Vizio LCD HDTV 47inch
My previous TV was a 37 inch Sharp HDTV 720p 60hz. It wasn’t good enough, so I decided to get the Samsung LN46B750. But it was out of my price range. So, I settled on the Vizio. Other than the 55 inch LED, this XVT model is the best Vizio had to offer.
Design.
It has a simple, clean front panel that is black and silver. Some are bothered by the vizio light because it may stay orange after the TV is off. To me, its not really noticeable so it doesn’t bother me.
Sound.
Compared to my old Sharp LCD, the sound on the Vizio is much better. It is still not great, though. For a real theatre experience, I use my Logitech 2.1 speakers. Otherwise, the built-in speakers are okay.
Image Quality.
As a gamer, at least 120hz, 1080p, and 4ms response time are important factors. Well the Vizio meets that and goes to 240hz with the scanning backlight.
Smooth motion, when enabled (I recommend low) is a little disturbing at first. You quickly get used to it, though. Not only does smooth motion reduce blur, the entire screen image looks more crisp, whether high-speed motion or not.
Watching High-Definition on cable is AMAZING! Sometimes, the detail is jaw dropping. This is only in 1080i. Xbox 360 really looks sharp and well-defined. While High-Definition cable (HD) is amazing, it’s nothing compared to playing Modern Warfare 2 on the XBox 360.
Smooth motion works fantastically for videogames. There were no problems with blur at all. Rarely do you get judder problems. If you do see a hiccup, it’s very brief. You may never notice it.
Drawbacks.
As with all HDTVs, there are some quirks. There is a faint appearance of flash lighting at the top of the screen. It is in a tiny small area. This problem is not uncommon with MANY LCD tvs. It is most noticeable on a black screen.
When you compare the flash lighting and clouding on the Vizio, to some other TVs, the Vizio seems to handle it much better. DO NOT let this problem discourage you because each TV is different. Your Vizio may not have ths problem at all.
Many HDTVs need 50-100 hours break-in time. After this point, you may notice any lighting or clouding problems fade with time. But, you may never notice it, anyway.
Should You Get it?
For the size, image quality, and gaming, it was the best deal I could find.
UPDATE – 6 months later.
After watching a Bluray movie, I can say it looks even better than HD cable. The Blurays are absolutely CRYSTAL CLEAR, just as sharp as can be, with great colors. Motion, colors, and image were beautiful with the bluray.
The flashlighting has subsided quite a bit. To find it, I really have to sit there and stare at the blank screen to see it. That is good news as well.
This TV gets a 100% recommendation from me! Hopefully, if you decide to get it, you will be just as satisfied.
