my expectations. We had Directv bring over a cable to feed it HD and Voila!, worked and continues to work perfectly. The picture is second to none (we haven't tried the 3D yet so no comments regarding that, and actually don't care that much). In 2D this thing will knock your eyes out (in a good way). Believe it or not, the TV sound is great. It's twice the sound quality of my Samsung. It's perfect for anyone who doesn't necessarily want an additional sound system. I've only had it up to about 30%, but that's very loud for us. The widgets start-up is slower than molasses, but I think that's a function of most TVs in general. Once they load up, they're very responsive and easy to use. We called Vizio customer service...they spoke American English and were patient and courteous; terrific, they helped us get the widgets started. We did use the price matching service offered by Amazon and again, they did exactly what they said they would do. After a few months of owning this TV, I have only compliments and strongly recommend Vizio. Now if only that Sony Wega in the bedroom would die.... : 2011-11-21 23:31:25
Wonderful TV - can't beat the quality at this price
I'll try and keep this brief and highlight some of the very best and very worst things about this set. I'm reviewing the XVT3D474SV. First of all, if you're considering this vs. the 42 inch, realize that they are NOT the same TV. The 42 inch does not have the back lighting like the 47 inch does. The 47 and 55 inch Vizio units are both in the higher tier. PROS: -BEAUTIFUL 2D picture. Great color contrast. Remarkable blacks for an LED unit. White and colors are obviously good. Excellent sharpness, 480hz refresh rate, etc. You won't find a similar or better picture for anything less than $2,000. Animated films at 1080p look absolutely incredible - jaw dropping. -Above average sound for a LED TV. Speakers also face forward. However, with a picture this nice, you should invest in surround sound. -Vizio Apps are fun. Ability to stream Netflix is neat, and Vudu works great if you have a fast connection. Streaming 1080p movies for a few bucks a pop with their HDX looks GREAT. -Qwerty remote is pretty solid, does the job. -TV looks great out of the box. Calibration is extremely easy for some minor tweaks. -Back lit TV with smart dimming - better than other purely edge-lit LEDs in the same $800-1,400 price range. -This TV was $1,398 at Sam's Club as of March 2011. Might be worth shopping around for the best price. -TV has a game mode (but read below, it doesn't make a huge difference because there is still some input lag). TV looks GREAT with Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. -I don't have any issues with light bleed/flash lighting, ghosting, halo effects, etc. From an angle with a completely dark screen, you might notice your black fading to grey a little, but this wouldn't be your normal viewing angle. You also notice some when you turn on the TV right when it starts up, but I've heard the smart dimming does not cut on until the set actually gets beyond the initial start-up screen. CONS: -I have not tried the 3D on this TV and hear it isn't the greatest. However, I don't know that there are many TVs that do great 3D (plasmas are the best) and there still isn't a lot of content in 3D. I bought this TV for the great 2D picture. The features on this TV that help produce a 3D image (480hz, etc.) also do wonders for the 2D mentioned earlier. -DirecTV remote has trouble syncing with this TV and most Vizio TVs. Not a huge deal, just cut them on one at a time. -Screen is not 100% matte, so there is a tiny bit of glare. However, it isn't as pronounced as with some other brands. The frame itself is also a little more clunky than a lot of stuff that is coming out this year, and the TV is thicker than most LEDs (because of the back lighting). I'd consider this a non-issue unless you really care about having a picture frame TV hung on the wall. -Input lag - almost all LEDs will have some input lag. As compared to my older Panasonic Plasma (which had no input lag), I notice a tiny bit of lag with games like Black Ops. However, it's still completely playable and shouldn't really affect your gaming. I'm very picky and really notice this stuff so I don't think this should be an issue for 99% of gamers. Overall, I'd give this TV a 4.5 out of 5. If they removed the input lag and got a slightly sleeker frame/base, then I think this TV would be a 5 for me. Don't buy this TV for the 3D, buy it for the BEST 2d picture you can find for under $2,000. GREAT TV. FYI, I bought a 50 inch Samsung UN50C8000 Plasma, which had some great reviews. Did not find the colors to be very good, pictures did not pop, sound was terrible. Blacks weren't black, white's were dull. Exchanged the Samsung and got the Vizio. True TV love. UPDATE: June 7, 2011 TV is still going strong, picture still looking great. I've done plenty of gaming on the XBOX 360 and PS3, and the input lag I mentioned earlier in the post is no longer an issue - I guess I quickly adjusted. Still haven't tried 3D. No regrets about the purchase and would still recommend this set. Never see any light bleed common on some other cheaper LED sets. UPDATE: August 9, 2011 Still loving this TV. I have to say, the price has come down considerably on Amazon and also at Sam's Club. I have watched a large number of blu-rays recently, and have to say that they are simply wonderful on the TV. Still no issues or malfunctions. : 2011-11-21 23:31:05
Great TV, great specs, awesome price
Received the set about 2 weeks ago. I paired the TV with an Onkyo AVR and Infinity Entra Point Five 5.1 system. I'm mostly commenting on the video since I have my AVR doing all the audio. Setup was pretty easy. Had all the necessary cables (Monoprice). Using the AVR to up-convert all signals to 1080P. I have one cable going from the AVR to the TV. My XBox is the older model so I have to use the component connection along w/ a Toslink digital cable to the AVR. Xbox looks AWESOME. The set handles DVD, Netflix and gaming all very well. In some dark scenes I got some pixelation on the DVD Takers. It happened once. Other 2 DVD movies I've watched I did not notice pixelation. I think after I tweaked settings on both the TV and the AVR everything was fixed. I'm sure as the days go by and I tweak more it'll get to exactly where I want it. I played both Forza 4 and Gears of War 2 and they were beyond my expectations. Amazing is all I can say. I saw no lag or noise while I was fully immersed in big battle scenes in Gears. The game is pretty dark but I can't recall seeing pixelation. Playing Forza was a whole new experience. The vistas and the tracks just look perfect. I have DirecTV as my sat provider. HD signals look fantastic. Game of Thrones looks like a friggin DVD! Standard def TV looks great too since the AVR is doing the up-conversion but the TV handles the 1080p signals flawlessly. I watched the NBA Finals and the NHL finals and the TV does the high speed action with ease. No blur whatsoever. I guess the 480hz refresh is doing its' job! I've seen some edge-lit LED and they just do not pop like the full array LED does. I also have an AppleTV hooked up and it too looks great. Again here the AVR is converting the 720p signals to 1080p and the TV handles it all in stride. Using Airplay to watch my iPhone vids is really cool. The vids look really good and no matter how crappy my vids are the quality of the video is perfect and there is no motion blur at all. Problem areas? There are a few. No deal breakers for me though. The TV does 3D using active tech. Although I have not yet tested this out (no 3d component yet). Most sets going out nowadays are of the passive type. This basically means that the glasses do most of the work and are therefore more expensive. Again this is not a deal breaker for me because I did not intend to use the 3d capabilities of the set. VIA apps are OK. They are really sluggish and Pandora seems to hang quite a bit so I use the network capabilites of my AVR to play Pandora. Netflix is pretty good but I use the XBox for that. The Yahoo! weather app is OK. Flickr is OK. I just don't see myself using those all that much until they mature a bit. Anyways with my Xbox, AppleTv and AVR all having network capabilities I'd rather use those. So using this TV basically as a giant monitor it does the job hands down. I looked into the Samsungs, Sonys, and LG's but they did not measure up in the specs with regard to refresh rate and full array LED for this price range. Simple as that. When you look for a set try to future-proof it and buy as much specs as you can. I'll expect to have this set for at least 6 years. Don't be afraid to buy a Vizio. They are now a player with the other Big 3! PS. One big concern I had was the reflectivity of the screen. My living room is very well lit with light sources to the left and behind is the walkway to the kitchen. My previous RPT was like a mirror. When I installed the Vizio I do get a little reflection from behind but not enough for it to be an issue. I'd say my setup is probably as bad as you can have it with regards to glare for Tv's. With that said this Vizio is fine in the glare department. : 2011-11-21 23:30:50
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This is a weird purchase for me, coming from being a SONY & Samsung Fanboy. This is the most outstanding 2D picture I have ever laid my eyes on, and I have seen many High-end Television sets. I almost bought a Sony XBR-HX909 for the super high reviews on its amazing 2D image. But once I saw the 3D image I was a bit thrown off by the 3D technology, after already owning a Panasonic 3D Viera which was much better. So this is what I have gathered from my total experience with the Vizio 3D HDTV: -PROS- +The purchased place with Amazon was better than I thought it would have been. Easy, Fast, Free Shipping, NO TAX (Tax is around $115 if you buy from a store), and perfectly cared for; Sam's Club is scary, lol. +47 inches of "OMG! It is bigger than I thought." This set gives so much at this price, quality, and Size!!! +The LED television is thicker, due to the 160 LEDs being directly behind the screen. This makes for better contrast that will blow your mind away!!! I have never seen this kind of true black on a set ever before. Sony sells this technology for around $3,500; yikes! +Features, Features, Features!!! The WiFi works amazingly. The Netflix app play videos at a higher resolution than my PS3 or computer using HDMI. The WebTV programs are limited but they are great, like Revision3. There is Vudu rental, Amazon Steaming, and of course Netflix. There is Pandora and a radio app for local radio station; or any state you want. +The best built-in speakers! The sound is out outrageous, there is simply no thin TV that can house speaker like the ones on this set. I was going to buy a 5.1 Dolby system for the room, but I only turn the volume up 20% on the Vizio. I recommend to turn Truevolume off, if causes weird volume changes. This feature is on most Televisions with different names, but always cause volume issues; much like ipod's volume settings. +The remote is bluetooth and an amazing little device. All remotes should be like this one!!! It is universal, and automatically has the codes in the television for all devices but the PS3; due to the PS3 syncing. But the XBOX 360 is compatible! TIVO, DirectTV, etc. The keyboard is great for the apps and Facebook! Since it is bluetooth, like the PS3 Blu-ray remote, the signal is always connected, so the buttons are harder to press so you don't accidentally change channels. This is a good thing. +Bluetooth means wireless headphones so you don't bother others who don't want to hear the TV; like my girlfriend when she is sleeping. You can buy Vizio's headsets, or any bluetooth headset you may have will work as well. +The accessories like the Vizio Router, Bluetooth Headset, or Vizio Stereo equipment are made easy and for a great price (high ratings from CNET). The 3D Glasses are sold seperately, but only cost around $150 for two rechargeable glasses. That is about the price that SONY or Samsung sells for one Pair!!! Very Cheap for 3D!!! 2 SONY pairs will buy you 4 Vizio pairs. A lot of the other 3D TVs come with one pair, or no glasses at all. +The Price is dead on with AWESOME!!! It is robbery!!! I payed $1500, and chose Amazon after the tax factor of buying in a store. The 480hz (really 240hz) makes 2D images amazing, and not look fake at all! Remember to turn this feature all the way to high, because it is turned off out-of-the-box. Okay, well here is the BAD: CONS -There is no SD slot, but this is not a problem really. There is 3 USB ports! 3!!! I never used the SD slot on my Panasonic, it is kind of useless. -The 3D is not like my Plasma 3D. BUT!!! The Plasma does great 3D, but not a great 2D image. 3D is a fun factor, don't take it seriously and you will be fine. The ghosting issue is present, but it is present on every 3D set I have seen but the Panasonic 3D Plasmas. The 3D can be down right horrible on the PS3 video games at times, but does okay on the movies. Remember that 3D is not a every moment thing on this set. It is used rarely and on all 3D pictures you can turn it off to 2D. I personally like the 3D and the glasses, but don't think that there will be any set better than this, other than the Plasmas. The real focus should be that the TVs 480hz (really 240hz) is used for better 3d, but really make the biggest difference on the 2D image; which is amazing! -Size, is a bit thicker, but it is because it has to be in order to produce the images at the 10,000,000:1 Contrast. I think the set is beautiful, and my friends freak out how beautiful it is in person! So Size is nothing but a few inches difference. You should really not worry about size though, you can't see how thick the TV is, but you can tell the Image difference. IN THE END This Television out preforms all the Television set I have seen, even the Samsung 8000 series. It has so many features, you will feel that you just robbed Vizio of their money about $1000. The 3D is okay, but you shouldn't worry; no one will have a TV even close in quality : 2011-11-21 23:30:30
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