VIZIO M550SV 55 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps

January 11, 2012 1 Comment 50 Inch Screen, 55 Inch Screen

VIZIO M550SV 55 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps

55-inch class (54.64 inches viewable) LED-backlit LCD HDTV with 1080p resolution and VIZIO Internet Apps
Energy-efficient LED backlighting with local dimming for truly deep blacks, brighter whites, and vivid colors
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with Internet Apps for access to Netflix, VUDU HD movies, Pandora Internet radio, and more
240Hz SPS refresh rate for smooth, super-sharp viewing for fast-action sports and movies
Built-in ambient light sensor adjusts backlight levels based on surroundings
1080p Full HD
2 million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
240 Hz SPS Refresh Rate
Edge Lit Razor LED backlighting with Smart Dimming
VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in WiFi 802.11n

VIZIO M550SV 55 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps. HDTV240HZ WIFI, Internet-Ready Television Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

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Kenneth E. Lenard

January 11, 2012

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

Nice product and everything is working well…, June 17, 2011

Kenneth E. Lenard (Chicago) –

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This review is from: VIZIO M550SV 55 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps (Electronics)

I received this TV on Friday 6/17 after a lot of nail-biting because of the power/firware issue mentioned by a few other people. First off, the TV is very slim and the picture on it is very good. I am still futzing with the picture options but I think I have everything set the way I like. I have it connected via HDMI to a Comcast DVR and also an XBOX 360 (also via HDMI) and everything is good there. Also, I was able to get the unit very snug to the wall using a PYLE PSW598UT wall mount (also from Amazon). I have a recessed power outlet behind the TV and all of the cables are hidden and it looks really nice being such a thin TV and then having it right up against the wall. The TV was on a lot today and never shut itself off. I also got the TV to recognize my wireless router and I played with the apps a little bit. The remote is a bit clunky but I like the way it works. The only issue I have with it is the sound, which is okay but not great. I changed the audio settings and equalizer settings (I set it to ROCK which seems to have the most bass). But as I went between the unit that this one replaced (a 50″ Samsung which is now in a different room) I noticed that the audio on the Samsung is MUCH better than the Vizio. The 37″ Vizio I own had sound that was so bad that I had to by a soundbar for it. I don’t think I’ll need one for this 55″, but it’s always possible I’ll get one. I will update this review as pros and cons come up but at this point, I’m liking it.

** UPDATE **

I have been playing with the video settings on the TV for the past four days & watching quite a bit of baseball, news and other HD content. I don’t know if everyone will benefit from this, but after looking at the various settings, the best combination seems to be:

SMOOTH MOTION : MED
CINEMA MODE : SMOOTH
NOISE REDUCTION : LOW
MPEG NR : OFF
COLOR ENHANCEMENT : RICH COLOR
ADAPTIVE LUMA : LOW
FILM MODE : AUTO
SMART DIMMING : OFF
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR: OFF

I like the screen bright and everyone in my house agrees with that. The smart dimming plus the ambient light sensor both being off along with the picture mode set to VIVID makes for a pretty bright screen but I like it. I will admit right now that I do not know what all of these things do so I just played with the settings until I thought I had the best picture for me. Also, the 50″ plasma that was in this space before had a better viewing angle. It was bright, crisp and clear from angles and across the room. This one is very good from directly in front of the screen and although it’s okay from angles, it’s noticeably darker which is why I keep the picture settings bright. I have not changed the other video settings at all (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, etc). The TV has stayed powered on and has not surprised us by turning itself off or anything else.

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