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- Razor LED backlight technology delivers brilliant colors, rich detail, and deep contrast ¿ all in a razor thin design. Stylish, Edge-to-Edge protective glass
- Elegant, touch sensitive HDTV controls light up when your hand draws near. Ambient light sensor auto-adjusts brightness
- SRS TruVolumeTM eliminates volume inconsistencies between shows
- SRS TruSurround HDTM produces immersive virtual HD surround sound
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 20:000 to 1 displays deeper blacks and brighter whites
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 "You guys are something" 2010-01-27
By N. G (Atlanta, GA)
You pay $220 for a Tv (That is how much I paid at Costco) and you expect a space Shuttle. Who cares if it takes 3 seconds for the channel to change. If you are that busy and do not have 3 seconds, you shouldn't be watching Tv to begin with. Good Night and Good Luck.

 "Do Not Bother!" 2010-01-13
By C. M. Ramsey (Tyler, TX)
I bought the Vizio Razor to replace our 13" Sony in our kitchen. After looking at several different TV's I decided to buy the Vizio Razor. The picture was very good, and I had heard that Vizio was a good brand. The problems started shortly after I got it hooked up and turned on. After being on for about 2 minutes it went to a blue screen with a message of "No Signal". I tried another TV in the house and the signal was fine. After playing with the menu features I was finally able to get the picture back. This happened again later that evening, and I was again able to get the picture back after going into the menu feature. Then it happened again the next day, but I could not ever get the blue screen to go away this time. What little time it did work correctly I found 2 annoying problems. The sound quality was very poor. It sounded like it was coming out of a tin can. Also the remote would only work if you were standing directly in front of the TV. Needless to say I took it back to the store for a refund yesterday and will not be buying another Vizio. It's a shame because it is a good looking TV with a great picture.

 "Vizio 19" LCD LED" 2010-01-05
By VideoEditor (Washington,DC)
1. Vizio on screen controls lower left, keep popping up, stay 15-30 seconds on

screen, then pop off screen for 1-5 seconds, then just keeps repeating.

This activity is inconsistant, seems to be triggered when using exit

button. Also, the exit button does not clear this control but it eventual

stops, only to return when turning TV back on.

2. all channels above 100 have extensions, ie 101-2311, 102-49,102-5011 etc.

does not recognize the cable designations and cannot have name assigned to



3. 3 second channel change exccesive

4. no ability to create favorites menu for quick access to channel

5. cannot enter channels above 99 on remote

6. this is first remote i've used that does not have a designated "menu" button.

Using "OK" to access menus is annoying and confusing. put Menu and Exit

buttons just under the OK cross, better for true one hand operation

7. I know the TV is a Vizio, i don't need the Vizio LOGO for 5 seconds at turn

on.

While the HD picture is perfect, having great video on a kitchen TV just

isn't worth the irritation factor This is a return, unless Vizio has a

firmware upgrade that is easily installed and that solves these problems

 "Great HD picture, problematic TV tuner" 2010-01-03
By Gerry in Texas
I agree with the other reviews, but would add a warning about the TV tuner.



On the plus side, the 720p and 1080i HD picture quality is amazing, very bright and sharp with good contrast. The sound is perhaps the best I've ever heard from a low end TV, with more volume than I could ever use. I haven't had a chance to try the digital photo frame feature or the pause live TV feature, but they are both nice to have if they work as advertised. The remote control allows you to access all features.



However, I will be returning the set because of problems with the TV tuner. As I read on another web site, the tuner is annoyingly slow when changing channels. Each time you use channel up or channel down the screen goes blue for about 2 seconds, and sometimes 3 before the new channel is displayed. If you jump to a channel by entering the number from the remote's keypad you will stare at the blue screen for 4 to 5 seconds.



If slow channel changes were the only problem I would just learn to live with it due to the amazing HD picture and sound. Unfortunately there are two other tuner problems, one of which is a too much for me.



First, there is a minor issue where if you punch in a non-existent channel number by accident the input buffer is not cleared until some period of time well after the unit has gone back to displaying the current channel number. I.e., you punch in a wrong number, the unit eventually reverts to displaying the current number, but then when you try to enter a correct number again the digits from the previous attempt are still in the input buffer and they get added to the new number you are trying to enter. You end up having to just sit and wait for some period of time (10 - 20 seconds) before you can enter a new channel number.



I suppose I could also learn to live with that. But what I can't live with is a completely broken 'last' feature. On the VM190XVT they should call this feature the 'Las Vegas' button because when you press it you are just rolling the dice and you have no way of knowing which previous channel it will revert to.



I've spent around 2 hours trying to figure out how to beat this error. At first I thought 'last' worked correctly for channels you went to by using the channel up/channel down buttons, but not for direct entry. This wasn't true. Then I thought it was related to the period of time between channel changes. Perhaps if I left each channel selected for some minimum period of time between changes I could get the feature to work. Not true. Then I tried direct channel entry only, both with me triggering the channel change by pressing 'Ok', and with the TV deciding when it was time to jump to the new channel. Still broken. Then I thought perhaps it had problems with 'dash' channels, like '13-1', but not with base channels like '13', so I tried base channels only. Made no difference. Over a long period of time I tried many combinations of all of the above. Nothing worked reliably. 'Last' will sometimes revert to the most recent previous channel, but most of the time it doesn't. It will also become stuck on a channel for no obvious reason. It then stays stuck until you select a new channel while viewing the stuck channel. Weird.



I would be interested to hear about other people's experience with 'last' on the VM190VXT. I don't know if this is a general problem, or if I just have a buggy tuner. Regardless, this unit is going back.



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Update: I spent 20 minutes on the phone with Vizio tech support. It is their opinion that the problems I see are caused by a bad remote control and they offered to send a replacement. I may or may not pursue that option. I have no desire to get stuck with this unit if that doesn't fix the problem and my return window closes.



Those that are experiencing the menu pop-up problem should see if it always happens after you have used the remote. The remote could be causing the problem.



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Final update: The replacement remote came in the mail today. It didn't fix anything, all problems listed above with the 'Last' feature and direct channel entry are still exactly the same. I give up, this unit has permanent problems and I am returning it for a refund before I get stuck with it.

 "So close, but no cigar for Vizio..." 2010-01-02
By JustaConsumer
The Vizio VM190XVT is so close but no cigar. Amazing pictures at the price point FAR superior to the competition but Vizio fumbles the ball at the one yard line.



No STANDBY provision when used as a computer monitor. When computer goes to sleep the monitor shows a bright BLUE screen. Not energy conscious.



The power cord supplied with the Vizio VM190XVT has a BRICK to drop line current down to the low voltage this TV requires. Rather than place the brick in the middle of the power cord where it won't interfere it was placed on the end precluding it's use in many power strips, UPS units, and outlets.



No excuse for the power cord brick other than inadequate field testing prior to release and no standby mode is laughable when you claim to be GREEN.




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 "And so my TV hunt ends" 2010-01-13
By Brian C (Las Vegas NV USA)
I have been looking for a small TV to put in my bedroom and to double as a computer monitor. I put this in my Amazon cart when it was only $200, but it went up to $250, so I kept looking. Then I missed the Gold Box Deal of a Panasonic Viera 26" for only $250. (VERY disappointed) Later at Wal-Mart I stumbled upon this one again for $248 and decided to buy it and finally end my hunt. I'm a pretty generous rater on Amazon, but if I wasn't I'd probably give it a 3-star.







What I like:

- Works great as a computer monitor and automatically adjusts to the differing aspect ratio of my computer games

- Two HDMI ports is nice for a small TV (I don't use them yet but I'm sure I will in the future)

- Buttons are located on the side of the front panel within easy reach--you don't have to wrap your hand around.

- Inputs and outputs located in the side are pretty deep--enough that the cords are easily concealed



What I dislike:

- The VIZIO logo glows white when on and can't be turned off (though it's pretty dim, not distracting), worse yet it glows orange when the TV's off. IT'S A TV, NOT A MICROWAVE. That can't be turned off either.

- There is no letterbox zoom. So if you're wantching a widescreen program on a standard definition connection, the picture is stretched horizontally AND has horizontal bars.

- Speakers are horrible. I don't care much because I have been plugging speakers in to the headphone jack.

- No RCA audio out. You have to use the headphone and get a 3.5mm to RCA if you have a stereo or something similar. There is however an optical out for a home theater.

- Remote is kind of cheap looking and is not universal (but this isn't expected on a small set).

- Only one composite video--I know it's outdated, but it's still pretty common.

- The only reason it's called an ECO TV is because it exceeds Energy Star guidelines by 15%. Woohoo. Big deal. For all I know, all LCD TVs do. I thought maybe it was made from recycled material or maybe NOT IN CHINA. (But that won't happen until pigs fly).







List of inputs and outputs for those who are curious (It's so impossible to find online)

HDMI in X2

HDMI RCA audio in

VGA in (RGB PC)

PC audio in (3.5mm)

Component + audio in

Coaxial in

Composite video/S-Video + RCA audio (all on side)



Optical/SPDIF out

Headphone out (on side)



There is also a 3-prong (looks like DC power kinda) connection that says SERVICE as well as one that is USB.







Overall--great buy for the price.

 "Good Value" 2010-01-07
By J. Oakes (Mabelvale, AR United States)
This is an excellent TV for the price. Good Picture. Easy to set up. My only complaint is that it only has 1 RCA input. I have to disconnect and reconnect my son's different game systems. It also has 1 component, 1 serial, and 2 HDMI inputs.

 "gl2814" 2009-12-31
By J. A. Prince (OH USA)
This Set replaced a 13" Samsung flat tube that was great in its day. So far, great trouble free set. DVD's look solid and I'm not using HDMI. Plan on adding blu-ray and will consider Vizio in the mix when I do. Only viewing angle problems experienced when looking up from floor. From the bed or a chair no problems at all. Sound is a little lacking but fine for the bedroom. An outstanding buy for the money. Found my set at Walmart and the price has dropped since purchase. Amazon pricing is pretty close. Recommend where HD is desired, but you don't have the room for a 37" or 42".

 "Vizio has great Lcd tvs." 2009-12-28
By queenlaker
Don't let others change your mind on this vizio 22' inch tv. i bought this tv for my gr8 nephew picture shows great, volume is wonderful not tiddy as a buyer said.And vizio placed an Hdmi cord inside the packaging.I notice the stand is different now reminds you of the stand on the samsung tvs.The older stands are wider. Factory settings are great unless you want to tune down your colors

 "Good value for the price." 2009-12-14
By Spriz (Fall River, MA USA)
We were looking for a relatively inexpensive HD television to replace a small 13" RCA CRT in the bedroom. Since we already own other Vizio equipment that we are quite happy with, we decided on this model. It has a good assortment of inputs: 2 HDMI, VGA, Component, Composite, SVideo, and coax. We've found the picture quality from both our HD cable box and our Blu-Ray player to be very nice via HDMI. We haven't experienced any viewing angle issues. SD signals are generally good as well. There is some fuzziness, but that's normal when viewing SD content on an HD set. Most of the time it's barely noticable. The sound, however, is not as good. It sounds a bit hollow and tinny, no matter how we adjust the bass and treble. I think our old RCA actually had better sound, and that's the only thing that stops me from being able to give the Vizio 5 stars.



In short, if you can get around the slightly dissappointing sound, the VA220E is a very good choice if you're looking for a smaller HD set with a lower price tag and an excellent picture.


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 "Great little tv" 2010-01-02
By L. Williams (Atlanta, GA United States)
I have had this TV for a little over a month, and really I like it, especially since I got it on sale. It was easy to set up (took maybe 15-20 minutes). Picture quality has been pretty good so far, especially through my blu ray(sony n460). I have Direct TV, but I don't pay for HD right now, but plan to get it soon. My picture is actually pretty good now, except on my sports channels, and thats where the difference comes in. After doing much research, I came to the conclusion that for a 32 inch 1080p and 120 hz wasn't all that necessary, but when it comes to sports it does make a difference. Fortunately Direct TV is adding more sports stations to the HD package, so that should resolve that issue. That being said, depending on your required use, this a great little tv, especially since it comes a great price point. For use with a video game console and to watch movies (either on regular tv or via blu ray or streaming video), it's great. The TV has a lot of great features and adjustments to make it suite your specifications. Overall, it's more than worth it's price, and that its supposed to ECO friendly.

 "Vizio Review - Buyer Beware!" 2009-12-31
By Happy Kat (San Jose, CA)
BUYER BEWARE!!! I purchased this from Adorama Camera through Amazon and the TV was dead right out of the box!!! So disappointed as it was a gift! Adorama does NOT exchange/replace TV's so stuck dealing with Vizio directly. (Amazon doesn't help out either, you are on your own). Vizio customer service is poor, slow and I still have no working tv. So much for how great this tv is, I wouldn't know since it was shipped dead - guessing a dead power supply. Anyway still waiting for parts & a repair person to come out. For the same cost I should have bought the tv at Walmart - at least I would have been able to return and get another working tv ASAP!

 "Old coaxial cable from my old rooftop antenna gives me free high def TV (local channels)" 2009-12-30
By Marc Trevino
I have an 20+ year old rooftop antenna which I never used once I got satellite TV. Using an old coaxial cable (the same ones we use for cable TV), I hooked up this TV to my old rooftop antenna. This TV has a coaxial cable input for this purpose.



After attaching coaxial cable and running a channel search function on TV, I got several crisp, clear, free local HD channels (including all the major networks). A decoder box was NOT necesssary (I'm assuming TV has a built in HD tuner). No special "high tech" antenna was necessary. No special "high tech" cables were necessary. I live approx 40 miles south of Chicago and I am able to get all the major networks (sometimes can't get signal for Channel 2 CBS, which is historically a problem in my area).



This TV replaced a 27 inch RCA which I had for several years. The TV does a nice job with my standard definition satellite signal (my satellite is a digital signal, but NOT a high definition signal). I attached my satellite decoder box to TV using the s-video input on back of TV. I also attached my old DVD player using component video inputs on back of TV. I'm amazed how my standard definition satellite and an old DVD player look so much better on this TV (both in color and clarity).



The picture on this TV does get slightly "stretched" when watching satellite TV (picture stretches to fill all 4 corners). This "stretching" can be altered with different types of settings to fit your taste. Or, you can undue the "stretching" all together and watch it with a square picture. Whatever you like....it's not a problem with this TV.



Considering the price, the picture is very nice. I use in "retail mode" like others suggested (less energy efficient). Also use "vivid" picture mode, which I think gives the nicest picture and best color.



Sound quality is good considering small speakers (sound is comparable to my old 27" RCA). Sound is just fine for a large bedroom.

 "Nice TV for $$" 2009-12-13
By T. Ayres (Pennsylvania)
Ordered this thru Amazon and it was out of stock, but stock was quickly replenished. Set up was easy. Not currently using HD feature but it is a real nice TV for the money. Only problem is the sound is kind of distorted. Am playing with the adjustments but might decide to go with external speakers if I can't get the problem resolved.

 "Good picture in store" 2009-12-02
By Richard H. Martin (Columbia, MO USA)
That title has two meanings. This bargain 720p HDTV can be made to display a very good picture, but not if you 'obey' Vizio's instruction manual. You will pay a big penalty if you fall for Vizio's green marketing baloney.



It appears that all TV manufacturers adjust their picture controls at the factory to make their displays stand out in a lineup on a shelf in the store. Often that creates a picture which at home is inaccurate, too bright, too contrasty, over sharpened, etc. Thus any new TV must be 'calibrated' to produce a picture that correctly reproduces the video signal it receives. Sure enough, Vizio does that with the VO320E too. But that makes it draw more current. So during the initial setup routine the manual advises you to select the "Home Mode" rather than "Retail Mode," to "give you the opportunity to save energy." It says nothing about any effect on picture quality. So, good (and penny-pinching) citizen that I am, I dutifully punched in Home Mode before proceeding, a few days later, with calibrating the set using the Digital Video Essentials (DVE) system. When I finished the picture indeed looked pretty good... at night in a very dimly lit room. But in daylight it was lousy--dim, dull, and washed out. An unpleasant surprise, since a review of inexpensive LCDs in the October, 2009 issue of Consumer Reports had graded the VO320E's picture as "excellent." By then I had forgotten about that "Home"/"Retail" toggle, which doesn't appear in the VO320E's regular picture-tuning menus. After considerable fussing with brightness, contrast, color and other controls, often in flagrant violation of what DVE advised, I was about ready to return the set--which I bought for our brightly illuminated kitchen--when I realized that, duh, a little more juice might make a difference. And it did--a big difference. But I wish that Visio would admit the dirty trick they used in order to put "ECO" in the VO320E's name.



So, set it up in the "Retail" mode and the VO320 (I presume that eliminates the "E") will indeed deliver an excellent picture. Not up to the quality of a 46" 1080p 120 or 240 Hz set, but fine for a second or third TV, and costing much less. It is light, easy to mount on a wall, and visually attractive--surprisingly unobtrusive for its size, and a thin strip of chrome along its bottom edge adds a neat touch of class. Vizio is to be commended for providing a printed 67-page manual that is all in (reasonably clear and non-geeky) English--although it does not manufacture the VO320E in the United States as another reviewer claims (at least my set says it was made in China). The 'calibration' process (Vizio calls it "fine tuning") is simple and straight forward, at least if you don't try to use DVE, and most of the controls' default settings proved to be nearly correct when checked with DVE's test patterns--I had to change "Color" from 50 to 45 to get a fair calibration using DVE's red, green and blue filters, and reduce "Sharpness" from 4 to 1 (but I subsequently decided that a tad more sharpening gave the picture a little more pizzazz, despite what DVE concluded).



I hesitate to gripe about sound quality in a TV as small and inexpensive as this, but since no other Amazon reviewer has as yet done so, here goes. Plan to hook the VO320E up to some other audio device if you possibly can (fortunately, we had an old Bose CD player on a table in the same corner of the kitchen). You can turn off the VO320E's tinny little speakers, and the "Analog Audio Out" control can be set to "Variable," allowing the TV volume and mute controls to regulate an external audio device (a convenience that my much fancier HDTV in the family room lacks). There is even an equalizer included among the audio controls--a welcome feature since the VO320E's audio amplifier distorts badly, apparently in an attempt to compensate for the shortcomings of its speakers.



For its price, this is a fine 32-inch HDTV. Were it not for Vizio's Eco-prevarication, and the tinny sound, both of which are easily overcome, I would give it five stars.




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