(Vizio M220NV-Review: 22’’ LED LCD HDTV
Up for Review: Vizio M220NV LED LCD TV. It is the new generation of HDTVs that bring the world of internet right to the comfort of your HDTV. The new Vizio M220NV features the latest Vizio Internet Application, a complete new platform to access the web from HDTV portal. Through this internet application you can go online and get all the comforts you want.
If you want to watch high definition movies then it has applications that are directly integrated with Netflix and Vudu. For the social networking enthusiast this HDTV is a real feast. It has all the top social networking sites at your fingertip. The Facebook application has been provided by default in this HDTV. It also gives you the facility of microblogging through well integrated application of Twitter. Now you can tweet endlessly and effortlessly, if you’re into that sort of thing. Other applications include photosharing application from Flickr, music playback from Rhapsody, the latest news from Yahoo, the game entertainment from NBA Game Time and real time merchandise from eBay. This HDTV also features real time radio playback via the Pandora internet radio.
Vizio M220NV Features and Specifications Review:
- Size: 22″
- Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50,000：1
- Brightness: 450 nits
- Response Time: 5ms
- Viewable Angle: 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
- LED: Direct Type LED Backlight Technology
- SRS TruSurround HD™: Yes
- SRS TruVolume™: Yes
- Certification: Energy Star 4.1
- HDMI Ports: 5(USB port available)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Universal Remote: VIZIO Remote Control – VR10 or VR10W
For typing, a QWERTY keyboard integrated remote is provided with this HDTV. This remote also provides you with the facility to play video games with the built in gaming controls. The Vizio M220NV also has a built in Integrated Bluetooth technology that has the ability to pair up with the compatible and Bluetooth enabled accessories like headphones, etc. Now you can enjoy a hassle free wireless home.
This HDTV features the Razor LED technology and its width is only 2.1 inches. The native resolution is very high at 1920 by 1080 pixels. Other features include the perfect playback of high definition sound due to the integration of high quality acoustic technologies of the SRS labs like the SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround. This LED/LCD HDTV is completely mercury free and follows the Energy Star 4.0 model.
This model is currently priced at $359.99 and it comes with one year parts warranty and labor free lifetime technical support.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives Vizio M220NV 4/5 stars!
User Reviews
I bought this TV through QVC. It’s the 22″ HD 1080p Razor LED LCD. I have to say the sound quality is awesome and it has a beautiful, clear picture but the remote totally sucks! Sometimes if you hit the volume button, it changes the channel and if you hit the channel button, it’ll mess with the volume. Also I find that the picture will blank in and out. Not sure if that’s my cable service or the TV. And the “prev ch” button that lets you switch simultaneously between 2 channels DOES NOT work. Perhaps I need to buy another remote; it’s a good TV but not great.
Summary: Tinny sound, finicky Wi-Fi, buggy apps
Seeing the rich Internet feature set I was enthusiastic to purchase this TV for use in the kitchen. However I am quite disappointed in the unit for the following reasons:
1. The sound is cheap and tinny, and can not be adjusted. Absolute lack of bass.
2. The Wi-Fi N capability is extremely picky…it took me over an hour to try various combinations of 20/40MHz N channels to find the magic formula for what would work. The unit will not operate on wireless channel 14 at all, and if you use 40MHz N channel you have to have the control channel on the lower of the two frequencies, and those frequencies must not overlap to channel 14.
3. The software is VERY buggy. Even after successfully attaching to the Internet via Wi-Fi the setup wizard persisted and would not allow any of the apps/widgets to connect, stating that the Internet was not yet set up. It is easy to get the TV in to a state of “funk” if you play with the apps too much.
4. USB port exists, but has NO functionality. It does NOT do ANYTHING. Some on Internet blogs have said it is due to an alliance with Internet video providers like Netflix, but that simply doesn’t make sense to me.
I am glad I first purchased this small TV as a preview to Vizio technology prior to making a decision on a 55″ HDTV. I went with the Sony Bravia for the large screen and am absolutely thrilled with how well it works, including its built-in WiFi and app integration. The Sony also has a rich integrated program guide that the Vizio completely lacks.
In summary, the unit is functional as a standard no-frills small TV and has a decent picture. However I should have saved my money and went with a simpler non-Internet model, perhaps from another manufacturer.