Manage updates with the Download AppVizio E420i-A1
Manufacturer: Vizio Part number: E420I-A1
- More product information:
- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Product series
- Manufacturer info
- 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.
Read more
Where to buy
| store | customer rating | inventory | tax & shipping | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | In stock Get free shipping on orders over $25.00 | Enter zip code to get total price: Price +Tax +Shipping =Total price | as of 05/24/2013 |
 | | In stock | as of 05/24/2013 |
CNET editors' review
Vizio E420i-A1 price range: $489.90 - $499.99
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 02/05/2013
- Released on: 11/15/2012
The good: The Vizio E0i-A1 shows relatively deep black levels, a uniform screen, and commendable bright-room performance, making it a solid midlevel LCD TV. The Smart content selection is excellent. With its thin bezel, the set has a more compact, sleeker look than many competitors.
The bad: The set's local-dimming LED backlight and so-called 120Hz refresh rate do nothing to improve picture quality, making the E-Series a less impressive value than it might first appear.
The 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.
User reviews
-
-
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 GreatCons: - No blue-tooth and
- No keyboard remoteSummary: 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, ...
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.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- 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
Product series
-
Manufacturer: Vizio
Specs: LED-LCD,
42 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Direct with local dimming,
Ethernet,
Wi-Fi,
Netflix,
Vudu,
Hulu Plus,
Pandora,
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Vizio
Specs: LED-LCD,
50 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Direct with local dimming,
Ethernet,
Wi-Fi,
Netflix,
Hulu Plus,
Vudu,
Skype,
Pandora,
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Vizio
Specs: LED-LCD,
39 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Direct with local dimming,
Wi-Fi,
Ethernet,
Netflix,
Vudu,
Hulu Plus,
Pandora,
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter -
Manufacturer: Vizio
Specs: LED-LCD,
47 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Direct with local dimming,
Ethernet,
Wi-Fi,
Netflix,
Vudu,
Hulu Plus,
Pandora,
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Vizio products on Shopper.com
-
- Manufacturer:Vizio
- Address:
39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618 - Phone: 1-888-849-4623
