VIZIO 55" 1080p 120Hz Internet Connectable LED LCD HDTV - Black (M550NV) |  | Brand: Vizio
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 9/5/2010 13:29 MDT details
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Seller: Electronics Expo
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 53431
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 55
Battery: 2 AA - Rechargeable
Size: 55 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 70
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.6 x 0.4
MPN: M550NV
UPC: 845226003257
EAN: 0845226003257
ASIN: B003DV71H8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Television Features: Razor LED, SRS TruVolume, Internet Applications, Smart Dimming, WiFi, Detachable Base Stand, Wall Mountable | | • | Electronic Functions: Computer Monitor | | • | Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 | | • | Vertical Resolution: 1080p | | • | Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1 | | • | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen | | • | Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM | | • | Brightness(cd/m2): 450 | | • | Response Time: 8ms Response Time | | • | Audio Features: SRS TruSurround HD, SRS TruVolume | | • | Comb Filter Type: 3D Y/C Digital | | • | HD Compatibility: HD-Built-In HDTV/ATSC Tuner | | • | Speakers: 2 Bottom Fixed | | • | Input Type(s): PC, USB 2.0, RF Antenna Input, HDMI Port, S-Video, 1 Component Video , 1 Composite Video , 1 S-Video , 1 PC , 4 HDMI | | • | Output Type(s): S/PDIF, 1 Optical Digital Audio | | • | Includes: Universal Remote Control, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Warranty Card, Remote Control Batteries, Detachable Base Stand, Power Cord | | • | Finish: Glossy | | • | Dimensions: Length: 34.11 "; Width: 55.36 "; Depth: 12.24 " | | • | Product Weight: 90.98 Lb. | | • | Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Parts |
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Product Description
Listen to pure audio with the M550NV SRS StudioSoundHD™, which brings you high quality virtual surround sound.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wish I could afford to buy another one! August 5, 2010
Eric Poston (Midway, KY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We bought this on Memorial Day at a local store - price was a little cheaper than Amazon, plus no shipping cost, so we got a great deal. First off, the packaging for this TV is HUGE - the only way we could have put this in our van would have been to lay the third row seats down AND take out one of the 2nd row seats, as the box is too wide to fit in the aisle between them. Luckily we have a truck and had no problems fitting in it. If you plan to put this TV in a cabinet/entertainment center, you'd better buy a big one. Due to the shape of the frame, which includes the speakers on either side, this TV is wider than a typical 55" - it measures about 55 1/2" at its widest point, so is too wide for most cabinets that say they will fit a 55" TV. Wall mounting or mounting on an open table setup would be no problem. OK, enough about the size of this monster - you get the picture :)
Setup was a snap - got it out of the box, hooked up a Toshiba DVD recorder/VCR combo via HDMI and a standard def DirecTV DVR to the composite A/V (no HD DVR yet). On a HD signal, this TV has an incredible picture - bright image, great blacks (some TVs have problems with dark/night scenes, but this one handles them wonderfully). Standard-def images (480i) can be grainy, but that's simply a factor of size vs. resolution and is only really noticed if you're close to the screen. Viewing from across our family room (about 12' from tv to couch) is fine. We also connected an antenna to pull in over-the-air signals. The tuner is pretty good, and picked up all the UHF networks in our area, about 30 miles away. The local CBS affiliate broadcasts on a VHF frequency and we can't pick it up - but we can't get it on any of our TVs, so I can't say this tv is any better or worse in that regard.
Connection to our wireless network was quick and easy, and streaming from Netflix, Vudu and Amazon works great. I haven't tried any of the other services available, but there are plenty to choose from. The Netflix software on this TV is better than on the LG blu-ray player we have connected to another TV - this one will allow you to find movies that aren't in your instant queue, while the LG will ONLY play items in your queue, so that's a bonus. Vudu plays well in SD or 720 format, but frequently pauses in 1080p - we need a faster internet connection to support full HD downloads. DivX movies downloaded in full 1080p look fantastic when played from the Toshiba player over HDMI.
This TV comes with a remote that connects to the TV via Bluetooth. It remembers which equipment is connected to the various inputs, and automatically changes the controls to match the input equipment - really nice! I found that it will control all my equipment, and since it works via bluetooth, you don't have to have direct line-of-sight to the TV. Wish that the bluetooth part worked for my satellite equipement too! Programmable remotes will operate this TV, but depending on how old they are, they may not be able to hit all the features of the tv - our older directv remotes will operate the basic features, but only the newer models will change the input source - so you may want to use the remote that came with the TV. We have smaller kids, and wanted to limit their use of the tv remote, because it has a slide-out keyboard similar to those on some cell phones to make posting to facebook (one of the apps that comes on the tv) easy. Since our youngest is 5, we thought it might be best to keep that remote out of harm's way.
All in all, this is a fabulous TV for the money - it's an LED for less than many LCDs of smaller size. I was considering the new Sharp LED with the 4th 'yellow' pixel, but after seeing it in person, couldn't justify paying nearly 50% more for a smaller (52") screen. The LED runs mucher cooler than plasma - while shopping for TVs we walked through a local Sears store, and you could feel the heat radiating off the plasma screens - that alone steered us away from plasma. LED seemed too high until we found this Vizio - we'd gotten a 32" Vizio with 1080p capability for our bedroom at Christmas, so knew that the Vizio had the quality of the bigger names, but without the price premium of Sony, Samsung or LG. When we get ready to replace our other tube TVs, we'll be looking at the Vizio M-series as our top choice - just in a smaller size!
Very nice 55" LED HDTV August 11, 2010
Wolf Britz (Florida)
We Purchased this television to replace a 55" projection TV that finally quit. This television is in a room with several wall lamps and although there is some glare, after a few minutes you really no longer notice it, actually the tv it replaced was worse. The remote and television operation is easy. Our Sony Blue Ray works well on HDMI 2. We have 2 Wii's and have them connected to the COMPonent input and the AV input. We have our HD cable box connected to HDMI 1. The HD from the cable box is awsome!
Power consumption seems to be about 70 to 95 watts when on and reads next to nothing when in standby. Our 42" plasma uses about 330 watts, OUCH.
We bought this TV because after researching the PIP (picture in picture) options we thought this set would do PIP from AV and COMP at the same time. WRONG, the manual is wrong, you can do PIP using one digital and one analog only. I was disapointed with this, but I found an adapter for the wii that changes the output to HDMI, so that problem is solved. I have not found any TV that will do PIP for both my wii's at the same time.
My wife thought the audio was o.k., but I didn't like it, so I bought a Vizio sound bar ($90) and that problem is solved.
The internet connects very easily and Netflix on this set is great. We also have 2 Sony Blueray with internet, this set has more internet tcontent and options than my sony bluerays do.
We paid 1600 for this set from Costco and with Costco you get a 2 year warantee.
 Overall Great for the Price July 17, 2010
FamilyManJason
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We Purchased this television to replace a Vizio Plasma television and have been impressed by the BETTER PICTURE. I keep this television in a room with 6 recessed lights and 4 large windows producing tremendous glare and the picture clarity/brightness is still good. The remote and television operation is easy and intuitive. My DVD player works well on HDMI connection but I have issues with the composite AV connection creating a background humming noise when connected to our Directv receiver. Even after buying a new Composite cable, the sound returned but corrected when I attached my Directv to the antenna/DTV connector instead. I cannot figure out if the problem is with the television or the cables or the Directv receiver (it is not HD). I suspect that if I had a HD receiver and used a HDMI connection the problem would be solved.
My family primarily watches DVD and television, so I cannot speak for Blu Ray or HDTV function. I can say, though, that digital standard television looks great off the satellite and DVD is wonderful.
I notice there is a speaker on the back of the television as well as speakers on each side. The television sound is ok and may be better if not mounted on wall (as mine is), but sounds a little muffled and much improved with a surround sound system.
The internet connected well, but I have not tested Netflix or any other streaming yet, since I have no accounts and have not ever used them. I will add this evaluation after I try them out.
7/27/10 UPDATE
We have streamed using Netflix. It connects within 2 minutes. Every so often the wireless streaming has some pauses, but my internet connection and older router are contributing to the problem. Overall, we are pleased with how easy the television was to set up.
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