Vizio: Behind the scenes of the cheap HDTV manufacturer
Vizio got our attention last year by offering a 42-inch plasma for less than $1000, and most recently overtook its competitors on the US LCD sales charts. The Washington Post visited the company's headquarters to find out what they're doing differently from everyone else to be able to offer flat screens that hit the sweet spot in price. Memory card readers, fancy chrome finishes, swivel base and ambient lighting -- out, short HDMI cables -- in. Sure, they're also missing the high contrast ratios of some, but we're probably not the only ones waiting to see what Vizio has planned for this holiday season to tweak Sony and the rest.
