Vizio Launches A New TV: The VF550XVT1A 55-inch LCD

LCD — 21 November 2008

Vizio’s newest 55-inch VF550XVT1A LCD TV will probably make many consumers want to go out and buy a new television now. It has many fine qualities, such as the Smooth Motion Video 120Hz refresh rate feature and an incorporated sound processor, the SRS TruSurround HD, which creates great audio. Although far from a steal, the $2,000 price is fair, but whether it’s right for you remains to be seen.

The Vizio LCD TV is big enough to use as a real home theater system and it is ideal if you are in the market for the best thin and lightweight flat panel HDTVs. LCD screens are perfect for brightly lit rooms because they do not reflect light. They also use less power and are therefore environment-friendly, a concept so important these days.

Vizio has also announced the debut of a few smaller, lower-power displays and a new monitor, but they can’t hold a candle to the new Vizio 55-inch VF550XVT1A LCD TV, which is not yet available for sale but is slated to be on the Vizio site any day now

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Gary

Costco just told me it is in their computers they are just waiting to be shipped.
David

I work for costco and checked the merch. system and indeed does show the 55" Vizio for $1799.99 BUT no arrival date yet.

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/stenspect stenspect

David, thanks for confirming Gary's comment. If you can, please let us know when the TV will begin to ship.

Best,
Christen

Dennis

BJ'S Club in RI have them in stock
paul

Isaw this tv in Costco today in Memphis. David do you know if it includes the soundbar?

djw

Yes it does…

djw

I just bought one at Costco …1699..
Wes

I just saw it at Costco in Gilbert AZ for $1547

joeb

i just purchased this tv at costco today 2/1/09 last day on sale 1547.00 (250.00) of regular the spec sheet says its 5ms i dont know what sound bar they are talking about .there is no additional speakers.i did get to hear it in the store sound is very good havent hooked it up yet need help to hang it.wiil advise. i was very careful looked at everything out there. costco had it playing next to sony and sharp pic looked equal if not better i liked this best because less reflection and better sound

mjd

how does it compare to the Sony and Samsung in picture quality? I can't seem to find any reviews.
Joe Consumer

I find it very hard to believe that a Television with this sort of pricetag from Vizio (high for a Vizio) doesn’t come with some real basic features such as PiP and Parental Controls… sad really, the worse part is that the PiP controls are on the remote because they have included the same standard (new model with amber LED) Vizio remote.

Joe Consumer
Pepe

I saw this at the Scottsdale Costco for 1796.99. I wonder why the $250 price difference?
Different TV? VF550XVT1A

http://www.gadgetreview.com Christen da Costa

Good question. Pepe did you trying contact Costco about this?

joeba

I have benn using this tv for the past 18 days.absolutely perfect picture and sound.I didn’t have to hook up my home theater system.the speakers fill a 14 x 16 room with great sound.most of these lcd have poor speakers even at $3000.00. I paid $1547.00 in costco new jersey it was the last day on sale reg price 1799.00.it is model vf550xvt1a its 1080p 5ms and 120hz.all for this price you can’t beat. I was not impressed with the sound on the samsung,sharp,and sony and none of them could match this price. If you can get it buy it you won’t regret it
Lav

I just hang up the phone with costco and it’s $1797. It’s a bargain for this kind of technology I have to say. I own 3 vizio, 26, 42 and 55.
talkcineman

couldnt find one at costco for 1547 or I would’ve done it.

Costco website seems to have deleted Vizio altogether. What’s up with that–anyone know?

IS there any word on problems with Vizio sets? OR high returns to Costco?

Jeff

If you go to Consumer Reports and type in Vizio,you will see all the coments about the product.People are having power supply issues and Vizio will not be responsible for fixing them,even with warranties.Buyer beware!

hollacopter

I just picked one up at Sams Club for 1547.. Its awesome
http://GadgetReview Sean

I find what Jeff says to be very hard to believe. There are always problems with new products on some scale, but for a large reputable company to not honor their warranty? Companies will honor the terms of their warranty as long as the terms are met. Always check those terms before you make a purchase. Come on Jeff, get your facts straight! Buyers should beware of what you are saying!

gramps

this set is at Sams for $1497

KJUNGIRL

I purchased this tv from Sam’s in July for 1499.00. I LOVE IT!!!! The picture is awesome!!!
Jim

Just saw this set at Cosco for $1,499 including a blue ray dvd player and cables.