VIZIO VBR200W Full HD Blu-ray Player with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)

by Vizio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 10.9 x 2.4 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0036DDHR6
• Item model number: VBR200W
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,609 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Electronics > Televisions & Video > Disc Players & Recorders > Blu-ray Disc Players

• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 7, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Delivering the highest resolution 1080p high definition video playback, the VIZIO VBR200W Blu-ray Disc player also provides HD 7.1 channel audio in lossless high-resolution Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats. It's packaged in a sleek design with an illuminated touch panel that disappears when the player is off, and it includes an easy-to-use, intuitive remote control.

In addition to 1080p HD video from Blu-ray Discs, the VBR200W can stream video and audio content from Netflix, VUDU and Pandora thanks to VIZIO Internet Apps (see larger image).

In addition to extraordinary picture quality, the VBR200W keeps you entertained with the included VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) feature. You can connect this VIZIO Blu-ray player to the Internet via the built-in Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) or Ethernet port. Once connected, you'll be able to access BD-LIVE online content from various movie studios, stream movies and TV shows via Netflix and VUDU, listen to streaming music from Pandora.

The VBR200W’s includes built-in wireless-N wi-fi, an Ethernet port for accessing the Internet and a USB port for connecting an external drive.

Your current collection of DVDs can join in on the fun, too, as the VBR200W is compatible and will upconvert DVDs to a higher resolution that better fits your screen. It does not come with an HDMI cable, it only has a composite cable (red, white, yellow). It's also compatible with recordable DVDs and MP3 CDs, and its USB port allows viewing of photos or videos as well as listening to music through the television by using a thumb drive.

Specifications

• Supported Resolutions:
  • Blu-ray Disc resolutions of 1080p (HDMI) / 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI / Component Out)
  • DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW selectable resolutions of 1080p (HDMI) / 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p (HDMI / Component Out)
• Audio: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA support; 7.1 Digital Audio via HDMI
• Dolby: Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Digital TrueHD
• DTS: DTS Digital Surround / DTS HD Advanced Digital Out
• BD Live: BD Live 2.0, BD Live 1.1
• Content Partners: Netflix, Pandora, Vudu
• Networking: 802.11n, Ethernet (10/100Mbps)
• Ports: USB 2.0, HDMI 1.3, Component Video, Composite Video, stereo audio, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio, Ethernet
• Media Support: Media playback through USB port for JPG and MP3
• OSD Language Options: English, Spanish, French

Product Description

The VIZIO VBR200W Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Apps delivers full 1080p high-definition video, 7.1 surround sound and connects wirelessly to the Internet to stream movies, TV shows, music and more. Plays Blu-ray and DVD discs, audio CDs, MP3 and JPEG files. The VBR200W includes built-in 802.11n wireless networking for easy connection to the Internet so you can enjoy even more entertainment from top online services like VUDU, Netflix, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The New York Times. Also get 3 free HD movie rentals on VUDU, the online service that delivers 1080p HD movies!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pandora is great, everything great, very happy, March 24, 2010

By	G. Ng - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: VIZIO VBR200W Full HD Blu-ray Player with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) (Electronics)

Great player, very happy.

PRO's:
1. Very easy to set up - plug it in and it works
2. Pandora is awesome! I had to go with a wired connection as the wifi would drop out now and then (I have the same problem with my Apple TV so it's not the unit) but once I went wired it was perfect. I have ATT Uverse and they gave me for free the ethernet plug ins that turn your interior electric cable into a wired connection. Also, when you stream Pandora you do not have commercials like you do on the computer.
3. Netflix streaming is pretty cool, though the image quality is about as good as an analog TV station. But it's free "all you can eat" movies so who's to complain?
4. The sound is incredible on movies. It sends the signal in PCM format to my Pioneer VSX 1019 and the sound is so powerful I actually had to put the amp on Auto Level Control because the explosions and such were so lifelike. Even my wife, who could care less, commented that the sound was a major improvement from my DVD player.
5. Picture quality is Blu Ray - you set the player to HDMI Auto and it automatically gives you the best picture quality and aspect ratio based on the disc. You can also pick your own resolution.
6. Interface on the screen is pretty easy - when it turns on you can choose between Pandora, VUDU, Nexflix, or Disc (as well as setup, etc). Intuitive interface.

CON's
1. Batteries were dead!
2. No HDMI cable as advertised on Amazon, but the box states you only get regular cables so it's an Amazon issue.
3. Logitech Harmony universal remote doesn't recognize this unit yet so you will need the included remote to navigate. Harmony does the basics but is missing a critical "go back" button so once you are in an app (ie Pandora) you cannot return to the main menu without the main remote. I'm sure this will be fixed by Logitech.

CONCLUSION: I love it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VBR200W, March 29, 2010

By	Tanner - See all my reviews

This review is from: VIZIO VBR200W Full HD Blu-ray Player with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) (Electronics)

I found my player at walmart, but wanted to include my review since I've read so many negative reviews here.

positives:
+ player is easy to setup and had it connected to my wifi within minutes. All internet apps work great. Netflix loads/streams fast, VUDU is great for movies ($5.99 per movie is a bit much though), and Pandora radio is awesome. No lag and all streamed perfect.
+ the player looks nice and has a nice touch panel on the front of the player. Feels like it is built out of strong material.
+ Now for the most important factor, blu-ray/dvd movie quality. Blu-rays look fantastic on this player in 1080p. Did not find any issues with the video quality. When powered on the player will load what ever is currently in the player. This takes only about 30-45 seconds (if not less) to get into the blu-ray and start playing it. Standard DVDs are also upconverted to 1080p format. I tried out a few DVD movies (LOTR trilogy, Iron Man, and The Little Mermaid). All looked great and were a definite bump up in quality from my standard upconverting dvd player. Have not had any problems with Blu-ray or DVDs.
+ The audio plays through my Onkyo TX-SR607 receiver at outputs 5.1 surround sound. From what I can hear it all sounds superb.
+ The Vizio menu is easy to navigate and has a lot of additional setup options. I have not really reviewed much apart from the default settings.

negatives:
- The remote. Not sure what it is but I sometimes have to push a button 2-3 times for it register. Not sure if it's the remote or the sensor on the blu-ray player. It's big and clunky. I would have given the player a 5/5 star rating if the remote was better.
- usb port is located on the back of the player.

Overall I think this is a great player. If people are having troubles with the wifi connection I wouldn't fault Vizio for this. If you are looking for an affordable blu-ray player that has internet apps this is a great choice.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VBR200W, March 23, 2010

By	Brad A. Lane (Kansas City MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: VIZIO VBR200W Full HD Blu-ray Player with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) (Electronics)

The Player was easy to set up. Blu-Ray disks load quick. Wireless networking was quick and easy to set up as well. I have not played with the apps much yet. I am disappointed that it did not come with am HDMI cable as it states in the description. I was also hoping for a QWERTY keyboard like the VIA enableed VIZIO TV's Come with. Over all so far i am happy with the product.