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I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Vizio XVT553SV LCD. All of the reviews of read (both consumer & website) have been overwhelmingly positive. Does anyone have any experience with this model or the others in that same model line that might dissuade me?
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Mar 14, 2011 00:06
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Just got finished dialing in my VIZIO XVT553SV. This thing is the mutt's nuts and a decent amount cheaper than other offerings in its class. The only issue that I read up on that appeared with any consistency was the topic of blooming. I *only* notice it on a completely black background with white lettering; even then, it doesn't really bother me too much. Other than that, I've found zero issues with this set: it's gorgeous, it's connected (VIA's pretty neat), it's a keeper.
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Apr 1, 2011 23:08
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MC Fruit Stripe posted:I'll be picking up a Vizio XVT series from Costco tonight. I think I've talked myself out of the 55" and into 47" - 55" just seems like so much television, but not enough to justify the $400 increase. I don't think I can legitimately ask this question, but internet, am I supposed to buy the 55" instead? I just got the 55" XVT - it's loving gargantuan! But, I have zero complaints; it's a steal in its class and even has features that more expensive TV's don't.
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Apr 6, 2011 18:42
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more friedman units posted:That's the exact deal I have my eye on. Anyone have any comments or warnings about this one (or Vizio TVs in general)? As posted before, I have the 55" version of this television. I am more than pleased with my purchase and it was actually a steal in its class. The XVT line has most certainly put Vizio on the map, comparably to Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, et. al.
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Apr 9, 2011 16:14
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MC Fruit Stripe posted:Is there anything coming that's going to make me wish I'd waited and bought a better TV for the same price in a month? This is hard to imagine, I suspect. It's a bit cheaper than other comparable alternatives in its class and I've still yet to find any one problem with it that bothers me. In fact, I can't find any. I don't think the critics/reviewers led me astray at all: everything I read about the XVT's pre-purchase seemed to heap a fair bit of praise on the line. My experience so far mimics those kudos.
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Apr 12, 2011 04:52
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Roneth posted:Would getting this Vizio TV not be too retarded? I wish other folks who owned XVT's would chime in, because I'm starting to sound like a Vizio fanboy, when in fact, I don't have any stake in preferring one brand over the other. The TV you linked is in the same model series as the 55" that I own. Assuming you don't get a defective unit or something gets damaged during shipping, I can nearly guarantee you that you'll be happy with your purchase.
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Apr 12, 2011 04:54
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Codependent Poster posted:Also, I'm still not really comfortable with Vizio.... Why? Viz's current models (and their last series) hold up very well versus any of the other manufacturers. I got an XVT553SV earlier this year after a ton of side-by-side comparing. Including the price, no other model came close, IMO.
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Aug 16, 2011 15:00
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Waroduce posted:
Don't rule out the Vizio XVT series. I've had mine for 9 months now & can honestly say it's one of the nicest televisions I've ever owned.
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Oct 7, 2011 03:20
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AndrewP posted:Right? Get it now while it's cheap before Vizio get's even more credibility and the price goes up. I picked up the 55" in February (non-3D). If I remember, I'll post my settings when I get home tonight. I think I got 'em off of the AVS forums.
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Oct 7, 2011 11:18
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millardo72 posted:Awesome, I'm glad to hear this. I was back and forth between this one and the 55" Vizio XVT553SV and pulled the trigger on the 55" when I found one for just over $1000. It gets delivered on Wednesday. I can't wait. Good buy; that's the model I own and I friggin' love it.
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Oct 11, 2011 12:17
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SRQ posted:So our POS (Well, it wasn't when we bought it...) DLP exploded, my DAD, who bought it, doesn't want to screw around with non-working HDMI and lamp replacement anymore and wants a new TV in the 50 inch range. Vizio XVT553SV
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Oct 24, 2011 01:01
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MC Fruit Stripe posted:I've googled everywhere and everything, but I figure someone might have experience with Vizio TVs and know a way to do this. My Vizio XVT553SV has 5 HDMI, composite, VGA, yada yada yada. I am only using 3 of the inputs, but when I push the input button, I get all of the inputs up. I'd rather just get the active inputs up. Anyone know how to disable unused inputs? I have the same TV; unless it's something they're willing to fix via firmware, I don't believe you can disable inputs appearing on-screen, whether they're active or not.
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Nov 1, 2011 23:42
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I've used that feature a few times; yeah, it's pretty handy to not have to wade through a million phone menus just to speak to someone. What I did to (sort of) overcome the problem was just re-route everything so that when I do pull up the input menu, only the top 3 inputs are active and I can just scroll through those. For the record, I've only got a cable box, a Blu-Ray player, and a computer going to the HDMI inputs.
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Nov 1, 2011 23:55
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MC Fruit Stripe posted:Can you explain the steps on that? That sounds functionally like exactly what I want. Yep, that's pretty much it.  Though I don't have to actually change the input when I turn on my Blu-Ray player; for some reason, the TV detects that it's on and switches to that input, which is somewhat odd. My Motorola Cox Cable remote acts pretty decently as a universal remote; I don't really have to use any of my other ones unless I want to get into some of the deeper features of each device. The only time I use the Vizio remote is when I'm using Netflix, though I gotta' say, the Bluetooth is a nice touch and not having to sit up on one of my couches and point the thing at the TV highlights my spectacular laziness.
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Nov 2, 2011 00:14
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Crossposted from one of the SA Mart Cyber Monday threads: Anyone have any opinions on the Sceptre TV's? Wal-Mart has a 40" going on sale for $329; I'm just looking for something to replace my children's 27" SDTV that's slowly dying.
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Nov 28, 2011 04:50
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Rrail posted:I ran a search but I didn't find anything on the topic: The "speed" of the internet apps on my Vizio seems to be directly linked to it's connection. I was just relying on wifi, but actually running cat5 to it sped things up tremendously. As to your question, I've not seen that feature implemented in any TV I've owned; that's usually a scheduling task that your content provider has built-in. For instance, I have Cox cable and using their interace, I can schedule shows to record, change channels, or even just give me a pop-up reminder at the start of the program.
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Dec 5, 2011 12:16
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Kilometers Davis posted:Reposting this. I now have an ST30 but honestly I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it. I really don't think plasma is for someone like me. My tv is usually on for 80% of the day and I'm constantly worried about burn in. Between my girlfriend and I we game around 6-7 hours a day. Falling asleep with Netflix menus on the screen happens often too. And sports. I can't imagine even the "safest" plasmas can put up with this for long. Look at the Vizio LCD's in that size class. Seriously.
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Dec 27, 2011 16:08
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Quick question with an issue I'm having: Have a Vizio 553SV, just over a year old. It's been magnificent up until this morning. I had the TV on and out of the blue, the picture drops. I still have sound and I can see that the backlight is on. But, starting/restarting the TV and the digital box and changing out the HDMI cable hasn't done anything to help. Any ideas?
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May 28, 2012 18:14
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