We have been waiting for an HDTV to replace our 35" SDTV that met my technical requirements #resolution, contrast ratio, refresh, LED backlit LCD# and my wife's #50" screen, HDTV#. And both of our requirements #~$600, fits on mantle over fireplace#. This was an excellent choice. We have had it two weeks and it has been great as a TV. The only complaint I have is the same thing I have heard Clark Howard mention. The built in Apps are nice but are difficult to use without a real keyboard. ADVICE: I have read on blogs Vizio's response to this question and it's pretty canned, meaning there is no way to add a wireless keyboard or use the usb port for anything other than what is listed in the manual, storage devices with pictures on them. I had hoped that at least the Skype or Facebook apps would have hooks to support a keyboard. If you are looking to use Skype your only camera options are the Vizio XCV100 #$60 on Sam's web site# or a Logitech TV Cam HD, which nearly cost as much as a refurbed PC. One minore detail is the proliferation of remotes in modern life. I am trying to program my Logitech Harmony to take care of that, which is a slow process of program, test, tweak, test...

Taking back a 50" Plasma and got this today and I'm pleased with it,,,so far so good. The picture quality is great, the sound is good and the features are even better. RCA fixed or variable audio out is what I like. Turn the tv speakers off (another plus) run the audio through your stereo and it doesn't get any better. Most tv's today are digital audio out and when you buy an expensive converter you lose something,,,mainly volume. (You end up turning it up so far to compensate you hear distortion.) Another thing I like about this "Smart TV" is the Vizio Apps. No internet as far as "surfing the web" but I don't need to do that on the tv anyway. Watch Youtube, Netflix and many more,,,just make sure you've got a decent router. For the money you can't beat this tv and I've looked. 4 HDMI too.

First set did not work straight out of box. Took it back for replacement, now 7 months later the second set goes bad. All the features are great and are probably needed just to get folks to purchase a Vizio set. After 3 weeks of waiting I found that I will be sent another set which was sent back to Vizio for some reason that shall not be disclosed and my warranty continues from the original purchase date. Oh, did I mention Vizio will allow me to purchase an extended warranty on the replacement set at an additional cost OH BOY!!!! So now I am waiting for my replacement set which will be delivered by a freight company who will call to schedule delivery in 8-13 business days. Did I mention the current date is May 13 and I started this adventure with Vizio on April 30, I am looking at first of June before I have another set which may or may not work. Spend a few extra dollars to start and get another brand of TV - NOT A VIZIO of any model.

Purchase the 42 inch for the bedroom last year, we were so impressed with picture and other features decided to buy the 50 inch for our sitting room. Also bought the Vizio 2.1 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer set for $160 at Sams for both and these 2 TV's have become the best ever. Sound and Picture are AMAZING!

Easy set up, great picture

Purchase was easy, and fast. The product was what I expected and more.

Lovin my new Vizio 50" great value for the price, love everything about it !!

Great picture and and love the smart feature

My HDMI2 port went out after SIX days!

Excellent product, picture quality and price