VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
I had been patiently waiting for this TV to become
available via Amazon, mainly because of the unbelievably low price and
good review given on CNET, but got tired of waiting and ended up
purchasing this TV on 10/13 from Costco. They had just gotten a
shipment in that day and once I saw it in the store, I knew I needed to
get it. CNET had mentioned that the off angle viewing was not as good
on this set when compared to LEDs from other manufacturers, but I
haven't had any problems viewing this TV even from extreme angles.
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
The TV was not quite as bright as the LG next to
it at the store, but I believe this was mainly due to the matte finish
of the screen. The LG had a glossy screen which made the picture very
bright, but it also reflected literally everything behind it. My TV is
now set up in a very sunny living room and the glare is minimal. Much
better than the 37 inch Sharp LCD it replaced. For those looking for a
basement TV, a glossy TV or a plasma might be the way to go, but for me,
the matte finish was the best option.
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
The TV has an extremely thin bezel which I really
appreciated because it allowed me to get a 60 inch screen size out of a
TV that takes up the same space as many 55 inch units. Out of the box,
the colors were pretty good, but I am still hoping to find detailed
color settings posted by CNET or elsewhere. If anyone has a good link,
please share :) The smart features work reasonably well. Amazon Prime
and Netflix both ran just fine.
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
My only complaint so far is with the Amazon
Prime interface. It is very paired down when compared to the version
offered over my PS3 and it took a long time to browse titles. If you
know what movie you want though, you can simply use the search function.
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
had my Vizio E701i-A3 for about a month and I have
been tweaking various settings the entire time to arrive at what I
consider the best picture. I used two blu ray calibration discs; Digital
Video Essentials and Spears and Munsil. The end result image with a
high quality input source is jaw dropping. Colors are rich and
beautifully rendered; clarity and detail are exactly what I would expect
from a world class display. Even watching movies I've seen before is a
revelation and a totally new experience.
VIZIO E550i-A0 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV
