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Vizio Import Ban Overturned, Free To Ship TVs To US
US customs has cleared Vizio in an ongoing patent dispute with Funai, meaning that they will be allowed to freely ship their HDTVs into the US once more. -
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Vizio Adds Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Vizio is readying TVs that bring some of the most popular websites including Facebook, Twitter, and eBay to new sets equipped with 802.11n Wi-Fi (on top of already announced offerings). [Vizio]
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By Don NguyenComment by tok3ninja; is still in Beta: What's going to happen when hackers figure out how to add TVs to botnets? Think of the children when porn... 2 Responses | Other threads
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hdtv
Vizio Enters LED TV Wars: $2199 55-Inch VF551XVT Coming In September
Vizio's feeling confident enough about their VF551XVT 55-inch LED-backlit TV they're showing it off against Samsung sets now (though these kind of fights are rarely fair) and offering some harder specs. More » -
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Ban on Vizio HDTV Imports Upheld, But Does It Even Matter?
Back in April, when the ITC ordered Vizio to stop US imports of HDTVs that infringed on a patent held by Funai, President Obama was given 60 days to intervene. He didn't! Nor did he need to, it seems. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by adlyb1: People spend 16 years in the educational system learning the English language and then completely unlearn it in the short... 11 Responses | Other threads
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hdtvs
Vizio Unveils a Whopping 31 New HDTVs
Vizio's been awfully busy since we last heard from them, updating three product lines with a total of 31 new HDTVs. The XVT series are more high-end, the M series is more about style, and the E is eco-friendly. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by ddmeightball: Is it just me or does Vizio seem to be the Brando of LCD Tv's? 4 Responses | Other threads
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tv
Vizio #1 In Recession TV Sales: 2 Inches More, $200 Less
The first quarter of this year wasn't a good time to be in the business of selling anything, but iSuppli reports that price leader Vizio beat out its higher-quality competition with cheaper Walmart sets. More »
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Comment by jayhawk11: Why won't this company just die? Companies like Pioneer that push the envelope can't compete on price with inferior Vizio... 15 Responses | Other threads
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extended service
Off-Brand HDTVs May Not Be Such A Bargain After All
With the glut of off-brand HDTVs from Vizio, Insignia, Dynex, and more flooding the market, HDGuru did a little legwork and found the real price of these sets lies in their often inadequate extended service. -
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Vizio Blocked From Importing TVs into the US
Despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Commission ruling in favor of Vizio over an antitrust and unfair competition lawsuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission reversed that decision and blocked all import shipments of Vizio displays.
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Comment by jayhawk11: Screw those terrible ass tv's. Seriously. Craptastic. 11 Responses | Other threads
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televisions
So Who's Selling the Most Flat Panels in America?
Samsung. They're still on top, leading the US flat panel market with 20% of the market share. But Sony, who used to be in second place, has been pushed to third. The culprit? Vizio. -
plasma
Vizio Drops Out of Plasma TVs
In what may well be related incidents, Vizio has joined Pioneer in backing out of the plasma business.
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Comment by Pootie Tang: My NEXT TV will likely be a 73" LCD. But just 3 months ago I bought a 50" Samsung... 7 Responses | Other threads
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super bowl ads
Super Bowl Ads: Alec Baldwin Is An Alien, Vizio, and How About That Ending?!
Aside from those movie trailers we posted earlier today, there weren't too many gadgety ads or Palm Pre sightings that were worth a major post. But there were a few. And Baldwin is an alien. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Earthslide: Great ending! One still has to wonder how New England didn't make the playoffs at 11-5 :) 16 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Gadget Deals of the Day
We know times are tough, but the only way to make money is to spend money. So crack open that bruised 401k and do some shopping! More » -
ces 2009
CES Day One: Our Top 10
Today, with the floor open, is the first real day of CES. By now we've seen a good deal of gear from the big companies, and here's the best so far. More » -
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Vizio VBR100: Pretty $200 BD-Live Blu-ray Player
I almost expect Vizio to drop the price on its VBR100 Blu-ray player to $150 street at launch, but a $200 MSRP for a BD-Live player ain't a bad starting point. More » -
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Vizio VF551XVT: 55-Inch LED-Backlit LCD With 240Hz for $2000
LED backlighting in LCDs is the new 1080p—what everyone wants, but usually too damn expensive for the average person. Vizio's VF551XVT is 55 inches of LED-backlit glory with 240Hz for $2000. More » -
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Vizio Connected HDTVs: Built-in 802.11n for Amazon and Netflix VOD
Everybody is launching networked TVs it seems, but Vizio's "Connected HDTV" sounds killer: Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, with every service you'd want: Amazon, Blockbuster and Netflix VOD, Pandora, Flickr, Rhapsody, plus any other Yahoo widget. More » -
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Gadget Deals of the Day: HDTVs, Free DTV Converter
Today we've got a handful of solid deals on HDTVs, video games, and even a free DTV converter for the primitive grandpas among us. More » -
cheap hdtv battlemodo
Cheap HDTV Battlemodo: The Best Sets Under $900
With so much financial strife, it sounds insane to splurge on an HDTV now. Good thing there are 40" or bigger sets to be had for under $900. But which ones don't suck? -
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Vizio's VP505XVT 50-Inch 1080p Plasma TV Will Cost $1,600, Use Panasonic Panel
Part of Vizio's new XVT premium line, the 50-inch VP505XVT plasma known in a past life as the VP504F, actually uses Panasonic panels, meaning it'll have something in common with future versions of Pioneer's top-of-the-line Kuro sets. Yes, the plasma universe is collapsing upon itself as we speak, though for not that might not be a bad thing. And yeah, the 1080p set has Silicon Optix's HQV Reon processor. Here's what all you're getting for $1599 when this finally hits in mid-September. Update: Vizio is now saying the news about them using 10-bit Panasonic panels actually isn't final yet—take that for what you will. More » -
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Vizio Black Tie XVT 120Hz LCDs Out Soon; Wal-Mart Getting 120Hz By Next Year
Vizio's 120Hz LCD TVs from CES are not vapor, instead coalescing into very real products. The 47- and 42-inch sets—rebranded "Black Tie" as part of the company's new performance XVT line—will be available in just a couple weeks for $1,500 and $1,200 MSRP, at street prices of around 1,400 and $1,100 respectively. I checked them out—and they weren't bad. More » -
television
Westinghouse: Struggling to Keep Up With LCD Tech
I was really excited to check out the 2008 line from Westinghouse today, but I left the showroom very disappointed. After last year's sweet n' cheap 52”, I expected bigger and better tech with the same nice let's-make-a-deal pricing, but lo, I got nothing. No 120Hz, no LED backlighting, and no new TV larger than 52”. While cheapo LCD brands Olevia and Vizio have at least announced their intentions to play ball with the big brands by adopting performance-LCD technologies, Westinghouse seems content to stay at the bottom rung. That said, if you don't mind shopping on the bottom rung, there are some deals to be had. More »
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tvs
Sony #1 in LCD; Biggest Names Hold Fast, But Cheap-o Brands Taking Out Weaker Competition
Last quarter was an all-out TV-maker battle, and you my friends were the territory. DisplaySearch's results for Q4 '07 declared the victor in the US LCD category to be Sony for the very first time. Panasonic handily crushed all comers in the smaller US plasma race. Samsung, with strong #2 finishes in both, ended up remaining the #1 overall TV brand in the country, and LG also held its own. But... More » -
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Giz Explains: Vizio's Latest HDTV Models
Vizio's got almost 30 TVs on the world, with many of them so similar to the others that you can't tell the difference. Here's how you should view them: More » -
plasmas
High End Budget HDTV: Vizio VP605F VP504F 1080p Plasma Has Silicon Optix HQV Reon Processor Inside?!
Vizio's most astounding HDTV today are these plasmas with Silicon Optix Reon image scalers, some of the best video processing gear around, which handles interlacing and upscaling when running anything lower than 1080p on these TVs. So your standard def TV and DVDs look better. This sort of circuitry isn't found in even many high end sets, so its amazing to see budget TV maker Vizio pack the right gear. How about the glass?
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Vizio's 1080p VP Plasma Line Gets Refreshed
Vizio's Plasma line gets fancy with affordable 1080p and 720p sets. Other than having a special set with Silicon Optix HQV and another line with all-in-one home theater speakers, there's not a whole lot special (besides Vizio's pricing). Hit the jump for all the models. More » -
ces 2008
Vizio Busts Out Cheap VW46LF and VW42LF 1080p Plasmas, Even Cheaper 720p Sets
The current sale price for a 42" 1080p plasma is around $1,500 if you're lucky, but Vizio is kicking that price down a notch with its VW42LF, which will list for $1,350, and probably be found for even less. Its slightly larger sib, the 46" VW46LF, has a price tag of $1,750. Lest you think you'd be getting a stripped down TV, these guys come with three HDMI 1.3 inputs, and have HDTV/QAM digital tuners. We can't promise anything about the picture yet, but we'll have a look. More »
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Comment by Dearhaw: I'm so in the market for a 42-incher right now (to upgrade from a 2-year-old 32-incher), this CES business is... more » | Other threads
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ces 2008
Vizio VP501 1080p All-In-One Plasma 5.1 Home Theater Has Wireless Sub and Rear Speakers
Among Vizio's hammer-blow of a CES lineup is an upgrade to the plasma all-in-one 5.1 home theater it introduced last year. In this refresh, the front left, right and center speakers are integrated into the TV itself, while the two rear speakers are tied to the subwoofer. The front talks to the rear wirelessly via 2.4GHz, so there's no wiring in your face, and minimal wiring at your back. The VP500 is a 50" 720p screen, and will sell for $1,800; the cooler 1080p VP501 is not yet priced. Sad that you already bought a Vizio SV42LF or SV47LF? Turns out, you can add the Jive SV5.1 wireless-sub Enhancement Kit for $299.
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Two New Vizio LCD Televisions Leaked
Hidden pages on Vizio's site have revealed two new additions to the Vizio lineup. First up we have the VO47L FHDTV complete with a 47-inch viewable, 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio, 1920 X 1080 resolution, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i compatibility, a 2000:1 contrast ratio (with DCR), a 178 degree viewing angle, included HDMI cable and 4x HDMI inputs. More » -
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Vizio Still Leading Supplier of LCD TVs in U.S., Samsung On Its Heels
According to iSuppli, Vizio, of Sam's Club and other fine club merchant fame, holds on to its spot as no. 1 supplier of LCD TVs in the US for Q3 2007, with 13 percent of sets shipped. But that's a .7 percent drop from last quarter, while every other major player saw a spike. More » -
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Hype Sheet: Vizio Rising
The Pitch This commercial's official title is "Helping Hand," but "Manmade Disasters" would've been more accurate. The spot opens with a dude balancing his old tube TV on a balcony ledge, then scanning around to make sure no one's gonna bust him on such an obviously callous maneuver. (Pity about the pedestrian who will likely get brained below.) Next comes a literati type purposely nudging a flowerpot onto his big screen, then a housewife knocking over her mammoth Clinton-era TV—and smiling at the mayhem she's caused. Are these folks closet psychopaths? Nah, just ordinary Americans "looking for an excuse to buy a new Vizio," which are apparently starting at $599 nowadays. More » -
televisions
In Q2 of 2007, Vizio outsold Samsung in the LCD market by 130,000 units making them the leading supplier of LCD units in the United States. [TG Daily]
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Comment by apeguero: I bought the 42" 1080P Vizio from BJ's a couple of weeks ago for $799.99 and I tell 'ya, the... more » | Other threads
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Vizio's Budget 1080p LCD: Grayscale Sucks, but it's Still the Cheapest
Good news and bad news for all you penny-pinching HD fans out there. First the good news. As far as price/performance goes, Vizio's budget 1080p LCD beats out the competition (we're looking at you, Westinghouse). But if you actually care about the quality of what you're buying, you're better of passing on this one as its grayscale performance sucks the big one. More » -
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Vizio Quietly Prepping Wireless Speakers
We're not sure how long they've managed to keep this under the radar, but it looks like Vizio has been working on a wireless speaker set up dubbed the Jive. It's still a little unclear how it works, but it appears that the TV (perhaps a new Vizio TV?) will have built-in wireless and transmit audio to a receiver embedded inside a subwoofer, which in turn will have connections for your rear speakers (the TV's built-in speakers will double as the front speakers). With the exception of a few Aquos models, I haven't really been impressed by most TV's built-in speakers, but Vizio's concept sounds intriguing. Pricing and availability are up in the air, but we'll have more details as soon as we get 'em. More » -
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Vizio Lifts the Veil on its $1,899 1080p LCD
Good news for all you HD fans out there. Vizio has officially taken the wraps off its latest creation and from the looks of it—it was worth the wait. The 47-inch Gallevia GV47L will bring full 1080p goodness to your living room for only $1,899, making it the most affordable 1080p HDTV on the market. Best of all, they're not holding back on features. The 47-inch set will come with... More » -
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Vizio 's 47-inch LCD will be 1080p and Less than $2k
Vizio let the cat out of the bag a little early today when they announced their plans for a new line of sub $2,000 1080p TVs. In particular, they're working on a 47-inch LCD that if we're lucky, will come out by the end of this year, or by mid to late January 2007 (just in time for the February Super Bowl). Unlike other budget HDTVs, Vizio has proven their TVs don't suck. Westinghouse, the other cheap LCD player we actually pay attention to, should have a cheap big LCD coming in response. More » -
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Frankenfight: Cheap, 32-inch HD LCDs
LCDs have plummeted in price over the last year, so much so, that if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of quality and maybe go generic, you can snag a 32-inch HD for under $1000, and often far less. But you aren't like the rest of the cheapos out there, grabbing the first bargain LCD you see. You are a cheap aficionado who wants the absolute best...for whatever pittance you are willing to pay. More » -
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Vizio Starts HDTV Price Wars with $1,000 42-inch Plasma
Vizio is getting a jump start on Black Friday by unleashing a legion of new HDTVs. Delivering the best HD bang for your buck is the new Vizio VP42, a 42-inch plasma that'll go for $1,000 at Costco stores starting next Friday. It'll have the same features as its P42 predecessor like HDMI inputs, 720p/1080i video support, and a built-in ATSC tuner, so it's a well-invested $1k. Click through for pics and details on the rest of the Vizio line up. More » -
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Dealzmodo: 37-inch Refurb'd Vizio HDTV, $677 Shipped
Geeks.com has this off-brand Vizio L37HDTV-R 37-inch HDTV for $675 with $2 shipping. It is a widescreen HDTV in 16:9 with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 and an 8 ms response time. It has a pretty mediocre brightness level of 500 cd/m2 and 600:1 contrast ratio. It does have a plethora of inputs including multiple component and composite along with a single HDMI port. It is refurbished, though. And in the case of HDTVs that could mean something as small as blemishes on the exterior all the way up to 3 dead pixels. More »
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