VIZIO E3D320VX Very Nice and a great price.
This is my families first larger sized HDTV / 3DTV and we love it. A fantastic picture in HD. The pircture is vivid and bright and has a ton of depth. Movies look fantastic and football is incredible on this unit. I also used HDMI out of my computer and ran some very graphic intensive games. I noticed zero lag between the TV and my computer display. Make sure you use a high speed HDMI out for best results. Have tried 3D with a few different movies, all using 3D TB (TB = Top Bottom) settings with varying results. Pirates of the Caribbean/Stranger Tides was aweful in 3D, the 3D was inconsistent and jumbled and unwatchable (I had to stop it after less than 30 minutes of movie time). Green Lantern on the other hand was great in 3D especially the beginning sequence. My cable provider has a couple 3D channels playing random stuff. The SBS (Side by Side) channel worked great but the same program on the TB (Top Bottom) was really bad. 3D isn't perfect but I bought the TV for HD and its fatastic. 3D when it works well is just a bonus
A couple comments that might help others:
1. Make sure you use a high speed HDMI cable for best picture quality.
2. The unit has an intentional indent in the speaker row along the bottom front that makes it look like the unit was dented during shipment. Its a very odd design detail and made me want to exchange it for an undamaged unit. Be warned, the dent is part of the design and is intentional. Not a damaged unit.
I also used Vizio chat support. It's US based, wait time was less than 30 seconds and they were very knowledgable.
I would highly recommend this unit.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST PRICE
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST PRICE
EXCELENT, DEFINICION, ONLY ONE PROBLEM, I HAVE TWO WEEKS HAGO, AND I CAN NOT WATH MOVIES IN 3D ONLY VIDEO GAMES (IS EXCELENT) I HOPE KNOW THE WAY POR CAN WATH MOVIES.
EXCELENT, DEFINICION, ONLY ONE PROBLEM, I HAVE TWO WEEKS HAGO, AND I CAN NOT WATH MOVIES IN 3D ONLY VIDEO GAMES (IS EXCELENT) I HOPE KNOW THE WAY POR CAN WATH MOVIES.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX Good,affordable 3D TV for a bedroom or den.
VIZIO E3D320VX Good,affordable 3D TV for a bedroom or den.
I purchased this Vizio 42" 3D model from Amazon and was impressed by the fast delivery and it's arrival in perfect condition.Set up was painless out of the box and I had mounted it on my bedroom wall and running in under an hour.Wireless internet apps were easy to set up as well.Setting up the right color/contrast and sound took awhile as I muddled through the set up without reading the manual completely.I prefer turning the auto backlight control off, turning the sharpness to about +10(for the non HD channels)and watching on Vivid mode with contrast at 75, color at 60, backlight at 85, brightness at about 80.You will have to find your personal preferences from there.Picture quality was pretty good for a low cost 42"TV.Cable basic channels go from fair to acceptable(as with most HD tv's),however...HD channels lood really good once you find your settings.
There are a few downsides to this model,slow start up time when powering on,remote buttons require more pressure than most,a delay between channel changes is very easy to notice as well.If this is your main tv,it could be a deal breaker if you are impatient.There is no "favorites"option on channels either,so you need to go through it slowly.When you go into Vizio apps, they can be added and deleted as well as placed in your order of preference(a nice feature.)The apps appear in a row at the bottom of the screen.If you want to watch Amazon video,choose it and a side menu displays the content choices(sadly, not in full screen.)I use Amazon Prime(good choices and free content for Prime members)and Vudu.I haven't tried the Netflix yet,but there are additional apps you can download for free that provide some nice content as well.
If you have a fast modem and wireless router set up, the apps are great to use and set up.The sound is adequate for a bedroom tv, but some may want to add a soundbar.In summary:This a very good TV for the price.After reading the shortcomings, it still provides good value at it's price point. 3D content from my Panasonic BDT210 looks as good on this Vizio as it does on my 55"lg Infinia 6500. You must use a 1.4 HDMI rated cable with ethernet for 3D and I also suggest wall mounting with a tilt mount for the best 3D effects to show.The provided 3D glasses work well and are interchangeable with the ones that came with my passive LG and they both fit comfortably over my prescription glasses.If you don't have over 800 bucks to spend on a different TV and want a 3D smart model,this Vizio is a very good choice.
I purchased this Vizio 42" 3D model from Amazon and was impressed by the fast delivery and it's arrival in perfect condition.Set up was painless out of the box and I had mounted it on my bedroom wall and running in under an hour.Wireless internet apps were easy to set up as well.Setting up the right color/contrast and sound took awhile as I muddled through the set up without reading the manual completely.I prefer turning the auto backlight control off, turning the sharpness to about +10(for the non HD channels)and watching on Vivid mode with contrast at 75, color at 60, backlight at 85, brightness at about 80.You will have to find your personal preferences from there.Picture quality was pretty good for a low cost 42"TV.Cable basic channels go from fair to acceptable(as with most HD tv's),however...HD channels lood really good once you find your settings.
There are a few downsides to this model,slow start up time when powering on,remote buttons require more pressure than most,a delay between channel changes is very easy to notice as well.If this is your main tv,it could be a deal breaker if you are impatient.There is no "favorites"option on channels either,so you need to go through it slowly.When you go into Vizio apps, they can be added and deleted as well as placed in your order of preference(a nice feature.)The apps appear in a row at the bottom of the screen.If you want to watch Amazon video,choose it and a side menu displays the content choices(sadly, not in full screen.)I use Amazon Prime(good choices and free content for Prime members)and Vudu.I haven't tried the Netflix yet,but there are additional apps you can download for free that provide some nice content as well.
If you have a fast modem and wireless router set up, the apps are great to use and set up.The sound is adequate for a bedroom tv, but some may want to add a soundbar.In summary:This a very good TV for the price.After reading the shortcomings, it still provides good value at it's price point. 3D content from my Panasonic BDT210 looks as good on this Vizio as it does on my 55"lg Infinia 6500. You must use a 1.4 HDMI rated cable with ethernet for 3D and I also suggest wall mounting with a tilt mount for the best 3D effects to show.The provided 3D glasses work well and are interchangeable with the ones that came with my passive LG and they both fit comfortably over my prescription glasses.If you don't have over 800 bucks to spend on a different TV and want a 3D smart model,this Vizio is a very good choice.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX A TV YOU COULD LOVE.
VIZIO E3D320VX A TV YOU COULD LOVE.
I did a lot of research for a TV once I knew I would be moving and need to replace my 53" non HD Sony which still works fine but is just to big for where I am moving to and it is not HD. I have watched Vizio grow as a company and I always liked thier priceing. This TV has a lot to offer and I will say up front sure you can find a better TV and pay a lot more for it but when you look at price point and features this TV wins hands down.
After months of research and reading reviews and weighing the pros and the cons I was certain I was going to get this TV but then things got dark for a few days Amazon my best price site had no more at the great price it when up almost $150.00. Then the sun came out and Amazon restocked a small quanity of them and before the end of the day one of them was mine. A few hours later they where sold out again and up went the price.
I got the TV and I am using it with my XBOX360 and I do use the apps on the TV. Both Amazon and Netflix and I have to say they work flawless. I have watched shows on both and over wifi I have no problem at all. The router is on the first floor of the house and I am on the second floor single strength is about 80%. I even streamed from VUDU their HDX 3D level with no problem.
My next step is to add my HD TIVO to the unit and then the final piece will be a PS3 or a nice Bluray 3D player have to see how the funds are doing to decide that one.
The Picture is extreamly clear the setting are easy to understand and the TV does automatic software updates. THe sound is ok if you are in a small to med size room but I will be putting a speaker system on it very soon. The inputs are easy to get to. I am very hard pressed to find somthing I do not like about this set.
Now I am no video professional I am just a guy that thinks the TV will blow most people away. The list of Apps is pretty good and to me everything with this TV is as it says it would be. Sure I could drop another $300 to $500 and get a bigger screen or say LED backlite but like many people money is hard to make these days and you want to get the best for what you can afford. For $630.00 to get a wifi 3D 42" 120hz HD TV please just try to find a better deal and yes even with Black Friday coming I think this is still one very very good price. Only place I seen close is BJ's which is $650.00 plus 7% sales tax
I did a lot of research for a TV once I knew I would be moving and need to replace my 53" non HD Sony which still works fine but is just to big for where I am moving to and it is not HD. I have watched Vizio grow as a company and I always liked thier priceing. This TV has a lot to offer and I will say up front sure you can find a better TV and pay a lot more for it but when you look at price point and features this TV wins hands down.
After months of research and reading reviews and weighing the pros and the cons I was certain I was going to get this TV but then things got dark for a few days Amazon my best price site had no more at the great price it when up almost $150.00. Then the sun came out and Amazon restocked a small quanity of them and before the end of the day one of them was mine. A few hours later they where sold out again and up went the price.
I got the TV and I am using it with my XBOX360 and I do use the apps on the TV. Both Amazon and Netflix and I have to say they work flawless. I have watched shows on both and over wifi I have no problem at all. The router is on the first floor of the house and I am on the second floor single strength is about 80%. I even streamed from VUDU their HDX 3D level with no problem.
My next step is to add my HD TIVO to the unit and then the final piece will be a PS3 or a nice Bluray 3D player have to see how the funds are doing to decide that one.
The Picture is extreamly clear the setting are easy to understand and the TV does automatic software updates. THe sound is ok if you are in a small to med size room but I will be putting a speaker system on it very soon. The inputs are easy to get to. I am very hard pressed to find somthing I do not like about this set.
Now I am no video professional I am just a guy that thinks the TV will blow most people away. The list of Apps is pretty good and to me everything with this TV is as it says it would be. Sure I could drop another $300 to $500 and get a bigger screen or say LED backlite but like many people money is hard to make these days and you want to get the best for what you can afford. For $630.00 to get a wifi 3D 42" 120hz HD TV please just try to find a better deal and yes even with Black Friday coming I think this is still one very very good price. Only place I seen close is BJ's which is $650.00 plus 7% sales tax
Monday, June 11, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX GREAT TV! Great Value!
VIZIO E3D320VX GREAT TV! Great Value!
Ok, first and foremost. Got it at WALMART online brand new for 448 bucks, nice right?. Not the 600 from Galaxy via Amazon. Amazon I love you, but Walmart rolled it back too far this time!
So far no complaints at all. I'll give an update after i've had the set for a while.
Set up was easy, and thank you very much to those of who posted the more techinical aspects for compatibility with gaming systems.
The regular HD picture is great. The 3D, like everyone said, is every bit as good as in the theatres. There is some ghosting if you are at the wrong angle (you can't be looking down at the set or you get really bad ghosting. You kind of have to be "head on" So for example my set sits on a pedastal on my desk. When i lean back in my desk chair i get slight ghosting so i just (temporarily) put a shim under the back of the set (a game case) to tilt the set forward slightly, ghosting gone.
I have used it with both my XBOX 360 and my PS3, no problems. Played Gears of War 3 in 3D and it looked quite good. Unlike another reviewer, i didn't find it necessary to set the PS3 to 720p, it seemed to work fine on 1080p. (under display settings, not video settings)
Remember that you have to set game mode (prevents lag) independently for each HDMI input if you have multiple systems. Interestingly, the set automatically switches game mode off when you play a 3D movie on the PS3, it is back on again when the movie is stopped. Interesting....
Sound is adequate, but if you want booming then hook it up to a system.
Yes, the buttons on the remote are hard to press and some are very tiny. The keyboard on the back is awesome!
No problems with the wifi setup, no problems using built in apps, no problems running netflix. I tried the yahoo news app, and it's ok, but nothing to write home about. I haven't downloaded other apps yet. I didn't really buy it because it was internet ready, but still it's nice that is runs the online streaming services.
Yes, when it asks you to enable 3D upon detecting a 3D signal you need to act fast or you have to run through the menus (just a minor inconvenience).
Games look quite good, I downloaded killzone3 demo for PS3 and it was good, but maybe a bit blocky. Uncharted 3 however look positively stunning. Fast movement sometimes makes things a bit difficult to watch, but i think it's just a 3D thing, i'm not quite sure, but the experience was enjoyable.
Watched a bit of Cars2 in 3D, again, absolutely stunning 3D effects, just like in the theatre.
Watched some 3D content on direct TV they have like 4 channels including ESPN 3D, very cool. There is another channel that had like etxtreme sports with people doing motocross jumps and i thought i was going to hurl from the 3D effect. Still, very cool. On direct tv you see 3D when watching full screen but it seemlessly swtiches to 2D when you pull up the channel guide. After going back to the channel it takes a couple of seconds, then it's 3D again.
the unit has 3 HDMI inputs, one on the side and two on the rear which is nice. All inputs can be given custom labels (pretty standard)
All in all (especially only paying 448.00) I can't believe how good this set is for money. Seriously. This television is why I waited before purchasing any 3D equipment. Vizio you did a damn good job! Keep up the good work!
I know that some people had technical problems and things that didn't work, but that is always the case with electronics. As the reviews were overwhelmingly positive (you can't please all the people) I thought i'd take the plunge and so far i'm glad that I did!
UPDATE!!!
Still love the TV but there is one little quirtk. As you know you have to set "game mode" to eliminate lag in games. However, even though game mode was on for my xbox I noticed terrible lag for Street fighter (i was losing all the time when i usually don't). I found that I had to disable game mode, then enable it again and voila! no lag....pretty inconvenient, but I disable and enable game mode each time i boot up the xbox just to be certain.
Ok, first and foremost. Got it at WALMART online brand new for 448 bucks, nice right?. Not the 600 from Galaxy via Amazon. Amazon I love you, but Walmart rolled it back too far this time!
So far no complaints at all. I'll give an update after i've had the set for a while.
Set up was easy, and thank you very much to those of who posted the more techinical aspects for compatibility with gaming systems.
The regular HD picture is great. The 3D, like everyone said, is every bit as good as in the theatres. There is some ghosting if you are at the wrong angle (you can't be looking down at the set or you get really bad ghosting. You kind of have to be "head on" So for example my set sits on a pedastal on my desk. When i lean back in my desk chair i get slight ghosting so i just (temporarily) put a shim under the back of the set (a game case) to tilt the set forward slightly, ghosting gone.
I have used it with both my XBOX 360 and my PS3, no problems. Played Gears of War 3 in 3D and it looked quite good. Unlike another reviewer, i didn't find it necessary to set the PS3 to 720p, it seemed to work fine on 1080p. (under display settings, not video settings)
Remember that you have to set game mode (prevents lag) independently for each HDMI input if you have multiple systems. Interestingly, the set automatically switches game mode off when you play a 3D movie on the PS3, it is back on again when the movie is stopped. Interesting....
Sound is adequate, but if you want booming then hook it up to a system.
Yes, the buttons on the remote are hard to press and some are very tiny. The keyboard on the back is awesome!
No problems with the wifi setup, no problems using built in apps, no problems running netflix. I tried the yahoo news app, and it's ok, but nothing to write home about. I haven't downloaded other apps yet. I didn't really buy it because it was internet ready, but still it's nice that is runs the online streaming services.
Yes, when it asks you to enable 3D upon detecting a 3D signal you need to act fast or you have to run through the menus (just a minor inconvenience).
Games look quite good, I downloaded killzone3 demo for PS3 and it was good, but maybe a bit blocky. Uncharted 3 however look positively stunning. Fast movement sometimes makes things a bit difficult to watch, but i think it's just a 3D thing, i'm not quite sure, but the experience was enjoyable.
Watched a bit of Cars2 in 3D, again, absolutely stunning 3D effects, just like in the theatre.
Watched some 3D content on direct TV they have like 4 channels including ESPN 3D, very cool. There is another channel that had like etxtreme sports with people doing motocross jumps and i thought i was going to hurl from the 3D effect. Still, very cool. On direct tv you see 3D when watching full screen but it seemlessly swtiches to 2D when you pull up the channel guide. After going back to the channel it takes a couple of seconds, then it's 3D again.
the unit has 3 HDMI inputs, one on the side and two on the rear which is nice. All inputs can be given custom labels (pretty standard)
All in all (especially only paying 448.00) I can't believe how good this set is for money. Seriously. This television is why I waited before purchasing any 3D equipment. Vizio you did a damn good job! Keep up the good work!
I know that some people had technical problems and things that didn't work, but that is always the case with electronics. As the reviews were overwhelmingly positive (you can't please all the people) I thought i'd take the plunge and so far i'm glad that I did!
UPDATE!!!
Still love the TV but there is one little quirtk. As you know you have to set "game mode" to eliminate lag in games. However, even though game mode was on for my xbox I noticed terrible lag for Street fighter (i was losing all the time when i usually don't). I found that I had to disable game mode, then enable it again and voila! no lag....pretty inconvenient, but I disable and enable game mode each time i boot up the xbox just to be certain.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX great 3D, great value.
VIZIO E3D320VX great 3D, great value.
For the price, this TV is an incredible value.
It does suffer from some pretty substantial back light inconsistency, more than most Vizio models I am familiar with, and the color saturation is a bit less than desirable even after a thorough calibration.
That being said, the TV still performs better than most other models I have seen in its class.
Where this TV really shines is in 3D mode. The passive 3D is, in my opinion, the wave of the future and it's TV's like this that really show why. The 3D content is bright, crisp, colorful, and best of all virtually cross-talk free. You really will not miss any of the lost resolution that you may hear people talk about.
Glasses are affordable, light, and do not cause the eye strain and headaches that active 3D seem to invoke.
For the price, this TV is an incredible value.
It does suffer from some pretty substantial back light inconsistency, more than most Vizio models I am familiar with, and the color saturation is a bit less than desirable even after a thorough calibration.
That being said, the TV still performs better than most other models I have seen in its class.
Where this TV really shines is in 3D mode. The passive 3D is, in my opinion, the wave of the future and it's TV's like this that really show why. The 3D content is bright, crisp, colorful, and best of all virtually cross-talk free. You really will not miss any of the lost resolution that you may hear people talk about.
Glasses are affordable, light, and do not cause the eye strain and headaches that active 3D seem to invoke.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
VIZIO E3D320VX REVIEWS
VIZIO E3D320VX Best Deal for the Price.
If you're looking for a 3D internet connected TV, then this is the one to buy. This TV is probably the best overall value out there right now. Picture is incredible and sound is adequate. By "adequate" I mean that the sound is good enough if this is a TV for your room. If this is a TV is for a family or entertainment room, you may want to buy external speakers just to improve the overall quality of sound.
The internet connectivity and available apps is really nice. If you are a Netflix or Hulu+ user, this will be extremely convenient. There is plenty of apps for sports updates too.
3D is a really nice touch to the TV. I've tried a few things in 3D and can say that you really will get a solid 3D experience from this TV. However you can't be sitting anywhere you want to. The manual comes with a diagram of "optimal 3D viewing". From certain side angles you won't get the 3D viewing.
The only major issue I've had with this TV is when using a PS3 to play video games. Ghosting (motion blur) can be an issue as well as awkward pixelations and lag when viewing in 1080p. Vizio support was more than helpful with this. They recommended changing the output settings on my PS3 which ended up fixing the problem for the most part.
Overall I highly recommend this TV for anyone who is looking for the most advanced TV tech available, while still being able to afford it.
**UPDATE 5/14/11: PS3 Settings to Reduce Ghosting and Eliminate Lag**
After playing with a ton of combinations of settings I found the following PS3 settings to work best while gaming in 2D. These settings were based on MLB 11: The Show because that particular game had the worst ghosting issues out of my games. Other games, may not need these settings. The TV settings listed below are absolutely necessary to have. It will eliminate any lag that you might experience.
PS3 Settings:
--Go to 'Video Settings' and set '1080p 24HzOutput (HDMI)' to OFF.
--Go to 'Display Settings' and change 'Video Output Settings' to 720p. To change this setting you have to choose 'Manual' when it prompts you to choose.
--The only other setting (which I'm not positive I actually changed or if this setting was default) was in 'Game Settings'. I have 'PS Smoothing' set to OFF.
TV Settings:
--TV Settings: Hit 'Menu' on your TV Remote and go to 'Settings'. Make sure the 'Input Source' is set to whatever input your PS3 is using. Go to 'Game Mode' and choose 'ON'. This eliminates all lag while gaming which was a huge problem initially.
VIZIO E3D320VX First Class 3D TV.
The impressive thing about the Vizio E3D320VX is the way it is packed and the attention to detail. They give you a full sized Phillips screw driver to install the base, and eight stainless bolts when you need only six. The remote batteries are Mitsubishi alkaline, not some cheap "heavy duty" items. Both the panel and the glasses come with Vizio supplied cleaning cloths.
The TV is easy to set up, and the remote has a rubberized alphanumeric keyboard on the back side, making data entry easy. The two supplied 3D glasses are of the passive, polarized variety, with the premium one contoured and the basic one flat. (However you might want to liberate a pair of Real D 3D glasses from the movie theater if you wear glasses. Both of these bend in at the temples to hug your face. The Real D 3D glasses accommodate glasses better.)
The 3D and 2D pictures are both great as is the TV off-air picture using a Terk HD digital antenna here in the NYC area. The 3D (using a Panasonic 3D player) is bright and truly 3D. (The TV indicates with a dialog box that it has detected a 3D source and asks if you want to switch to 3D.)
It has a built-in wireless Wi-Fi receiver (not an expensive extra like my Panasonic plasma) and is easy to connect using the alphanumeric keyboard on the remote.
I am still exploring the various extras. But things look good so far!
ADDED 5/21/11:
A recent Samsung ad tells the difference between the active 3D TVs that they sell (both LCD and plasma) versus passive 3D TVs like this Vizio (and some LG models). Yes, they are correct that there is a minor "venetian blind effect" (light horizontal bars), particularly on white block text, but it is not really visible when you are watching a movie. (In truth, each eye is seeing a 1920x540 image simultaneously on a passive TV whereas each eye sees a 1920x1080 image with active glasses (in succession, one eye at a time, as the L and R lenses switch on and off).) But, with the convenience and cost of passive glasses ("free" at the movies), and the cost of the Vizio TV itself, the Vizio passive "Theater 3D" is very, VERY nice if not absolutely perfect.
ADDED 5/30/11:
I've watched Avatar 3D, How to Train Your Dragon 3D, and Megamind 3D on the Vizio and enjoyed every minute.
This Vizio TV has RCA audio out whereas many panel TVs do not. (They have only optical audio out.) I output the sound to a pair of Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers - 30 Watt (total) - 2-way - satin black and an Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black in the bedroom without a receiver, so the RCA-out audio is a necessity.
Reflecting on the CONS in another review: (1) Yes, the boot-up is slow for a solid-state device, but may have to do with the fluorescent lighting panel behind the screen rather than the LCD screen itself. (2) I do not get any buzzing at all. (3) The compact remote is a plus to me. The small buttons are no problem if you are used to the keyboard on an iphone. The rubberized alpha-numeric keyboard on the back is a plus as are the direct-connect Netflix labeled button (and others) on the front of the remote.
Keep in mind this is a $500 3D set.
ADDED 8/13/11:
[SEE NOTE BELOW] This passive 3D TV does not seem to work in conversion mode with the newer players that convert 2D -> 3D, specifically the Panasonic 310. The 2D and 3D images are perfect, but the 2D->3D conversion results in a flickering image that is 3D but hard on the eyes. The same 310 works well in conversion mode on my 600Hz Panasonic plasma. Perhaps the problem is that the 32" Vizio is 60Hz. In any case there is an apparent incompatibility problem. If I learn how to prevent the flickering I will report back.
ADDED 9/24/11:
In Comments, C. Anderson explained how to get this set to work in 2D->3D conversion and it works. His procedure: Turn on your Blu ray player and navigate to setup, next go to player settings, then push TV/Device Connection. Go to 3D settings and then go to 3D type, click this and change it to Side by Side. [I got a warning saying that the set is capable of Full HD, which is true, but not in 2D->3D conversion.] Once you have changed it to Side by Side, the problem is fixed. Now insert a non-3D movie you want to watch in 3D, and push the 3D button on the player remote to select 2D->3D. Your TV will sense 3D content and ask you if you want to watch 3D or 2D. You will only have a few seconds to push Yes, so be ready with the Vizio remote or it will revert to 2D.
Note that there have been reports that Vizio will not act on defective sets after the 1 year warranty is up. PERIOD. They will not repair sets AT ALL. While in warranty they will replace sets with refurbished units. So buy a Square Trade warranty of your choice of length FROM AMAZON within 90 days of placing your order (not delivery). Square Trade will not sell warranties from their Website for units bought at certain stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and a few others.
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST BUY, The wait is over, affordable 3d is here!
I am extremely stoked about this tv. I have been waiting, as have many, for a tv with these features to to hit the price point of 500-700$ so this is a a big deal to me. My previous set is almost the same one from 2 years ago minus the 3d and online features and I have to say vizio has really improved the picture quality. The blacks are blacker and the 2d performance is just great. I was very pleased with my first vizio so I had no problem throwing down the dough for this one and after a weekend of use all I can say is "wow". They have hit one out of the park with this one and I'm starting to call it "the little tv that could".
The first thing I did after hooking it up and setting up the wifi, which was a snap with the onscreen prompts, was fire up COD black ops on my xbox 360 and turn on the 3d feature. Holy cow is the effect great, your weapon feels like it is in your hand and the game world gains all kinds of depth. No disappointment there, crysis two also supports 3d and while the effect isn't as dramatic there it is still darn good. I searched online and stumbled across an xbox live arcade game called 3d infinity,I recommend grabbing the free demo at least. It is a simple 3d shooter but it made me blink thinking objects were going to smack me in the face on more than one occasion. Then onto the Ps3. I picked up motor storm apocalypse just for this tv and I'm glad I did great game, great 3d, Nuff said.
I snagged a 3d blue ray IMAX wild ocean and the once again I was very satisfied with the 3d performance. The glasses (they provide 2) are stylish and comfortable and are not gaudy or goofy looking at all. All my connections are hdmi so the digital sound is delivered from the source in that manner so once again super simple the digital optical output of the tv plugs right into my yamaha 5.1 receiver and I changed the settings the Dolby digital and the sound is superb.
I didn't really care to much about the online capabilities of the tv, I was more about the 3d but after playing with it I now adore this new dimension and will be using it all the time. The weather,yahoo and flicker are all great but the icing on the cake is the rhapsody widget I am a subscriber and a huge fan of the service and the ability to digitally deliver my library and playlist and their radio stations to my receiver almost brought tears to my eyes. I don't know if the music is in 5.1 surround or not but the way the music wraps around you and fills the room is some of the best implementation I have ever heard. By the way a 30 day free trial of rhapsody is offered on the widget and only a fool wouldn't try it for free.
So there you have it, the tv, the glasses,the remote and yes even the screwdriver all deliver. Kudos Vizio for bringing the next level of media enjoyment to the masses for five measly c-notes and thanks for the sweet screwdriver which you should really print the vizio logo on to remind me of my great tv every time I open my toolbox. Come to think of where my sharpie?
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST PRICE, AWESOME DEAL!
Received my 3d tv and man was I surprised at all the features and great picture. I might buy another one for my office. great deal and great price
VIZIO 32 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® Amazon always has good products that I have ordered
If you're looking for a 3D internet connected TV, then this is the one to buy. This TV is probably the best overall value out there right now. Picture is incredible and sound is adequate. By "adequate" I mean that the sound is good enough if this is a TV for your room. If this is a TV is for a family or entertainment room, you may want to buy external speakers just to improve the overall quality of sound.
The internet connectivity and available apps is really nice. If you are a Netflix or Hulu+ user, this will be extremely convenient. There is plenty of apps for sports updates too.
3D is a really nice touch to the TV. I've tried a few things in 3D and can say that you really will get a solid 3D experience from this TV. However you can't be sitting anywhere you want to. The manual comes with a diagram of "optimal 3D viewing". From certain side angles you won't get the 3D viewing.
The only major issue I've had with this TV is when using a PS3 to play video games. Ghosting (motion blur) can be an issue as well as awkward pixelations and lag when viewing in 1080p. Vizio support was more than helpful with this. They recommended changing the output settings on my PS3 which ended up fixing the problem for the most part.
Overall I highly recommend this TV for anyone who is looking for the most advanced TV tech available, while still being able to afford it.
**UPDATE 5/14/11: PS3 Settings to Reduce Ghosting and Eliminate Lag**
After playing with a ton of combinations of settings I found the following PS3 settings to work best while gaming in 2D. These settings were based on MLB 11: The Show because that particular game had the worst ghosting issues out of my games. Other games, may not need these settings. The TV settings listed below are absolutely necessary to have. It will eliminate any lag that you might experience.
PS3 Settings:
--Go to 'Video Settings' and set '1080p 24HzOutput (HDMI)' to OFF.
--Go to 'Display Settings' and change 'Video Output Settings' to 720p. To change this setting you have to choose 'Manual' when it prompts you to choose.
--The only other setting (which I'm not positive I actually changed or if this setting was default) was in 'Game Settings'. I have 'PS Smoothing' set to OFF.
TV Settings:
--TV Settings: Hit 'Menu' on your TV Remote and go to 'Settings'. Make sure the 'Input Source' is set to whatever input your PS3 is using. Go to 'Game Mode' and choose 'ON'. This eliminates all lag while gaming which was a huge problem initially.
VIZIO E3D320VX First Class 3D TV.
The impressive thing about the Vizio E3D320VX is the way it is packed and the attention to detail. They give you a full sized Phillips screw driver to install the base, and eight stainless bolts when you need only six. The remote batteries are Mitsubishi alkaline, not some cheap "heavy duty" items. Both the panel and the glasses come with Vizio supplied cleaning cloths.
The TV is easy to set up, and the remote has a rubberized alphanumeric keyboard on the back side, making data entry easy. The two supplied 3D glasses are of the passive, polarized variety, with the premium one contoured and the basic one flat. (However you might want to liberate a pair of Real D 3D glasses from the movie theater if you wear glasses. Both of these bend in at the temples to hug your face. The Real D 3D glasses accommodate glasses better.)
The 3D and 2D pictures are both great as is the TV off-air picture using a Terk HD digital antenna here in the NYC area. The 3D (using a Panasonic 3D player) is bright and truly 3D. (The TV indicates with a dialog box that it has detected a 3D source and asks if you want to switch to 3D.)
It has a built-in wireless Wi-Fi receiver (not an expensive extra like my Panasonic plasma) and is easy to connect using the alphanumeric keyboard on the remote.
I am still exploring the various extras. But things look good so far!
ADDED 5/21/11:
A recent Samsung ad tells the difference between the active 3D TVs that they sell (both LCD and plasma) versus passive 3D TVs like this Vizio (and some LG models). Yes, they are correct that there is a minor "venetian blind effect" (light horizontal bars), particularly on white block text, but it is not really visible when you are watching a movie. (In truth, each eye is seeing a 1920x540 image simultaneously on a passive TV whereas each eye sees a 1920x1080 image with active glasses (in succession, one eye at a time, as the L and R lenses switch on and off).) But, with the convenience and cost of passive glasses ("free" at the movies), and the cost of the Vizio TV itself, the Vizio passive "Theater 3D" is very, VERY nice if not absolutely perfect.
ADDED 5/30/11:
I've watched Avatar 3D, How to Train Your Dragon 3D, and Megamind 3D on the Vizio and enjoyed every minute.
This Vizio TV has RCA audio out whereas many panel TVs do not. (They have only optical audio out.) I output the sound to a pair of Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers - 30 Watt (total) - 2-way - satin black and an Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black in the bedroom without a receiver, so the RCA-out audio is a necessity.
Reflecting on the CONS in another review: (1) Yes, the boot-up is slow for a solid-state device, but may have to do with the fluorescent lighting panel behind the screen rather than the LCD screen itself. (2) I do not get any buzzing at all. (3) The compact remote is a plus to me. The small buttons are no problem if you are used to the keyboard on an iphone. The rubberized alpha-numeric keyboard on the back is a plus as are the direct-connect Netflix labeled button (and others) on the front of the remote.
Keep in mind this is a $500 3D set.
ADDED 8/13/11:
[SEE NOTE BELOW] This passive 3D TV does not seem to work in conversion mode with the newer players that convert 2D -> 3D, specifically the Panasonic 310. The 2D and 3D images are perfect, but the 2D->3D conversion results in a flickering image that is 3D but hard on the eyes. The same 310 works well in conversion mode on my 600Hz Panasonic plasma. Perhaps the problem is that the 32" Vizio is 60Hz. In any case there is an apparent incompatibility problem. If I learn how to prevent the flickering I will report back.
ADDED 9/24/11:
In Comments, C. Anderson explained how to get this set to work in 2D->3D conversion and it works. His procedure: Turn on your Blu ray player and navigate to setup, next go to player settings, then push TV/Device Connection. Go to 3D settings and then go to 3D type, click this and change it to Side by Side. [I got a warning saying that the set is capable of Full HD, which is true, but not in 2D->3D conversion.] Once you have changed it to Side by Side, the problem is fixed. Now insert a non-3D movie you want to watch in 3D, and push the 3D button on the player remote to select 2D->3D. Your TV will sense 3D content and ask you if you want to watch 3D or 2D. You will only have a few seconds to push Yes, so be ready with the Vizio remote or it will revert to 2D.
Note that there have been reports that Vizio will not act on defective sets after the 1 year warranty is up. PERIOD. They will not repair sets AT ALL. While in warranty they will replace sets with refurbished units. So buy a Square Trade warranty of your choice of length FROM AMAZON within 90 days of placing your order (not delivery). Square Trade will not sell warranties from their Website for units bought at certain stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and a few others.
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST BUY, The wait is over, affordable 3d is here!
I am extremely stoked about this tv. I have been waiting, as have many, for a tv with these features to to hit the price point of 500-700$ so this is a a big deal to me. My previous set is almost the same one from 2 years ago minus the 3d and online features and I have to say vizio has really improved the picture quality. The blacks are blacker and the 2d performance is just great. I was very pleased with my first vizio so I had no problem throwing down the dough for this one and after a weekend of use all I can say is "wow". They have hit one out of the park with this one and I'm starting to call it "the little tv that could".
The first thing I did after hooking it up and setting up the wifi, which was a snap with the onscreen prompts, was fire up COD black ops on my xbox 360 and turn on the 3d feature. Holy cow is the effect great, your weapon feels like it is in your hand and the game world gains all kinds of depth. No disappointment there, crysis two also supports 3d and while the effect isn't as dramatic there it is still darn good. I searched online and stumbled across an xbox live arcade game called 3d infinity,I recommend grabbing the free demo at least. It is a simple 3d shooter but it made me blink thinking objects were going to smack me in the face on more than one occasion. Then onto the Ps3. I picked up motor storm apocalypse just for this tv and I'm glad I did great game, great 3d, Nuff said.
I snagged a 3d blue ray IMAX wild ocean and the once again I was very satisfied with the 3d performance. The glasses (they provide 2) are stylish and comfortable and are not gaudy or goofy looking at all. All my connections are hdmi so the digital sound is delivered from the source in that manner so once again super simple the digital optical output of the tv plugs right into my yamaha 5.1 receiver and I changed the settings the Dolby digital and the sound is superb.
I didn't really care to much about the online capabilities of the tv, I was more about the 3d but after playing with it I now adore this new dimension and will be using it all the time. The weather,yahoo and flicker are all great but the icing on the cake is the rhapsody widget I am a subscriber and a huge fan of the service and the ability to digitally deliver my library and playlist and their radio stations to my receiver almost brought tears to my eyes. I don't know if the music is in 5.1 surround or not but the way the music wraps around you and fills the room is some of the best implementation I have ever heard. By the way a 30 day free trial of rhapsody is offered on the widget and only a fool wouldn't try it for free.
So there you have it, the tv, the glasses,the remote and yes even the screwdriver all deliver. Kudos Vizio for bringing the next level of media enjoyment to the masses for five measly c-notes and thanks for the sweet screwdriver which you should really print the vizio logo on to remind me of my great tv every time I open my toolbox. Come to think of where my sharpie?
VIZIO E3D320VX BEST PRICE, AWESOME DEAL!
Received my 3d tv and man was I surprised at all the features and great picture. I might buy another one for my office. great deal and great price
VIZIO 32 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® Amazon always has good products that I have ordered
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