What would be a comparable/I should consider TV to this one? Would you say a Vizio 55 LED could be considered
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These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal... » Read More These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. « Show Less
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There is no comparison with the Panasonic plasmas unless you move up to a VERY expensive LED. These are bargains. If you want to step up slightly in picture quality from the Panasonic S60, look at the Panasonic ST60 series. Those have a shade darker blacks and a less reflective screen. Check the CNET reviews if you have any doubt as they are well known for their reviews.
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The contrast ratio on the Panasonic is 4 million to 1 and its refresh rate is 600hz the vizio at best has a contrast ratio of 1 million to one and 120hz refresh rate so there really is no comparing the 2. In my opinion the Panasonic is twice the tv.
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Get the light strip that is rated for your TV size. Otherwise, it will sit too far inside and the light won't cast properly. I'm sure they sell a strip for a 65" TV. Don't cheap out!
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That's good to know Bridger. I have this one (Samsung plasma PN50B450) as well and the manual states that brightness and contrast should be reduced to prevent burn in while play video games. Also appreciate the first hundred hour rule-mixing tv with games.Thanks. The only thing I'm worried about is my kids walking away from a video game and a screen just sitting there. But hey, for the price you could buy another one and not spend what you can for a 1080p lcd 52 inch. I know that defeats the purpose but isn't that why you would be interesed in this tv anyways? for the price?
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Thanks. I'm still struggling with the decision. I saw a review on CNET for the Vizio with full array backlighting with local dimming and the review said that there were still clouding issues. So, I guess I may as well keep this set if I'm not going to get a plasma.
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I did not see the Samsung 65" in action, but then again I did not see the Vizio either before I went ahead and bought it. I have been extremely pleased with the Vizio 80, it is a fantastic TV and especially on the HD and BluRay! One small downside with it is that for whatever reason, this model does not support the Skype app - one thing to consider if you were going to use it for video conferencing. No regrets, quite the experience.
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The closest Vizio model is their XVT472SV, a full-LED 48" HDTV. It was introduced in early 2010 but most dealers have sold out and it appears Vizio is making only the internet app version now. You can find the XVT472SV as a refurbished (by Vizio) HDTV, like new, for about $350 less at Tiger Direct. This model has 240Hz refresh rate combined with smart dimming to produce a contrast ratio of 2,000,000 to 1 and also has some operational advantages over the internet apps version. I ordered the last new one Amazon had in stock and am planning on getting a BlueRay player that includes wireless capability, to provide the ability for streaming movies via the web.
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Don't know why Samsung dropped the 56" LED. If you're limited to 56" so can't go up to the LED HL61A750 take a careful look at the lamp models. They have a better display than the LED models and cost less. Even if you have to buy a lamp after a few years, they're only $100-150 online.
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I think a lot of answers to these questions can be found here: http://store.vizio.com/e500da0.html
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I could get technical here, but rest assured it is a LED TV, and from what I've seen (I own it) and heard (from others on the web), it is currently the best 55" inch LED TV you can buy right now.Nice choice. Sit back and enjoy it. I get nothing but compliments from everyone who has seen its' display.
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I too have a VIZIO 55 LED and was disappointed with the tonal qualities. I had an old subwoofer from a previous Sony TV which I hooked into the audio outputs. Set audio output to variable and it adds just enough bass to make it sound good.
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Yes vizio is a cheaper brand but a great tv for the money. I spent 180 on this tv which I thought was a great buy.
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I believe the screen of the ST50 is as reflective as the VT50, which I own. If so, it's as reflective as the VIZIO. In overall brightness, Vizio wins, in picture quality and depth of definition in blacks and grays, the ST50 will win. That's no to say the Vizio's PQ isn't stellar. My VT50 is in a fairly bright room with no window opposite it to reflect back at the viewer. They are well off to either side. I think the brightness of my set is more than adequate in this situation.
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Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.
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If it's a light weight LED TV it will be fine. Older more heavy TVs I would not be so sure about.
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The sound quality is average. It is surprising loud though. With most LED TV's I notice I can't hear them on their loudest volume. I would invest in surround sound if you are going to use this TV in your living room as your main entertainment source. If it's for a bedroom, the sound is fine.
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I just got mine through QVC (of all places, and a little embarrassed to admit), but nonetheless it's an amazing TV. Setup was a breeze, the picture is great, the set looks amazing. Vizio has come a long way from the days of the orange logo that glowed at night. I will be replacing all of my flat screens over time with vizios. The VIA system is amazing too.
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The 554 is NOT currently available per Vizio's own website you lying troll."This item is Coming Soon." http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs/xvt3d554sv.html