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 | VIZIO E550VL 55-inch Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV |
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| Price: | $1,078.00 |
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Product Description
VIZIO’s E550VL 55” LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio quality at an amazing value. This flat screen LCD HDTV features 120Hz refresh rate, SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio for advanced virtual surround sound, 100,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, and three HDMI ports to connect up to three HDMI devices to your TV. The E550VL also exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption and utilizes built-in ambient light sensing technology, which automatically adjusts backlight levels to the brightness of its surroundings.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1549 in Consumer Electronics
- Size: 55"
- Color: Black
- Brand: Vizio
- Model: E550VL
- Released on: 2010-05-21
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 32.56" h x 4.95" w x 52.13" l, 67.68 pounds
- Display size: 55
Features
- 1080p Full HD
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 100,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio
- Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
VIZIO's E550VL provides top-quality High Definition TV performance without breaking the bank. This 55" LCD HDTV comes stacked with top of the line features such as full 1080p high definition resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio that working together deliver a picture that is crisp, clear and awe inspiring. In addition, its digital ambient light sensor ensures that you'll always have the most optimal picture by automatically adjusting the brightness of the screen based on the conditions of your room. This feature along with the E550VL's built-in ECO HD technology ensures that it exceeds the current ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines when its panel is on, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet. Rounding out the E550VL package are advanced sound technologies from SRS labs and 3 HDMI ports for all your High Definition devices.
 Experience immersive virtual high definition surround sound. |  120Hz processing for lifelike detail and a blur-free picture. |  Deep blacks and brighter whites via a 100,000:1 ratio. |  Razor sharp clarity via full 1080p High-Def resolution. |
Key Features
55-inches of rich detail, deep contrast, powerful sound and full 1080p at an attractive price.
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- 55-inch LCD HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors.
- Full 1080p High Definition Resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
- 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
- 120Hz refresh rate teamed with VIZIO's Smooth Motion Video technology reduces judder giving you a smooth and fluid natural picture with lifelike detail.
- Ambient Lighting is achieved as energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
- 178/178 Degree Horizontal/Vertical Viewing Angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.
- Two Built-in 15-watt Speakers provide clear room-filling sound.
- SRS Audio Technologies: SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming, while SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.
- Included Remote is stylish and enables you to easily control every function of your TV.
- ECO HD exceeds the current ENERGY STAR 4.1, saving you money on utilities, while limiting the impact on our planet.
- Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.
Connections
2 HDMI, component, PC and other connections at the rear .
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- HDMI (with HDCP): 3 (one on side)
- Component Plus Stereo Audio: 1
- RF: 1
- USB: 1 (side)
- Computer Input (RGB): 1
- Composite Video: 1
- SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
- Stereo Audio Output: 1
Dimensions
- TV with stand: 52.13" x 34.44" x 13.15" (WxHxD); 78.71 pounds
- TV without stand: 52.13" x 32.56" x 4.95" (WxHxD); 67.68 pounds
- What size TV should you get?
What's in the Box
VIZIO E550VL 55-inch LCD HDTV, VIZIO VUR13 remote (includes 2 AAA batteries), user manual, registration card, quickstart guide, power cord. An additional HDMI port, as well as USB and touch controls located at the side.
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Technical Specifications
- Screen Size: 55-inches
- Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
- Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Signal Compatibility: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
- Computer Support: 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 via RGB/HDMI
- Panel Type: CCFL, LCD
- Brightness: 500 CD/m2 (typical)
- Response Time: 5ms
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Yes
- Picture-outside-Picture (POP): Yes
- Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: Yes
- V-Chip: Yes
- 3D Comb Filter: Yes
- 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: No
- ATSC with 8VSB and QAM Demodulation: No
- ATSC with MPEG-2 Decoding: No
- NTSC Video Decoding via Video: No
- Progressive Scan Video: No
- Remote Control: VIZO VUR13
- Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours
- Voltage Range: 240 Vac at 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption: 138W, <0.37W Standby
- Wall Mount Hole Pattern: VESA standard 200mm x 200mm
Learn More
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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Turn of Smooth Motion! This is a good, low priced TV, no frills but a good basic big TV. The problems the other reviews talk about, with video lag and processing that takes away the film-look bothered me right away as well, and give the images a very weird effect. I thought maybe it was just me, or I wasn't used to a good quality picture, but whatever it was was not good. I really noticed it with fast motion sports, a football in the air was jittery and choppy. But there is a solution - on the second page of the TV Picture setting (select "more" at the bottom of the first Picture screen) there is a setting called Smooth Motion. Turn it off, and turn the Smooth Motion DEMO off. Problem solved, no more lag, jitters, and the film grain is back in the image.
EXCELLENT PURCHASE!!!
First off, this review is based on the TV, price paid, and features it has, i.e. "value". That said, this is a great TV with a good picture (but I have not done a side-by-side comparison with other HDTVs). Games play fine, not sure why others had problems...maybe they did not do the set-up correctly. TV does have a "Game" mode which is supposed to help any lag one might experience, and under advanced picture mode, you can set the "Smooth Motion Effect" to various levels. One of the main reasons I purchased this TV was that Vizio is one of the few manufacturers that list the power usage of their TVs without having to do a lot of searching, which was important to me. I have owned this TV for about a week.
Side note: Too bad one of the first reviews gave this TV a bad rating based on perceived lag which is not true. But first reviews always get the most votes because they are automatically put at the top, which is a catch twenty-two, because that tends to keep them at the top (people vote most for the first few reviews they see, thereby keeping them on top).
PROS:
Price
Great value
Easy setup
Light weight (this thing only weighs 67 pounds, but TV is about 5" thick)
Nice picture (but did not check out 1080P)
Energy Star 4...uses only 137 watts (THIS IS A BIG ONE, will save you a lot of money!) Edit 12/19/2010-see below.
CONS (minimal):
Sound is not the best, but still pretty good
No direct hookup to online media (i.e. Netflix, etc) (but of course I knew this, I just use my DVD player)
Style is good, not great (but still much BETTER than the original Vizios)
Minimal hook-ups, 3 HDMI, and only 1 composite & AV, really s/b two each
No side hook-ups (except for 1 HDMI & USB) worst con in my opinion
Poor onboard TV controls (without remote) ...but I guess this is normal nowadays
And this is not part of the overall rating, but the Amazon TV information (specs), purchase, checkout, truck delivery (to inside house) and setup was top-notch, I knew when the TV would be delivered (2 hour time frame) at time of purchase! No problems!! I would definitely buy this TV again.
Edit: 12/19/2010
I tried the video games Quake 4, Serious Sam and Super Mario World, still cannot perceive a lag. I am no game expert, but I have not found any problem.
Also hooked up a "Kill A Watt" to check power usage, watts used when off = 0...Good! Watts used when on and using zoom (full screen) ranged from 160 to 200 with the average in between (mostly 170 to 180)...Not so Good! This is higher than I hoped but still good for such a large TV. But I wonder how they got the advertised 137 watts?
Everyone loves our TV, including me
We purchased this from a different retailer for 1399 around Jan 2010. It looks amazing in hi def with broadcasts like Glee, Marriage Ref, or regular DVDs.
Counter to the other reviews, The playstation looks awesome too, Full 1080P. I haven't noticed unplayable issues of lag, & I game online all the time. There was lag when I went through my receiver first via HDMI enough to notice in guitar hero or rock band, so I plug in directly ps3 to TV now for video because of that. I can't help but wonder if that kid knew how to hook up his game console. Hint: if it isn't with an HDMI cable, then you aren't seeing HiDef 1080 correctly. We've had nothing but jaw dropping fan reviews from our picture, people always want to come back and play/watch some more.
Vizios also have ability to turn off speakers and have more adjustments to audio, this is good, as I rarely use the TVs speakers. Had a friend tell me his new Sony wouldn't let him do that.
Cons: this TV can see through green screens... making fake shots look even more fake. I've tried to adjust it myself, but came back to default settings which looked better than mine. It brightens movies, losing that film effect, making movies look more like soap operas or camcorder shots. I suspect 'backlight' to be the cause of this, but again, I was never happy with my adjustments to make it better. another thing, when the screen is really bright, and I can see a fault in the 'plastic film' near part of the screen, a fold. I'd have to point it out to you it's so minor and you wouldn't see it 99 percent of the time, but it was a fault in my particular tv.
My panasonic Viera picture is slightly better & less bright, but I would make this purchase again over & over.(especially at the new price!)
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