VIZIO E370VP 37 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)Since there are no reviews yet for this product, I'm going to write this review sooner than I normally would and then update after I've lived with this TV for a while. My unit was damaged in shipping but a replacement is on the way courtesy of Amazon so I am using it in the meantime. Like other reviews I've read for this size, I'm choosing a 37" unit because it fits in my cabinet perfectly. If I did not have that constraint, I would definitely purchase a 42" as there are many more choices in that size range from more brands. As a point of reference, I own 4 year old Sony Bravia LCD TV also and have been very happy with that TV and brand. If Sony made this size I would have purchased another Sony.
Here are my thoughts on this TV...
Pro's:
- The picture. Stunning. Really great picture. Smooth. Looks at least as good if not better than the Sony in the other room. Great performance on high speed motion shots.
- Menus and navigation. Very intuitive, easy to use and navigate. I haven't had to use the manual once. Easy plug and play.
- Size. Nice and thin. Easy swivel stand. Looks very modern.
- Lots of connections in the back. They are listed on the Amazon product page so I won't repeat here, but pretty much whatever you need is on the back... plenty of HDMI ports, etc. Fast HDMI switching when you go between inputs.
Negatives:
- I think at this price point, some sort of internet connectivity should be included. If this were in the $450 range I'd get it, but at the current price, I'm left thinking this isn't the greatest value.
- Sound. WOW. Most reviewers on most LCD TV's complain about the sound. I assumed that things were getting better and that sound would be at least as good as my four year old Sony. Not so. It's worse. No base and just disappointing sound. I know that most people hook these up to external speakers, but if you're looking for a set where you don't need to do that, you might want to keep shopping.
- The remote. CHEAP. Seriously, the free remote from Comcast is nicer. Come on, Vizio, invest a little in the remote. Most people at this price point and size aren't going to be buying a universal remote I'm guessing. Would be nice to have something better. The buttons are very small, poorly laid out, and do not illuminate. I'll be using my Comcast and Apple TV remotes but be warned, this remote is disappointing.
Overall it feels like this TV should be in the 450 price range and likely I'm guessing it will be promoted down to that once it's been on the market a little while (it's brand new as I'm writing this). Again, I need this for a specific sized cabinet so I'm going to keep it. True, the most important thing is excellent picture, which this TV has, but these days we consumers expect a bit more, like decent sound and a remote that's not so Fisher Price. This reminds me of a TV I'd see in a hotel room. At this price I think you can probably do better.
Hope this is helpful.
UPDATE 6/25... so the "dent" in the front speaker is a design feature!?! Amazon replaced the original unit with another Vizio which has the dent in the same place, right next to the Vizio logo on the front... you can see it on the Amazon page if you zoom into this area. One of my friends described the dent as looking really cheap. I'll have to see if I get used to it but think it's a ridiculous design feature on the speaker in a very visible location.
Update 6/28: I added a modestly-priced Logitech sound system Logitech THX-Certified Speaker System Z623 and I'm really pleased with it... the TV remote adjusts the volume level on the Logitech when plugged into the jack on the back of the TV, and it makes for a nice system with great quality sound.


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May 2011As impressive as it is thin, VIZIO's E370VP 37-inch LED LCD HDTV features full 1080p high-definition resolution, Razor LED backlighting for a great picture and slim design, SRS audio technologies for virtual surround sound and volume smoothing, and energy-efficient operation that exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines. On top of all that, you'll be able to enjoy your JPEG photos from connected USB devices, and no matter what you're watching you'll get a striking 200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
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LG 55LX6500 55-Inch 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED Plus LCD HDTV, Espresso Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the LG 55LX6500 HDTV as a bundled deal that included an LG BX580 3D/Network/BluRay player and four LG 3D glasses. In addition I bought the SquareDeal 4-year warranty and took advantage of the Amazon.com Store card's 24 month no interest special financing deal, which was the deal-clincher for me. The entire bundle was around two and a half grand. I've seen that on this same model in Best Buy just for the TV, so the Amazon bundle was quite a deal. The entire bundle was free shipping (and no taxes). Overall, it was a deal I couldn't pass up.
DELIVERY
The LG TV arrived in less than a week, the BluRay player afew days earlier, and the 3D active-shutter glasses arrived a couple weeks later. Neither the BluRay player, nor the HDTV comes with an HDMI cable. What LG supplies is the wimpy yellow, red, white low-resolution analog cable trio. Not including an HDMI high speed cable is, in my opinion, a poor marketing decision by LG because you can't get the best picture without an HDMI cable hookup. But don't be discouraged by it - the LG puts out a fantastic picture, and you can buy HDMI cables fairly cheaply on the internet, although the bubble wrapped varieties in retail stores are very pricey.
When the LG HDTV arrived, the delivery service was supposed to hook it up and verify it works -- power and picture, and sound - that's all. They also advised me to keep the shipping box for at least a week, in case I decided to return it. They basically carried the unit upstairs, put the base together, mounted the TV on it, plugged it in, got the LG logo up on the screen, and static on the speakers. It was obvious they didn't know squat about electronics, so I am happy with them not doing more. Anyway, I didn't expect white glove service, and I'm happy with them just hauling it up the stairway.
MOUNTING THE TV
The base pedestal that comes with the TV swivels +20 degrees, but it does not tilt. So if that's what you'll be using, you'll want the screen more or less at eye-level from wherever you're viewing. The TV itself is mostly only an inche thick, but the pedestal base will require about 13-1/2 inches of solid, level surface, which gives you plenty of wall clearance to plug in your cables. The manual recommends tying the screen to a wall to keep it from inadvertently tipping forward.
If you are going to mount the TV up on a wall, you will want a mount that both swivels and tilts. You won't be able to mount the TV flush to the wall - it needs at least 4 inches of clearance, which most mounting systems will give it. All the suitable wall mounts I've seen run around $100 and up.
HOOKING UP THE HDTV
Most of us are going to hook up to our cable or satellite decoder box. The hookup choices are coaxial cable, red-white-yellow RCA cable trio, red-blue-green composite video cable (plus the red-white audio cable), and HDMI cable.
Coaxial cable - That coaxial cable connector on the HDTV is only for an external antenna. But probably like most people upgrading from standard 3:4:5 analog TV to wide-screen HDTV, I just hooked the HDTV to the same coaxial cable out of the cable decoder box I just unhooked from the analog standard TV. BIG MISTAKE - DON'T DO IT - that old coaxial cable going from your cable decoder box to your old standard TV is absolutely the worst hookup to use for the HDTV! You will get a blurry picture and ghosting. Take that coaxial cable and stash it or trash it. The reason that coaxial cable causes such poor picture on your new wide-screen HDTV is that the digital signal into the cable/satellite decoder box is transformed into an analog radio frequency with an attendant loss in much of the digital information that HDTV requires to give you a superior picture. I even read some reviews where some buyers sent their new LG HDTV back because the picture was blurry. It's the coaxial cable hookup that causes the bad picture, not the HDTV.
red-white-yellow RCA cable trio -- This was the standard analog hook up for audio-video peripherals for years. Most of us have these cables lying around, and one set is supplied with this LG HDTV. This connector type is there for backwards compatibility with your legacy peripherals that don't have HDMI connectors. You can hook up the HDTV using this type cable to most cable/satellite decoder box. While it is significantly better than the coaxial cable, it still results in significant video and audio digital information loss. The yellow lead carries all the video signal as an analog signal - not digital, which results in the loss of full HD digital video information. The red and white leads are right and left audio channels only, and the full multi-channel sound out put of the TV is lost.
Red-blue-green composite video - This cable trio is for the video signal only, you still have to have a separate audio cable, at least the red-white RCA left-right, two-channel connector. The component cable results in a much better picture than the red-white-yellow RCA. The composite video connection is an analog signal, so there is still some loss of HD digital information.
HDMI highspeed - This is the cable designed and intended for High Definition devices. If you don't have one, get one or even two. You will not only get the best picture, but full multi-channel audio capability also. When I hooked up the HDMI cables - it was a fantastic, superb, gangbusters, sharp, detailed, picture - plus the sound was noticeably better.

A word about HDMI marketing hype -- The HDMI standards setting institute ([...]) only has five authorized HDMI logo modifiers (standard, high speed, standard with Ethernet, high speed with Ethernet, and standard automotive). You want the HDMI high-speed., or the high speed with internet.The "standard" may result in some signal loss. The "with Ethernet" option just says the cable can handle the extra signal traffic. It will work in the 55LX6500 model, but internet hookup has to be through the Ethernet connector or wifi through a USB hub. The "automotive" option is for equipment on vehicles running off of 12/24 volt direct current
All the other HDMI cable claims, such as 3D, 1080p, 120 Hz, 240 Hz, deep color, BluRay, etc., etc., are supported features of the peripheral equipment the HDMI cable hooks up to - and many cable manufacturers are just using those terms as marketing hype to justify asking prices of $40 to $100 for their cable. All high-speed HDMI cables will more than meet your 55LX6500 HDTV needs. That's because it is all digital information - a $6 cable HDMI delivers the same performance as a $100 cable. You can buy HDMI high-speed cable for bout $1 per foot on-line at Amazon.com, or ebay. Don't waste money on the over-priced, over-hyped cables costing tens of multiples more.
HD CONTENT:
All HD channels are not equal, and all content on the HD channels is not necessarily full 1080 HD quality. There is still a lot of content recorded in 720 HD. 720 HD might show up on the TV screen letter-boxed (with black borders all around), or it could be zoomed to 1080, in which case it may seem blurry. Analog 480 SD will show up letter-boxed on both sides. Full (1080) HD content is increasing, but these lesser resolutions will persist for years. So don't judge your 1080 LG HDTV picture quality by just what you see on the TV channels - a lot of it is not very high quality to begin with. The really good full 1080 HD quality content is on BluRay and DVD that says on the label - "full 1080 HD."
BUILT-IN SPEAKERS
The built-in speakers can only give you at most stereo sound or simulated surround sound. That's because all the built-in speakers are fixed in front of you. But they are very good speakers, even amazing, and you get a good, distortion-free sound from them. I had the sound level all the way up to 100 which is max for the TV speakers. The sound level at max was nice and loud, with a good frequency range, and lots of depth. But of course the limited speaker size can not deliver window-rattling, bone-jarring sub-bass. Most TV channels only give you monaural sound, so the built-in speakers are all you need for watching TV shows. Very little TV content actually carries stereo sound. Most DVD content only delivers stereo sound at best, but new content out may have 5.1 sound capability or better.
EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEM
If you want ear-splitting, cinema-quality, multi-channel, surround sound with deafening thunder and explosions, you'll have to spring for a external sound system -- which is overkill unless you have a BluRay player or DVD player capable of decoding 5.1 sound, and a source (BluRay oe DVD disc) that was recorded in 5.1 sound. The LG BluRay player I have is capable of 7.1 sound, although there is little if any content recorded in 7.1 sound. If you are going to spring for an external sound system, get a digital 5.1 or 7.1 sound system with an optical cable hookup.
3D
There are three types of 3D to view: red-green, polarized, and active shutter (also called BluRay 3D.) The LG 55LX6500 is BluRay 3D ready. You can also watch the older red-green or polarized 3D movies on this TV, providing you have the red-green or polarized lenses, normally supplied with the DVD.
BluRay 3D requires active shutter glasses, which run around $100 or more a pair. Just because the DVD says 3D doesn't mean it's the higher quality BluRay 3D. BluRay 3D will say "BluRay 3D." If it doesn't, then it's not BluRay 3D. BluRay 3D discs requires a BluRay player.
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Samsung HL-S5687W 56-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)I did pretty extensive legwork selecting a television. It was the first widescreen TV I've bought and was going into a new home, so I wanted it to be right. My experience was that I first had to narrow down which technology I wanted to buy. I found that rear projection TVs such as DLP or the Sony variation SXRD looked best to me -- Plasma and LCD were too "pixel"-y for me, and I appreciated rear projection's more film like look. You need to look for yourself at the local video store -- this part of the quest is a question of taste.
The short review of the television is that I found the high end Sony TVs to be best in class, and, after an hour or more of watching them side by side in several environments, could not discern any quality difference with the Samsung. I preferred the Samsung's styling, user control, remote design, and price. My online research indicates that the Samsung is highly configurable to industry standards by a qualified "tweaker". I have also read good things about Samsung's customer service and appreciated that there were no specific issues raised by online enthusiasts, in contrast to several issues such as a green blob discussed repeatedly in regard to the Sony SXRDs. I have had no issue at all with mine.
I'm very satisfied with the television and highly satisfied with Amazon's price, delivery and price drop policy.
The TV is very responsive to quality input -- standard def is OK, but the better the signal, the happier you'll be. I'm looking at DishNetwork satellite, upscaled DVD, and Hires DivX. These 1080i sources are great, and the TV is still limited by signal -- I've seen Bluray demo material on this unit and its yet another step up.
I found sports and high action scenes to look very good -- no rainbows that I can see. I felt that the image was sharper and color range better than other manufacturers' units, except for Sony's XBR series. The Sony I found to be identical in quality, with color and saturation differences that were subject to change based on settings and pretty subjective as to "best".
I feel like I got a bargain compared to the Sony XBR, without having to give up anything. This unit lacks cablecard slots and PIP capability, but my satellite service makes both of these a non-issue. They are available in another unit from Samsung which has identical picture quality. The Amazon price was quite a bit less than any other seller I could find.
Totally positive experience so far -- I've had the unit for about six weeks as of this writing.

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Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV with with the 56-inch Samsung HL-S5687W DLP television, which features a full progressive HD 1920 x 1080-pixel reslution digital format converter for all inputs (and true 1920 x 1080p picture from via HDMI). A contrast ratio of up to 10000:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the high-speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on and off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner, offers both HDMI and component video connections, . It also features a smaller footpring than other high-definition TVs (with a "hidden speaker" thin bezel), fitting where many other large-screen HDTVs won't.
DLP (which stands for Digital Light Processing) uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with a fidelity analog systems can't match. While other technologies lose a certain amount of light in transit, the microscopic mirrors in a DLP projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. It also features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible. It's the leading display technology for products like small portable conference room projectors and professional venue entertainment systems.

This Samsung DLP television employs a Texas Instruments DLP chip that is comprised of millions of microscopic mirrors. The DLP chip is faster than any HDTV technology, with the mirrors switching on and off 15,000 times a second to deliver a razor-sharp picture for fast moving images. It also offers Samsung's Cinema Smooth Gen 7 1080p Light Engine, which creates a picture with no visible pixel structure for a captivating, theater-quality experience. You'll get up to a 10000:1 contrast ratio with outstanding colors and deep black levels.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3-line digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Samsung's Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode corrects for the artificial frames created when films are converted to DVDs. The result is a clearer image without the subtle motion artifacts caused by 24-to-30 frames per second video conversion.

Samsung's 2.6-inch color wheel spins at 14,400 rpm for smooth, fast motion video, and has five color segments for more accurate colors. It achieves film-like transitions without pixel breakup found in slower color wheel designs and slower switching LCD microdisplays. Air Bearing technology also makes it whisper quiet.

Samsung also worked closely with Microsoft to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for more realistic video game play--with just a single touch of a button. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.

Other features include:

Picture format adjustment: Enjoy all your 4:3 aspect-ratio programming in smooth, wide-screen without black bars. Four pre-set aspect ratio modes--Normal, Wide, Zoom 1 and Zoom 2--stretch your image to fill the screen naturally.
Color temperature adjustment: Selectable between Cool1, Cool2, Normal Warm1, and Warm2 with on-screen display.
Auto volume leveler: Keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing to minimize static sound bursts.
Discrete IR codes: This set is equipped with discrete IR codes for use with a macro/programmable remote.
Closed caption: Displays dialog that can be read along with encoded broadcast TV programs and pre-recorded videos.
V-Chip: Enables parental control for channel and program blocking of TV programs that incorporate the rating code signal.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total). This set utilizes Samsung's Dual Acoustic Chamber System technology, which isolates each woofer and tweeter in its own chamber. DACS is a revolutionary, computer-simulated technology that enhances lowrange sound performance, sharpens mid-to-high-range sound quality, and improves overall sound clarity. It offers the following connection options:

Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs
HDMI: 2 inputs
Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the front)
S-Video: 2 inputs
PC: 1 D-Sub-15 input
PC audio: 1 input
RF: 1 input
Sound monitor output: 1
USB: 1

Tech Talk HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).

SRS TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
What's in the Box DLP TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions.
Warranty It's backed by a 1-year warrant on parts (including lamp) and labor, with in-home service backed by Samsung toll-free support.

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VIZIO VM230XVT 23-Inch XVT-Series 23-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)The dirty little secret when buying consumer electronics is to not buy them when they first come out, because there are bound to be bugs and defects among the first units manufactured. The manufacture is bound to discover these problems, make the necessary correction(s), and the subsequent lots should not have the same issues. This Vizio model is no exception.

I too have had the audio problem, where the audio distorts after a set amount of time. When I went to exchange it, I made sure the replacement was from a different lot than the first, that way I am bound to get a unit that shouldn't have the same problems as what I had before. My new unit works perfectly. For reference my first unit was made on 11/09 and my new unit was made 02/10.

Vizio has also made several firmware updates between the two sets I tried out. The first TV had version 2.06 and the second 2.13. I have no idea what improvements were made, but it could relate to the audio problem.

What I like about this TV is that since it has a glass panel, the image resembles what a HD CRT would produce. It really smooths out the picture and gives a better image quality that a matte finished LCD panel can't deliver. A typical LCD TV can produce a sharp picture, but at the same time it looks a little hazy to me. You certainly can't get a glossy panel for a TV of that size anywhere that I know of. If you like the look that a CRT TV or a plasma gives you will probably like this TV. I am also surprised that Vizio was able to deliver a LED TV at this price point.

I also really like the styling of this TV. It has the appearance of a high-end TV, something like what Bang & Olafson would produce. An the fancy touch panel controls are a nice touch. I would like to purchase a 27" or 32" of this same style of set, but unfortunately Vizio only makes this style in in 19" & 23".

The sound, if you get a properly working unit, is quite good. It looks to me Vizio put a smaller version of their HD sound bar into this set, because the SRS Surround technology really expands the sound coming from the TV. I didn't find the sound to be "tinny" at all. As others had reported the sound quickly goes from silent to loud.

The remote control only has one IR emitter on it, so if you are fairly close to the TV you need to point it toward the IR receiver to work properly. If you stand back a few feet, then you should have less problems. You best bet is to use a universal remote control (like the one provided by your satellite of cable provider), because many of them have at least 2 IR emitters giving you a wider range for transmission.

This TV also features a light sensor that can automatically adjust the picture in relation to the light in the room. Be aware you can't use this feature at the same time as the 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio feature. For me the dynamic contrast ratio feature works better for me.

For some reason Vizio doesn't advertise the fact that you have the ability to pause live TV (like a DVR), if you plug in a flash drive on the back of the TV. This TV also can play a play a slide-show of pictures on a flash drive.

For those that already own this TV and are unhappy with it, I would encourage you to exchange it at the store of purchase or have Vizio replace it. No one should have to live with the defect(s) if Vizio corrected it in later runs.
**UPDATE: I have seen that several other retail outlets are no longer carry this product, it appears it is being replaced by a more conventional design, that lacks the glossy screen. If you are interested in this product, be sure to get it as soon as soon as possible.
**UPDATE 2: Vizio as released a firmware update for this product (version 2.23), if you are having problems with this prodcut, be sure to download it. It may correct your issue.


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With a profile that tapers down to less than an inch, the 23-inch VIZIO VM230XVT Razor LED LCD HDTV offers full 1080p High Definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast, all in a sleek, razor-thin design. This HDTV is a pleasure to look at on or off, with a full edge-to-edge cover glass and invisible proximity touch controls that illuminate as your hand draws near (and fade away once you're done). The LCD LED TV also includes an ambient light sensor, ensuring you always get the best picture and most efficient energy use by adjusting the TV's brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. And when you're not watching TV, the VM230XVT can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends. Advanced sound technologies from SRS Labs and green, energy-saving technologies seal the deal.

Razor LED VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller-sized LCD HDTVs. This mercury-free, energy-efficient, razor-thin HDTV achieves a 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
1080P Full HD Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
Slim Profile and a Clean, Contemporary Look These TVs have an ultra-slim profile, tapering down to less than an inch thick, and just 1.65 inches at their thickest point.
They feature a stylish, modern aesthetic with full edge-to-edge cover glass, and can be tilted up to 25 degrees
Illuminated Touch Controls with Proximity Sensor The VM230XVT features proximity sensitive touch controls that illuminate when your hand draws near, and fade away once you're done, adding further to the unit's sleek and buttonless design.
Ambient Lighting Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
SRS Audio Technologies SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.
Green Technologies VIZIO's Eco HD models exceed the current Energy Star guidelines by 56% below Energy Star 3.0, which saves you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
Thought was put into construction as well--the display's LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance used in other backlights.
Digital Photo Viewing The VM230XVT also lets you enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends (via USB Drive).
VM230XVT Inputs
HDMI with HDCP: 2
RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
S-Video: 1
Computer RGB: 1
USB Port: 1

VM230XVT Outputs
SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
Headphones: 1 (side)

One-Year Warranty VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.
What's in the Box Vizio VM230XVT XVT-Series 23-inch 720p LED LCD HDTV, Remote Control, Power Cable, Stand, User's Manual

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VIZIO 32-Inch SV320XVT Full 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)We recently purchased this television from a different store but were impressed as soon as we turned it on. We had received a 24" Vizio LCD for Christmas, but its quality was severely lacking - the picture went dark very quickly if you viewed the screen off-center, even about 10-20 degrees off axis - to the point that having the television on top of a chest of drawers caused it to be too high to watch TV with any decent quality. We returned that one and bought the SV320XVT and were blown away by comparison.
Pros: The 1080p quality at 120Hz makes digital television channels look great. Device buttons are easily accessible for changing inputs instead of pressing a single "Source" or "Input" button multiple times to get to the input you want. There are three HDMI inputs, which is great for a cable/satellite tuner, Blu-Ray player, and another source (we use it for the Canon 7D's video output). The viewing angle is excellent, especially for an LCD. We were able to get a consistent view at about 120-140 degrees off-axis. Different video modes are available for different types of viewing (Basketball, Golf, Baseball, Movies, Normal, etc.). Sound quality out-of-the-box is excellent, though a surround sound system could be hooked up with either RCA, HDMI, or TOSlink.
Cons: 120Hz can still make some live-acted shows and movies look computer animated, but that happens with any TV that has this feature. This TV does not have a 10/100 network port, which I've only seen on a few televisions at this point, but it would be nice to have it for web streaming. There is an RGB input, however, so we can still hook it up to a computer. I'd also like if the TV had an alarm clock on it, but that's a very minor issue. Also, having a jog dial on the bottom right side of the panel makes for an awkward way of controlling power, volume, and channel control; I'd rather have actual buttons for each. It took trial and error to figure out that adjusting the volume from the side did not require me to push the button inward to confirm the change, as that just turned off the TV.

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Breaking the mold of traditional HDTVs, the VIZIO XVT series brings you the latest, cutting edge HDTV technologies. The VIZIO SV320XVT 32-inch LCD HDTV gives you Full 1080p High Definition resolution, 120Hz Smooth Motion technology, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and SRS advanced sound technologies giving you a viewing experience that's simply out of this world. Fuse this with the ultra fashionable, only 2.2" thin, slim design and the fact that this HDTV is energy efficient exceeding current Energy Star guidelines by at least 15%, and you get a sensational HDTV in a caliber of its own.
120Hz processing for lifelike detail and a blur-free picture.

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RCA 22LA45RQD 22-Inches 720p LCD TV -Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I also purchased this TV from Costco on sale for $320.
I'm using this TV in my computer room. It's not my primary TV. Setup was a snap... Hooked up cable, a DVD player, a PS3, and connected my desktop PC DVI->HDMI. HiDef streaming from Netflix on the tv is great. Also the set has a QAM tuner so you can get digital cable without renting the box from the cable company.
I read a few complaints about buzzing from the speakers and was prepared for the worst. Most of the time I run sound from the TV through an optical cable to my Logitech Z-5500 surround sound pc speakers. However I used the built in speakers for the first week I had the set and never once heard the buzz. The speakers sound perfectly fine to me.
The first thing I did when I hooked the TV up to my PC was run Dead Pixel Buddy. My set has no dead/stuck pixels.
Shop around for cables. I wanted one quick so went to Worst Buy. The one HDMI cable I needed was $69. I went online to monoprice and was able to get the same quality cable plus a 15' HDMI, and 20' DVI->HDMI and 15' optical shipped for less than 1/2 of Worst Buys price.

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22 inch LCD Full HD 1080p, + DVD Combo - TunerMode: ATSC, 1 HDMI Input, Resolution: 1920 x 1080, Contrast: 1000:1, Brightness: 300cd/, Response Time: 5ms, Digital 3D Comb Filter, Noise Reduction, DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/ MP3/JPEG

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Sony Bravia EX700 Series 60-Inch LCD with LED back-lighting HDTV (KDL-60EX700) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got my 60ex700 yesterday and I am really happy with it. It is a great TV. There was a little flashlighting and uniformity is not perfect but it seems you can tune it quite a bit. There are an amazing amount of settings and I have it set to be more than acceptable for me. Great price on a great TV. Contrast is great with deep blacks and white whites. The motionflow is great also.
Furthermore, the sound is acceptable for normal viewing and much better than I expected due to all the people dissing it. I have a nice theater 5.1 setup but I don't want to use that for everything and the sony sound is just fine.
Netflix and internet stuff is great, the remote is fine. This technology is getting so good we are really picking nits at this point. I just hope it is engineered to be reliable and long lasting because I intend on having this in my living room for the next 6-10 years.
I am sure you can spend a lot more and buy a better TV with better picture quality but for this price... killer TV.
The only downside is the TV is so damn thin and light that I feel nervous holding the bezel when I have to put in the inputs. It is solidly built but it just looks so fragile.

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Enjoy Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and smooth motion performance with the slim Edge LED backlit Sony BRAVIA EX700-Series LCD HDTV. Connect to the internet and instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music using apps from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Slacker and more.

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Sony KV32S66 32" Trinitron TV (gray) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this TV in a store while it was playing the same DVD that several other competitive TV brands were playing... all the TVs were pretty good, but only the Sony was consistently sharp in all colors, tones and lighting conditions of footage shown.
I thought about spending the extra $400 for a 36", but a tape measure revealed that the extra diagonal 4" translated to only 1.5" in additional width and since I was going to be watching a lot of letter boxed movies via DVD, the width was more important than the height... not to mention, the 32" is more affordable!
I have a truck and had the guys at the retail store put it in my truck and I drove home with it... the thing was so heavy, I literally couldn't slide the box one inch along the smooth surface of the truck bed. My best friend's husband came over and nearly broke his back moving it. Getting the white glove delivery as described here on Amazon is well worth the extra $99. The guy who moved it for me estimated that the TV weighs about 250lbs. This is not something you want to attempt to move unless you do it professionally. The sides are slick and there is nothing to grab, so even 2 people moving it doesn't make it much easier.
The only reason I gave this TV 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the enormous dimensions when compared to other 32" TVs. The TV is almost 26" deep and too big to fit in 99% of armoirs designed to accomodate 32" TVs. There is a raw furniture place here in town and even though they do custom work, I still had to get the armoir for a 36" TV to accomodate the depth of this set, leaving a lot of empty space on each side of the set. Perhaps it's the depth and weight that make this set so superior in picture quality... I really don't know, but it's inconvenient to accomodate. It's a big TV but not one you'd want to place directly on the floor like a "big screen"/rear-projection set.
If you're debating between a 27" and a 32", there is simply no comparison. You can have a group of friends over to watch movies on the big set without having people move their chairs closer and closer to the set to make out what's going on. I sit back about 12' away from this set and it is crystal clear. DVDs look awesome on it. The picture is clear enough to be entertaining to my dogs who watch nature shows all day long... they are typically sitting down and staring at the set, waiting to bark at the next animal that walks, crawls or flies across the screen.

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Sony's KV-32S66 32-inch TV features the Trinitron picture tube, adigital comb filter, and the Dynamic Picture processor for enhanced picturequality with high resolution and minimum dot-crawl distortion. The CRT amplifierprovides better high-frequency response in black levels for darker, moredefinitive lines at the higher end of the video spectrum.
The 181-channeltuner incorporates picture-in-picture technology with freeze memo, ProgramPalette presets (vivid, standard, and movie) for customized viewing, and atrilingual onscreen menu (English, Spanish, and French) for easy setup andprogramming.
The TV is prepped with two sets of audio-video jacks, an S-Videoinput, and two composite-video inputs, enabling you to connect a number of homeentertainment source components. S-Link control means you can connect the TV toother Sony home entertainment equipment for seamless operation. Matrix Surroundsound creates a cinematic experience using the pair of front-firing speakers.The Sony KV-32S66 also utilizes MTS decoding with dbx noise reduction for stereoreception.
V-chip parental control lets you monitor what your children watch.Extended Data Service (XDS) displays the time, station call letters, and programinformation, where available. Other convenient features include SnapShot screenfreeze, a programmable sleep timer, high-speed scanning, a favorite-channelfile, and automatic volume leveling, which keeps sound levels consistent duringcommercial breaks or when you are changing channels. A universal illuminatedremote control is included.
Sony offers a warranty of one year for parts (two years for the picture tube) and 90 days for labor for the KV-32S66.

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Sony KP-53V80 53" Projection TV Review

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(More customer reviews)Looked at many projection TVs and came across this one. This is an excellent TV that shows off the capability of DVDs. The quality of sharpness, color and brightness makes this TV look like a tube. Instead of going out to the movies, buy this and watch them in your home. My only gripe is I wish Sony would made a wide screen projection version of this TV. Speaker quality is OK, and can be used as a center channel in a surround sound system.

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This 53-inch projection TV boasts picture-and-picture, a DAC two-way speaker system with 40 watts (20 watts x 2), and TruSurround sound. Also included is Steady Sound automatic volume control with BBE audio enhancement, a new video processor, a discrete video output circuit, front panel menu control, two component video inputs, V-chip parental control, and a luminous universal joystick remote control.

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