The 2009 VIZIO HDTV lineup

Budget minded customers waiting for VIZIO's 2008 LCD lineup can rest easy as all the details of new VL, VT, and EcoHD lines are official. All the lines feature either SRS TruSurround XT or HD and multiple HDMI inputs. But while the VL and VT series are all 1080p and feature VIZIO's version of 120hz technology called Smooth Motion II, the EcoHD series is the new eco-friendly version we've heard about which is up to 25 percent more energy efficient than Energy Star 3.0 requires. The VL line ranges from 32 to 47 inches, with retail prices between $599 and $1099. The VT however is only available in 42 and 47-inches, which are $899 and $1099. The EcoHD line however really spans the gamut ranging from 19-inch all the way up to 32-inches and from $249 to $449.

Read - VIZIO EcoHD
Read - VIZIO 120hz 1080p LCDs

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 11:58AM]

Poor Vizio. They try so hard but their independent test results always fall flat (they rank last in this year's motion resolution results). Given the choice between a 47" Vizio for $1100 and a 50" Panny VIERA for $1000, I'll obviously take the VIERA. If someone offered you a Chevy for $40,000 or a Porsche for $30,000, which would you choose?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 12:09PM]

Not quite sure that's an apples to apples comparison there. You're talking a 47" 1080p 120Hz LCD vs a 50" 720p plasma, and you're stating MSRP of $1100 on the LCD, which Vizios NEVER sell near - we'll see these things selling at Costco and Sams for under $1000 from day one, easily.

While the Panny Viera 720 plasmas have in general gotten excellent reviews, 47-50" is the point where in a typical living room you being to actually be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p, and now that you can get a BD player for a decent price, there's actually 1080p content to look at, and 120hz (if done properly) negates the fluidity advantage that plasma gives.

We'll have to wait and see how the new Vizios review and look in the real world (their last gen 120hz engine leaving some room for improvement), but at those price points it may be a better investment to get a top of the line Vizio than a bottom of the line Panny for the first time.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 2:27PM]

I agree with you Loban on your comparison.

@jeremyturnley

Take this into consideration, granted these are extremes but support Loban's example.
The Pioneers are considerably the best sets in the market. Why is it that the 720p plasmas that they have make lcds and low end 1080p plasmas look like total crap.

Resolution is the least thing you should be worried about.

Panasonics that are 720p will look better with a blu-ray on it compared to a Vizio with 1080p especially if it has 120Hz.

The Vizio is good for the average consumer. Not to mention you're right they'll dip below $1k if sold at Costco.

But at the end of the day I assure you what it comes down to is picture quality and processors in these sets. And anyone who knows anything about picture quality will tell you the Panasonic 720p plasma will look better than Vizio 1080p lcd especially if it has 120 Hz.

I'm assuming here but it's a pretty educated guess that the Panasonic will still look better.

The car comparison works because they both are cares but what matters is the engine. Same thing with TVs.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 4:56PM]

@jeremyturnley

dude- stop googling lcd vs plasma articles. its still pretty difficult to tell the edifference between 1080 and 720 on a GOOD 50" plasma set. plus IMHO, high contrast is what really makes a set standout, and Vizio lcds and plasmas have some of the worst datk detail iv'e laid eyes on. oh yeah, and you still lose about 40% of 1080i resolution with lcds.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 5:07PM]

It's true. Even the best LCDs lose about 400 lines of resolution or more on a moving image. Good Plasmas lose only about 100 to 200. It's more about moving resolution than native resolution unless you're looking at pictures all day on your TV.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2009 6:32PM]

cHECK IT OUT HAVE Samsung 46 inc 120hz ln46a650 it sucks panel has light leakage bad 11th lcd of this model to be bad,, also have panny 50 inch thz50pou 1080p 480mhz etc it sucks burn in allready image retention lcd looks better but light leakage plasma deeper blacks less pic detail and burn in... haha it all sucks xcpt for new led lcd (led + lcd = no light leakage...oh yeah and the 46 sammy is from samsung they sold me a lnt4665fx in 07 and it broke & times so they sent me a leaky lcd again but w 120 mhz... GO TO CNET REVIEWS VIZIO HAS NO LIGHT LEAKAGE AND PASSES ALL TESTS OR PROGRAMS THEY RUN SO THINK B-4 U SPEAK !!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2009 11:09AM]

I have, I sell equipment, and your a knucklehead.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2009 12:25PM]

HELP..now I am completely confused; need to replace a second set( room 10x12 (12ft -viewing-distance)like to keep around or under $ 1,000...able to play latest Blue Ray...
THANX Harry

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2009 12:31PM]

Help...Need to add....Wall Mounted..... Palsma vs LCD ??? Sound without adding
additional speakers etc....possible??? THANX Harry

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2009 11:09AM]

SONY XBR6, go listen to it.
Panasonic is your other option.
Or, wall mount a speaker bar.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 12th 2009 5:46PM]

Nothing wrong with Vizio. I've had mine for 3 months and no problems. The picture and sound quality are awesome and you can't beat the price. You get it all for a low price.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 14th 2009 1:39PM]

Vizio is ok......... if your in a bar or a resturant. I bought one and honestly didn't like it. I mean it was ok for the price. But for a little bit more the Pannys are so much better. i've sold tv's for years and when the vizios game out it was like we were going backwards. I swear they use older pannels or something. Again they aren't bad but ti's like 3 years ago. When you can spend a little more money and get something that is alot better. But i guess it's all on your budget.

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