So you know where I come from, I am replacing a 50 "Samsung plasma. I have a variety of sizes of flat screens around the house and a home theater in the basement. I had my 720p projector Mitsy replaced by a Sony (STR-DA3600ES) and is on Blu-ray blew me away (108 "screen). I consider myself an enthusiast but by no means an expert. Anyway, the ...
Out of the Box Experience - Excellent. The box is great, the instructions at the top tell you how easy (for a big TV) undo the clip and cap from the box.
Set - could not be easier. Quick Start Guide is correct. Instructions in English and not seven languages and is clearly written, does not convert any computer Chinese. I could not get the Vizio remote to control the DirecTV box itself. Will need to look for a code, I think. Not a biggie. Will get it. (Edit: Thanks to the ACP Forum, pointed out some where I must have my receiver set to RF mode in the Remote Control set up I changed it to IR, and voila, all set, I had to "try the next code" to stand up .. to the Code fourth all sets). Fortunately, my two-year recipient 3D Ready - HR21-700. DirecTV said only "put it in, the receiver will guide you through the installation process when it recognizes 3D TV." Not quite right for me anyway, but a reboot of the receiver, and I was running.
2D-HD - I started with the Kill Bill 2 on TNTHD and it looked fantastic. Some HD looks better than others, not surprising. For example, 30 Rock, use some form of softening lens.
Apple TV (720p) - YouTube look a little better than I thought it would. From Apple's movie catalog, so previews in 300 and The Bucket List sharp. Netflix streaming as well as it did on my 50 "Sammy, and it's a good thing. Pictures from Mobile me via my iPhone so great.
3D on DirecTV - started n3D, which I now realize, is very similar to Mark Cuban, the HDNet back in early HD. This is where you should go for the fun of first impression. Very nice / natural content. It impresses immediately.
The family takes - 11-year-old boy loves it. Stupid me in 3D is wow-tion him. 15-year-old daughter as well. I prefer the premium eyewear, but the kids like basic ones. Daughter friend was tickling the base (plate) glass fits over her glasses. Wife's first reaction was good, then made a comment about it makes her squint, then backed up and liked it. She is also most impressed Stupid me and say that it feels less gimmicky than previous 3D experience (when something just pops out at you from time to time).
3D sports - I downloaded the National Championship Game (Auburn vs. Oregon) via DirecTV and while I like it better than the active shutter, I'm not sure that I would prefer a traditional crisp HD for sports. I see a variety of sports and my first reaction to the sport in 3D, with both passive 3D (this set) and active 3D (the other available 3D technology) are mixed at this time.
Vizio 3D Blu-Ray player - started with Dinosaurs, IMAX Under the Sea, Alice in Wonderland, and The Polar Express. The player is fast and intuitive web-app-screen as the primary screen. Disney's Alice in Wonderland is fantastic and I am most surprised at how nice the picture depth. IMAX Under The Sea has the cool IMAX 3D number countdown in the beginning - fun. Sea images provide "Whoa" reactions from the family. It's 3D Blu-Ray to throw in the first - Jim Carrey told and beautifully. The tech on the all fall away after a few minutes, and the experience is overwhelming, from then on. The player is brilliant.
3D thoughts, then this set is passive 3D (VS active 3D)
Passive 3D may claim all right, IMO. The glasses are lightweight and easily. It's nice that they are cheap (I bought10 couple RealD glasses from Amazon for $ 25 10 - Pair - brand new sealed - 3D circular polarized 3D glasses similar to RealD for Disney Digital Legend of the Guardians (10 pairs), they work well .) too easy to sit and gaze down at my lap top now and then. I certainly do not wish I was worried about the current 3D-sync, battery life, and if someone will sit on them. My brother went in and I threw a couple of glasses across the room. He hit them and said, "Wow, that's good." He also has three children under 6 years. Not a chance he will ever buy $ 100 glasses (which is what the active version of the 3D calls) for the flock. ;)
The knock on passive 3D is just given to me. You can find these worries, if you surf around the Internet researching 3-D television opportunities.
- Claim: "Black lines" - they are (almost), but they are only noticeable if you get within 3-4 feet from the screen. I liken it to the screen door effect. If the TV is big enough and you get close enough, you will see them. This concern has been like a no-big deal items.
- Claim: "Turn your head sideways destroys 3D" - No. Not a problem.
- Claim: "3D-hot seriously degrades with off-angle viewing" - Not for me. It does not reduce the bit itself. Otherwise, walk around the room a yo-yo-tion 3-D image that follows you. Cool.
- Claim: "Half resolution" thing - not even seem to me when you see it. No comments from the family for less of something, as far as picture quality goes.
- Claim: "cross talk" - not to see it. Maybe if someone did it for me?
More thoughts ...
It is high gloss, and I could see was a heavily windowed room can be a problem. Works for me with flanking windows and a (non-windowed) wall to the TV.
Make sure the room can handle a 65-inch. I would recommend at least 8 feet, with 10 + m to be better. This is good.
I think I'm officially spoiled by HD and standard def now, 3D is harder to see. Not sure if it's TV or just me.
Final thoughts ...
My ordered list of priorities when I bought this TV was the size, price, and then 3D. Well, size matters (not just a little) better than my 50-inch - check. The price was just about 3G - check. 3D has definitely exceeded my expectations - check. 2D has fulfilled my hope that I am very happy with the black levels (if they are not as deep as a plasma). For me this is a great Gen-1 3D Vizio TVs. I'm sure the coming years will bring 4K2K and improved technology, but at a price. For now, hit this place, and was a gradual improvement over my 2 year old Samsung plasma.
Update (07/05/11) - After five months, I had to come back and bump my rating from 4 to 5 stars. Long gone are the days of over-analyzing this TV. The longer I own it, the more I enjoy it. No regrets. (Hint:. Get Faith Legacy 3D O-M-G).
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