I primarily bought this TV because I was using my Samsung XL2370 23" monitor for playing my Xbox 360 and it was difficult having to sit so close to the screen (Console games are designed to be played on a largish screen from a further distance, as opposed to PC games which are designed to be played on a smallish screen from a close distance). I bought this TV for my Xbox 360 and also to watch 1080P movies because the HDMI port on the Samsung isn't very good, it's not native support so it's blurry.

Anyways, the picture quality on this TV is excellent. The smart dimming may not be quite as expensive as a TV with a full-array LED backlights, but it works wells enough that really dark scenes look a little bit better, you can usually notice when only one area of the screen has dimmed or is dimming, it just doesn't follow the movement of light colored objects as well as a full-array equipped TV. The contrast and shadow quality is great, and the colors are well saturated. I... Read more

When I read some of the other reviews here and elsewhere, I see that their expectations for this TV were a little unrealistic when it comes to using it as a computer screen. Before I bought it through Sam's for $698 (deal is off now, but probably will be back for Christmas), I researched it completely. The Internet Apps right now are OK, but more will come that will be exciting in the future through automatically downloaded firmware updates. I was told by Vizio that eventually, it probably will have the capability to Wi-Fi what is on your computer screen to this TV. But, as for now, I'm very happy with the picture quality and size of this TV, as I watch it from a 10 to 15 foot distance away. Like someone else said, it is not too big, and not too small. When I watch HD Theatre channel's travel/nature shows, the picture quality is close to a Blue Ray's quality, IMO.

Oh, the lower amount of heat that comes off, and the less electricity use than my 2 1/2 year old Sony... Read more

From all of my research in late July, this tv is only available from [...]. I left a review on their site in regards to the tv's performance. I ordered the tv from Dell and they gave me 'next day' shipping and surprisingly I received it the next day in San Diego. Outstanding imagery and interface. Quickly get Netflix programs or movies, Facebook app is quick and you can slideshow your photo galleries. Pandora sounds perfect. We have one cable coming from this tv and that is to the electrical outlet, everything else is wireless. Setting up the Wifi was too easy and Vizio's interface is a cinch. I am very satisfied with the purchase. I did also purchase the 4-year extended service contract for when and if. I have a Motorola Droid X and am just waiting for the mini-HDMI cable so that I can watch my phone content on the tv.