Irvine, CA and Dakota Dunes, SD —February 1, 2012 — VIZIO, America’s #1 HDTV Company*, today announced its South Dakota customer service division, Dakota Dunes Contact Center, will be recognized in four categories for outstanding customer service at the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” the final results will be announced during a gala banquet on Monday, February 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Finalists from the U.S.A. and several other nations are expected to attend.  

VIZIO Levels Up the Ultimate Movie Watching Experience with the First CinemaWide HDTVs that Deliver an Unparalleled, Immersive Cinematic Experience in Sizes Up to 71”

- VIZIO CinemaWide™ HDTVs lead the industry as North America’s first widescreen LCD HDTV sets in the 21:9 Cinema screen format

- CinemaWide HDTVs are the first* to deliver the authentic cinematic experience at home with an ultrawidescreen 21:9 display that lets movie buffs watch films in their native aspect ratio, providing a true fullscreen picture with the highest available resolution, exceeding full HD at 2560 x 1080p 

- CinemaWide, by virtue of its 21:9 aspect ratio feature, displays movies in the CinemaScope 2.35:1 format most commonly used by filmmakers today, for an incredibly immersive movie theater viewing experience without the black bars as seen on conventional 16:9 aspect ratio HDTVs

- CinemaWide HDTVs set a new standard for the ultimate entertainment experience by including VIZIO’s award-winning Theater 3D technology and VIZIO Internet Apps, with the first-ever Interactive TV able to run the Internet and full-size, full HD 16:9 television side-by-side.**

FOR RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2012

-Introductions include an advanced VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) enabled 3D Blu-ray player, one that incorporates the latest Google TV experience and DLNA; a V.I.A. Plus powered Stream Player that incorporates the latest Google TV experience and DLNA, and a Skype camera for use with VIZIO Internet-connected TVs 

-New audio products include an HDMI-equipped slim-profile 2.1 sound bar and a five-speaker, high-performance iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® compatible audio dock

VIZIO Wins Popular Science Magazine’s Coveted “2011 Best of What’s New Award” for Theater 3D™ Technology and Celebrates with Release of Sleek M-Series Theater 3D Line to Retailers Nationwide

- VIZIO Theater 3D technology emerges from thousands of innovations as the “Best of What’s New” in the Home Entertainment category by world’s largest science and technology magazine 

- VIZIO’s M-Series Theater 3D™ HDTVs bring movie theater 3D experience home for the holidays, delivering crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D technology, and up to four pairs of lightweight, battery-free 3D glasses allowing the whole family to enjoy 

Irvine, CA – November 16, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today nationwide availability of its M-Series Theater 3D HDTVs, after yesterday receiving Popular Science magazine’s “2011 Best of What’s New Award” for Theater 3D technology.  As a winner in the Home Entertainment category, VIZIO Theater 3D Technology will be featured in the December 2011 issue of Popular Science magazine.

VIZIO Gives Three Months Free of Hulu Plus to VIZIO 8” Tablet Owners

Irvine, CA — October 20, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today that VIZIO Tablet owners can get even more Entertainment Freedom™ with three months free of the Hulu Plus subscription service. Hulu Plus, one of the hottest apps, delivers an extensive library of TV and film content from over hundreds of providers and independent creators.  With Hulu Plus preloaded on the VIZIO Tablet, users can enjoy the best shows on TV directly streamed to their 8” high resolution entertainment tablet with three speakers for enhanced stereo audio in landscape or portrait modes and a built in universal remote app for home theater control.  

Anyone who purchases a VIZIO Tablet or has previously purchased the Tablet will get the Hulu Plus app conveniently preloaded through an automatic software update that is rolling out starting today. With a simple launch of the app on the VIZIO Tablet, new subscribers to the Hulu Plus service can sign up right on the Tablet to take advantage of Hulu Plus for free for three months. 

With built-in Wi-Fi, the VIZIO Tablet makes it easy to catch up on your favorite shows anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi connection so you’ll never miss a minute.   In addition to the unique three-speaker configuration, users can enjoy SRS TruMedia™ enhanced audio with their movies and TV shows for a superior second screen experience. Hulu Plus subscribers can also easily continue watching their show on the big screen by launching the Hulu Plus app on their VIZIO Internet Apps™ enabled HDTV.  

Latest Update for VIZIO 8” Tablet with Wi-Fi Includes Pre-Loaded Netflix App

-Netflix members will now be able to instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes on their VIZIO Tablet 

Irvine, CA — October 10, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today that VIZIO 8” Tablets will receive a firmware update featuring Netflix as a pre-loaded app, offering Netflix members the ability to enjoy entertainment on a second screen. With the new update, members can simply click on the app already located on the Tablet’s home screen and log into their Netflix account to browse and instantly watch TV episodes and movies.  

Streaming instantly via the VIZIO Tablet wherever Wi-Fi is available, the pre-loaded Netflix app makes instantly watching TV episodes and movies on their Tablet more portable than ever. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIZIO 8” Tablet Now Supports Free Video Chats with Up to Six Friends through ooVoo™

-Available as a free download from Android Market™, ooVoo Video Chat App makes video calls a social experience

Irvine, CA—September 13, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today that the VIZIO 8” Tablet with Wi-Fi now supports ooVoo, the premier video communication service that enables up to six callers to chat together for a unique social video chat experience on mobile devices.  Support for this innovative social app on the VIZIO Tablet now allows users to connect with friends, family and other social circles through free video or voice calls on the larger, more convenient 8” screen of their VIZIO Tablet. 

With ooVoo, VIZIO Tablet owners can now enjoy party video chats anywhere there is a Wi-Fi connection.  ooVoo is available across multiple hardware platforms, from mobile devices to PCs, as a free download from Android Market™. In addition to free video and voice calls, ooVoo also supports calls through a web browser and can be upgraded to enable calls to landlines as well. 

VIZIO’s Breakthrough 8” Tablet Delivers Enhanced Performance for Easier and Faster Access to Your Favorite Entertainment 

 - VIZIO’s new automatic firmware update for VIZIO VTAB1008 Tablets includes feature enhancements that boost performance, UI speed, battery life, universal remote compatibility, and graphics

Irvine, CA — September 6, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today a new automatic firmware update for the VIZIO 8” Tablet with Wi-Fi that delivers enhanced performance and feature enhancements that further optimize the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus™ experience.  The update for VIZIO Tablets enables more nimble operation of the UI including faster scrolling and menu navigation (helpful to those with lots of Apps from Android Market™), along with improved graphics performance, battery life and an expanded set of devices that can be controlled from the VIZIO Universal Remote Control App. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIZIO’s Groundbreaking 8” Tablet Launches Hulu Plus™

-Hulu Plus™ Now Available from Android Market Bringing Even More Entertainment Options to VIZIO Tablet Users 

Irvine, CA — August 24, 2011 — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today that the new VIZIO 8” Tablet with WiFi will support the Hulu Plus™ subscription service.  The highly-anticipated app will bring the extensive library of TV and film content from over hundreds of providers and independent creators to subscribers using the VIZIO Tablet for just $7.99 per month.  

Allowing users to find and enjoy premium content on their own schedule, the Hulu Plus™ subscription service complements VIZIO’s mission to bring high-quality technology and “Entertainment Freedom™” to consumers at an extraordinary value.  The subscription service offers instant access to current and past seasons of shows like Modern Family, The X-Files, Arrested Development and Family Guy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIZIO Licenses Digital TV Patent Portfolio to E & S International

Irvine, CA—August 12, 2011 — VIZIO announced that E & S International has become a licensee under VIZIO’s QAM patent portfolio.  VIZIO, a leader in the American LCD HDTV market, owns a substantial worldwide patent portfolio directed to digital television technology.  Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

“We are pleased with the result of our patent licensing efforts.  It further demonstrates the technical strength and value of VIZIO’s patent portfolio,” said Rob Brinkman, VIZIO Chief Administrative Officer.

The signing of the QAM License with E & S International also concludes actions brought by VIZIO.  "Having successfully resolved the disputes, we shall continue to aggressively protect our rights and actively expand VIZIO’s licensing program," added Mr. Brinkman.