Customer Reviews

VIZIO Class XVT Series TruLED XVT472SV 47-Inch 240 Hz sps LCD HDTV (Black)

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I would've purchased this from Amazon, but it was not available for delivery to my address, so I purchased it locally. This replaced my Vizio 42" plasma that I bought refurbished about 3 years ago, and is being used with a Yamaha home theatre receiver (the digital cable box, DVD, etc. are connected through it).

The picture quality in comparing the two is a world of difference. The plasma unit was good, but this LED unit is outstanding (aside from the bigger picture) - just a bright and vibrant as the plasma, but without the drawback of needing to have lower light levels in the room. The 240 Hz is definitely worth making sure you get, as there is no point in wasting money on 120 Hz or less. After looking around for the past month or so, it was a bit of a no-brainer to get this feature (requirement) on whatever new TV that I was going to get.

This is also my third Vizio unit, and I have to say that they have not disappointed me at all. As I said, the plasma was a refurb, but it has worked beautifully since I got it. I would definitely recommend Vizio to anyone looking for a new set.

Before purchasing this TV I purchased 2 Samsungs and 1 LG. Both of those were on sale at best buy for 999. The first two samsungs were the 120hz non LED and were nice TVs however both came out of the box with a dead pixel so they were returned. I previoulsy had a Samsung 32in and it had been great, so needless to say I lost a little faith in Samsung and I've been a long time Samsung fan. The LG I bought also had a dead pixel out of the box! (and overall I wasnt that impressed with the picture quality aside from that.)

I decided to get my money back and take a break, then I saw this TV on amazon. Aside from the horrible delivery service, this TV is great. The picture quality is stunning. The low profile and thin bezel really make this set even more attractive. The universal remote is nice for connectivity. The lack of internet did not affect me because I have an xbox 360 and I am soon buying a PS3. I picked this up for 1299 on amazon but even at 1450 its a great deal. However considering this set went up to the same price as the same set with internet, it would make sense to just get the one with internet I suppose. The LED backlighting creates a very vibrant picture and the color is just breath taking. SD programming is so so but I blame my cable box and comcast for the little quirks that are seen during SD programming. Another thing that drew me to this set is that it has a matte finish on the screen. The samsung was a semi-gloss and was rather reflective. Even in low lighting, during dark video games I could see myself. Not cool. The vizio reflects a little light but is a matte screen so it's a world of difference.

The only complaint I have is there seems to be very slight edge distortion (that is the very edge of the picture where you are never looking) on certain input types but again I dont blame the TV because when I put my Windows 7 PC on input there is not a flaw to be found. I've also been told vizio has great customer support and offer a year in home repairs on TV's this size. Vizio also offers a zero bright defective pixel gaurentee.

Sound is as good as any TV. I dont weigh this in usually because I use a surround sound receiver.

I was a lttle apprehensive about buying this TV since I'm not terribly familiar with the Vizio brand. I looked at this model everywhere and it is amazingly thin, has a ton of options for input, and is rated for energy efficiency.
I'm not a TV fanatic so I'm not even going to try to go into the specs, but all I can tell you is that when this thing came out of the box, it asked me if I was a home user (as opposed ot a business, I assume to set the appropriate brightness) and hit the ground running. I am amazed with the picture quality, and I don't even have cable!!! I use this with an antenna, and often a blue ray play to stream netflix. I am so blown away by this TV every day, I cannot even think of a single complaint to list here.
My husband and I had a great debate about size (he wanted a 42", I wanted a 55") This was our compromise, and honestly I haven't had a single regret!

After a year of research I came up with this as the perfect TV for my families needs. I then waited for the price point to hit an acceptable point and purchased without question.

Pros:
Made in California. Made in USA.
1080p 240hz LED LCD
Inputs: 4 HDMIs, 2 RCA Analog (3-wire), 2 RCA component (5-wire), VGA/RGB, and 1 USB
Can name Inputs
Remote works with Vizio Blu-Ray, and Onkyo surround sound
Better price than the Samsung, LG, and sharp competitors.

cons:
Power button on remote seems like it could break eventually (but I have broken every remote from every TV I have ever owned).
No Digital Coax Audio input/output
Optical audio output does not pass decoded surround sound except from TV source
Not 3d... but that is expressed in the price point

Other Thoughts:
This is not the one with apps and I choose not to get that one.
Speakers work great for casual TV watching. But not enough if you plan for this to be your boom box, or for that cinema feel for big block busters. (Outboard receiver fixes this)
Amazing image from a computer. Great for netflix.
The difference between a full HD movie and an old VHS is made very apparent when comparing inputs.

Setup:
Vizio blu-ray player - HDMI 1
PS3 - HDMI 2
XBOX 360 - HDMI 3
Wii - Component 1
VCR - RCA AV 1
HP Computer - VGA/RGB
Onkyo Receiver - Optical

Bought this TV at Costco. Last one they had, so received great price.

The picture is better than I imagined it could be. The color for sporting events is so vivid and accurate it looks just like you are there. The color just smacks you in the face. So real and accurate.

We love the Netflicks app. Took all of 15 seconds to connect to our wifi. Connecting to Netflix just as easy. For $8.95 mo the Netflix is a no brainer as you can stream unlimited and get DVD's one at time.

Setup was easy for the TV. 3 HDMI connections.

Before I bought this I priced a similiar Samsung. Great TV also, but way more money. Do yourself a favor and save a
lot of money without sacrificing quality.

You will not regret buying this TV.

This TV is AMAZING!!! I had it up and running in less than 15 minutes. HD channels and Blu Ray movies look incredible. If anyone is in the market for an affordable TV with great technology and a nice, easy to use feature set, DO NOT hesitate to BUY THIS TV!!!!

I did not purchase this item from Amazon but found it at a local store for less than $700. This is the first TV I have purchased in 20 years and I did not know what to get but knew I wanted a flat screen. I had read LED was the way to go and wrote down several brands names last week and researched their reviews on Amazon.

Vizio kept scoring high consistently so I decided to buy this one. Surprisingly, it was one of the cheapest units being sold. Setup was very easy and within 20 minutes I had set it up and was watching TV.

Images are very good, yeah some TV's are sharper but for my viewing this is just fine. Viewing with the lights on or off doesn't bother the image, it is sharp and very crisp.

Don't hesitate to purchase one!

I went back and forth on so many TV's and I finally found this one and what a great choice. The price point was perfect and the craftmanship and quality are amazing. I am truly not a technical guy and this was an easy set up. The clarity and picture quality of the true motion is unbelievable. I highly recommend this TV and just know Vizio did a great job with the design and overall quality with this piece. Hope this helps!!

For the money you really can't beat this tv. Great response time for gaming, and amazing picture quality and brightness.

Bought this TV thru [...] for $1200 (free shipping), was a breeze to set up to Comcast HDMI DVR.

Picture is awesome. Settings are easy to tweak. The TV is in a bright room and the picture is still awesome. This is my first HDTV and I love it.