VIZIO E472VL Great buy for the $$
Did a lot of research on this TV and I have to agree it is a great buy for the money. The picture is fantastic and set up was easy. Like others the only thing I can find fault with is the sound, but that really doesn't matter to me since I run the sound through my surround sound system anyway.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
VIZIO E472VL Great Flat Screen.
VIZIO E472VL Great Flat Screen.
I needed to increase my screen size because of my eyes. Went from a 42" to this 47". Very easy set up, picked up my network right away and does a great job streaming videos from Netflix. Having had another Vizeo I did not notice the sound issue that many reported. I do have an optical cable going to and amplifier for movies and music but don't use it for regular TV. We have been happy with our three Vizio's. Did not get it at Amazon because a local box store had it at the same price but I would have.
A note on Vizio's, many box stores want to sell you a service contract at the register but you have to save the box. When you register with Vizio you can buy a contract from Vizio that is usually cheaper and offers in home service.
I needed to increase my screen size because of my eyes. Went from a 42" to this 47". Very easy set up, picked up my network right away and does a great job streaming videos from Netflix. Having had another Vizeo I did not notice the sound issue that many reported. I do have an optical cable going to and amplifier for movies and music but don't use it for regular TV. We have been happy with our three Vizio's. Did not get it at Amazon because a local box store had it at the same price but I would have.
A note on Vizio's, many box stores want to sell you a service contract at the register but you have to save the box. When you register with Vizio you can buy a contract from Vizio that is usually cheaper and offers in home service.
Monday, June 18, 2012
VIZIO E472VL We love this tv!
VIZIO E472VL We love this tv!
I had a 65 inch wide screen projection tv that was going dark intermittently so I was looking for something that took up less space to replace it. My husband and I are older and not teribly tech savvy but we heard about streaming movies and tv shows through game consoles. When we saw this tv we decided to look into the whole internet tv and streaming thing. We went to walmart and watched this tv next to an LG tv. The Vizio looked just as nice but with a lighter price tag. I went home, got on Amazon.com and found the same tv for almost 100.00 less. We bought it for 699.99 total! Free shipping and it was here in about 5 days. All we did was plug it in and follow the easy instructions on the screen to find our wireless router. The picture is so beautiful you feel like you are on the set where the content is being filmed. We signed up with netflix and hulu plus, bought an HD antenna and cancelled the 68.00 per month basic cable. We are saving so much money on cable that this tv is paying for itself. I've never been a huge tv person but now my husband and I are in our family room streaming movies, tv shows, documentaries and rediscovering our local channels everyday. I just talked my sister into buying the same tv. I've been telling everyone about it. Beautiful picture, NO CABLE BILL, and easy enough for anyone to use! We love it! If you are going to buy a new tv go with the internet tv! No special cables or hookups with this tv. It's built right in.
I had a 65 inch wide screen projection tv that was going dark intermittently so I was looking for something that took up less space to replace it. My husband and I are older and not teribly tech savvy but we heard about streaming movies and tv shows through game consoles. When we saw this tv we decided to look into the whole internet tv and streaming thing. We went to walmart and watched this tv next to an LG tv. The Vizio looked just as nice but with a lighter price tag. I went home, got on Amazon.com and found the same tv for almost 100.00 less. We bought it for 699.99 total! Free shipping and it was here in about 5 days. All we did was plug it in and follow the easy instructions on the screen to find our wireless router. The picture is so beautiful you feel like you are on the set where the content is being filmed. We signed up with netflix and hulu plus, bought an HD antenna and cancelled the 68.00 per month basic cable. We are saving so much money on cable that this tv is paying for itself. I've never been a huge tv person but now my husband and I are in our family room streaming movies, tv shows, documentaries and rediscovering our local channels everyday. I just talked my sister into buying the same tv. I've been telling everyone about it. Beautiful picture, NO CABLE BILL, and easy enough for anyone to use! We love it! If you are going to buy a new tv go with the internet tv! No special cables or hookups with this tv. It's built right in.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
VIZIO E472VL Very Nice TV.
VIZIO E472VL Very Nice TV.
Just bought this yesterday after doing research & reading a lot of reviews. Setup was a breeze and only took a few minutes, it instantly found my home network and connected to the internet instantly. The picture is great and so was the sound. I've read a lot of reviews were people complaining of needing a soundbar. Unless you're deaf hearing this tv is not a problem. I bought at Costco for $699.99 with 2 yr warranty & bought another 3 yrs for a total of 5 for just $60. Sorry Amazon but went for the better deal at Costco. I will update if there are any problems.
Just bought this yesterday after doing research & reading a lot of reviews. Setup was a breeze and only took a few minutes, it instantly found my home network and connected to the internet instantly. The picture is great and so was the sound. I've read a lot of reviews were people complaining of needing a soundbar. Unless you're deaf hearing this tv is not a problem. I bought at Costco for $699.99 with 2 yr warranty & bought another 3 yrs for a total of 5 for just $60. Sorry Amazon but went for the better deal at Costco. I will update if there are any problems.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
VIZIO E472VL BEST BUY
VIZIO E472VL BEST BUY
I've had my E472VL for about 6 months now, and I'm extremely happy with it. I used one of the calibration DVDs to adjust the picture (the default settings are too bright and saturated, as they usually are) and now everyone who watches it mentions how great the image looks. The adjustment menus are great, with many options at your disposal.
The other great aspect of this TV is the apps. Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, etc, are all at your fingertips. The interface can sometimes be clunky (the remote does not have a keyboard so you have to s-l-o-w-l-y type everything onscreen), but if you use your PC to set things up and then just use the TV for access, everything works great. The wifi connection is extremely solid and the TV has no issue with connection speeds and strength.
For $800, I think this is a great 47" TV.
I've had my E472VL for about 6 months now, and I'm extremely happy with it. I used one of the calibration DVDs to adjust the picture (the default settings are too bright and saturated, as they usually are) and now everyone who watches it mentions how great the image looks. The adjustment menus are great, with many options at your disposal.
The other great aspect of this TV is the apps. Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, etc, are all at your fingertips. The interface can sometimes be clunky (the remote does not have a keyboard so you have to s-l-o-w-l-y type everything onscreen), but if you use your PC to set things up and then just use the TV for access, everything works great. The wifi connection is extremely solid and the TV has no issue with connection speeds and strength.
For $800, I think this is a great 47" TV.
Friday, June 8, 2012
VIZIO E472VL BEST PRICE, GREAT TV.
VIZIO E472VL BEST PRICE, GREAT TV.
I spent the better part of 2 hours looking at an array of TV's side by side. Finally I bought the VIZIO for its picture quality and competitive pricing. There was an immediate need so Costco was the source, even though I had to pay CA sales tax.
Assembly of the stand was simple, I appreciated the restraint cable and will install it as soon as the TV's final location is determined. Setup went quickly, including the interface with Direct TV which I was using with an old TV. The setup guide was refreshingly brief.
If you loose the remote, the basic controls are on the side of the tv and easily reachable. There's lots of input options on the rear of the tv and thoughtfully there are extra input ports on the side so that you do not need to get behind the TV to make a temporary connection. Multiple input sources pretty much cover the entire spectrum of technology.
HDMI with HDCP: 3 Rear, 1 Side
Component Video (YCrCB): 1 Rear
Composite Video: 1 Rear
Computer RGB: 1 Rear
RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1 Rear
Ethernet: 1 Rear
USB 2.0: 2 Side
Optical Digital Out (SPDIF): 1
Analog Audio Out (RCA): 1
Sound is great. I planned to buy a sound system to go with the TV but will defer that decision for a while. It passes the real test with music only from the Direct TV system. Quality is excellent. It's not a $thousands sound system but great for most applications.
At the end the key question is always , would you make the same purchase decision and the answer is yes. This is a great TV.
I spent the better part of 2 hours looking at an array of TV's side by side. Finally I bought the VIZIO for its picture quality and competitive pricing. There was an immediate need so Costco was the source, even though I had to pay CA sales tax.
Assembly of the stand was simple, I appreciated the restraint cable and will install it as soon as the TV's final location is determined. Setup went quickly, including the interface with Direct TV which I was using with an old TV. The setup guide was refreshingly brief.
If you loose the remote, the basic controls are on the side of the tv and easily reachable. There's lots of input options on the rear of the tv and thoughtfully there are extra input ports on the side so that you do not need to get behind the TV to make a temporary connection. Multiple input sources pretty much cover the entire spectrum of technology.
HDMI with HDCP: 3 Rear, 1 Side
Component Video (YCrCB): 1 Rear
Composite Video: 1 Rear
Computer RGB: 1 Rear
RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1 Rear
Ethernet: 1 Rear
USB 2.0: 2 Side
Optical Digital Out (SPDIF): 1
Analog Audio Out (RCA): 1
Sound is great. I planned to buy a sound system to go with the TV but will defer that decision for a while. It passes the real test with music only from the Direct TV system. Quality is excellent. It's not a $thousands sound system but great for most applications.
At the end the key question is always , would you make the same purchase decision and the answer is yes. This is a great TV.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
VIZIO E472VL High Quality Picture.
VIZIO E472VL High Quality Picture.
We moved long distance and got rid of all our old TVs as they were in danger of breaking in transit and would not be covered by the moving insurance. We love this new TV that we've been using for almost two months with Comcast cable and DSL wifi Internet with AT&T. We like it so much we selected this one again to buy for our home's second TV. So, we own two of these models now.
The picture quality is very good.
The HD is excellent. (These are our first HD TVs.) I was surprised to see that on our second set, which we chose to rent a less expensive Comcast cable box without HD, the picture does not fill the screen. The size of the images varies between two different sizes depending on the program and has a big black border all around the edges. We were trying to save some money on the monthly rental fee for the cable box by having no HD on the set we use much less but now I'm not sure it's worth it due to the size difference.
Having the apps on the TV is very convenient for instant streaming through Amazon.com and Netflix. It is simple to use and therefore you do not have to hook a laptop up to the TV screen to view the internet streamed video on the TV screen. Honestly I don't need Facebook or Twitter on my *television*! I mainly want the apps for easiest instant streaming of video.
This model is 120 hz which makes it more expensive than the 60 hz models that Vizio sells (and the same goes for other brands). A commenter to my review explained it this way "The hz is the screen refresh rate. The hz is how many times/second the tv displays the picture. It wouldn't directly impact streaming quality. Only your internet connection would affect that. Where you would notice the difference between 60hz and 120hz is in fast moving video segments, like in sports or movie/tv scenes where there are fast moving objects. 60hz displays the picture 60 times/second while 120hz is double that." While in a warehouse store recently (where it is fast and easy to compare different models with the same screen size) I noted that most TVs in this screen size range with HD were only 60 hz. Make your selection carefully based on how you plan to use the TV.
We also figured out that the price of the TV with the apps built in was less expensive or equal than buying an intermediary unit to run the instant streaming through; we chose the built-in apps for convenience as it is one less piece of machinery and it would have less wires to deal with.
SOUND ISSUES with CABLE TV --- Just a couple of days after installing the TV our sound cut out when viewing cable TV. We troubleshooted the problem to be a bad, cheap quality cable that was provided to us free from Comcast to hook the TV to the cable box. We paid about $20 out of pocket for a new HDMI (best quality) cable. The choice of what cable to pick is shown on a chart on page 7 of the user manual with there being 5 choices on the market with Vizio recommending the best most expensive one (HDMI = $20). After spending this much on a TV I don't mind spending $20 on the HDMI cable! However I do resent the cable company with their expensive prices giving us such a cheaper useless one, really they should give out HDMI cables!
SOUND ISSUES with XBox360 --- A couple of weeks into using the TV with the xBox360 the sound started cutting out off and on. We have troubleshooted it to the cable wire again as the sound on the TV is just fine.
The instruction manuals are very good and have lots of visuals including color photographs for the steps. The set was simple to set up and my eleven year old son has been hooking them up with ease.
We moved long distance and got rid of all our old TVs as they were in danger of breaking in transit and would not be covered by the moving insurance. We love this new TV that we've been using for almost two months with Comcast cable and DSL wifi Internet with AT&T. We like it so much we selected this one again to buy for our home's second TV. So, we own two of these models now.
The picture quality is very good.
The HD is excellent. (These are our first HD TVs.) I was surprised to see that on our second set, which we chose to rent a less expensive Comcast cable box without HD, the picture does not fill the screen. The size of the images varies between two different sizes depending on the program and has a big black border all around the edges. We were trying to save some money on the monthly rental fee for the cable box by having no HD on the set we use much less but now I'm not sure it's worth it due to the size difference.
Having the apps on the TV is very convenient for instant streaming through Amazon.com and Netflix. It is simple to use and therefore you do not have to hook a laptop up to the TV screen to view the internet streamed video on the TV screen. Honestly I don't need Facebook or Twitter on my *television*! I mainly want the apps for easiest instant streaming of video.
This model is 120 hz which makes it more expensive than the 60 hz models that Vizio sells (and the same goes for other brands). A commenter to my review explained it this way "The hz is the screen refresh rate. The hz is how many times/second the tv displays the picture. It wouldn't directly impact streaming quality. Only your internet connection would affect that. Where you would notice the difference between 60hz and 120hz is in fast moving video segments, like in sports or movie/tv scenes where there are fast moving objects. 60hz displays the picture 60 times/second while 120hz is double that." While in a warehouse store recently (where it is fast and easy to compare different models with the same screen size) I noted that most TVs in this screen size range with HD were only 60 hz. Make your selection carefully based on how you plan to use the TV.
We also figured out that the price of the TV with the apps built in was less expensive or equal than buying an intermediary unit to run the instant streaming through; we chose the built-in apps for convenience as it is one less piece of machinery and it would have less wires to deal with.
SOUND ISSUES with CABLE TV --- Just a couple of days after installing the TV our sound cut out when viewing cable TV. We troubleshooted the problem to be a bad, cheap quality cable that was provided to us free from Comcast to hook the TV to the cable box. We paid about $20 out of pocket for a new HDMI (best quality) cable. The choice of what cable to pick is shown on a chart on page 7 of the user manual with there being 5 choices on the market with Vizio recommending the best most expensive one (HDMI = $20). After spending this much on a TV I don't mind spending $20 on the HDMI cable! However I do resent the cable company with their expensive prices giving us such a cheaper useless one, really they should give out HDMI cables!
SOUND ISSUES with XBox360 --- A couple of weeks into using the TV with the xBox360 the sound started cutting out off and on. We have troubleshooted it to the cable wire again as the sound on the TV is just fine.
The instruction manuals are very good and have lots of visuals including color photographs for the steps. The set was simple to set up and my eleven year old son has been hooking them up with ease.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
VIZIO E472VL REVIEWS
VIZIO E472VL WONDERFUL TV!
Let me just say for the price the TV is a must buy. The contrast is wonderful as well as the response time. The built in speaker are better than most (but I still recommend a surround sound set up). My only complaint is that 120hz just seems weird to me; it's sort of jarring. I believe it's due to how it smooths the motion of a movie or show, but this can be dealt with by turning on "game mode."
Overall, wonderful TV for the price.
VIZIO E472VL awesome tv at an awesome price.
i bought this tv and im very happy with it.shipping was right on the money.picture is awesome. added a vizio sound bar and the sound is outstanding.the only con with this tv is the volume. without the sound bar addition you have to put the volume up very high to hear it. at least up to 55 or 60 to get a good affect.other than that very happy with it.would recommend to anyone thinking of buying it.
VIZIO E472VL Love this TV!
For the price, this TV is a great buy. If you are looking for a budget-friendly HDTV with internet apps, I highly recommend this TV. Easy set up, great picture & sound quality. I have no complaints with the volume level as mentioned in other reviews. I have never had the volume above maybe 30. To be fair, this tv is in my bedroom, and it isn't necessary to use at a high volume.
VIZIO E472VL BEST PRICE, Great Value.
I received the E472VL three days ago and have been exploring and evaluating its various features.
First off: Here is a list of the features I wanted in my new TV.
42-47 inches
1080p
120 hz
Internet connectivity (primarily Netflix...despite their recent price increase BAH!)
Enough HDMI ports for my XBOX 360, PS3 and cable (minimum 3)
No more than $800
First Impressions:
I upgraded from a 3 year old 32 inch Sony Bravia, which served me well through college and since graduating, but it was time to upgrade to something more suitable for my living room (about 14 ft x 18 ft). My viewing distance is around 10 feet and this TV is definitely big enough for me. I'm not an interior designer, but the styling seems pretty standard. All black bezel. The outside of the bezel is matte while the inner edge closest to the screen is gloss. It is a nice two tone effect, but the styling of the tv was of a little concern. The base is large and glossy, and it does not swivel like many other models. Having a swiveling base was not important to me either as I rarely move the TV. Some other Vizio TV reviews note issues with the TVs turning off randomly periodically. I did experience this once in the first hour of using the TV. After rebooting the TV it automatically downloaded a firmware update and has not turned off again. Also, this TV does not come with the QWERTY remote like some other Vizios. Viewing facebook/twitter works very well on this TV, but if you want to post comments/updates you may want to consider a TV with a keyboard remote.
Features:
I felt this model was the best balance of features and price. I do generally prefer to buy big brand name electronics (Sony, Samsung, LG), but there were a number of features I wanted, which can't be had in this price range with those brands. Getting the newest, fanciest LED tv was not a priority for me as that is a still a new technology and I can only see marginally improved black levels during side by side comparisons, and that is only with full-array LED tvs with local dimming. That technology still demands a premium of about 150-200 dollars, and has not reached its full potential.
Internet Apps: The internet apps have worked flawlessly in my short time with the TV. The interface Vizio has created is one of the best i've seen. My parents have an internet connected TV; when the apps are opened the entire screen is dedicated to scrolling through and choosing your desired app. With the Vizios, a small bar of apps appears along the bottom of the screen, which you scroll through to find the app you want all while the TV signal is displayed over the rest of the screen. When you select and app, ~1/3 of the screen becomes dedicated to that app. You can get a quick facebook or twitter update while still watching TV on the right 2/3s of the screen. Some other apps (Netflix, amazon instant video) will then expand into full-screen mode after selecting "launch app" or once you've made a video selection. It is a great, responsive interface. You can delete "widgets" you don't use and move them wherever you want along the scroll bar.
120 hz: I haven't watched any hockey or sports for that matter, but the smooth motion technology can definitely be seen when it is turned on. As many people have said, it does look a little funny, and isn't appropriate for all content. I keep the option set to low or off most of the time, but for some shows it is nice to have on, which is where the different "picture modes" come in handy. There are 9 separate modes which can all be changed individually and selected quickly while watching the TV so you can immediately see the effect.
Performance:
Picture: This TV has a wonderful picture. Vizios are known for accurate and vibrant colors. That is certainly apparent here. The black levels are always the question mark as there is no standardized way to measure contrast ration, so 100,000: 1 on a Vizio vs. 2,000,000 : 1 on a Samsung doesn't necessarily mean the Samsung will be 20x better. The black levels are completely acceptable for my use. I am not a videophile, but I have researched and viewed many tvs. I have seen tvs with noticabley bad black levels and plasmas with amazing black levels. This TV should pass all but the most hardcore videophile's critique. Compared to my old Sony this is a major upgrade.
Sound: A common complaint about these thin TVs is the poor speakers. In my fairly large, open and carpeted (carpets will reduce sound travel and require you to turn the volume up louder than in a room with hardwood floors) family room, the speakers perform admirably for everyday TV viewing. I only have to turn the volume up high when I have the windows open and a fan blowing. However, I do have a surround sound set up, which I use for movie watching. The SRS TruVolume technology does not seem to have any affect while channel surfing, which is unfortunate, but I commend them for trying. The SRS SurroundSound is noticeable. When switching between basic stereo sound and surround, the "surround" option creates much more full and real sounding audio.
Videogames: Here is where I had my first real fright. I tested for any input lag (a well known issue with some LCD HDTVs) by playing Geometry Wars 2 on XBOX. It's not a graphical stunner, but it requires split second input and reaction time. At first there was noticeable lag. After scanning through the picture settings I could not find any cure. Important Note: the various "picture modes" include a "gaming" setting. It is important to remember these settings are mainly there for you to modify to your liking. The names are more there for your convenience. However, in the "settings" tab of the menu there is a "gaming" mode option. The option only becomes available once you switch from the "TV" input to the input your console is connected to. This did remedy the input lag.
Menu/Interface: Like I said previously, the menu can be viewed while watching TV, which makes optimizing your picture settings a breeze. Also, any settings you choose for each input, will save to that specific input. E.G. After turning "gaming mode" "on" on HDMI-1 for my XBOX, that setting will save to HDMI-1 so you don't have to change it every time you switch devices. The same goes for the picture and audio modes selected. It is a very convenient system.
Overall:
I am very pleased with this TV. 42" TVs with similar features were only $50-$100 cheaper. I feel the extra 5 inches is worth it especially if you are on the fence as far as size like I was. The picture is terrific. The sound is completely acceptable if there is not too much background noise, otherwise consider a beefier set up.
Sorry for the drawn out and wordy review, but I hope it was helpful to some of you. I actually waited a couple extra weeks before buying this TV hoping someone would write an in-depth review. I would be happy to answer any questions in the comments section if I missed anything.
VIZIO E472VL Best Buy, great price great TV.
I love the smart TV, I can watch movies from netflix, blockbuster & because I am also a prime customer with Amazon I get free movies! The picture is clear and the sound is great! Also a real plus Vizio has great tech help and customer service based in the US!! I am hoping this is a new tread! Great TV for the money!
Let me just say for the price the TV is a must buy. The contrast is wonderful as well as the response time. The built in speaker are better than most (but I still recommend a surround sound set up). My only complaint is that 120hz just seems weird to me; it's sort of jarring. I believe it's due to how it smooths the motion of a movie or show, but this can be dealt with by turning on "game mode."
Overall, wonderful TV for the price.
VIZIO E472VL awesome tv at an awesome price.
i bought this tv and im very happy with it.shipping was right on the money.picture is awesome. added a vizio sound bar and the sound is outstanding.the only con with this tv is the volume. without the sound bar addition you have to put the volume up very high to hear it. at least up to 55 or 60 to get a good affect.other than that very happy with it.would recommend to anyone thinking of buying it.
VIZIO E472VL Love this TV!
For the price, this TV is a great buy. If you are looking for a budget-friendly HDTV with internet apps, I highly recommend this TV. Easy set up, great picture & sound quality. I have no complaints with the volume level as mentioned in other reviews. I have never had the volume above maybe 30. To be fair, this tv is in my bedroom, and it isn't necessary to use at a high volume.
VIZIO E472VL BEST PRICE, Great Value.
I received the E472VL three days ago and have been exploring and evaluating its various features.
First off: Here is a list of the features I wanted in my new TV.
42-47 inches
1080p
120 hz
Internet connectivity (primarily Netflix...despite their recent price increase BAH!)
Enough HDMI ports for my XBOX 360, PS3 and cable (minimum 3)
No more than $800
First Impressions:
I upgraded from a 3 year old 32 inch Sony Bravia, which served me well through college and since graduating, but it was time to upgrade to something more suitable for my living room (about 14 ft x 18 ft). My viewing distance is around 10 feet and this TV is definitely big enough for me. I'm not an interior designer, but the styling seems pretty standard. All black bezel. The outside of the bezel is matte while the inner edge closest to the screen is gloss. It is a nice two tone effect, but the styling of the tv was of a little concern. The base is large and glossy, and it does not swivel like many other models. Having a swiveling base was not important to me either as I rarely move the TV. Some other Vizio TV reviews note issues with the TVs turning off randomly periodically. I did experience this once in the first hour of using the TV. After rebooting the TV it automatically downloaded a firmware update and has not turned off again. Also, this TV does not come with the QWERTY remote like some other Vizios. Viewing facebook/twitter works very well on this TV, but if you want to post comments/updates you may want to consider a TV with a keyboard remote.
Features:
I felt this model was the best balance of features and price. I do generally prefer to buy big brand name electronics (Sony, Samsung, LG), but there were a number of features I wanted, which can't be had in this price range with those brands. Getting the newest, fanciest LED tv was not a priority for me as that is a still a new technology and I can only see marginally improved black levels during side by side comparisons, and that is only with full-array LED tvs with local dimming. That technology still demands a premium of about 150-200 dollars, and has not reached its full potential.
Internet Apps: The internet apps have worked flawlessly in my short time with the TV. The interface Vizio has created is one of the best i've seen. My parents have an internet connected TV; when the apps are opened the entire screen is dedicated to scrolling through and choosing your desired app. With the Vizios, a small bar of apps appears along the bottom of the screen, which you scroll through to find the app you want all while the TV signal is displayed over the rest of the screen. When you select and app, ~1/3 of the screen becomes dedicated to that app. You can get a quick facebook or twitter update while still watching TV on the right 2/3s of the screen. Some other apps (Netflix, amazon instant video) will then expand into full-screen mode after selecting "launch app" or once you've made a video selection. It is a great, responsive interface. You can delete "widgets" you don't use and move them wherever you want along the scroll bar.
120 hz: I haven't watched any hockey or sports for that matter, but the smooth motion technology can definitely be seen when it is turned on. As many people have said, it does look a little funny, and isn't appropriate for all content. I keep the option set to low or off most of the time, but for some shows it is nice to have on, which is where the different "picture modes" come in handy. There are 9 separate modes which can all be changed individually and selected quickly while watching the TV so you can immediately see the effect.
Performance:
Picture: This TV has a wonderful picture. Vizios are known for accurate and vibrant colors. That is certainly apparent here. The black levels are always the question mark as there is no standardized way to measure contrast ration, so 100,000: 1 on a Vizio vs. 2,000,000 : 1 on a Samsung doesn't necessarily mean the Samsung will be 20x better. The black levels are completely acceptable for my use. I am not a videophile, but I have researched and viewed many tvs. I have seen tvs with noticabley bad black levels and plasmas with amazing black levels. This TV should pass all but the most hardcore videophile's critique. Compared to my old Sony this is a major upgrade.
Sound: A common complaint about these thin TVs is the poor speakers. In my fairly large, open and carpeted (carpets will reduce sound travel and require you to turn the volume up louder than in a room with hardwood floors) family room, the speakers perform admirably for everyday TV viewing. I only have to turn the volume up high when I have the windows open and a fan blowing. However, I do have a surround sound set up, which I use for movie watching. The SRS TruVolume technology does not seem to have any affect while channel surfing, which is unfortunate, but I commend them for trying. The SRS SurroundSound is noticeable. When switching between basic stereo sound and surround, the "surround" option creates much more full and real sounding audio.
Videogames: Here is where I had my first real fright. I tested for any input lag (a well known issue with some LCD HDTVs) by playing Geometry Wars 2 on XBOX. It's not a graphical stunner, but it requires split second input and reaction time. At first there was noticeable lag. After scanning through the picture settings I could not find any cure. Important Note: the various "picture modes" include a "gaming" setting. It is important to remember these settings are mainly there for you to modify to your liking. The names are more there for your convenience. However, in the "settings" tab of the menu there is a "gaming" mode option. The option only becomes available once you switch from the "TV" input to the input your console is connected to. This did remedy the input lag.
Menu/Interface: Like I said previously, the menu can be viewed while watching TV, which makes optimizing your picture settings a breeze. Also, any settings you choose for each input, will save to that specific input. E.G. After turning "gaming mode" "on" on HDMI-1 for my XBOX, that setting will save to HDMI-1 so you don't have to change it every time you switch devices. The same goes for the picture and audio modes selected. It is a very convenient system.
Overall:
I am very pleased with this TV. 42" TVs with similar features were only $50-$100 cheaper. I feel the extra 5 inches is worth it especially if you are on the fence as far as size like I was. The picture is terrific. The sound is completely acceptable if there is not too much background noise, otherwise consider a beefier set up.
Sorry for the drawn out and wordy review, but I hope it was helpful to some of you. I actually waited a couple extra weeks before buying this TV hoping someone would write an in-depth review. I would be happy to answer any questions in the comments section if I missed anything.
VIZIO E472VL Best Buy, great price great TV.
I love the smart TV, I can watch movies from netflix, blockbuster & because I am also a prime customer with Amazon I get free movies! The picture is clear and the sound is great! Also a real plus Vizio has great tech help and customer service based in the US!! I am hoping this is a new tread! Great TV for the money!
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VIZIO E472VL
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #25811 in Home Theater
- Color: Black
- Brand: Vizio
- Model: E472VL
- Dimensions: 28.40" h x 44.70" w x 3.70" l, 39.70 pounds
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Display size: 47
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- 120Hz refresh rate for more clarity during fast-motion video
- Built-in ambient light sensor adjusts backlight levels based on surroundings
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