Vizio has just announced the 2015 E-series HDTV line-up. I would note that Vizio's "Effective Refresh Rate" is typically double he actual refresh rate of the panel. For example, when they say a given TV has an "effective 120 Hz Refresh Rate" they usually mean it has an actual 60 Hz refresh rate combined with backlight strobing. These are Vizio's entry level HDTVs. The following info is from their press release:
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E-Series 24" Razor LED Smart TV MSRP $179.99
E-Series 28" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $199.99
E-Series 32" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $259.99
E-Series 40" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $349.99
E-Series 43" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $389.99
E-Series 48" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $479.99
E-Series 50" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $529.99
E-Series 55" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $629.99
E-Series 60" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $799.99
E-Series 65" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $999.99
E-Series 70" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $1,399.99
The all-new E-Series collection offers consumers the latest technology at an incredible value, and is available in a full range of screen size classes from 24" to 70". The 2014 E-Series collection was heralded by Sound & Vision as a Top Pick2 and by CNET as one of the Highest Rated TVs of 20143, and with that praise, VIZIO aimed to push the technology and picture quality even further across this year's line-up. The 2015 VIZIO E-Series collection4 boasts Full-Array LED backlighting technology, which delivers brilliant picture quality and advanced control of the LEDs behind the entire screen for superior light uniformity and picture performance as compared to edge-lit TVs. Up to 16 Active LED Zones™ dynamically adjust the LED backlighting to match the light and dark portions of on-screen content, culminating in better light uniformity complete with deeper black levels and brighter colors5 for a more vibrant, beautiful picture. Clear Action 240 across most models offers enhanced motion clarity with 120Hz effective refresh rate and powerful image processing so sports and fast-action scenes are seen with stunningly sharp detail. By combining powerful image processing and 120 Hz effective refresh rates, the 2015 E-Series line-up delivers next-level clarity, reducing motion blur and minimizing retina burn5.
"This year's E-Series delivers great picture quality and performance with more Smart TV apps, all at an incredible value to the consumer," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Picture performance is enhanced by Full-Array LED backlighting and Active LED Zones, which pull out deeper blacks and brighter colors, while powerful image processing and 120Hz effective refresh rate improves details in fast action scenes. These innovations to our E-Series collection make it an affordable entertainment fixture for any room."
All models in the 2015 E-Series collection are equipped with VIZIO's latest generation Smart TV platform, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus, to give consumers the power to stream the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more right to the TV. The seamless Smart TV experience is possible thanks to built-in WiFi6 with apps such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, Spotify, YouTube and more.7 VIZIO Internet Apps Plus allows consumers to enjoy advanced features like second screen interactivity, enabling them to surf for Netflix or YouTube content on their smartphone or tablet, and then send the video directly to their VIZIO E-Series Smart TVs.
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E-Series 24" Razor LED Smart TV MSRP $179.99
E-Series 28" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $199.99
E-Series 32" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $259.99
E-Series 40" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $349.99
E-Series 43" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $389.99
E-Series 48" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $479.99
E-Series 50" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $529.99
E-Series 55" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $629.99
E-Series 60" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $799.99
E-Series 65" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $999.99
E-Series 70" Full-Array LED Smart TV MSRP $1,399.99
The all-new E-Series collection offers consumers the latest technology at an incredible value, and is available in a full range of screen size classes from 24" to 70". The 2014 E-Series collection was heralded by Sound & Vision as a Top Pick2 and by CNET as one of the Highest Rated TVs of 20143, and with that praise, VIZIO aimed to push the technology and picture quality even further across this year's line-up. The 2015 VIZIO E-Series collection4 boasts Full-Array LED backlighting technology, which delivers brilliant picture quality and advanced control of the LEDs behind the entire screen for superior light uniformity and picture performance as compared to edge-lit TVs. Up to 16 Active LED Zones™ dynamically adjust the LED backlighting to match the light and dark portions of on-screen content, culminating in better light uniformity complete with deeper black levels and brighter colors5 for a more vibrant, beautiful picture. Clear Action 240 across most models offers enhanced motion clarity with 120Hz effective refresh rate and powerful image processing so sports and fast-action scenes are seen with stunningly sharp detail. By combining powerful image processing and 120 Hz effective refresh rates, the 2015 E-Series line-up delivers next-level clarity, reducing motion blur and minimizing retina burn5.
"This year's E-Series delivers great picture quality and performance with more Smart TV apps, all at an incredible value to the consumer," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Picture performance is enhanced by Full-Array LED backlighting and Active LED Zones, which pull out deeper blacks and brighter colors, while powerful image processing and 120Hz effective refresh rate improves details in fast action scenes. These innovations to our E-Series collection make it an affordable entertainment fixture for any room."
All models in the 2015 E-Series collection are equipped with VIZIO's latest generation Smart TV platform, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus, to give consumers the power to stream the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more right to the TV. The seamless Smart TV experience is possible thanks to built-in WiFi6 with apps such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, Spotify, YouTube and more.7 VIZIO Internet Apps Plus allows consumers to enjoy advanced features like second screen interactivity, enabling them to surf for Netflix or YouTube content on their smartphone or tablet, and then send the video directly to their VIZIO E-Series Smart TVs.