Reviews of the Vizio VP50
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively inexpensive; solid standard-def and PC monitor performance; custom color-temperature controls.
The Bad: Subpar black level performance; inaccurate primary color of green; no color temperature presets; some false contouring; sometimes unresponsive to remote commands.
The Bottom Line: For many less critical viewers, the Vizio VP50HDTV's bargain pricing will be worth the trade-off in picture quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
avguide.com
Review Summary: It may seem that I'm being hard on the VP50HDTV, but in the context of its ridiculously low list price of $1500 (half the price of the most expensive plasma in this survey), the drawbacks are relatively minor, and its less-than-perfect performance can ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Vizio's 50-inch P50 HDM plasma HDTV monitor doesn't require the same cash outlay as a full-fledged plasma HDTV. However, you might be able to find products at a similar price point that deliver better picture.
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hdtvsolutions.com
Review Summary: The VIZIO JV50P is a meat and potatoes HDTV. It wouldn't be my first choice for a home theater. But for the price, this 50" plasma, with a 5.1 surround system thrown in, would be a great addition to a game room.
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: VP50HDTV
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand and speakers - 48.8 in x 12.2 in x 34.3 in x 119.9 lbs
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 15000:1
- Color Depth 10-bit GigaColor (1 billion)
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 170 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 170 degrees
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 490 Watt
- Compliant Standards CSA, FCC Class B
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 317.23 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 197.48 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.33 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 69.64 US Dollars
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