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Anyone have any sneaky insider info on this yet?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Nero, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. Nero

    Nero Member

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    This definitely looks like a thing I would be interested in, but Vizio's site does not even seem to acknowledge its existence.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/vizio-vf551xvt/4505-6482_7-33485116.html?tag=txt;also


    Vizio VF551XVT is supposedly coming 'in June', and 55" LED flat panel 240hz, all the bells and whistles, 5 HDMI inputs, etc etc, all for the suggested starting price of $1999.

    But we're in June now, and still not hearing anything concrete yet.

    What say ye?
     
    #1 Nero, Jun 9, 2009
  2. MoonDogg

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    I say vizio blows goat balls. I have one of their piece 'o crap products hanging on the wall right now that developed funky red lines 2 weeks after the warranty went out. Save your money and buy a real tv.
     
    #2 MoonDogg, Jun 9, 2009
  3. Al Calavicci

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    I use a 42 inch Vizio plasma and I couldn't be happier with the product/brand.

    I got it for 750 over a year ago, so factoring in price with results, I'm very satisfied.
     
    #3 Al Calavicci, Jun 9, 2009
  4. Nice Rollin

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    i always notice people returning vizio tv's at costco...
     
    #4 Nice Rollin, Jun 9, 2009
  5. R0ckets03

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    Vizio might be good when you consider the price, but overall quality compared to any name brand it blows monkey nutz.
     
    #5 R0ckets03, Jun 9, 2009
  6. Lil Pun

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    My aunt is a manager at the local Sam's Club and told me the same thing.
     
    #6 Lil Pun, Jun 9, 2009
  7. Faos

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    My Westinghouse is still kicking butt and taking names (knock on wood).
     
    #7 Faos, Jun 9, 2009
  8. ILoveTheRockets

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    I have had my Vizio 42" for 2 years now, never had a problem with it.
     
    #8 ILoveTheRockets, Jun 9, 2009
  9. Bandwagoner

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    The LCD screen is not why they are cheaper. It is the processor and and inputs, menus. If your screen went bad, it isn't because it was a Vizio.
     
    #9 Bandwagoner, Jun 9, 2009
  10. vinsensual

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    Vizio's usually have LG panels, so reliability issues generally don't stem from those.
     
    #10 vinsensual, Jun 9, 2009
  11. bladeage

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    My dad works in inventory at Sam's he says the same thing about people constantly returning the Vizio tvs.
     
    #11 bladeage, Jun 9, 2009
  12. MoonDogg

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    You must work in their warranty dept :rolleyes:
     
    #12 MoonDogg, Jun 9, 2009
  13. peleincubus

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    panasonic 58" plasma
    i was thinking about getting this tv pretty soon. from the research ive done its almost dropped in price by half in the last year. is this a pretty good tv, tinman... anyone else?
     
    #13 peleincubus, Jun 9, 2009
  14. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    I have 3 Westinghouse and one Vizio all performing wonderfully.

    Does anyone have an LED set? What are the benefits?

    DD
     
    #14 DaDakota, Jun 9, 2009
  15. gwatson86

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    I can't say I know a whole lot of the technical side of these TVs, but at the Fry's at 59 and West Bellfort, they've got a display of three 240Hz LEDs set up in the middle of the store. To put it simply, these things look amazing. They put my 47" 1080p LG to absolute shame. I think once you see one in action with a recent Blu-ray movie (Transformers, for example, is ridiculous), you'll understand. If you're interested in checking it out, definitely do so.
     
    #15 gwatson86, Jun 9, 2009
  16. Dr of Dunk

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    I have a 27" in my geek room and it's performed well. The picture is pretty good for a 2nd tier set.
     
    #16 Dr of Dunk, Jun 9, 2009
  17. Uprising

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    I have a Westinghouse 42" lcd, talked into that company by DD.

    And recently got my girl a Samsung 37" from Radioshack for around $520.
     
    #17 Uprising, Jun 9, 2009
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