With VIZIO's first LED local dimming backlit HDTV just days away from debut and its first Connected TV nearing production, we were able to lay eyes and hands on the television and its funky QWERTY Bluetooth / IR combo remote. Check the pics and videos (including looks at VIZIO's smaller LED sets ready to hit shelves this fall) for a look at our walkthrough; in the demos at least, the VIZIO Internet Apps platform was speedy and easy to use, however our experience with widgets so far has given us more than enough reason to wait for a full retail rollout before making any final decisions. One tidbit for those not ready to invest a whole new TV? The next iteration of VIZIO's Blu-ray player should pack not only integrated Wi-Fi, but also the full VIA / widget experience.
Shouldn't this article be titled "VIZIO Connected TV & VIZIO Internet App platform *REMOTE* demoed at CEDIA?" Probably over half the pictures were of the remote, haha.
I fell in love with this company when I was about to pick up a 50 inch XVT Plasma for $750. I can't wait for this to come out. Now if I can find a room in my house that doesn't have a TV (yes even the bathrooms have one)
Really hoping that the 551 gets rated as good as it sounds. I'd like to update my 3y/o DLP, and this set sounds like it will be the best thing out that is still in my price range.
Drphill...MSRP for the VF551XVT and VF552XVT will be $2199. MSRP for the SV472XVT (should be released sometime in November/December) will be $1699 so a little more in your price range.
Qbendixen...As of right now the three LED backlit models will be the 55" VF551XVT, 55" VF552XVT, and 47" SV472XVT. The 552 model will be an updated version of the 551 with WiFi and VIA Internet Apps. The latter two models are expected for release later this fall/winter.
#1. I've owned a Vizio 50" Plasma and for the price it could not be beat. It has a few seldom quirks but overall I'm quite happy. I picked it over Panasonic and would do it again in a flash.
“Getting too close completely blurred what we saw to the point of incomprehension, but again, this shows a whole heap of potential that's fascinating to us.”
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posted Sep 12th 2009 9:09PM
I'm going bananas over this!
Screw that, I'm going grapes for it.
I'm going Apple (TV) for it.
I'm going grapefruit for it.
I'm going Tomatoes for it.
Which is a fruit, by the way.
Shouldn't this article be titled "VIZIO Connected TV & VIZIO Internet App platform *REMOTE* demoed at CEDIA?" Probably over half the pictures were of the remote, haha.
OMG FURRIES!
Is it just bluetooth, meaning my Harmony One won't control it?
500 saved already,I wont exceed 1500 please tell me its under that....
I fell in love with this company when I was about to pick up a 50 inch XVT Plasma for $750. I can't wait for this to come out. Now if I can find a room in my house that doesn't have a TV (yes even the bathrooms have one)
Aside from the slide-out qwerty, it looks like my vcr remote from 1989.
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet remote lol, from 1980
Really hoping that the 551 gets rated as good as it sounds. I'd like to update my 3y/o DLP, and this set sounds like it will be the best thing out that is still in my price range.
Bluetooth? Does that mean you can pair it with a ps3?
I know this sounds closed-minded but I still would not get a Vizio.
Same here.
As a Vizio owner for 3 years, you're an idiot.
what size are the smaller LED's?
A couple of things...
Drphill...MSRP for the VF551XVT and VF552XVT will be $2199. MSRP for the SV472XVT (should be released sometime in November/December) will be $1699 so a little more in your price range.
Qbendixen...As of right now the three LED backlit models will be the 55" VF551XVT, 55" VF552XVT, and 47" SV472XVT. The 552 model will be an updated version of the 551 with WiFi and VIA Internet Apps. The latter two models are expected for release later this fall/winter.
I own 3 Vizio'z...47, 32,20.....all have been flawless for the past 2-3 years....Would not think think of buying another brand....
#1. I've owned a Vizio 50" Plasma and for the price it could not be beat. It has a few seldom quirks but overall I'm quite happy. I picked it over Panasonic and would do it again in a flash.
#2. I really really hope Vizio is going to open source this thing. Because if it does, my prediction #6 would have come true (http://beerpla.net/2009/01/10/artems-top-10-tech-predictions-and-ideas-for-2009-and-beyond/) - open source HDTVs.
#3. Apparently, even the salad was delicious, at least according to the person in the video. She seems very convinced of it.
Back to the Future!! I want one!