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The wait for Vizio's first PC range we first saw at CES may feel like an eternity, but our friends at the FCC have made that wait a little shorter with a pair of approvals. Both the wireless keyboard and its equally cable-free trackpad companion have been given clearance to pair up with your future all-in-one desktop when it reaches the US. There's even a clue as to the release timing baked into the filings: Vizio wants manuals and photos for both kept secret until July 31st to protect the "actual marketing of the device," suggesting we might have our designer PCs in hand by then. You're looking at the keyboard above, and you can read through for a view of the trackpad.

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Vizio keyboard and mouse roll through the FCC, PCs may ship by July 31st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneAllInOnecomputercomputersFCCfilingkeyboardkeyboardspctrack padtrackpadViziovizio all in onevizio all-in-oneVizioAll-in-oneVizioAllInOnewirelessWed, 02 May 2012 10:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of March 12th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-12th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-12th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-march-12th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of March 12th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 12th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not long after bringing some Redmond vid-calling to your living room, Vizio's introducing another app that may just enhance your couch entertainment. Via its Twitter account, the outfit announced YouTube will now be a part of its Internet App portfolio. Though, it's worth mentioning the Tweet didn't specify if it'll support all internet-ready TV models. The Tube (as the cool kids are calling it) is joining the likes of Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand as part of Vizio's entertainment offerings. We know you can't wait to make yourself cry watching Kony 2012, so be on the lookout for the Google-owned video service to hit your smart TV shortly.

Vizio welcomes YouTube as part of its Internet Apps arsenal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skype videoconferencing app and add-on camera come to Vizio Internet Apps HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blockbuster On Demand pulls back from TiVo and others, is it on its way out? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were told at CES last month to expect Vizio's ultrawidescreen LCDs would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know how it will fit into our budgets, even if we're not sure how the aspect ratio will fit in our living rooms. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs popped up last year, the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model (50- and 71-inchers are also planned) sporting its trademark 21:9 aspect ratio (compared to a traditional HDTV's 16:9) and 2560x1080 resolution will start at $3,499. It also has an array of specs, measuring the 120Hz Edge LED lit screen at 56.7-inches wide by 29-inches high and 1.8-inches deep. Just as we saw when they were first announced at CES 2011, Vizio upscales Blu-ray and other wider-than-widescreen sources to fill the screen without those black bars we've become accustomed to. If you're watching standard HD programming, the extra space alongside can accommodate tiles for Yahoo! Widgets pulling information from the internet without blocking the picture at all. Check our gallery below for a better look and a demo video after the break, we'll keep an ear to the ground to find out when and where these displays might hit the market first.

Update: Vizio tells USA Today to expect this set to launch ahead of March Madness -- the better to manage our completely-useless-by-the-Sweet-16-because-Gonzaga-won-again brackets on.
[Thanks, chilipalm]

Continue reading Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV

Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After Vizio gave the world a preview of its PC and tablet plans it also announced plans for new HDTVs and a couple of set-top boxes, so we couldn't resist traveling back over to its Wynn-based lounge to view the beasts in their natural habitat. We won't make too much of it, but if you read last year's hands-on preview, unfortunately much of this is similar, as we mentioned when they were announced -- much of this tech was originally planned to ship in 2011. That said, while TBD is still the watchword when it comes to release dates and pricing, we're told highly anticipated sets like the first ultrawidescreen units should be available for preorder soon.

Gallery: Vizio Google TV, ultrawidescreen and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on

Continue reading Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on

Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21:93d3d tv3dTvandroidcesces 2012Ces2012cinema 3dCinema3ddlnagoogle tvGoogleTvhands-onhdpostcrosslcdledremoteUltraWidescreenviavia plusViaPlusvizioWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio tops accessories off with two Google TV-powered players]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizio-googletv-player/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizio-googletv-player/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizio-googletv-player/#comments It turns out Vizio's plans for Android don't stop at just tablets and TVs, as it's list of accessories being announced for 2012 are two Google TV powered set-top boxes. The VAP430 Stream player picks up where the Revue left off (and directly competes with Sony's NSZ-GS7 network player) adding the Google TV experience and access ot streaming media in any existing setup. Meanwhile, the VBR430 Blu-ray player adds discs to the mix of a VIA platform (standard and Plus) that stands to benefit from a new VOD app, M-Go from Technicolor that should bring first-run movies streaming directly to TVs. There's a few other add-ons mentioned in the PR (after the break) including a Skype webcam, iPad dock and soundbar, but all of those are available now. Like the other products Vizio has announced at CES, shipping dates and prices are still TBD.

Continue reading Vizio tops accessories off with two Google TV-powered players

Vizio tops accessories off with two Google TV-powered players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The more interesting news however, is that the 65-inch versions of both M- and R- lines feature VIA Plus, which is Vizio's customized spin on Google TV. We first got a peek at it last year, however the delayed introduction of Honeycomb and adoption of ARM processors likely doomed any chance of a release. In another blast from the past, Vizio has also queued up three 21:9 "CinemaWide" ultrawidescreen WFHD (2560x1080) models (above), in sizes of 50-, 58- and 71-inches with 3D and Yahoo! Widgets. We were heartbroken when we never saw these come home in 2011, although in all fairness no one else brought an ultrawidescreen flat-panel to us either so there's still an extremely rectangular space on our wall that needs filling. Prices and ship dates for all the new TVs are still TBD, and those without Google TV include Yahoo TV widgets. Check the press release after the break for the available details, before we check out the new models and try to find out if they'll actually arrive this time around.

Continue reading Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again

Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the more intriguing stories to come out of CES so far has been Vizio's decision to enter the PC market. The company's laptops and desktops have been leaked, announced and shown off in press shots, but now we've gotten up-close and personal with the machines. We also got a chance to manhandle its 10-inch tablet that officially broke cover this morning. Check out the gallery below for some hands on impressions. We spoke with CTO Matt McRae about the cooperation with Microsoft that surrounded the development of the PCs, and confirmed they would ship (late summer / back to school time frame most likely) with a clean Windows 7 (8 when that is available) image -- no bloatware. While the hardware, specs and design were still not final, we can confirm they're as thin and light as they looked in the press pics. The screens on these demo units were equally impressive, and Vizio promises they will be among the best available when they ship.

All but the smallest laptop feature 1080p screens, and the desktops even have HDMI passthrough, so they can be used as an HDTV with the PC portion turned completely off. The thin profile of the all-in-ones (that neck is a single piece of metal, not just painted plastic) is made possible by integrating the power supply into the subwoofer. As for the tablet, it's running an upgraded version of Vizio's custom Android skin, currently built on Honeycomb, although the company mentioned it will upgrade to the latest stable version (read: ICS) once it's available. The 8-inch that's currently available was also in the house running the upgraded skin, and all of those units should see an OTA patch kicking them up a version eventually.

Gallery: Vizio PCs and 10-inch Tablet

Hands-on with Vizio's laptops, desktops and 10-inch tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2012Ces2012hands-onVizioMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio reveals an image of its new 10-inch tablet... and not much else (update: there's more)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-reveals-its-making-new-10-inch-tablet-and-not-much-els/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-reveals-its-making-new-10-inch-tablet-and-not-much-els/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-reveals-its-making-new-10-inch-tablet-and-not-much-els/#comments Vizio's already made headlines at this year's CES with its new line of laptop and desktop computers, but the company isn't done surprising us. From the looks of things, Vizio has decided to give its 8-inch tablet a big brother. Dubbed the VTAB 3010 according to the company's website, all we know is that it's sporting a 10-inch screen and that it's "coming soon" -- we've a sneaking suspicion that means by the end of the week.

Update: Well, it looks like Vizio's got even bigger plans for CES than we thought. Further digging on its website shows a new Blu-ray player with Google TV, a universal remote, soundbar and router will be debuting this week as well. Check the second source for more.

Update: Check out our Vizio hands-on here

Vizio reveals an image of its new 10-inch tablet... and not much else (update: there's more) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10 inch10-inch10Inchcesces 2012Ces2012slatetabletviziovtab 3010Vtab3010Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio officially introduces PC line, all-in-ones and laptops offer ample choices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-officially-introduces-pc-line/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-officially-introduces-pc-line/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/vizio-officially-introduces-pc-line/#comments Intrigued by the news from Bloomberg earlier this week? Well, Vizio has just made its plunge into the PC business official. While not offering much more information than the earlier reports, we're still anxiously awaiting specs and pricing but what we do know is that when the family arrives this spring, it will be sporting a "clean" system image optimized by Microsoft itself and ostensibly free of bloatware. Based on what we'd gathered already, we know that 24 and 27-inch all-in-one PCs will make their debut alongside 14 and 15.6-inch thin + light laptops in addition to a 15.6-inch regular ol' laptop -- all powered by Windows 7. If you're in need of a refresher, hit the gallery below for a smattering of pics and get comfy while the particulars get sorted, and also check out a quick video featuring CTO Matt McRae and Microsoft VP Nick Parker describing the tight relationship that lead to these computer's development.

Gallery: Vizio Laptops, All-in-ones

Continue reading Vizio officially introduces PC line, all-in-ones and laptops offer ample choices

Vizio officially introduces PC line, all-in-ones and laptops offer ample choices originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012desktoplaptopvideovizioMon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's next market? Desktop and laptop PCs (Update: pictures!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/vizio-desktop-laptop-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/vizio-desktop-laptop-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/vizio-desktop-laptop-pc/#comments Just when it seems like everyone is running away from the PC business, well known HDTV company Vizio has apparently decided that after dabbling in lightbulbs, it's a great time to get in. Chief Technology Officer Matt McRae revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that it will introduce two desktop all-in-ones and three notebooks at CES next week, the former which probably explain that sleek display it flashed during its 2012 Rose Bowl advertisement. As usual, the focus is on value pricing, as he promised they would arrive by June (we're still waiting on the phone from last year, we'll chalk up the missing high end TVs to Google TV delays for now) at prices that "don't seem possible". The desktops are expected to be 24- and 27-inch models, while the laptops are a standard 15-incher, along with 14- and 15-inch ultralight models. We'll get our hands on the new PCs as quickly as possible to see if they match up to the ultrabook competition, and if Vizio can finally provide a PC AIO we're truly interested in.

Update: Check the gallery below for actual pictures of all the models in the lineup (24-inch All-in-One PC, 27-inch All-in-One PC, 14-inch Thin + Light Notebook, 15.6-inch Thin + Light Notebook, 15.6-inch Notebook ), while we don't know how they'll run from here, they certainly have sleek -- and familiar -- designs. Also, if you think Vizio's forgotten its roots, think again (peep the wired subwoofer and remote idling by that 27-incher). Just like its Tablet featured universal IR control built-in, the tie-ins are getting deeper, according to comments in the Wall Street Journal there are plans to allow for second screen information on a laptop or PC on the same network as one of its smart TVs.

Gallery: Vizio Laptops, All-in-ones

Vizio's next market? Desktop and laptop PCs (Update: pictures!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aioall-in-oneall-in-one PCAll-in-onePcbreaking newscesces 2012Ces2012desktopexclusivehdpostcrosslaptoppcsubwoofertrackpadultralightviziowindowsFri, 06 Jan 2012 23:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Google TV adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio (update: video, pics!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/#comments The second round of Google TV hardware will be in full swing at CES 2012, and the folks at Mountain View just officially announced LG is joining the list of hardware partners at the show. While we know Logitech was taking a pass on the latest hardware, previously announced partners Samsung, Sony and Vizio are still in and the latter two will have new hardware to show next week. While this morning's announcement by Marvell revealed the platform's switch to ARM processors from the Intel chips it launched on, the company mentioned MediaTek is also on board to build compatible chipsets, while the line of products from LG will run on the company's own L9 setup. LG's press release (included after the break) reveals the HDTVs it's bringing out will feature its Cinema 3D FPR technology as well as support for a "Magic Remote QWERTY" that combines its gesture and voice control Magic Remote with, you guessed it, a QWERTY keyboard. It will have two lines of TVs based on the Android OS, while it continues to feature its own NetCast setup in other displays. While Samsung is mentioned as building new devices, it does not appear they'll have any to show off just yet, which matches the rumors that had gone around earlier.

Update: LG has posted some pics of the Google TV sets (above, after the break) featuring its custom interface, although we're still waiting for a peek at that remote. According to the company, users will have the option of using LG's UI or the default Google TV build, so whichever way you prefer should work. The Google TV team has also uploaded a fresh trailer on YouTube ahead of CES, featuring several apps and promising this is just the beginning -- check it out embedded after the break.

Continue reading Google TV adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio (update: video, pics!)

Google TV adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio (update: video, pics!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio flashes a sleek new HDTV design in Rose Bowl ad, we'll see more at CES (video)

Vizio flashes a sleek new HDTV design in Rose Bowl ad, we'll see more at CES (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementcesces 2012Ces2012displayhdpostminihdtvrose bowlRoseBowlvideovizioTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/#comments Last CES Vizio announced a slew of new LCD HDTVs with its passive glasses-compatible Theater 3D capabilities and Vizio Internet Apps built in, and now it's finally ready to announced the M-series midrange lineup is shipping nationwide. M3D models in various 40- and 50-inch sizes have been popping up over the last few weeks, featuring edge LED backlighting for between $1,039 (42-inch) and $1,649 (55-inch). Need something bigger on your wall? There's also a 65-inch version on the way in 2012, with a pricetag of $2,099. As usual, Vizio's displays bring a rather complete line of features without an ultra-high price tag, but there'd be more reasons to share the included four pairs of 3D glasses with friends if the NBA season would just ever start. As is, buyers will have to make do with whatever videogames and college sports they can find for now -- check after the break for more specs and prices.

Continue reading Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last

Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony to divide TV division into three-headed monster, looks to bounce back originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus for Android gets more plusses, adds compatibility to nine devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, it's still not Honeycomb, but Vizio has just rolled out an update for its 8-inch Tablet that promises quite a few improvements, including better graphics performance, faster UI navigation, and better battery life. Home theater-minded folks will also no doubt be pleased with the updates to the company's Universal Remote Control app, which now boasts support for "up to 95 percent of all CE devices in North America."

Continue reading Vizio rolls out Tablet software update, promises performance boosts aplenty

Vizio rolls out Tablet software update, promises performance boosts aplenty originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Picked up one of those $300 Vizio tablets? Good news: your entertainment options just expanded a bit with the addition of Hulu Plus support. The eight-inch tablet now handles the TV / movie streaming Android app -- so long as you don't mind dropping another $7.99 a month for the premium video service.

Continue reading Vizio Tablet gets Hulu Plus, lets you watch your '30 Rock' on the go

Vizio Tablet gets Hulu Plus, lets you watch your '30 Rock' on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2Android2.2huluhulu plusHuluPlusminipostmoviestreamingstreaming serviceStreamingServicetabletvideovideo streamingVideoStreamingvizioWed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-tablets/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we're leaning back with our tablets -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


There are certain back to school purchases we could never talk you out of. A laptop? Vital. A smartphone? Highly recommended. A printer? Necessary -- if you're the kind of person who finishes papers minutes with minutes to spare, leaving no time to swing by the computer lab on the way to class. But a tablet? We'll be honest: we can't think of a good reason why you need one, but we can more than sympathize if you're dead-set. We've picked a few noteworthy choices for each budget, though if you're really lucky you'll win one of 15 Samsung Galaxy Tabs and won't have to pay a dime. Simply leave a comment below to be entered to win, and check out our giveaway page for more details. So wipe off the glasses, grab your clicker, and get ready to jump past the break for this year's tablet picks for back to school.

Continue reading Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets

Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The bad news is that unless you chose your major very carefully, your assignments will not often include a directive to plop down in front of the TV for any large amount of time. The good news, however, is that you'll probably end up doing plenty of that anyway, so whether you're zoning out to some reality TV drama, enjoying an enlightening documentary, or playing video games in the dorm, you'll want a nice set to watch on. Jump past the break for our recommendations, and another opportunity to enter our back to school giveaway. Simply leave a comment below to be entered to win, and head over to our giveaway page for more details.

Continue reading Engadget's back to school guide 2011: televisions

Engadget's back to school guide 2011: televisions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32lk45055lw5600back to schoolback to school 2011back to school guideBackToSchoolBackToSchool2011BackToSchoolGuidebts 2011Bts2011e3d320vxengadgets back to school guideEngadgetsBackToSchoolGuidelgm221nvnsx24gt1pn43d450samsungsonytc-p50gt30un46d4600vizioWed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio tablet now shipping nationwide, priced at $300]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vizio-tablet-now-shipping-nationwide-priced-at-300/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vizio-tablet-now-shipping-nationwide-priced-at-300/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/vizio-tablet-now-shipping-nationwide-priced-at-300/#comments Well friends, if you've been waiting to get your hands on the 8-inch Vizio tab (and don't live near a Costco), your time has come. The company announced today that its slate has begun shipping to retailers nationwide including Sam's, Walmart and Amazon. The Android tablet is now priced at $299, a $30 drop from our last retail sighting -- and just in time to entice those of you heading back to school in search of a new piece of tech to play with during that history lecture. Or perhaps you just want to kick it like Blake Griffin... don't worry, we won't judge you. Besides, what else do you need for your dorm room other than an integrated universal remote to queue up all those Lord of the Rings marathons?

Continue reading Vizio tablet now shipping nationwide, priced at $300

Vizio tablet now shipping nationwide, priced at $300 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, DaHarder]

Vizio Tablet tiptoes into retail, starting at Costco originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Let the pre-orders begin!

Continue reading Vizio Tablet goes up for limited pre-order, starts shipping mid-July

Vizio Tablet goes up for limited pre-order, starts shipping mid-July originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a busy week for Vizio. The budget TV manufacturer flaunted its flashy new tablet in front of our cameras yesterday, and had us hopping across town this afternoon for a chance to go hands-on with its latest entrant into a mysterious brand-new product category (for Vizio, at least). Reps were mum on details, so we had no choice but to return to the CEA LineShows in NYC to see what was up. We walked around the booth, looking for signs of that Vizio Android phone we saw at CES, only to find co-founder Ken Lowe cradling the new goods: a line of light bulbs. We laughed. Then asked to see the real product that Vizio insisted would be worth the trip. Nope, that was it: a LED light bulb -- four of them, in fact, arranged in height-order on a chrome bathroom vanity fixture. Lowe then proceeded to introduce his product as he has any other, so we hit record. They're bright, round, and standards-compliant, and will be coming to a screw-in fixture near you in Q3. How much? "A Vizio price."

Gallery: Vizio LED Light Bulb Hands-On

Continue reading Vizio, your favorite low-cost TV leader introduces... a light bulb (video)

Vizio, your favorite low-cost TV leader introduces... a light bulb (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way

Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Way back in January at CES, we managed to sneak in a little bit of hands-on time with the Vizio tablet, the TV manufacturer's straightforwardly-named foray into the ever-popular space. The tablet runs Gingerbread at present, though Vizio has said that it's willing to make the leap over to the tablet-optimized Honeycomb, as soon as that operating system is deemed sufficiently stable by the company. The 1024 x 768 device is multimedia-minded, with an IR controller on the top that lets the whole thing double as a remote for your living room entertainment devices like TVs and VCRs. The tablet also features HDMI out and speakers on the top and side, so you can maintain stereo listening even when you switch its orientation.

Blake Griffin's favorite touchscreen device will be hitting store shelves next month for a fairly reasonable $349 -- we wouldn't have expected anything less than an affordable price point from a company like Vizio. And we have to say, it's a pretty solid feeling piece of hardware for that price. The software doesn't seem quite perfect at the moment, but we're happy to hold off judgment until we get some hands-on time with the final version in the near future. Check out a video tour of the tablet below.

Gallery: Hands-on with the Vizio tablet

Hands-on with the Vizio tablet

Continue reading Vizio Tablet gets detailed, we go hands-on (video)

Vizio Tablet gets detailed, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Blake Griffin will have to find some other unreleased gadget to wave in front of our noses, because his beloved Vizio tablet will soon be available to all the little people who shop at Walmart. An internal schedule just faxed itself to our tin foil caps declaring that the Android 8-incher will start shipping in "week 26", which is Walmartish for six weeks from now. That might seem a long wait considering Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is already giving us doe-eyes from the shelves at Best Buy, but the Vizio hits a friendlier price bracket (recently leaked at $349) and has its own set of tricks. The SRS speakers and universal remote function impressed us back in January, and there's also the Via Plus ecosystem that should integrate the tablet with Vizio TV apps and the upcoming Vizio Phone. Of course, Vizio is more than welcome to come over and pimp the rest of our home entertainment system like it did for Blake.

[Thanks, FiZiX]

Vizio tablet fits Walmart into its hectic schedule, shipping in just six weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being Blake Griffin has its perks -- he's NBA Rookie of the Year and a millionaire, plus he's got the adoration of millions and the ability to posterize fools with prodigious power dunks. He also got the Vizio tablet before it goes on sale to the general public, and posted a video showing off his new VIA Plus-equipped slate. We're glad that Blake Superior's enjoying the tablet's portrait and landscape stereo speakers and its universal remote function... really, we are. But, we'd rather be watching him catch alley-oops and throw down windmills on a tablet of our very own -- c'mon Vizio, quit playing favorites.

[Thanks, Ben]

Update: Looks like you'll be able to join Blake on the Vizio bandwagon soon, as the folks at This is my next got a pic showing that Walmart's already putting the tablet's $349 price tag on store shelves.

Blake Griffin gets Vizio Tablet before you can, proves famous people get special treatment (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blake griffinBlakeGriffinslatetabletviavia plusvia tabletViaPlusViaTabletvideoviziovizio tabletVizioTabletTue, 14 Jun 2011 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/#comments Vizio hasn't had much to say about its tablet plans since it entered the fray at CES in January, but it looks like things are now starting to pick up again, and fast. We just got wind of a listing for a Vizio VTAB1008 tablet priced at just $349 in Walmart's system earlier this week, and now that same device has passed through the FCC -- which, if you place the two together, could well indicate that a launch may finally be imminent. Unfortunately, the FCC listing doesn't provide much in the way of details beyond the crude outline above and some expected specs (WiFi, Bluetooth and HDMI), but the agency has only been asked to hold back the confidential parts of the filing until August 30th, so we should at least know more by then at the latest.

Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cybertantabletviavia tabletViaTabletviziovizio tabletvizio viaVizioTabletVizioViavtabvtab1008Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio Tablet (VTAB1008) priced at $349 within Walmart's system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/vizio-tablet-vtab1008-priced-at-349-within-walmarts-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/vizio-tablet-vtab1008-priced-at-349-within-walmarts-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/vizio-tablet-vtab1008-priced-at-349-within-walmarts-system/#comments Wait, Vizio's concocting a tablet? For those with chronic short-term memory loss, you may have forgotten that America's so-called low-cost TV leader branched out a bit during this year's Super Bowl, but it's been dead quiet on the tablet front ever since dropping the Via and sticking with Tablet. Looks like that's about to change, though -- a courteous tipster handed off the screenshot you see above, highlighting the appearance of a 'VTAB1008' within Walmart's inventory system. The device was just added a couple of weeks ago, and while we're still no closer to knowing if Vizio's done the right thing and settled on Honeycomb, we do know that it'll be pricing this thing competitively. How competitively? $349... competitively. We'll keep you abreast of any release dates we see, but for now, catch up by having a gander at our preview video from a few months back.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Vizio Tablet (VTAB1008) priced at $349 within Walmart's system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio dangles upcoming YouTube app for its Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>connected tvConnectedTvhdvbr122vbr133viaviziovizio internet appsVizioInternetAppswidgetsyahoo widgetsYahooWidgetsyoutubeTue, 24 May 2011 22:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Vudu has a one touch button too, on some Vizio remotes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/vudu-has-a-one-touch-button-too-on-some-vizio-remotes/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/vudu-has-a-one-touch-button-too-on-some-vizio-remotes/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/vudu-has-a-one-touch-button-too-on-some-vizio-remotes/#comments If you picked up one of Vizio's new HDTVs or Blu-ray players lately you may already know this but for those who haven't, Vudu is proud to announce it's scored its own one-touch button on the remote as seen above. It's sitting right next to the Netflix button we'd heard about last year that's popping up on more and more models, and if you like the company's HDX style, should make it even easier to get to. Of course, this will be much more interesting if Walmart ever decides to take Vudu the subscription route and competes directly with Netflix, but we'll take it one step at a time. Check after the break to see the list of models with the button.

Update: Just in case you were wondering, the third one touch button on the other side is for Amazon VOD. [Thanks, Kingfriday]

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Vudu has a one touch button too, on some Vizio remotes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerbuttonhdhdtvnetflixremoteviziovuduMon, 23 May 2011 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Google TV getting Android 3.1 and Market this summer; Sony, Vizio, Samsung and Logitech onboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/google-tv-getting-android-3-1-and-market-this-summer-sony-vizi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/google-tv-getting-android-3-1-and-market-this-summer-sony-vizi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/google-tv-getting-android-3-1-and-market-this-summer-sony-vizi/#comments As expected, Google just announced at I/O that the Google TV will be upgraded to Android 3.1 this summer (existing devices will get an OTA upgrade) with access to the Market coming "soon." According to Mike Cleron from the Android Development team, developers will be able to use the vanilla Honeycomb SDK to build apps for Google TV, and also announced hardware partners will include Samsung, Vizio, Logitech and Sony (as seen after the break) -- no word on previously mentioned possibles like Toshiba, Sharp or LG. There were also no details on a switch from Intel to ARM even though we heard whispers of that at CES, we'll check in to the keynote tomorrow to see if there's any more revealed on hardware changes for the platform. Check the liveblog for more info.

Continue reading Google TV getting Android 3.1 and Market this summer; Sony, Vizio, Samsung and Logitech onboard

Google TV getting Android 3.1 and Market this summer; Sony, Vizio, Samsung and Logitech onboard originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Phil Z.]

Vizio Theater 3D HDTVs show up on Amazon, confirm rumored pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3de3de3d320vxe3d420vxfprlcdpassive glassesPassiveGlassestheater 3dTheater3dviaviziovizio internet appsVizioInternetAppsMon, 04 Apr 2011 11:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: Techonciliation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/switched-on-techonciliation/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/switched-on-techonciliation/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/switched-on-techonciliation/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.
"Don't throw the past away. You might need it some rainy day."

-Peter Allen, from the song "Everything Old Is New Again"
During the late '90s and early '00s, the hype bubble grew large about a number of ideas that never reached critical mass. WebTV was going to democratize the Internet, but it devolved into a market niche after being acquired by Microsoft. WiFi providers such as MobileStar and later Cometa Networks hoped to build vast WiFi networks that would compete with cellular plans. Those bubbles popped back in the day, but curiously, companies are now willing to pump some energy back into them. The question is whether they are in any better position to float this time around.

Continue reading Switched On: Techonciliation

Switched On: Techonciliation originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11BoingocinematicalcolumnGoogle TVGoogleTvMobileStarMSN TVMsnTvRoss RubinRossRubinSamsungswitched onSwitchedOnVizioweb tvwebtvWi-FiWi-Fi AllianceWi-fiAllianceWiFiSun, 03 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/#comments The one detail we couldn't wrangle out of Vizio about its upcoming 3DTV line at CES was the price, but now a few midrange models have popped up on the company's website early with full information. The 47-, 42- and 32-inch E3D models sport $899, $729 and $549 pricetags and a date of "coming soon," following the precedent of the 65-inch model released last fall. If that's not cheap enough, one of our readers has provided information that Walmart expects to have the E3D320VX and E3D420VX available for $498 and $698, respectively, starting in April. All of these TVs are 1080p (at least in 2D), have WiFi and Vizio Internet Apps built in (with a new IR remote - Update: pictured after the break -- instead of the old Bluetooth QWERTY one) and come with two pairs of passive 3D glasses. We've seen 3DTVs debut at under $1,000 before and more than a few of last year's models have dipped to $800~ by now, but with a starting price this low and cheap accessories, we wouldn't be surprised if Vizio is celebrating sales wins again next year.

[Thanks, xxontheedgexx]

Continue reading Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500

Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This January, Vizio became the second major TV manufacturer to announce its support for Google TV at CES 2011. Samsung and LG also rallied behind the idea of "smart TV," with the former announcing results of a "Free the TV" competition designed to encourage television app development. After years of serving mostly as a display for other development platforms such as video game consoles and TiVo, it seems the TV is ready to serve as a connected platform of its own, not wholly unlike the PC and smartphone.

However, there are two things standing in the way of the television as a platform to lead interactivity in the home -- a lack of access to the core video assets, and the separation of user interface from display.

Continue reading Switched On: A screen too far

Switched On: A screen too far originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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