MEDIA RELEASE PR35167
VIZIO Announces High Performance XVT HDTV Line Up with 240Hz SPS(TM), TruLED(TM) and Smart
Dimming(TM) Technology, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), and Slim Line(TM) 120Hz LCD HDTV Models
IRVINE, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
- Flagship Extreme VIZIO Technology, "XVT Series" advances television's
state of the art with NEW TruLED(TM) with Smart Dimming(TM) and 240Hz SPS(TM)
(Scenes per Second) in 42", 47" and 55" sizes
- Select Models of VIZIO XVT Series also include VIZIO Internet Apps
"VIA"(TM) feature with Wireless Internet enabled content (42", 47" and 55"
sizes)
- Slim Line(TM) FULL HD 1080P 120Hz LCD HDTVs to come in 32" and 37"
sizes
- All models are energy efficient, meeting and exceeding Energy Star 3.0
requirements
VIZIO, America's #1 HDTV and Fastest Growing Consumer Electronics Company, has unveiled details
for its Fall 2009 Extreme VIZIO Technology, (XVT) series lineup, with 8 new models ranging in sizes from
32" to 55". The comprehensive range includes cutting-edge technologies like 240Hz scenes per second,
TruLED(TM) with Smart Dimming(TM) backlight technology, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA(TM)) feature and
high-style Slim Line(TM) profile 120Hz LCD HDTVs. All of VIZIO's 2009 televisions are energy efficient, with
each earning and exceeding Energy Star 3.0 qualifications by as much as 20%. Products are scheduled to
ship throughout summer and into Fall 2009, with several already in-store or due to
hit shelves soon.
"Our 2009 line of Extreme VIZIO Technology, (XVT) series truly advances
performance, function and form for our customers with unequalled value," says
Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales and Marketing Communications.
"Extremely fast 240Hz SPS(TM) Technology coupled with TruLED(TM) and Smart
Dimming(TM) provide first in class picture quality, our VIA(TM) Connected
HDTV feature enables 'easy-chair' access of internet content and our new
120Hz Slim Line(TM) HDTVs are perfect in the most popular sizes to enjoy
their design and appreciate their style. This power packed line up of VIZIO
XVT series televisions incorporates the latest technology for consumers at
excellent values."
Superior Performance Meets Stylish New Designs
This year's Extreme VIZIO Technology (XVT) series again advances VIZIO
performance with a Full HD 1080p lineup featuring 240Hz SPS(TM) (Scenes Per
Second) models using Smooth Motion(TM) technology in sizes 42", 47", 55" LCD
with two models incorporating both TruLED(TM) and Smart Dimming(TM) backlight
technology. VIZIO is also releasing new models of 32" and 37" 120Hz Slim
Line(TM) stylish designs. In all models, VIZIO has integrated USB video
inputs that are enhanced and offer high quality 1080p video playback, along
with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio(TM) of up to 2,000,000:1 that makes for
incredible black levels and almost three-dimensional imagery. All XVT series
televisions include an advanced user interface control with picture in
picture and picture on picture functionality as well as universal learning
remote controls.
Superior TV audio is provided by SRS Labs' TruSurround(TM) HD which
enhances clarity and produces surround sound without external speakers, and
TruVolume(TM) which eliminates annoying volume fluctuations when switching
channels or during commercial breaks.
SRS
TruSurround
New "XVT" Series Models and Features HD/
Model Description VIA HDMI SRS In- MSRP
TruVolume store
SV320XVT - 32" 1080p 120Hz
Thin Line Full HD LCD HDTV 3 Yes/Yes September $749.99
SV370XVT - 37" 1080p 120Hz
Thin Line Full HD LCD HDTV 3 Yes/Yes September $849.99
SV421XVT 42" 1080p 240Hz SPS
Full HD LCD HDTV 4 Yes/Yes July $1,199.99
SV422XVT 42" 1080p 240Hz SPS
Full HD LCD HDTV Yes 4 Yes/Yes November $1,199.99
SV471XVT 47" 1080p 240Hz SPS
Full HD LCD HDTV 4 Yes/Yes July $1,499.99
SV472XVT 47" 1080p 240Hz SPS
w/Smart Dimming
Backlight TruLED Yes 4 Yes/Yes October $1,699.99
VF550XVT 55" 1080p 120Hz
Full HD LCD HDTV 5 Yes/Yes Now $1,999.99
VF551XVT 55" 1080p 240Hz SPS
w/Smart Dimming
Backlight TruLED 5 Yes/Yes September $2,199.99
VF552XVT 55" 1080p 240Hz SPS
w/Smart Dimming
Backlight TruLED Yes 5 Yes/Yes December $2,199.99
VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA(TM)) -- Connecting to the Future of Television
Delivering unprecedented choice and control of web-based content directly
to the television with just one button push and without the need of a PC or
set-top box, VIZIO's VIA(TM) Connected HDTV feature offers viewers the most
convenient access to the widest range of top Internet content and services -
all while simultaneously watching traditional TV broadcast or recorded video,
for truly the ultimate experience in couch surfing.
The VIA(TM) Connected HDTV feature includes built-in wireless (802.11n
dual-band) and wired networking, a customized Bluetooth universal remote
control with sliding QWERTY keyboard for easy thumb-typing, and interactive
setup video to guide users step-by-step to easily connect their VIZIO TV and
customize the remote to control their other attached CE source devices.
VIZIO's VIA(TM) Connected HDTV feature incorporates multiple technologies
and software services to enable a unique experience that hides all of the
complexity from viewers. One such technology is the Yahoo! Widget Engine,
which provides an open platform that allows a new class of Internet services,
called TV Widgets, to thrive in the TV environment. VIZIO's platform also
includes support for the Adobe(R) Flash(R) Platform for the Digital Home, an
optimized implementation of Flash technology that enables developers and
content providers to deliver HD video, rich applications and other Web
content to Internet-connected televisions, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and
other devices in the digital home.
Previously announced content and service providers who are building VIZIO
Internet Apps (VIA(TM)) in 2009 include: Accedo Broadband(R), Amazon Video On
Demand(R), Blockbuster On Demand(R), Flickr(R), Netflix(R), Pandora(R) and
Rhapsody(R). With today's announced agreements with eBay(R), Facebook(R),
RadioTime(R), Revision3(R), Rallypoint Sports(R), Showtime(R), Twitter(R) and
Vudu(R) VIZIO's Internet Apps content is by far the category's most
comprehensive and compelling.
About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine,
California, is America's HDTV Company and Consumer Electronics Company. In
2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat
panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a
decade to lead major categories in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV
shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and are again #1 in Q1, 2009
with over 20% market share. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich flat
panel televisions to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO
offers a broad range of award winning Plasma and LCD HDTVs including the new
XVT series. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club,
Sears, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along
with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1
ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Good
Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's
Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit
The V, VIZIO, XVT, VIA, TruLED, 240Hz SPS, Slim Line, Smooth Motion,
JAVA, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property
of their respective holders.
SOURCE VIZIO, Inc.
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