SV471XVT

Product Review (submitted on October 26, 2009):

This is my 3rd Vizio LCD TV, and each time I think to myself this is the ultimate TV! Somehow Vizio continues to top the previous model at a lowet price!

Bought at Costco (always for the 90 day return & extra free year of warranty coverage) and couldnt be happier with it. As with all Vizio's, its so bright it can almost divert airline traffic over Palo Alto, CA.

I was waiting for an LED unit, mostly for the improved blacks & energy cost, but seriously the price/features of this TV make it an amazing value.

The only issue I have experienced is with the 240hz smoothing feature. I will admit, on the previous 42" Vizio, fast scenes created blur and artifacting (small squares) which I found annoying.

This Vizio has none of that, but the picture is a bit weird. Movies (Comcast HD or 1080p upscaled DVDs) look like a video from a reality TV show, or something. The image is razor (literally) sharp, but its like the image is shot with a home video camera or something. I read about this in a professional review of this TV, but didnt really get it until now.

As with every Vizio I have owned, the PC input is flawless. I have a MacBook Pro with the mini-display port and the image is, stunning.

Havent tried Blu-Ray DVDs yet, but my Apple TV at 1080p & Toshiba DVD player also 1080p look amazing. ToyStory looks really weird though with the 240hz smoothing feature.

Great job Vizio!