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

VIZIO 52-inch GV52L Full HDTV Review

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When VIZIO became the biggest seller of HDTVs in the U.S. in Q3 of this year, I wondered how well their HDTVs performed. To answer this question today we are looking at the VIZIO GV52L 52-inch HDTV. This set has full 1080p resolution.

VIZIO included four HDMI ports that all support HDCP on the rear so you should be able to connect all your HDMI components without issue. Overall, the VIZIO HDTV performed well in testing. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:18:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio Becomes the #1 HDTV Seller in the U.S.

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When you think about HDTV sets a few manufacturers probably spring to mind as top sellers here in America, names like Samsung and Sharp. Anyone who has been through the electronics department at Wal-Mart has probably seen Vizio HDTVs sitting there.

What came as a big surprise to me is that Vizio is now the biggest seller of HDTV sets in America. And they took that spot in ONE quarter. In Q1 2007 Samsung led the market in the U.S. with 13.2% market share. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:35:56 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Vizio 37'' LCD HDTV VW37L only $796

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Wal-mart sells the Vizio 37" Widescreen LCD HDTV VW37L for only $796.

To get a 37 inch LCD HDTV for under $800 is a pretty amazing deal. The specs are not super great, but sufficient. Wal-mart has another 37 inch LCD HDTV from Visco that sells even below $700, but has a bit outdated design.

The Vizio VW37L features 1,366x768px resolution, contrast ratio of 1000:1, brightness of 500 cd/m2, 8ms response time and Built-in digital ATSC and analog NTSC tuners. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 May 2007 07:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Optoma Bigvizion HDBV3100 Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends reviews the $30,000 Optoma Bigvizion HDBV3100 TV.

Quote from the review:
"Granted, a 100-inch TV is not for everybody. BigVizion was created for that person who truly wants “the Big Picture." Now, you ask, who would buy it? First of all, probably anyone who is thinking about Panasonic's new 103-inch Plasma HDTV, since that display costs $70,000. It could also be the person who is planning on spending tens of thousands of dollars on a state-of-the-art front video projector from a larger and possibly more recognizable company. "
Read the full Optoma Bigvizion HDBV3100 Review. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr