What are Internet Enabled Vizio HDTVs?
An Internet-enabled HDTV is a TV that comes bundled with applications, or “apps”, designed to connect directly to the Internet and display content such as YouTube videos, weather reports, news, sports scores, and streaming movies/television shows. The typical app bundle for a Vizio TV includes Pandora, Yahoo Video, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Amazon Video on Demand. There is no charge for basic Internet functionality, but some services, like Netflix and Amazon Video On Demand, have content charges.
These sets differ from televisions that double as computer monitors because no computer or outside equipment is required to display the internet-based content. The TV IS the computer with a streamlined, focused interface. Just like computers and cellphones, the software on an Internet Enabled HDTV can be updated. With each update, you will receive bug fixes, new features and new apps.
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What is an LED HDTV?
First it was projection and plasma. Then it was LCD. Now we look ahead to LED. With LED technology, HDTVs are moving closer to fulfilling the promise of unbeatable picture quality and energy efficiency in a slim television that can easily be mounted on the wall.
LED is still a relatively new technology, and the higher prices reflect that. But if you demand the absolute best picture quality and can afford to pay for it, LED HDTV is a must have!
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50 – 55 Inch Vizio HDTVs
Just a few years ago, only the wealthiest enthusiast could afford the largest screen HDTVs. Thanks to advances in technology, competition and demand, these HDTVs are now surprisingly affordable.
They can be overbearing due to their large size, so make sure you have the room for one. Be sure to read our article on choosing the proper HDTV size before making your purchase.
Combined with a high quality home theater receiver and speakers, it can become a high-end home theater worthy of envy!
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What size Vizio HDTV is right for me?
Wide-screen televisions showing high-resolution DVDs and HDTV programming look better than regular sets, allowing you to sit closer and experience a more immersive, theater-like picture.
With wide-screen sets, you can sit as close as 1.5 times the screen’s diagonal measurement and still not notice much of a loss in quality, while sitting farther away than three times the screen size means you’re likely to miss out on the immersive feel. Here’s a rundown of minimum and maximum recommended viewing distances for wide-screen sets:
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16:9 TV diagonal screen size
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Min. viewing distance
(in feet) |
Max. viewing distance (feet)
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| 26 | 3.3 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 3.8 | 7.6 |
| 34 | 4.3 | 8.5 |
| 42 | 5.3 | 10.5 |
| 47 | 5.9 | 11.8 |
| 50 | 6.3 | 12.5 |
| 55 | 6.9 | 12.8 |
| 60 | 7.5 | 15 |
| 65 | 8.1 | 16.2 |
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42 – 47 Inch Vizio HDTVs
A 42 – 47 inch Vizio HDTV is ideal for larger living rooms and media rooms. Vizio HDTVs of this size would make awesome centerpieces for your home theater.
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22 – 37 Inch Vizio HDTVs
A 22 – 37 inch Vizio HDTV is perfect for larger bedrooms and mid-sized living rooms.
One of the most popular sizes is the 32 inch Vizio HDTV. It is a good compromise between size and price and fits well into most medium sized rooms without being overbearing.
Prices are continuing to drop and there are some great deals out there!
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19 – 22 Inch Vizio HDTVs
A 19 – 22 inch Vizio HDTV is great for bedrooms, guest rooms and modern kitchens. It is not overpowering and is quite functional.
If you are not looking for a centerpiece for your home theater but are looking to replace an older TV, I would recommend this size. These are considered entry level sets and the prices are very attractive!
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Hot Daily Vizio Deals
To help save you some time and money while shopping, we have researched the major online retailers to find their best prices on the most popular models of Vizio HDTVs.
You should check this page daily as these offers will change.
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About Vizio
Vizio is based in Irvine, California. The company was founded in 2002 and it’s original name was V Inc.
The company is known for producing high quality HDTVs at an affordable price. Through effective distribution strategies with major retailers such as Walmart, CompUSA, Tiger Direct and Amazon, they were able to effectively penetrate the market of middle class and bargain hunting shoppers. As of August 22, 2007, Vizio became the largest LCD TV seller in North America.
In early 2009, they made an announcement that they would stop production of Plasma TVs and would instead focus their efforts on more popular LCDs and next generation LED HDTVs. They have also begun branching out into areas such as computer monitors, HDTV accessories, and Blu-Ray players.
Even though Vizio is considered a “budget brand”, Consumer Reports consistently ranks their models alongside the more expensive “premium brands” such as Sony, Samsung, LG and Panasonic.
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