VIZIO brings the LED party to 19- and 23-inch models

Unless you've been under a rock for a hot minute, then you know that LED backlit LCD HDTVs have been all the rage, though so far no one has brought those benefits to the smaller TVs. Well today VIZIO added a 19-inch and a 23-inch model to its LED lineup. Only the 23-inch is 1080p, but both have very thin profiles and the improved contrast and color you'd expect. The interesting twist is that both models will work as a picture frame, which someone (as in, literally one person in some random corner of the globe) might appreciate. The 19-inch model retails for $349, and the 23-inch will set you back another $50, but there's no word on when you can expect these to show up on a store shelf near you. More pictures and the full release after the jump.

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VM190XVT - $349.99
Product Overview:
With LESS than a 1" profile*, the VIZIO VM190XVT Razor LED™ LCD HDTV offers brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast – all in a sleek razor thin design. The aesthetic is simply amazing with a full edge to edge cover glass, and invisible proximity touch controls that illuminate as your hand draws near and fade away once you're done. The LCD LED TV also includes an ambient light sensor ensures that you will always have the best picture and most efficient energy savings by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. And when you're not watching TV, the VM190XVT can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends.

But it doesn't stop there! Experience advanced sound technologies from SRS Labs and take pleasure in knowing this mercury free, energy efficient LCD LED HDTV exceeds Energy Star® Guidelines by at least 55%**, conserving our planet's resources while saving you money.

Key Features:
Razor LED - VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller size LCD HDTVs! This Mercury Free, Energy Efficient, Razor Thin HDTV achieves a 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites with 300 nits brightness
Razor Thin Styling - with less than a 1" profile*, it's simply amazing!
Contemporary Styling - Chic and stylish aesthetic with full glass panel with the ability to tilt up to 25 degrees.
Illuminated Touch Controls with Proximity Sensor - Controls illuminate when your hand draws near and fade away once you're done.
Ambient Lighting - Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
Digital Photo Viewing - Enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends (via USB Drive)***
SRS TruVolume™ eliminates volume inconsistencies between programming
SRS TruSurroundHD™ delivers immersive virtual high definition surround sound.
Eco HD™- Exceeds the current Energy Star® Guidelines by 55%** below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet
Mercury Free - The display's backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.


VM230XVT - $399.99
Product Overview:
With LESS than a 1" profile*, the 23" VM230XVT Razor LED™ LCD HDTV offers full 1080p High Definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast – all in a sleek razor thin design. The aesthetic is simply amazing with a full glass panel and invisible controls that illuminate as your hand draws near and fade away once you're done. The ambient light sensor ensures that you'll always have the best picture by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. And when you're not watching TV, the VM230XVT can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends.

Key Features:
Razor LED - VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller size LCD HDTVs! This Mercury Free, Energy Efficient, Razor Thin HDTV achieves a 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites with 300 nits brightness
Razor Thin Styling - with less than a 1" profile*, it's simply amazing!
1080p - Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
Contemporary Styling - Chic and stylish aesthetic with full glass panel with the ability to tilt up to 25 degrees.
Illuminated Touch Controls with Proximity Sensor -Controls illuminate when your hand draws near and fade away once you're done.
Ambient Lighting - Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
Digital Photo Viewing - Enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends (via USB Drive)***
SRS TruVolume™ eliminates volume inconsistencies between programming
SRS TruSurroundHD™ delivers immersive virtual high definition surround sound.
Eco HD™- Exceeds the current Energy Star® Guidelines by 65%** below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet
Mercury Free - The display's backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.


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[(Unverified) Posted Oct 28th 2009 3:01PM]

"Only the 23-inch is 1080p" :-) Really? You're going to take a swipe at a 19" TV for not being 1080p? Unless you are closer than a meter away, you can't tell the difference...

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:22PM]

Those are still use cheap TN panel, better goes to store and view them, i regret buy the xl2370 just based on good review but turn out the led light is not really making much difference could be the led light has issue.

[xyvyx Posted Oct 29th 2009 1:01AM]

In soviet russia, led light breaks YOU!