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Vizio XVT473SV

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Supports Bluetooth remote and other peripherals, Treats streaming video apps as a separate input.
Supports Bluetooth remote and other peripherals, Treats streaming video apps as a separate input.
Inky, deep blacks, QWERTY keyboard remote control, Integrated Bluetooth and wireless, Robust internet app suite.
Appealing design, Excellent viewing angles, Solid image quality, Lots of connectivity, including WiFi
Less expensive than other local dimming LED-based LCDs; reproduces relatively deep black levels with very good shadow detail; accurate, well-saturated color; excellent bright-room performance; solid uniformity; superb streaming and widget content via w...

Cons

Surround sound lacks depth, Remote control is a bit too big and thick
Surround sound lacks depth, Remote control is a bit too big and thick.
Overlyreflective, high gloss bezel, nonswivel stand, No YouTube or Hulu Plus, Can't hide/minimize menus during video calibration, Minor software glitches, such as no signal "Info" during HDMI viewing.
Uncomfortable remote control, Mediocre audio quality
More blooming than some local dimming LEDs; black areas tinged blue; couldn't handle 1080p/24 content properly; poor off-angle viewing; fewer picture controls than some high-end HDTVs; generic looks.

By Macworld on January 18, 2011

Vizio has built a reputation for manufacturing flat-screen TVs that deliver great value for the money, and their XVT3SV series does not disappoint. These TVs routinely come close to the top-rated models in our Top HDTVs charts for image quality and...

80
By Home Theater Review on January 17, 2011

The Vizio XVT473SV is definitely one of the best deals in town for a higher-performing LCD that uses a full-array LED backlight system with local dimming. This TV reveals both the advantages and disadvantages of that technology--i.e. great overall...

90
By PCWorld on December 22, 2010

Though the Vizio XVT3SV isn't the best HDTV line we've seen, it's consistently above average....

80
By PC Mag on December 12, 2010

An ever so slight upgrade in size from the XVT423SV ($1,279.99 direct), Vizio's 47-inch XVT473SV brings all the same features from the company's XVT line of LED HDTVs. This includes Vizio's TruLED technology, that slick Bluetooth QWERTY...

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By Big Picture Big Sound on December 08, 2010

VIZIO has come a long way and the proof lies in the XVT473SV. You could easily see a display manufacturer cramming this much technology into a display - internet apps, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a keyboard-equipped remote - and then failing to...

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By Home Theater on November 08, 2010

The Vizios black-level performance falls just short of what the bestand more expensivelocal-dimming sets have achieved. But the Vizios black level and shadow detail are nevertheless so good that I cant imagine any...

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By TechReviewSource on October 29, 2010

The Vizio XVT423SV 42-inch LCD offers 1080p high-definition resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, 5 millisecond response time, built-in Wi-Fi, and many connectivity options. Good picture quality gives this TV a leg up against the competition, but...

70
By HDTV Solutions on September 02, 2010

With the XVT473SV, VIZIO earns our Highly Recommended rating by combining state of the art video technology with a long list of must-have features. And the bow on this winning package is a highly competitive...

100
By G4tv.com on August 24, 2010

Video Review: With a 10 million:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 240 Hz smooth motion and built in wireless, the Vizio 55" TrueLED HDTV offers a solid television viewing experience. Chris Hardwick and Kevin Pereira review this TV and its slide-out keyboard...

80
By cnet on August 23, 2010

The Vizio XVT3SV series' excellent picture quality, thoughtful design, scads of features, and reasonable price combine to make the best value among high-end LED-based LCD TVs...

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