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Up for review: Vizio VL470M. The VIZIO VL470M is the latest model launched in the VL series by the VIZIO. With a modest price of around $1099.99, this new 47” LCD TV has many advanced features generally available in other high-end manufacturers.
VIZIO’s innovative Smooth Motion II(TM) technology along with a whopping 120Hz refresh rate (twice the rate of many standard 60Hz models) ensures smooth image quality without any motion blur during fast-action movie sequences. Along with this, VIZIO VL470M LCD TV has Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio(TM) feature to increase the image quality especially in brightly lit rooms. With a giant 47” screen, the new VL470M provides a great off-angle viewing.
With 4 HDMI inputs, the new VIZIO VL470M provides a multiple options of getting connected with external sources. VL470M’s game port offers quick connections with other HDMI based external devices
VIZIO VL470M Features and Specifications Review:
- Model: VL470M
- Size: 47″ LCD
- Contrast: 50,000:1 Mega DCR
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- HDMI inputs: 4
- Game Port: Yes
- Audio Enhancements: SRS TruSurround HD & TruVolume
- Warranty: 1 year on-site service and lifetime technical support
- Availability: Summer 2009
- Price: $1099.99
The highest native resolution of Full HD 1080p is embedded in this new LCD TV to deliver truest picture quality irrespective of the availability of the content. Along with the advanced SRS TruSurround HD technology, VIZIO VL470M also has a new innovative TruVolume™ feature to produce stimulating surround sound without any annoying volume fluctuations.
The advance HDMI inputs of VIZIO VL470M provides easy connectivity option to portable devices including the digital cable and satellite set-top boxes, standard DVD, Blu-ray player, HD camcorders and even gaming consoles.
In addition to included features, Vizio backs up their TV’s with a 1 year warranty. Vizio is known for their unique combination of style, affordability and quality and the VL470M is sure to meet that standard.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives VIZIO VL470M 9/10 stars!
User Reviews
I just got this T.V. last week and am very satisfied with it. We looked at a 50″ Samsung, but to me this T.V had a better picture. Maybe the Samsung just needed adjusting. This is the second Vizio that I bought bought in the last year. Both have great pictures. I would recommend them to anyone.
We just bought the VT470M and the picture is great. I had some sales person tell me that VIISIO uses the same displays as Samsung only last years technology. Believe he was disturbed that Visio is 30% less in price as the Panasonic and Sony models with the same performance and they were not carried in his store. I would do it again and recommend everyone consider a Vizio.
It is real nice that Mr. William Wang of Vizio has the same business foresight of Sam Walton that selling quality products at affordable price is better than huge profit with less sales.
I have bought 3 Vizio TVs (different sizes) and am happy about my choice.
I just purchased my Vizio, and I love the way it looks, sooo simple. The picture is great, and the sound is better than most flat panels. The only issue I have with my Viz, is that, in the manual it states that, using a USB flash drive, or other usb product, it will read and play video formats like AVI, MOV, and etc. BUT, the only video format I can seem to get it to play is wmv….. It pops up video codec not supported on avi’s and will play the audio, and with some video types it claims to play, like mov, it shows video and audio codecs not supported. Wish I could update the tv’s codecs as simple as I can my computer, wouldn’t that be awesome, I say give it 2 years, and every new tv will allow downloads…..
OH and PS I purchased this TV by mistake, but oh, what a great mistake it was…. Was suppose to by one that was same as display, didn’t pay attention, got it home, and was like, I didn’t buy the right tv… Walmart customer service sucks, but everything happens for a reason, that reason being, the one I was suppose to buy was an outdated, cheaper one… I got this for the same price… $830…. And only $60 extra for the extended warranty…. Walmart has great prices, but you definitely need to walk in there knowing exactly what you want, and do your homework, because they don’t know diddly, and make sure your box matches the model number you wanted… I got lucky, but, I’m sure it won’t happen to me again…
I purchased this TV and so far am pleased with the look and features. My only issue is that on some SD channels (through DirecTV) we are getting lines at the top of the picture. I know that this is an overscan problem. Is there any way to adjust picture position on this set to nudge the picture up just a fraction of an inch? Anyone else have this issue?
Just purchased this TV yesterday (floor model @ Sam’s Club). Rented Disney Earth on Blu-Ray, picture is eye-popping. Color is vibrant, details are super sharp, blacks are black. No evidence of motion blur (though this is not a “fast action” movie). Standard def DVD also looked outstanding. Store may have already set it up good, it was definitely “plug and play” when I got it home. Never had to even look at the manual, had a picture up in seconds flat. Remote seems very intuitive. Sound is more than adequate (I don’t expect a TV set to sound like a surround sound system). SD programming via old DirecTV receiver and coax cable was comparable to our old tube TV…expect it to be even better once we get DirecTV HD receiver connected via HDMI.
I purchased this TV about a month and a half ago, and honestly I am not pleased at all with the picture, it leaves a trail when they move and the pixels are extremely noticeable. I had regular DirecTV and they told me that was the problem, so I got the DirecTV HD and there is NO change in the picture watsoever. Even the HD channels look blurry. Does anyone know of any way to help? Maybe the settings? Let me know at giracheta@uh.edu
Gilberto, I am having the same problem as you. The pixels are extremely noticeable. I had it connected through HDMI to my blu ray player watching the Hurt Locker and the image was awful. Image on DVD’s, blu-ray and cable were all terrible. Does anyone have an suggestions for settings as I am sure that is the issue seeing that most people are quite happy with their image.
Email me at jdw.wright@ttu.edu if you have a solution. Thanks