Sony Licenses VIZIO Digital TV Patents

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Sony and Vizio have been fighting in court over patent disputes for a while now. Today Vizio has announced that Sony has licensed its patent portfolio for use. Vizio claims it is continuing to expand its patent portfolio.

"We are pleased with the result of our patent licensing efforts. It further demonstrates the technical strength and value of VIZIO's patent portfolio," said Rob Brinkman, VIZIO V.P. of Operations and Administration. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Takes Top Spot in US LCD TV Sales, Again

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Despite the poor economy, many consumers in the US are still buying larger consumer electronic devices like LCD TVs. The big change is that these consumers are often looking for better prices before they buy. That fact is helping Vizio, one of the lower priced TV brands to rack up big sales numbers.

Vizio has again been ranked as the biggest shipper of LCD TVs in America for Q2 2009. The company grew its sales a whopping 165% year over year and 10% compared to the previous quarter. Vizio lead sales in America for screens in the 21.5 to 24-inch, 26-inch, 32-inch, and 37-inch categories. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Announces XVT HDTV Line

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Budget HDTV maker Vizio has announced a new line of TVs called the XVT series. The new line includes the flagship XVT series featuring TruLED with smart dimming and a 240Hz refresh rate in 42-inch, 47-inch, and 55-inch sizes.

Select models in the new line will also feature a new Vizio offering called Vizio Internet Apps with a wireless Internet connection built-in. Also offered are slim line full 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTVs in 32-inch and 37-inch sizes. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:46:55 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Tops in US LCD TV Shipments

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The economy is bad in the US and abroad and many consumers simply don’t have money to spend on things like new TVs. The consumers that do have money to spend are looking very closely at the value of the items they are buying.

This means that some cheaper brands are seeing a surge in sales as consumers look for lower cost alternatives to the major brands. DisplaySearch has released its preliminary shipment numbers for Q1 2009 LCD TV shipments and has discount brand Vizio in the top spot beating out Samsung and Sony. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio 47 inch LCD FHDTV VO47L Review

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Testfreaks published a review of the Vizio 47" LCD FHDTV VO47L HDTV.
Quote from the review: "Today for review I’ve got a 47" LCD HDTV from Vizio that retail for under $1000, and that’s even after taxes! Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar Review

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Vizio is not only selling HDTVs, they are also offering Hometheater accessories like the Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar. Our review partner Digital Trends tested the Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar and published this review.
Quote from the review: "Everything's high definition now - from TVs to women's make-up (no kidding). HDTVs have been around for a decade, and now manufacturers are pushing high-def sound big time, too. We've always been fans of true 5.1-speaker surround sound systems, but they're expensive and a hassle to install. That's why most people (over 60 percent, according to surveys) use built-in television speakers alone for shows and movies. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio Asks FCC to Stop Unreasonable Funai Patent Enforcement

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Vizio recently announced that it had become the second largest shipper of HDTVs in America after a big Q4 2008. The firm released a statement last week announcing it had asked the FCC to stop what Vizio calls unreasonable patent enforcement policies by Funai Electronics Co., Ltd.

According to Vizio Funai is not complying with patent license agreements that the FCC adopted for digital TV standards for America. Vizio is trying to get the FCC to stop Funai from unreasonable and discriminatory patent enforcement policies while the FCC is considering a petition for declaratory ruling on the topic. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

VIZIO Set Records for Shipments in Q4 2008

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Q4 2008 shipments were not good in all sorts of electronics categories from computers to TVs. The last quarter of the year is typically very strong for all sectors including the technology industry as consumers spend for the holiday season. However, Q4 2008 was different thanks to the slow economy.

Despite the doom and gloom we have heard from many companies when talking about Q4 2008, VIZIO has announced some good news. The company says that it became the second largest shipper of HDTVs in the US market during the quarter. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Super Bowl Ad and $1 Million in HDTVs Give Away

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"America’s HDTV Company" VIZIO ran a Super Bowl 2009 Commercial. VIZIO was the #1 selling flat panel HDTVs in North America in 2007. 2008 was a different story, but it looks like VIZIO really wants its position back in 2009 with new technology platforms and aggressive marketing.
VIZIO’s Super Bowl 2009 TV spot named "10:30" was developed, written, produced and delivered in less than a 72 hours prior to air-time during Super Bowl - that is the reason why it was boring. The important thing here is that VIZIO ran a Super Bowl Ad and not if it was good or bad.
To make up for the boring ad, VIZIO is running a huge Give Away of HDTVs worth $1 million.
To enter you just have to sign up and tell your VIZIO story. VIZIO will be announcing weekly winners, which will be selected at random. First winners will be chosen the week of Feb 23rd. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

VIZIO announces Connected HDTV Platform with 802.11n WiFi at CES 2009

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VIZIO announced today at the CES 2009 the unveiling of its "Connected HDTV" Platform, which enhances the HDTV viewing experience by bringing personalized entertainment, information and social networking content into the viewer's living room.

With unprecedented choice and control of web-based and local content from a wide range of popular content providers and services, including on-demand movies and music, news, weather, sports, gaming and social networking services, this platform will be integrated as a key feature into VIZIO televisions shipping to retailers nationwide this Fall 2009 in time for the busy holiday season. Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio unveils 120Hz full HD LCD TV Line-up at CES 2009

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VIZIO launches the VL and VT Series, enhancing the performance of Full HD 1080p LCD HDTVs with 120Hz Smooth Motion II technology at the CES 2009.
The Vizio VL Series consists of four new models ranging from 32" to 47" (VL320M, VL370M, VL420M, and VL470M).
The Vizio VT Series consists of three new models ranging from 37" to 47" (VT420M, and VT470M).

Vizio was a bit absent from last Holiday shopping season and Samsung and other HDTV vendors took over the low price segment. Looks like Vizio is coming back in a big way 2009 with lots of new products. Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio Drops HDTV Prices for Holiday Shopping

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VIZIO has announced price reductions on some of its most popular models in time for holiday shopping. Price reductions are being offered on 19-inch, 32-inch, 37-inch, and 42-inch HDTVs. The prices are part of VIZIO's Black Friday push.

The 19-inch VA19 TV will be $199.99 at Costco with a coupon. A 32-inch VP322 plasma TV will be $437, this is the most popular plasma around right now. The VW37 37-inch TV will be $499.99 at Costco today through the weekend. For those wanting full 1080p resolution the VOJ32LF 32-inch 1080p set will sell for $559.99 at Sears and the 42-inch VS420 will sell for $698 at Sam's. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:25:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio VP322 32-inch Plasma is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift #11

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Many people thought plasma HDTVs were a dying breed, but Vizio has shown otherwise. Last quarter worldwide shipments of plasma TVs grew at a greater pace than shipments of LCD TVs. Most of the increase in shipping of plasma TVs worldwide was due to the huge success Vizio has found with its 32-inch VP322 plasma TV.

Plasma HDTVs are preferred by many over LCD TVs thanks to the increase contrast ratio you typically see and better brightness. The VP322 can be purchased for a MSRP of $649.99 at Costco or Wal-Mart. The TV has a good price for the screen size and offers lots of connectivity options including three HDMI with HDCP ports, component, composite, and S-video. The set also features 5.1 surround sound out via SPDIF optical. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Announces New HDTVs

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Vizio announced today three new HDTV sets. Two of the new sets are LCD full 1080p TVs with 120Hz refresh rates and one is a new 50-inch plasma set. The pair of LCD sets includes the SV470XVT (47-inch) and the SV420XVT (42-inch). These sets both have 120Hz refresh rates and Smooth motion video. Both sets have two HDMI 1.3 ports on the side as well as two of them in the rear and TruSurround XT virtual surround sound.

An optional upgrade kit can add full wireless 5.1 surround sound with a wireless sub woofer and wireless rear speakers. The 50-inch plasma model is the VP505XVT. The set has full 1080p resolution and a pair of HDMI 1.3 ports on the rear of the set. Vizio also includes a HDMI cable with the set. The contrast ratio for the plasma is 30,000:1 and it features a Silicon Optix REON HQV video processor and 1200 nits of brightness. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:39:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

I4U Review Round-up: Novint Falcon, Mass Effect, Vizio VO32L

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Last week we reviewed the unique force feedback controller Novint Falcon Limited Edition. The Novint Falcon is certainly one of the most interesting and unique computer peripherals on the market. If you are looking for a controller to bring force feedback style action to your mouse the Novint Falcon is the gadget for you. Read more

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio VO32L LCD HDTV Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the very affordable Vizio VO32L LCD HDTV and published a review.

Quote from the review: "When it comes to HDTVs, bigger and more expensive means a higher profile in the press and a much greater techno-lust factor. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio 120Hz LCD HDTVs at CES 2008

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Vizio announced today a new line of 1080p, flat panel displays with 120Hz processing with MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) at the CES 2008.

The new "Black Tie" VIZIO SV42LF-42" LCD and SV47LF-47" will bear four HDMI inputs, Full 1080p resolution, 120Hz processing, Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC), and side access HD Game Port with HDMI. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Jan 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CES 2008: Vizio VP605F 1080p and VP504F 1080p HDTVs with HQV

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VIZIO introduces 7 new Plasma TVs including full 1080p HD HDTVs with Silicon Optix HQV Processing at the CES 2008.

Vizio's offerings in 2008 will include the feature rich VP504F-50" Full High Definition, 1080p Plasma Display featuring Silicon Optix HQV Processing and the all new VP605F-60" Full high-Definition 10800p display. In addition, VIZIO will release the all new VIZIO VP series of products including the VP322-32" Plasma ($689), VP422-42" Plasma ($999), VP423-42" Plasma ($999), and VP503-50" Plasma ($1399) all with High Definition 720p technology. VIZIO also reintroduces the VIZIO Jive VP500 and new VP501 All-in-One home theatre solution which include 50" Plasma technology alongside a full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system, now also featuring a move to 1080p resolution. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:54:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio TV Black Friday Deals

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As just reported Vizio is the top selling LCD TV brand in North America for the consecutive Quarter. The company announced today the Black Friday pricing for several of their HDTVs.

The 50 inch Vizio Plasma HDTV VP50 will be on sale for $999 on Costco ($200 savings). Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio stays on top of LCD TV Sales in Q3

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Vizio stayed the top LCD TV seller in the United States after the California company took the lead in Q2 2007.

Vizio has 13% of the LCD TV unit shipments in the third quarter, down slightly from 13.7% in the second quarter. Samsung is 2nd with 12.8%. Numbers are according to iSupply. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Review Round-up: 52 inch Vizio, Gateway One and more

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Once again we have been busy testing gadgets, computers, and electronics for you.

We tested the huge low-cost Vizio 52 inch GV52L with full High Definition for instance. It has four HDMI ports and a cool price for the size. We have seen better LCD TVs though with better image quality. Read more

Posted on Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr