Official Vizio XVT3SV Series NO PRICE or Coupon talk - Page 103

Originally Posted by Trancethereal

I just returned from the 2011 CES.

Regarding the V logo - It's new and appears to be part of a new branding effort regarding their implementation of the "Smart" & Internet connected TV.

Some of the things discussed:

RVR or Random Vizio Reboot - they state awareness of the issue and think the latest update will address.

Firmware - they released a new firmware (hence the new logo with the V). This I believe introduces their new look and direction regarding the connected TV platform. Based on the comments from Vizio - should be good things coming.

Also discussed the fact that 1) the firmware seems to update randomly - meaning that everyone seems to get the firmware at different times over a long window and 2) there is no way to actively select the option to force an update (or check) or not accept a firmware. They explained the randomness - they "controll" the deployment based on Mac addresses and other attributes (geo/ip data?) when the unit phones home. No definitive response on point 2 - but acknowledged it.

New Features - The new "V" logo is a hint they are actively working on the App and Internet connected platform. They mentioned USB is "activated"... and with an upcoming firmware release, even more features will be available ... can you say "Skype" via a Vizio branded cam... yeah!

Remotes - new remote will have the keyboard on the back (rather than the slider style). This makes it slimmer and easier to type and hold. Definite improvement.

New Models - 5 series will replace the current 3. The 4 series is 3D and uses polorized lenses similar to Real3D. Very nice.... but best part, based on the comments - the same app and features on the new models will be available on the current 3 series... if this holds true, would be a huge gesture from Vizio for their current customers. I think this fact will definitely help word of mouth and build brand loyalty...

Originally Posted by Grateful11

I noticed that they added Blockbuster On Demand.

Originally Posted by shvederick


It's not the best image it's more silver in color than this image shows

Originally Posted by guitardedboy

Took my second try 55" XVT back yesterday and purchased a Samsung pn58c550 (Plasma).

I couldn't be happier! (no start up problems, no blooming...no locking up on me) and absolutely flawless picture.

I'll never buy a Vizio again.

I hope you guys have better luck with them then I did with Vizio. I really wanted to like the tv but both TV's just had WAY to many problems for a BRAND NEW tv.

Originally Posted by shvederick



It's not the best image it's more silver in color than this image shows

Originally Posted by jw00dy

just wanted to post some pictures of the "first" start up HDMI problems.

first 2 are messed, and 3rd just after it stops being jacked up.

Originally Posted by pgm

This is a shot that clearly indicates blooming even straight-on. Those who do not have significant blooming -- how does your start-up screen compare to this?

Originally Posted by 88ronin

I have no blooming and my TV definitely does not look like that on start-up.

Keep in mind that it is impossible to judge picture quality and/or problems through a digital picture, especially something like blooming or bleeding.

A camera exposes for the entire picture to bring out the dark areas, so if you have small bright areas, those will be overexposed, thus making a problem seem worse. As an example, the "V" is a blown highlight in his picture, and yet he says that in actuality it is silver in color. This is an indication that the camera blew out the V since it had to expose for the entire dark screen. This in turn also made his corners look a lot worse than it probably is.

That being said, his backlight might still be a bit too high like someone else mentioned.

Originally Posted by pgm

This is a shot that clearly indicates blooming even straight-on. Those who do not have significant blooming -- how does your start-up screen compare to this?

Originally Posted by DarrellH

I'm sad to say, if I can convince my wife the hassle is worth it, we may be returning our set as well. We were watching "Inception" last night. There were a bunch of dark scenes where all the faces had the "Angelic glow" blooming effect. For the most part, the movie looked stunning... but then..... yuck! I'm not sure I can handle it. I think this really is an amazing "bang for the buck" set but I think the much more expensive Sony HX909 or NX810 are in our future

Originally Posted by Duston

Can anyone confirm for me that their bluetooth audio works with VIA? I was streaming Netflix last night and could not get bluetooth audio to work. I use a pair of Motorola bluetooth headphones and they work great when watching Dish Network via HDMI1.

I also noticed that the newest firmware update (C3.2.3_RC3) seems to allow a "sticky" bluetooth audio setting. I used to have to turn bluetooth audio on everytime in the Vizio menu, but now once I set it to On, it stays that way. A very welcome change in my book.

Originally Posted by pgm

This is a shot that clearly indicates blooming even straight-on. Those who do not have significant blooming -- how does your start-up screen compare to this?