VIZIO SV470M 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV - very nice surprise

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5.0 out of 5 stars 

November 24, 2010

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Resips (San Diego, CA USA) - This review is from: VIZIO SV470M 47-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with 120 Hz Smooth Motion (Electronics)

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We just received our VIZIO SV470M 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV. We weren't not quite sure what to expect as we have had two Panasonic plasma TVs before. We unboxed the unit and had it set up in about 15 minutes. It was very easy to set up. My husband hooked up the cables in just a few minutes. Actually, the console we got to hold the TV was more time consuming to set-up than the TV by far.

We were blown away by the beautiful quality of the picture. The screen resolution is 1080 pixels for a really clear picture, not the 720 pixels found on so many LCDs. The unit has 120 Hz Smooth Motion technology which prevents a blurry or jerky picture when the action on the screen really moves quickly. It's a pain to have the picture break up on you when something exciting is happening. Another nice feature is an ambient light sensor which adjusts the brightness of the picture to that of the light in the room. The colors on the screen are excellent. I have heard that blacks are problematic on some LCDs. Not on this screen. The blacks are black, not shades of gray.

We've had some problems with the sound quality of the smaller of our Panasonics and were concerned how this unit would measure up. We are very pleased with the sound of this unit. The speakers are larger and better placed. This unit has SRS TruSurround HD for excellent sound control. Another feature is the set can monitor and balance sound levels, so you no longer have to experience drastic volume leaps during annoyingly loud commercials. With the Panasonics, we are always jumping for the remote to lower or mute the sound during commercials which always seem to blare.

I like the glossy black finish of the unit as well as the narrow border framing the picture. It makes for a very attractive appearance. The finish on the screen, however, is a nice matte black which is much better because there are no distracting reflections from other lighting, natural or artificial. I find reflections off a TV screen to be very annoying.

For me, the remote is fantastic. I don't like those remotes with so many buttons that you have to have a degree in Engineering to decipher them. I don't have the patience for them. No more sitting in front of the TV with the manual at the ready when we want to make adjustments.

My husband is very happy with the P-I-P on this unit. The Panasonics are lacking this feature and he has missed it. I mean, what's better than being able to watch two games instead of one? No more switching back and forth between the games.

We are very pleased with this Vizio model. The value is really apparent - great picture, excellent sound, and a terrific price. As the ad says, "VIZIO - Where Vision Meets Value!" It's really true.