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Vizio E420i-A1

Manufacturer: Vizio Part number: E420I-A1

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Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

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Bottom Line:: Despite being unable to fulfill the expectations raised by its specification sheet, the Vizio E-Series remains a good choice if you value its Smarts and styling.
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All features I'd been waiting for, gorgeous & smart!

by JamesKVanmeter on February 17, 2013

Pros: + Picture settings are extremely customizable
+ Sound is great
+ Features are awesome
+ Looks Great

Cons: - No blue-tooth and
- No keyboard remote

Summary: I purchased this TV to replace an aged LCD flatscreen and was looking for a lot of features, including LED backlighting for energy efficiency, lightweight to mount on the wall, ...

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Summary: I purchased this TV to replace an aged LCD flatscreen and was looking for a lot of features, including LED backlighting for energy efficiency, lightweight to mount on the wall, high refresh rate, smart dimming, customizable settings, and the ability to play Netflix. I found all this and more with this TV.

One important thing to note when adjusting the picture settings is that the TV will have different advanced settings for EACH MODE. You need to edit the advanced settings for each mode while using that mode. Yes this may be a pain, but it can be a bonus, because the cable TV input may look much different than the Blu-ray, etc, and you can make a mode for each one.

The picture does need adjusting to really POP.. the default settings are a bit washed-out. I used the movie "Princess Bride" to play with the settings, and I read other people's recommendations. I started with "Movie Mode". I found that turning OFF the ambient light sensor immediately improved the picture. I set the "Adaptive Luma" setting to "Strong" which deepens the dark areas providing more contrast. And I changed the "Color Enhancement" to "Rich color" which made skin tones warm and more alive.

I changed the "Color Temperarure" to "Cool" because it was a bit TOO warm but then I thought it was a bit too green, so I made my own custom Color Temperature: Red Gain 42, Green Gain 45, Blue Gain 50, Red Offset 55, Green Offset 50, Blue Offset 50.

I was happy to have so many options, the Picture settings are extremely customizable so I don't see why people can't get what they want. Please feel free to try my settings and see if it helps with flesh tones and colors in general. I consider these adjustments a "work in progress" and I plan to play with each input having a mode to suit it.

The sound is great, by the way. I have it set on surround and it is pretty rich. I swear it has directionality and is much better than other flat screens I've listened to.

I set up the Wi-fi but have a LAN connection so I don't use it and can't review its stability or speed. My only real complaint about this TV is it seems a little slow to connect to the input you select, having to gather information first before showing a picture. The split second delay is something I'm not used to, never having had an HDMI connection before. It may be my old cables, but not worth replacing them.

In summary, I've had this TV for a month and have been watching all my old favorite movies on it, and it makes me feel like I'm in a theater again! Netflix, blu-ray and my digital tuner are all gorgeous on it. Netflix loads much quicker than my old bluray player's interface, by the way.

Note, I suggest you have to check for low price of this tv at: ledsmarthdtvs2k13.blogspot.com/p/vizio-e420i-a1.html

I'm really happy with this TV and have enjoyed customizing the settings to my liking.

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Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: E420I-A1
Description: Introducing the new E-series slim frame design. The VIZIO 42" Class LED Smart TV is shattering the mold in a way only VIZIO can, with high-quality design and picture at the best value. Enjoy crystal-clear action and eye-popping images in 1080p Full HD and 120Hz Effective Refresh Rate. A stunningly slim outer frame lets you enjoy TV with a narrower border around the picture for a more immersive experience. VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in Wi-Fi gives you instant access to a world of streaming movies, TV shows, music, and more – all with the push of a button on the smart remote. The VIZIO E-Series 42" Class LED Smart TV gives you more of what you love about TV with all the brilliant picture quality and world-class service you'd expect from America's LCD HDTV Company.

General
TV type LED-LCD
Screen size 42 in
Viewing angle 178 degrees
Viewing angle (vertical) 178 degrees
Features
Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi,
Ethernet
Internet streaming services Netflix,
Vudu,
Hulu Plus,
Pandora,
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter
Smart TV Yes
Skype details Skype ready,
Web camera sold separately - Vizio XCV100
TV features SRS StudioSound,
SRS TruVolume,
SRS TruSurround HD,
Ambient light sensor (ALS),
Mercury Free,
Slim frame design
Video
Backlight technology LED backlight technology
LED backlight type Direct with local dimming
Native resolution 1920 x 1080
Resolution 1080p
Dynamic contrast ratio 2000000:1
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Aspect ratio 16:9
Response time (ms) 6.5 ms
HDCP compatible Yes
TV Tuner
TV tuner presence Yes
HDTV Tuner Yes
Digital TV tuner ATSC
Audio
Speaker(s) 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt
Surround mode Yes
Sound effects SRS StudioSound,
SRS TruSurround HD
Total output power 16 Watt
Connectivity
HDMI ports qty 3
PC interface VGA (HD-15)
Input/Output connections 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom,
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom,
1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side,
1 x SPDIF output - Bottom,
1 x Audio output (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side
Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite
Convenience
Menu language French,
English,
Spanish
Remote Control
Type Standard remote control

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & support 1 year warranty
Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year,
Technical support - Lifetime
Stands & Mounts
Stand included Included
Stand design Tabletop
Flat panel mount interface 200 x 200 mm
Power
Power consumption operational 62.4 Watt
Power consumption stand by / sleep 1 Watt
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR version 5.3
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 in x 8 in x 24.5 in - With stand
Weight 28 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Width 40.9 in
Depth 6.3 in
Height 27.4 in
Weight 32.8 lbs
Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes

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