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VIZIO 50” Class 1080p LED Smart TV - E500I-A1
4.3 out of 5 stars
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Apr 6, 2013
GATechGeek
4 out of 5 stars review

Finally Caught Up

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...

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Mar 31, 2013
Fromthemainhouse
5 out of 5 stars review

Much better than "average"!

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.

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May 13, 2014
pleaseno
1 out of 5 stars review

Do not purchase Vizio brand

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.

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Sep 14, 2013
DaBrowns
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome picture and WIFI options

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!

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Dec 15, 2013
Buckaroo13
5 out of 5 stars review

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Easy set up, great picture

Easy set up, great picture

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Jan 15, 2013
boatman21
5 out of 5 stars review

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Very user friendly. Great picture quality.

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

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Feb 7, 2014
Bejr67
5 out of 5 stars review

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Lovin my TV

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

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Nov 6, 2013
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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Super tv

Great picture and and love the smart feature

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Dec 11, 2013
Maxwell49
1 out of 5 stars review

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Good picture, features, etc

My HDMI2 port went out after SIX days!

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Feb 9, 2014
Warrior14
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great product

Excellent product, picture quality and price

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