This One, Sony Bravia, or Wait for the 65 Inch Vizio Model? Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on the 553 and then Vizio came out with this XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and...now Vizio has a 65 inch model!!! I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). The Sony Bravia NX 810 is about $2,250 and thus for not much more money, there seems to be true wireless connectivity and other features. Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket? This One, Sony Bravia, or Wait for the 65 Inch Vizio Model? Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on... » Read More This One, Sony Bravia, or Wait for the 65 Inch Vizio Model? Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on the 553 and then Vizio came out with this XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and...now Vizio has a 65 inch model!!! I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). The Sony Bravia NX 810 is about $2,250 and thus for not much more money, there seems to be true wireless connectivity and other features. Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket? « Show Less
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Take televisioninfo's reviews for whatever they are worth. They have weird way of measuring. e.g. They measure the black level with Local DImming off. What is the point of that measurement. If someone buys a Local Dimming set and watches programming with LD off ... then he/she might as well have saved some money and bought a non-LD set.
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Get this tv the 65inch is edge lit tv compared to this one which full array, and compared to Sony is cheapers and vizio was rated by cnet.com for top led tv
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Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over there. Patience will be a virtue here I guess. Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over... » Read More Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over there. Patience will be a virtue here I guess. « Show Less
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D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said... » Read More D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! « Show Less
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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.
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I also got mine from QVC, $399.00, the next day the price went up $70.00. The very next day it was removed from their website altogether.I must agree this TV is absolutely amazing! The contrast on this TV blows me away. I have a SONY 60" XBR2 that I paid over $4200.00 for new, it can't hold a candle to this TV as far a picture quality is concerned. Internet apps all worked, set-up was a breeze. I installed this in my motorhome. When I did the channel search it found 9 digital HD channels without an antenna even hooked up to it. No doubt, I will be buying another one of these to put in the bedroom in the RV. I think QVC may have jumped the gun on releasing them. GLAD THEY DID!!! I also got mine from QVC, $399.00, the next day the price went up $70.00. The very next day it was removed from their website altogether.I must agree this TV is absolutely amazing! The contrast on this TV blows me away. I have a SONY 60" XBR2 that I paid over $4200.00 for new, it can't hold a candle to this TV as far a picture quality is concerned. Internet apps all worked, set-up was a breeze. I installed this in my motorhome. When I did the channel search it found 9 digital HD channels without an antenna even hooked up to it. No doubt, I will be buying another one of these to... » Read More I also got mine from QVC, $399.00, the next day the price went up $70.00. The very next day it was removed from their website altogether.I must agree this TV is absolutely amazing! The contrast on this TV blows me away. I have a SONY 60" XBR2 that I paid over $4200.00 for new, it can't hold a candle to this TV as far a picture quality is concerned. Internet apps all worked, set-up was a breeze. I installed this in my motorhome. When I did the channel search it found 9 digital HD channels without an antenna even hooked up to it. No doubt, I will be buying another one of these to put in the bedroom in the RV. I think QVC may have jumped the gun on releasing them. GLAD THEY DID!!! « Show Less
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I know how you feel man!!I was going to buy this TV 2 days ago at 21XX. When I loged in today to go ahead and buy it (I was still debating to jump on the XBR6 or wait for the XBR7) BOOM price goes up to 2499.99!!! =[Looks like I'm going to have to wait a lil longer *sad face*
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Ed, did you buy 2 TVs? (1 post in November and another in January), each at $950 total?!?Is Andorama a store? looks like a portal with ads... do you have a link?Thanks!
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There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases. Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes,
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breaux, compralo, es una great tv, espera por un buen precio, couple a days before new year, i aw in sony style the 55hx800 in 1850 and the 46 size 1350, but with no bundle, so maybe wait, look the newest models are 480 hz sure they are going to be expensive but for july, i think you can get a new sony model, and who knows ... ps3, glasses and 3, o even 4 3d movies incluided may be, jeje so wait for the right or the better moment, BUT THE IMPORTANT THING HERE IS, LA 55HX800 TIENE FABULOSA IMAGEN
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It is interesting how Amazon is having this and other Bravia TV's 'on sale' on March. They say they have taken $300 off the price but the price is actually gradually going up ... two days ago when the ad first came out this 52" TV was $1699 (still higher than the $1450 or $1650) and now it is $1719. I really wanted to get it when it was lower and do not like this jacking the price around and claiming 'sale' when it has not gone down at all this month -- only Up, Up, Up!
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I was passing time and looked up this TV on the Sony site to see what the cost is now because I bought it in December '08. I really like it and was surprised to see that Sony has discontinued it. It's disappointing to find my expensive new TV already obsolete. Anyone know why that would be, especially so soon? It's gotten good reviews.
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I am looking to buy this tv as well. Bestbuy has it for the same price. + tax of course. i hear alot about a buzz. that is why i am thinking best buy might be the way to go just in case of a return.
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I only purchased the Sony Bravia 4K TV. I never had the inspiration to buy the overpriced 4K player. However, when it goes down to a price I find acceptable I may buy it.
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Costco, Baby! $1649. Rolled it home today, and if you check your calendar, that's OCTOBER 5th! And did I mention the 3-year warranty that accompanied it?The price comes down at Christmas or after the first of the year? And it will? REBATE CITY!!!!HOOK ME UP!! AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, CUT ME A SLICE O' THAT RAIDERS / CHARGERS GAME SUNDAY ON THE SPANKIN' NEW 55-INCH LCD-LED VIZIO MONSTER I JUST MADE LOVE TO IN MY LIVING ROOM!!!!
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Higher Hz, a newer model, 3-D and the reviews of the 553sv mentoned Blooming. I was hoping that Vizio worked out this kink.
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This is EXACTLY the issue with me as well. Ironically, I also do not watch TV that much, and currently have a 27 inch (Panasonic) CRT that I am looking to replace. I have pretty much decided to go with the 550 model. I looked at the two side-by-side in a store and could not notice the difference (a common cable feed -- probably 720p or 1080i -- was going to both). I don't know if the 120 Hz was on for the 650, but reading many comments here and other sites, it seems like this isn't worth it unless you watch alot of sports (alot of people seem to keep it off). As for the better contrast ratio for the 650 (50000:1 compared to 30000:1), I don't believe I could tell the difference. Aside from video, the extras for the 650 don't really seem worth it. You get the so-called Infolink which gives you capability of RSS feeds (presumably a limited number, possibly more in the future). But I am a news junky and like to look at all the various newspapers on the internet -- I'll stick with my computer. If I want, I'll just hook my computer up to the TV to look on the big screen. Extra HDMI port -- big deal, can always buy a switch box for cheaper than the difference. Other extras, if they exist, usually can be gotten around by buying external devices, if you want or need them. Bottom line, if you're like me, go for the cheaper 550. addendum to my previous post: Got the 550 and it's beautiful. Will not fret over whether I should have gotten the 650 (gotta get on with life). I avoided paying an extra ~$300 by doing this.
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The 55 has been out for weeks. I guess they ran out of initial stock. I love the tv. Great value for the $$.