xvt473sv release I have a couple questions. First, I noticed the release date changed from end of June to end of August. Is this a firm release date? Second, how come this item is not listed as an upcoming release from Vizio and why is Amazon the only retailer listing is for release? xvt473sv release I have a couple questions. First, I noticed the release date changed from end of June to end of August. Is this a firm release date? Second, how come this item is not listed as... » Read More xvt473sv release I have a couple questions. First, I noticed the release date changed from end of June to end of August. Is this a firm release date? Second, how come this item is not listed as an upcoming release from Vizio and why is Amazon the only retailer listing is for release? « Show Less
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I'm sorry to disappoint you, but T. Hickman is right, if you are actually following apple tv, the above paragraph is not explaining a tv, but a device you hook up to your tv, I.E. A NEW VERSION OF APPLE TV. Go look at Engadget, Cnet, or Gizmodo and they all agree with me. If you have any other evidence please feel free to link it. Oh and the release date for this tv is the 30th of August, and it'd be safe to believe it as the larger model was slated for last week and lo' and behold its out.
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I can't find any evidence of an Apple HDTV release. Do you have a link?I imagine an Apple HDTV will be significantly more expensive.
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The apple TV is a small device to stream media, not a display. It's been around for years but wasn't very successful.An apple HDTV would be another story, but one analyst expecting it in 2-4 years doesn't make me very confident. It would be nice if they did enter the hdtv market!
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Vizio confirms August release date. It's as firm as any Vizio announcement which means "maybe". It will likely be the usual best bang for the buck, but a 6 year old could do a better job handling their new product releases. P.S. Enjoy your last Visio TV. It looks like Apple will have a web-enabled TV coming this year (macrumors) which is expected to make roadkill out of this segment of the market.
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I'm not talking about Apple TV. Please reread the links. This will be a standalone HDTV with apple branded hardware and software. It won't be 2-4 years out or they'll lose the market. They have a dedicated team(s) working on it. Too many additional links to post. Of course no one can tell you exactly when it will come to market but 2-4 years? Highly unlikely.
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Sure....but don't believe the timeline. I doubt the buzz would be starting now for a product two years down the road. And the buzz appears to definitely be starting. I'm not quite sure the TIVO piece makes sense. It may be a red herring.http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/07/02/apple-well-positioned-to-enter-the-connected-tv-market-in-2-to-4-yearshttp://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/02/new-york-times-apple-gearing-up-to-take-apple-tv-to-the-next-levelhttp://www.macrumors.com/2010/07/26/tivo-stock-rises-on-rumors-of-apple-tv-deal
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Who knows??? I saw the July 24th date last week and now as I look at various sites it says August. Just "August", no date with it. I preordered my in April, since it was suppose to be due on in May. Then June. Then July 24th. Now "August". I don't know why Amazon seems to be actually selling them now. Does this mean they actual have ones in stock? I would call Amazon (the contact information isn't hard to find) and ask them directly IF they actually have them *in stock*! To be honest, I would be shocked if they did, because no one else does! (And don't be fooled by eBay; there are sellers there ALWAYS selling stuff months before it is released! Of course, they never mention that in their listings!)
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Does anyone know anything about the company(Stream TV) that will be releasing this product? I would like their phone number, web site, or anything else pertinent. I'm trying to find the release date, but to no avail.
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Well, Walmart saying on or shortly after June 26th. This site saying released on the 27th. I ordered mine from Vizio.com on the first available day and no word other than the original info of July 9th. Hmmmm. Vizio.com costs an extra $80 since I'm a Prime member.
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I just got mine delivered this afternoon ... of course I paid a premium at Vizio.com ... It looks great and all that I have played so far are the Vudu clips...will keep you posted...and by the way unpacking is easy & light work
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the one being sold at costco is a XVT472SV the model without VIA (Vizio Internet Apps). This model is the SV472XVT which includes VIA and wifi + bluetooth remote. Ofcourse I could be wrong as the XVT472SV is showing up as $1349 on Cosctco's website. I do not see any mention of the SV472XVT on the Coscto website.
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Yes, I realize this... I saw the price back in mid July as well but didn't order it then because I wasn't ready yet. I'm wondering if the price will every go back down to that... and my guess is that it's not likely... I see it from $1900ish area. I think it's too popular of a TV for them to drop the price now.
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FYI - I talked to Customer Service and found that Amazon received a shipment in mid-December. It's hard to say which type that would have been, as I haven't seen anything from Logitech that says exactly when they cut over to BCD 9 units. Amazon ships units from multiple locations, and each of them do not necessarily ship older units first (ie, they are not FIFO), so there's no way to predict which type of unit one would get if an order were placed today. Also, Amazon cannot open boxes to check the BCD for us, apparently due to agreements they have with their suppliers. So unfortunately it seems the only way to improve the probability of receiving a newer unit (from Amazon) is the passage of time - a month or two was suggested, but there are no guarantees. I assume (but have not confirmed) that Logitech's on-line store would be shipping BCD 9's now - if you don't mind paying list price, of course.
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I'd wait till April or May, that's when the new 2011 models will be coming out. The VT25 does look real awesome but its bezel is distracting. I do not own it myself but I've been researching this model very much, including having made Fry's hookup different things to it, like Blu-rays and a PS3 while in 3D. Picture is just awesome and a lot better than the ultra thin LEDLCD from Samsung right next to it. I know the 2011 will be better, as far as quality there isn't much to improve. Well, they are improving the whole look, and the 3D aspect portion.
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Vizio's website shows it is in stock. So amazon and costco et al should get it soon.
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Went to Costco this morning and all they had was the XVT472SV in stock. They had the SV472XVT on the website this morning but it is now gone.
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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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It's funny that Amazon listed EE as having the TV and now they are on back order. EE has them listed as in store only. I've been waiting 3 1/2 weeks also because it's a good price when ever they get it shipped.
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UPDATE: I was able to get in touch with a Vizio rep with some detailed info. He stated that the first round of shipments to Amazon have been completed and that they have them in stock. He said that Vizio will give them the green light to go live very shortly....no later than the middle of August. He confirmed the demand is extremely high for the 553....can't wait. I have the TV stand ready/Blu-Ray player ready and DirecTV on speed dial.
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I purchased the VIZIOX VT323SV32-Inch Full HD on July 27th. Several times over the past 2 months, while I am watching a program, the screen goes black, the Vizio logo flashes on and off orange for about 30 second, the logo goes white again, and the program pops back on. At first I thought it was a firmware update, but after the 3rd time I contacted Vizio Support. It was acknowledged this is a "known" problem they are working on. Does the comparable Sony discussed in this blog have any similar problems? I don't know if Amazon will take the Vizio back as it is over the 30 days.
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I ordered mine on January 15th and haven't heard a peep from Amazon. It used to be that they were good about being able to get new release items out in a competitive manner. It now appears that they have lost whatever edge they might have had. If I see one locally, I will buy it and will cancel my Amazon order.
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Mine just went out today. I purchased it in the beginning of November. Trying to decide if I should see if Amazon will refund me and buy a different TV or just get it replaced by Vizio. I'm a little worried about the longevity, since it went out so quickly and others are experiencing the same problem.Loved the TV until it picture went out on me. I still have a 32" Vizio that's about 6 years old running strong.