VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV | 
| Brand: Vizio
Category: CE
List Price: $1,799.99
Buy New: $1,788.00
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Seller: Target.com/ITC
Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 16816
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 55
Size: 55 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90.3
Dimensions (in): 51.5 x 13.5 x 35.9
MPN: VF551XVT
Model: VF551XVT
UPC: 845226002342
EAN: 0845226002342
ASIN: B002JPEWOO
Release Date: November 15, 2009
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| Features:
| • | TruLED Superior Led Performance | | • | Smart Dimming | | • | SPS is of 240 Hz | | • | Dynamic Contrast Ratio is of 2,000,000:1 | | • | Full Hd 1080P |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The VF551XVT 55-inch TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you're watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound. The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be.  An LED HDTV with local backlighting you can actually afford. Click to enlarge. |  Full 1080p resolution for the best picture. |  240 Hz refresh rate for blur-free images. |  Smart Dimming creates a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for richer blacks and brighter, bolder colors. |  ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15% below Energy Star 3.0. | TruLED
LED backlighting provides black levels unmatched by traditional CCFL backlights, and now VIZIO is offering the technology at a price point once unheard of. TruLED is comprised of 960 backlighting elements, controlled independently in 80 blocks or zones of 12 LED elements each. Local backlighting with VIZIO's Smark Dimming technology means you'll always get an incredible picture, no matter lighting in the room. 1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp. Smart Dimming
Smart Dimming creates 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enabling us to achieve the richest black levels by intelligently controlling these 80 blocks of LEDs, turning them on and completely off--and richer blacks mean brighter, more bold colors. 240Hz Refresh Rate
Delivers 240 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images. 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 and Vertical 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. Green Technologies
VIZIO's Eco HD models exceed the current Energy Star guidelines by 56% below Energy Star 3.0, which saves you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet. In addition to the fact that LED HDTVs are more efficient than standard LCDs, the display's LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance used in other backlights. VF551XVT 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: 1
- USB Port: 1
VF551XVT Outputs
- SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
- Stereo Audio: 1
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 SV551XVT, VIZIO remote control VUR8M, AA batteries for the remote control (2), Power cord, Safety Strap, Cleaning Cloth, User manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card
Product Description
Extreme VIZIO Technology!
The VF551XVT 55" TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you're watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be!TruLED Superior LED PerformanceSmart Dimming2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio240Hz SPS*Full HD 1080pXVT Series
Extreme VIZIO Technology! The XVT Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes cutting edge technology delivering an experience that's simply out of this world. Smart Dimming
Smart Dimming creates 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enabling us to achieve the richest black levels by intelligently controlling these 80 blocks of LEDs, turning them on and completely off - and richer blacks mean brighter, more bold colors. 1080P FULL HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp. Mercury Free
The display's backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance. TruLED
TruLED is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks. 240Hz SPS*
240Hz SPS* Smooth Motion technology delivers 240 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images. ECO HD
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 Great purchase! June 13, 2010
Jillybean (LV)
All I hoped for when I purchased it...arrived on time in perfect condition...always happy with getting what you paid for in the manner expected.
My review in simple terms: WOW April 15, 2010
Joseph Dibella (Palm Coast, FL)
This TV is simply amazing. First of all, I purchased at a great time after paying only $1699.00 with no tax and free shipping. The TV arrived very quickly and just as expected. It looks great in my living room and the quality is amazing. I contemplated purchasing a plasma due to the so called "better picture quality" and I am glad I chose the Vizio 55" LED. Granted, there is some slight motion blur at times, but nothing noticeable to the average person. The overall quality of the TV (appearance and picture) far outweigh any cons you may find. If you can do it, I would highly recommend purchasing this TV.
great tv April 7, 2010
S. Carroll
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great tv. Picture is almost too good, especially for sitcoms... makes it look so "proppy", because of the tv giving such a 3D appearance.
The only problem I've occured is trying to program this tv to a Verizon Fios remote. I simply can't seem to figure it out, and neither can Verizon.
 I don't want to say "Don't buy this TV," but... April 7, 2010
M. Fera (Erie, Pennsylvania)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
First, I did not buy this TV on Amazon, but that has little bearing on the product. I am leaving this review here because many of the reviews I read were here, and I think these points can help form a more complete picture (pardon the pun) of what you are getting.
I did several months of research online before deciding to buy the hype of many positive reviews and finally purchasing the VF551XVT. I went with this one over the 552 because I really didn't need wireless or the gadgets, and this one was in stock. When it arrived, I was impressed by its size, obviously, but it is quite thick. I knew this going in, but when it's in front of you it becomes apparent that it would be a beast to mount on a wall. On a table, it looks grand. The gray sound bar was much less of a distraction than I thought it would be, and in a darkened room, it disappears. The frame of the cabinet is a little thicker than most TV's, but being black really subdues it well. Overall, the construction seemed solid for just about any TV, never mind the fact that it's substantially cheaper than any other local dimming LED of this size.
The sound bar delivers room filling sound, in my experience, and really helped immerse the viewer into the movie. I never made it to hooking it up to my receiver and surround sound speakers, so all of the movies I watched were from the sound bar, and I never really felt a real need to hook it all up. In a nutshell, the sound is the absolute best feature of this TV, in my opinion.
On the other hand, the picture is the TV's downfall. This was my first HD TV, so when I first got it, I was aching to hook the PS3 up and watch the Blu-Rays I had bought. First movie in was The Dark Knight, and I have to say it BLEW MY MIND. Again, this was really my first experience with HD so "blew my mind" might even be an understatement. Very sharp edges, great resolution and realism on shiny objects especially. When I watched Gladiator (personal fave), I actually had to turn settings down and really mess with the settings because the character's jewelery and other shiny objects were literally leaping out of the screen in a weird 3D effect, and the faces of people on closeups looked like a bad BBC movie. I watched these movies in complete darkness to test the local dimming, and I have to say it was great! Under the right circumstances, it was obvious how nice the blacks were by the letterbox lines seeming to disappear. After all of this, I was thoroughly impressed with my new TV, although the picture on anything SD (DirecTV) was extremely harsh and "out of focus". I could let that go as I plan to get HD obviously, but it's something to note.
Then the trouble began. I watched I Am Legend one night, and it was then I saw it. As Will Smith's head moved horizontally across the screen in a high contrast action scene, there was a blur. I'm not sure if blur is the right word, as it was more of a stutter in the edges of Mr. Smith's face. After that, I couldn't UN-notice it. Anything that moves across the screen horizontally will have a few "ghost" edges behind it like your mouse pointer does if you move it quickly around your desktop. Once I saw it, it was EVERYWHERE. We couldn't even finish the movie because it was giving us a headache. I worked with settings until I was blue in the face, but to no avail. Movies were nothing to look forward to on my long coveted new toy. I was most disappointed.
Luckily, I was able to take it back. Happy ending. :)
So, I don't want to say "Don't buy this TV," but the story above is true. I took it back, went straight to the local hot spot and picked out a 50 inch Panasonic Viera for $600 less than I paid for this, and the picture is out-freakin-standing. Even on the same DirecTV (SD) feed, the picture is phenomenal and looks like it does on a CRT. I'm not trying to sell you on this TV, but I think I am a plasma fan from here on out, and the difference in the SD picture is very substantial. Last night, I streamed Office Space (oldie but awesome!) from my PC hard drive and it looked as if it was off of an HD DVD plugged right into the TV. There was no loss of quality from my 24 inch monitor to the 50 inch, something I haven't found before.
I hope this helps someone else either avoid making the same mistake I did, or at least try to take note of a noticeable blur or stutter when watching things move across the screen in high contrast with the background. If you see this, ditch the TV immediately because it won't go away.
55" LED TV March 31, 2010
S. Patterson (Alabama)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We love the TV. The picture is great. We had it put above our fireplace mantel. We think the picture, sound, and everything about it is great! So glad we made the decision to purchase this TV. The delivery from Amazon could not have been better.
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