VIZIO Announces New 3DTVs on the Cheap
VIZIO goes 3D with XVT 3D Series
VIZIO today introduces three new 3DTVs – a first for the company. The new 3DTVs are part of the Internet-connected VIZIO XVT series and available in 42-inch, 47-inch and 55-inch sizes. VIZIO licenses RealD 3D technology to enable 3D processing with the new XVT 3D series.
The RealD 3D technology requires active shutter 3D glasses to view 3D content on the XVT 3D series, however, VIZIO will gladly sell you 3D glasses for $129.99 each or $219.99 for a two-pack. Unlike the other 3DTV manufacturers, VIZIO does not offer any bundle deals with a Blu-ray 3D player, glasses and Blu-ray 3D movie.
“The VIZIO XVT line is an incredible, award-winning product that has earned the title of the best LED LCD HDTV on the market,” stated Randy Waynick, VIZIO CSO. “We are thrilled to launch our new XVT television campaign featuring Beyoncé a true leader in entertainment and look forward to the upcoming release of our new 3D XVT sets which will continue to set the bar for performance, design, and value, challenging all others to improve.”
3D capabilities aside, the VIZIO XVT 3D series televisions feature full LED back-lit 1080p panels, 480 Hz video processing – using a combination of 240 Hz refresh with a scanning backlight, VIZIO Internet Apps, and SRS TruVolume and TruSurround HD audio processing. The VIZIO Internet Apps include Yahoo Video, Pandora Internet radio, Vudu streaming video, NBA Game Time, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and other downloadable applications.
VIZIO integrates 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and dual-band 802.11n WiFi for Internet connectivity with the XVT 3D series. A Bluetooth slider remote with QWERTY keyboard is included for quick typing and browsing using the integrated VIZIO Internet Apps.
The VIZIO XVT 3D series are available online immediately at online retailers while retailers will receive the models later this month. MSRP pricing for the XVT 3D series start at $1399.99 for the 42-inch model and $2399.99 for the 55-inch model, not including active shutter 3D glasses.
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not bad at all...
I'm not sure if this is common for internet-enabled TV's, but what a great idea regardless. I'm impressed Vizio. I have no interest in 3DTV, I think it's a gimmick and it gives me a headache, but I'm always a fan of cheaper, newer toys.
i like vizio, i have a vizio lcd tv (midsize at 37") good performance and good value good to see them entering the 3d market... not that i'll probably be buying one for quite some time... still more competitors means better for the market and eventual cheaper and cheaper prices
$2400 is a 3d tv on the cheap huh? That doesn't even include the 3d kit. My friend bought a 58" Samsung 3d plasma for $1880 with the 3k kit (us appliance). He could have opted for the LED 55" Samsung for $2100 with the kit (amazon). Vizio is out of their minds if they think $2400 is cheap. To buy a Vizio over Samsung, I'd expect to pay $1500 for the TV, $1800 for TV + kit.
Vizio, way to be. I too am a fan of the slider qwerty remote, nicely done.
The 3D bugged my eye's out.
Rather have the Samsung 8000 series for that price and it looks better more reliable.
For those of us who need corrective lenses and can't wear contacts, 3D glasses suck. I wonder how well 3D works when a person is 18 inches from the screen.
vizio is using the full array LED not the edge LED most brand are using. Plus it has the higher scanning rate too.
To people complaining about the price of this TV being high in relation to other TVs like the Samsung 58 inch plasma and Samsung 8000 series. Do you realize that the price here is a MSRP? The MSRP of the samsung 55 is something like $3500. Its not a fair to make a comparison between the VIZIO MSRP and the price your friend paid for his TV.
Not really that cheap!
Christop, if 3D bugged your eyes out, I'm afraid you were watching BAD 3D! Good 3D should be as easy as seeing reality.
It's about $1999 street.
where is the 73" promised from last years' CES??