# Buy VIZIO Class XVT Series TruLED XVT472SV 47-Inch 240 Hz sps LCD HDTV (Black) XVT472SV

Just thought I’d add another review to the mix of those who have come before me.

Like most folks shopping for a hdtv, I did a fair amount of research prior to commiting to this vizio. That consisted of going to several retail stores to compare prices and view their displays, to looking up the reviews on consumer reports and cnet. For those shopping for a new television, I highly recommend this process. There is nothing worse than settling for a tv that may eventually have problems down the line. I did that a couple of years ago when I impulsively bought a 32 inch Emmerson hdtv that was a door buster sale on Black Friday. For the first year, the Emmerson was a decent tv, but it eventually produced horrific results by a distorted screen and sound issues. Now granted, I’ve only had this Vizio unit for a couple of weeks and there is no telling what may happen a year or two from now, but based on the reviews that I have read as well as how impressive it looked in the store, I decided that this was going to be the tv I would invest in. Thus far, I am thoroughly impressed.

I’m certainly not a technical guru, but I can say that the quality of this television matches its samsung/sony counterparts at a more reasonable price. I am very pleased with the vibrant colors and crystal clear screen. What’s more impressive is the smart dimming feature. Whether viewed in a well lit room or in the dark, the screen produces amazing results. Set up was very easy as it only took about 10 minutes to plug in, configure, and enjoy. The system setups are fairly easy to tweak to one’s preference, and there are several screen displays that match the type of media watched, be it football, baseball, movies, games, etc. One can view the screen through nearly any angle. With our seating arrangements, we are pleased to be able to view a quality screen through nearly every angle.

If I had one complaint, it would be the “soap opera effect” this unit has when viewing programs. For those not familiar with the “soap opera effect”, I found a great article that explains it: [...]

Initially, I really enjoyed the soap opera effect because it makes many characters in programs look insanely real, as if one is right there among the scene. I was impressed with this effect when watching shows like “The Office” or any type of sports. However, this effect also seems very unnatural during programs not intended to feel as real. The other day I was watching an animated show with my son and it had the soap opera effect. It seemed a little weird to see a cartoon character move around with a soap opera effect, but it didn’t bother me. Infact, it sort of made the characters look 3D, if that makes any sense. The effect did become a little bothersome when I was watching an old Jimmy Stewart movie. It’s certainly an effect that takes a little getting used to. There is an option on the unit to turn off the smooth motion capability, but in contract to my minor grievances on the effect, my family seems to enjoy it.

Over all, for the price of this unit and the specs that it contains, I feel really good about choosing this unit over the rest. The picture is stunning and clear, the sound quality is fantastic, and the setup options are surpurb in terms of allowing one to perfect their viewing preferences. With positive reviews all around and an affordable price, this television is certainly worth every consideration.

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Product Description

The XVT472SV 47-Inch TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be!

• 47-inch direct type LED-backlit LCD HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• Smart Dimming intelligently controls LED blocks to produce 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 240Hz displays 240 scenes per second
• Two 15-watt speakers give you the power to fill your room with sound; SRS Audio Technologies for surround sound capabilities
• Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 RF, 1 coaxial digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 45.22 x 30.85 x 14 inches with stand

VIZIO SAYS 42-INCH TRU-LED MODELS WILL BE OUT IN “SUMMER OF 2010″ – ENGINEER 10388 – RALEIGH, NC
The other 5-star reviews for this True-LED, 240 Hz model are right on target. I want a smaller size (42-inch) for another room so I got in touch with Vizio to see if one was planned. They said 42-inch versions of their SV472XVT and XVT472SV (non-internet) would be available in the summer of 2010. I presume they will be called the SV422XVT and XVT422SV, respectively. If Amazon stocks them (hint, hint) then I’ll be one of many purchasers.

Everything about this Vizio HDTV is perfect. – William Heinisch – Austin, Texas
Please don’t waste your money on more expensive HDTV’s. This has the greatest picture of any HDTV out there. I spent 6 months researching and checking out all brands and models. I am so happy I chose this one. It is just truly unbelievable. You will love this TV I promise.
Also, I would recommend getting a Vizio sound bar. You do not need to spend a lot on a surround sound system. Just this sound bar is amazing. It is surround sound and can be bought here on Amazon.
But please if you are looking for a top of the line HDTV, this Vizio is the one to get.

Cheap Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) LN32C450

UPDATE:

When I first bought this TV it turned off and on constantly – after swapping out the smart power strip to which it was attached, the problem stopped. In its new state, this TV is really awesome – looks good, sounds good. My girlfriend, who can see colors better than me, thinks the picture quality is quite good.

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Bought this TV week ago off Amazon. It has turned itself off and on at least a dozen times now. I don’t know what’s wrong with it. I don’t understand why Samsung can’t make a TV that stays on when it is turned on. In case you’re wondering – The power cord is snugly plugged in to the back of the TV, and the TV turned itself off even with the batteries out of the remote. It seems to be mostly be happening when the attached DVD player turns on.

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Product Description

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN32C450 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 32-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

• 10Wx2 audio output
• Wide Color Enhancer
• ConnectShare Movie
• 3 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC
• 2 Components & PC input

Excellent TV, Superb Service – Peter N. Carey –
I did a lot of research before buying my Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch LCD HDTV. Samsung is clearly top-ranked in the LCD TV market. My new TV met my high expectations, and so did the seller’s service … delivery time was excellent and exactly as promised. Hook-ups to cable, satellite receiver, and DVD player were easy. Picture and sound are outstanding. Overall, A+++ for both product and service.

Works great! – Jason Highsmith –
I have not had the problems listed in the other reviews. It has worked great! I just bought it for a occasional tv use though.

Cheap Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-65835 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Glossy Black) WD-65835

I just got a WD65837 to replace an old 50″ Samsung DLP who’s color wheel started screaming to be put out of it’s misery. I was originally going to get a WD60737 (after I had decided on another DLP set), until I learned it did not have the PerfectTint feature (which allows finite adjustment of each of the 6 colors the set uses). So for a minimal increase in price I went with the larger, more feature rich 837 line.

Something I find note worthy is the ultra thin bezel on the Mitsubishi DLP sets. I had looked at all technologies when I did my comparison shopping, and had I gone with anything else (Plasma, LCD, LED/LCD), I would have been limited to a 58″ or 60″ set given the horizontal space I had to work with. Thanks to the bezel size I was able to go up 5 more inches in size.

Having had a DLP prior to this I was familiar with what to expect from the picture quality. On average I find that DLP is on par with Plasma, and on some less expensive plasmas the DLP is superior. Before deciding on the WD65837 I did side by side comparisons with a Panasonic TC-P65V10 (I was considering the 58″ version of this as a possibility). Side by side the biggest differences are the way the sets are lighted (the Plasma seeming more uniform from different angles, while the DLP requires viewing from directly in front of the set for the best image… which is a long known quirk of the technology), and the Mitsubishi colors were far more vibrant (read: need adjusting) than the Panasonic (which seemed dull and lifeless in comparison).
I do a lot of video and photo work, and as such have a particular taste when it comes to color. I do not really like colors that “pop”, and prefer warm natural colors calibrated to around 6500k.
While out of the box the Panasonic did a better job at this, I knew the Mitsubishi had a ton of options that would allow me to do the calibration I needed. Side by side though, with their factory default settings, the Mitsubishi DLP (priced at 99) was on par with the Panasonic Plasma (at 99) in terms of sharpness, noise, contrast, etc. In fact, I noticed that background detail on the Mitsubishi was much more sharp and detailed than the Panasonic (which seemed slightly blurry in comparison). The Mitsubishi’s red level was clearly too high (colors can be easily adjusted), but the picture quality of the Panasonic Plasma (to spite better default color settings and viewing angle) did not seem worth the 00 price difference.

After getting the set home and having time to adjust everything, I was able to get my color calibrated to 6504k. Not perfect, but it’s on par with the PC monitors I use at work and home (hardware calibrated NEC MultiSync 90 Series).

Also of note is the rainbow effect, or rather the lack of it. DLP’s (at least the early generations) were known for having a sort of rainbow effect around edges that were often perceivable when moving your eyes back and forth very quickly, for instance when gaming or watching an action movie. I was able to see this effect in my old set, though I actively had to try and make it happen to do so. With this Mitsubishi there is NO RAINBOW at all. I’ve tried several times to see it, but only ended up making myself sick from moving my eyes around too much. I’m sure there is a way to do so using a video camera set to the same refresh rate as the set, but as far as my perception is concerned, I can not see it no matter how hard I try.

So, as far as picture is concerned you really can’t find a better one at this size for the same price. Even if you went down in size you would likely end up paying 00 more for a plasma with similar image quality.
That said, I do have a few issues to talk about.

First, the remote control is a pain to use. Navigating the TV’s options is done with this small circular button with left, right, up, down arrows. This is a normal control for a remote to have, but the issue is that the edge of the thing is rather pointy. Add to that the fact there is another button right in the middle of this circle that is raised quite a bit, and has it’s own pointy corners. Both of these put together makes navigating the on screen menus a real pain. While I think it is a minor issue, others will not, especially if they use that part of the remote a lot.

Second is the on screen display itself. To be honest, the menu can be a bit annoying to navigate at times and could have been streamlined a little more. The issue with the remote as mentioned above likely makes it seem worse than what it really is though.
Also, there are certain things that the average user will not want to touch. I for one love the amount of control I have over color, gamma, image position, etc… but for most they would simply be confused and overwhelmed with so many options.

Third, and last, is the audio quality… or rather the lack of it. I’ll say this as simply as I can… the audio SUCKS! It truly does… no ifs ands or buts.
It is very likely that anyone getting a set of this size will have some sort of surround sound or alternative speaker system setup for output (as I do). Still, it would be nice if the set was capable of producing a better sound using it’s own speakers.
I tend to use this set for everything. Watching standard and HD cable, Gaming, DVD’s and Bluray movies. But I generally do not use my surround speakers when watching cable, unless it’s an on-demand movie or something.
As is stands the speakers in this set sound like garbage. Size isn’t the issue either, as my 17″ notebook seems to have better sound (out of smaller, lower powered speakers) than this TV does.

In general the set looks fantastic (the housing, etc). Construction seems to be what you would expect a DLP set to be (the plastic seems better than that of my old set). The menu and settings are very feature rich, but can be a little overwhelming for those that don’t know what they are doing. Picture quality is superb, being beaten only by Plasma’s or LED/LCD’s costing thousands more. And the sound quality (of the sets speakers) is a joke.
Overall the only truly bad thing about the set are the speakers, which won’t be an issue for most.

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Product Description

65-Inch Diamond 1080p DLP HDTV

• Smooth120Hz
• Exclusive 6-Color Processor
• Easy Connect
• 3 Rear/1 Front HDMI 1.3a Inputs with Consumer Device Control
• Plush1080p 12-Bit Digital Video Processing

Mitsubishi Diamond in the rough – Brian Lint –
In short note the Mitsubishi WD-65835 is a very nice addition to my families entertainment room. The discount price offered at Amazon makes this set the one to beat. The picture is absolutely large the definition is stunning and the piano black frame makes the set look great even when it’s turned off. HD cable picture quality looks amazing especially for such a big screen, even when compared to my 40″ LCD. If you want to experience this sets true potential, try adding a bluray player. Let me just say that you will be blown away by the 1080p picture quality.

As explained in some other reviews the only down side to this set as with most other sets, is the lack of quality sound. However, it’s not as bad as you might think. I can best explain the sound quality as what you get from most other TVs. Remember, it’s a TV not a stereo. If you research other models/brands most all have the same little tin can speakers. IMHO ~ I believe the other reviews that gave this set a poor rating do to poor sound quality are simply disingenuous. My suggestion is to get this set home and decide for yourself. I guess that 50% of owners will be satisfied and the other half will add a sound system.

I would highly recommend the Mitsubishi WD-65835. I love my new TV.

For those who are wondering ~ I did add a surround sound system, mostly because we use our 65″ Mitsubishi dlp mainly for bluray movie viewing. However when I watch TV programs I choose the TVs sound.

1080p 120hz yes. PC/Gaming – 60Hz, not 1080p Research overscan – M. Paulsen –
The display is nice overall – it has overscan of around 5-10% which for videophiles that are tech savvy and want to use 1080p content – blue ray, etc, pc, xbox, then consider the tradeoffs. For those that don’t know what overscan is… Overscan is when the projector throws the image over the edges of the display to make a sharp edge (non-wavy) around the display. In 1080p mode, this means you are not seeing the entire image. 1080p is more like 1000p. This is fine for movies and tv and such, but if you play games, have a HTPC, xbox, etc. then a projection tv with automatic overscan that cannot be adjusted is NOT for you. Wii 480p is fine of course, and I set the HTPC to 1700ishx1000ish. This gives a 1/2 inch block around the edge and you see the entire image. Of course, xbox isn’t so capable, and you may have problems playing favorite games – ie: stat bars chopped off / offscreen.. etc.? Colors are crisp, good controls overall to edit how you like it. TV has NO split feature, unlike earlier models (boo). The display is natively 120hz, but you cannot pair a PC via HDMI to it at 120hz. Watching blue ray vs. upscaled DVD is essentially the same quality. Also, you can use an older 5.1 off the audio output if you don’t have HDMI 7.1. The screen has a matte-like finish; which is good for watching in sunnier rooms. There is little / no glare. The downside is that this matte-like finish can make watching non-1080p content (including 720p) appear grainy; we watch ours at 9.5 feet average. Screen tearing is essentially non-existent on DVD/blueray/tv playback, but noticable on PC mode when running in 60hz.
If your focus is movie/tv/wii – 5*. If you have xbox/ps3 aspirations suggest you move on to a 65″ lcdtv/plasma 2*, pc 4*.

# Buy 26″ Vizio VA26LHDTV10T 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV – 16:9 2400:1 (Dynamic) 8ms 2 HDMI ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners (Black)

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Product Description

Perfect for any place where space is at a premium!This Vizio VA26LHDTV10T 26-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV is a stylish and compact HDTV featuring a 1366 x 768 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio so you can expect brilliant images. With 160 horizontal and 150 vertical viewing angles you’ll be able to get a great view no matter where you sit or stand!With two HDMI ports (with HDCP support), you can connect a game console and get your game on or connect a Blu-ray player and enjoy movies the way they were meant to be seen! Its two built-in 5-watt speakers deliver crisp, clear audio. Thanks to the fast 8 ms response time, the VA26LHDTV10T is ideal for gaming and fast action movies!Order your Vizio VA26LHDTV10T 26-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV today! By law, California shipments of this product are subject to an .00 Electronic Waste Recycling Fee

• 26-inch Vizio VA26LHDTV10T 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV General Features:
• Casing Color: Black color with Silver trim Screen Size: 26-inch
• Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner 1366 x 768 native panel resolution
• Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) 16.2 million colors
• Computer Support: 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480