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VIZIO VF550M 55-Inch Full HD 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
 
Manufacturer: Vizio, Inc.
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List Price: $1,449.99
Sale Price: $1,542.37
Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Taking your home theater to the next level, VIZIO brings you the stylish VF550M. This full high definition, 55-inch LCD HDTV combines the latest technology--full high-definition 1080P resolution for crystal clear images and 120Hz Smooth Motion technology provides a fluid, blur-free, lifelike picture. The innovative design and cutting edge sound technologies complete the HD experience.

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Full 1080p resolution for the best picture.

A 120Hz refresh rate creates smooth transitions between frames.

ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15% below Energy Star 3.0.

1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

120Hz Refresh Rate
A 120Hz refresh rate limits motion judder, creating smooth transitions between frames, for crisp, clear images.

ECO HD
ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

Built-In Speakers
Four built-in 10-Watt speakers provide room-filling sound.

SRS Audio Technologies
SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.

178-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle
The VF550M features a viewing angle of up to 178-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.

Ultimate Connectivity
The VF550M has a whopping nine high-definition inputs, five of which are HDMI. No matter how big your entertainment system is, you should be covered.

VIZIO VF550M Inputs

  • HDMI with HDCP: 5 (1 side)
  • RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
  • Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2 (1 side)
  • S-Video: 1
  • Computer RGB: 1
  • Composite Video: 2 (1 side)
  • USB Port: 1 (service only)

VIZIO VF550M Outputs

  • SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
  • Headphones: 1 (side)

One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.

What's in the Box
VIZIO VF550M, VIZIO Remote Control VR2P, Power Cord, Safety Strap, Screen Cleaning Cloth, User Manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card, 2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control

Product Details
  • 120Hz Smooth Motion technology gives you smooth, blur-free picture with less judder
  • 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio for blacker blacks and bright whites
  • SRS TruSurroundHD brings you an immersive surround sound experience
  • SRS TruVolume balances audio levels to eliminate volume inconsistencies
  • ECO HD - Consumes less energy than traditional HDTVs exceeding current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%.

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Customer Reviews
One of better purchases you will make in your life...
 
Review Date: January 20, 2010
Reviewer: Scott Gardner, Utah, USA
Before I get into the nitty gritty, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a review junkie. Sue me. So when I know I want something like a new HDTV I research high and low to not only find the best price, but I also want pretty darn close to the best product out there on the market. From professional reviews to consumer reviews here on Amazon, I do my best to soak it all in. With that being said, in my experience I've never been disappointed with something I've bought that I've done extensive research on...

And that holds true with the Vizio VF550M.

I bought my set at Costco during the Thanksgiving Weekend Sale. One of the first things I noticed right out of the box was how big it really was. I upgraded from a 46" LCD and the size was noticeably (and awesomely) huger. Yes... huger. When I saw the VF550M display at Costco it just didn't look that big because it was set next to other 50-60 inch sets and in the middle of a huge warehouse. However, while setting it up I realized it was the perfect size for the further viewing distance in our family room. The set-up was easy enough. I mounted the tv with the VideoSecu Adjustable Tilt TV Wall Mount (bought on Amazon) which I was very pleased with. We ran the cables through the wall to my devices to hide them... and I must say, it looks beautiful mounted to a wall. I would definitely recommend mounting this set. I didn't care too much for the remote that came with the TV so I opted to upgrade to the Logitech Harmony 670 remote (also got on amazon).

The picture on this TV was just as good or better than any other HDTV I have ever seen. The black levels are great with the DCR feature. Blu-Ray looks amazing on the big screen. I will admit I jumped on the 120hz bandwagon and as of right now I couldn't be happier with it when it comes to watching sports- but thats all I use 120hz (or "Smooth Motion Effect") for.

PROS
-BIG
-Great 120hz feature for Sports
-Good out of the box sound
-5 HDMI ports!
-Stunning picture

CONS
-Don't care for the remote
Excellent TV
 
Review Date: January 8, 2010
Reviewer: M. Haley,
I received the Vizio VF550M television from Amazon today and am very happy with my purchase. This is an excellent TV at a fair price. I waited for the price to come down and only paid 1,249.00. No tax and free shipping. It was delivered by Pilot Transport in perfect condition and unlike another reviewer I had no problems with Pilot. The delivery man was very friendly and professional. He brought the tv in to my house, unboxed it, inspected it and plugged it in to test it. It worked perfectly.

The VF550M is a huge screen, crystal clear on HD channels. I was surprised at how good the sound was. Most tv's have very poor sound. This tv's sound is not bad at all but I connected it to my sound system. Sounds great. I'm very happy with this tv.

I also have a 19" and a 32" Vizio both of which I am very happy with. The picture on all 3 are equal to or better than much more expensive brands. I highly recommend Vizio.
Vizio 55 inch - a fantastic TV
 
Review Date: February 18, 2010
Reviewer: Ganesh R. Kalbavi, Rochester Hills, MI USA
I have used this TV for almost two months now and am pleased enough to write a review.

I bought it because it was a steal compared to the name brands and I don't care much for their fancy features (In the past, I did and in the end I hardly used them after the initial experimentation).

I did not have digital cable or HD cable when I installed it. But still this TV showed a tremendous improvement in the images with standard cable compared to the Sony 35" CRT TV that I had. But a couple of weeks ago, I hooked up a HDTV antenna to get over the air HDTV broadcasts. This TV came to life and the images are absolutely fantastic - crystal-clear and brilliant.

I've used one A/V port to view internet directly from my PC. Two HDMI ports have been used for a blue-ray and a standard DVD+VCR player. I used the optical digital out to hook up the TV to my amp and the Dolby digital sound from the HDTV broadcasts really make you enjoy the viewing even more.

I have not noticed any problem from the TV so far.

The screen is a mattee finish which suits me fine because I have a bright room and don't want to see reflections of windows.

The remote is really simple (and a relief compared to the complicated ones I have).

Overall a happy owner.

Great product at a great price!
 
Review Date: February 8, 2010
Reviewer: Ivan Jones, MOORESVILLE, NC, US
Excellent picture and very good sound on this tv. It's the best deal I could find and this is confirmed by Consumer Reports.
Great Price Great Product!
 
Review Date: January 30, 2010
Reviewer: T. Jones, Athens, TN
I had been waiting for a price break on this product because I missed the Black Friday sale at Costco. When I saw the same price here on Amazon I jumped on it. The TV arrived in just a fews days and I love. Great value for the price.

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