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Vizio 42-inch LED TV: Reviews and Walmart deal

Peter Chubb — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:31:48 +0000

If you were thinking of getting yourself a new TV, them maybe you should hold off until Saturday, as you don’t want to miss out on Walmart’s Super Saturday deals. One product that you might want to consider is the Vizio 42-inch LED TV SV420M, but before you part with $498 (usually $698) you will want to know the specs and also read a few reviews first.

It’s not even Black Friday 2011 and already the deals have started to show up, proof that the event gets earlier each year. The TV is Full HD 1080p and will be ideal for watching sports or fast action movies thanks to its 120Mz fast technology. It has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p and a contrast ratio of 50,000:1. There are 4 HDMI ports, so no fear of running out. More details on the TV can be found by visiting the Walmart page here.

Even though the Vizio SV420M 42-Inch HDTV is a little on the old side, that still does not stop consumers from wanting to purchase it. The reason for this is due to the fact that it is a cheap alternative to some of the TVs on the market. PC World has a review, and feels mixed by the device. While they loved the presets they do not like the below average remote.

The next review is from You Review Electronics, who makes a note of its good looks and its slim design. They say that the contrast level will not only help to improve the sharpness of a picture but will also increase its black levels. However, the best way to understand a TV is by the consumer, so you will love the user reviews for the Vizio SV420M 42-Inch HDTV.

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Vizio VTab Android tablet hits FCC: US release date imminent

Tina Chubb — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:48:16 +0000

We first heard news about Vizio’s upcoming Android tablet back in January of this year, after the company unveiled it during the CES 2011 event. Although we could provide our readers with information on the specs of the device, we unfortunately could not give an exact arrival date.

However, according to a recent article over at wirelessgoodness.com, the Vizio VTab Android tablet – also known by the model number VTAB1008 – has recently hit the FCC and won approval for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, which of course means that the US release date is imminent.

The VTab is said to feature an 8-inch LCD display, which as we previously mentioned supports a resolution of 1024 x 768, a 1GHz Plus processor and 4GB of internal storage. The FCC’s test reports also confirm that the upcoming tablet will come with a microSD card slot, HDMI out and USB ports.

Although we haven’t had any confirmation on a price for the Vizio VTAB1008 tablet as of yet, Engadget did spot the device in Walmart’s inventory system earlier this week for $349. We don’t know what Android version it will be running either. Would you pay $349 for the Vizio VTab Android tablet?

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Vizio Tablet Hands-On Video From CES 2011

Jamie Pert — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:31:35 +0000

With CES 2011 now underway it is unsurprising to see another manufacturer showing off a tablet computer, in this article we will talk about the new Android-based Vizio tablet, you can see Engadget’s brief hands-on with this device here.

The Vizo Tablet boasts some pretty similar specs to the Samsung Galaxy Tab, these include an 8-inch LCD supporting a resolution of 1024 x 768, 1GHz plus processor (not to sure what the plus means), 4GB of internal storage (2GB of which is used for the OS), a microSD memory card slot, a micro USB port, HDMI-out and stereo speakers which support surround sound emulation (landscape or portrait).

In terms of design the Vizio Tablet is a similar thickness to the iPad, also there is a similar glossy front bezel, however around the back there is a matte gray finish. According to Engadget the display’s viewing angles aren’t great, however the pixel density is said to be better than Apple’s impressive tablet.

Engadget’s hands-on and spec listing failed to confirm a few important details, such as its Android version, RAM, whether there was 3G connectivity and the WiFi standards supported, one thing which is pretty neat is that there is a built-in IR blaster to allow it to function as a universal remote.

According to Vizio this tablet will arrive in the summer as the software is still pretty buggy, we have no idea of pricing, however it is said to be “very competitive”, which suggests that it will be cheaper than the iPad / Galaxy Tab.

You can see a gallery of Vizio Tablet photos here, check them out and come back to let us know whether you are impressed by the look of this tablet.

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CES 2011: Vizio Tablet and Smartphone – Specs Preview

Alan Ng — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:55:40 +0000

We have some good news if you are a fan of Vizio products, as it looks like the company will be introducing a new tablet device and smartphone at this years Consumer Electronics Show which kicks off soon.

You probably know about Vizio due to their vast array of budget HDTV products, but according to this report from Engadget, they are now starting to venture into the tablet market, with a new 8-inch tablet device which could be running Android OS Honeycomb.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, the company are also planning to release a smartphone in the Summer, a smartphone which will sport a 4-inch display, Android OS, a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi connectivity and also a front-facing camera for video chat – sounds pretty impressive for Vizio doesn’t it?

You can see an early image of both devices below. Notice that the Android UI has been heavily customized, and we have to say that we quite like it.

That’s all the details we have at the moment, until a full reveal at CES. Let us know your thoughts on both – the main factor here is price. If Vizio stay true to their roots, these devices could be very popular this Summer.

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Vizio XVT3D650SV: 65-Inch LED LCD HDTV with Passive 3D – Specs

Daniel Chubb — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:30:33 +0000

If you are looking for a new TV then this may be the one you are looking for. It’s a 65” LED-lit LCD HDTV. This is going to be the new flagship HDTV for Vizio. It has a huge screen and we can only imagine what 3D would be like on it.

According to Will Greenwald of PCMag, it doesn’t only have 3D, there is more to this TV than that; it has built in WiFi, which will allow you to access the Internet apps used by Vizio. There’s a variety of different apps, to name a few; YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora and Netflix.

Perhaps one of the coolest features that this TV has, is the remote control; it has a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out. It doesn’t stop there! It connects to your TV using Bluetooth. The other accessories that it comes with are the glasses, it comes with 4 pairs, 2 of which are designed to be used with prescription spectacles.

The specs of the TV include: a 65” screen, 64.5” is viewable; a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1; a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It also has a VGA connection, Ethernet connection, 5 HDMI ports with HDCP. These are just some of the specs, but you can see the full details over at Vizio’s official website.

If this is taking your fancy then you will need to have $3,499.99 burning a hole in your pocket, you can get the Vizio XVT3D650SV from Sam’s Club and Costco stores.

What do you think of this TV? Is it something that you would consider purchasing? Let us know in the comments below.

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Vizio VBR220: Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player – Gift Idea

Tina Chubb — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:50:59 +0000

While many of you are probably really organized and have done most of your Christmas shopping already, there is most likely an equal amount that haven’t even started yet (like me). That’s why we have been bringing our readers a few gift ideas, to help them with the task.

We’ve already brought you a couple of Christmas gift ideas such as the Vizio VSB200 high-definition sound bar and the Leapfrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System. Now we have another gift idea – the Vizio VBR220 Blu-Ray player, which plays both Blu-ray discs and DVDs.

The VBR220 features integrated 802.11n dual-band wireless networking, up to 1080p upscaling, progressive scanning and JPEG photo playback, for viewing all your favorite pictures. The VBR220’s Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio processing support will deliver a great home theater experience.

You can read more about this product via walmart.com. Are you thinking of buying anyone a Blu-ray player for Christmas this year? If so, do you like the sound of the Vizio VBR220? Maybe you have some gift ideas of your own that you’d like to share with our other readers.

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Vizio VSB200: High-Definition Sound Bar – Full Specs

Tina Chubb — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:23:12 +0000

Christmas Day is going to be here before we know it and if you are anything like me, you won’t have even started your Christmas shopping yet. I don’t know about you, but I quite often get stuck for ideas of what to buy people, especially those who love their gadgets.

Now if it’s a home theater enthusiast you are buying for, the Vizio VSB200 high-definition sound bar might just be the perfect gift idea this Christmas. Its specs include a 102db Dynamic range, PCM input support via the TOSLINK input and a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz.

Other specs include 2 ¾-inch high-performance, aluminum-dome neodymium tweeters and 4 3-inch high-efficiency mid/bass transducers, one S/PDIF and two analog connectors and the latest Volume Leveling and Virtualization technologies from SRS Labs.

The VSB200 includes SRS TruVolume technology, which helps get rid of those annoying loud commercials and channel to channel sound variances. You can read the full list of specs via walmart.com. Do you like the sound of the Vizio VSB200 HD sound bar? If so, will you be buying it for anyone this Christmas?

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