LCD TV Reviews

Vizio XVT553SV LCD HDTV Specs

Specs
Type: LCD
Screen Size (diagonal, inches): 55
Native Resolution: 1080p
3D: No
HD Tuners: OTA
Backlight: LED local dimming
Wall Mount or Stand Included?: Stand
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 52.2 x 33.3 x 3 (without stand); 52.2 x 35.1 x 13 (with stand)
Weight (pounds): 76.1 (without stand); 77.2 (with stand)
Price: $2,200

Connections
Inputs: Video: HDMI 1.3 (5), component (1, w/ stereo analog audio in), PC (1, RGB VGA, w/ mini-plug stereo analog audio in), composite video (1, w/ stereo analog audio in), cable/antenna (1), USB (3, for service only), Ethernet (1)
Outputs: Audio: Optical digital (1)

Company Info
Vizio
(888) 849-4623
vizio.com

COMPANY INFO
Vizio
(888) 849-4623
vizio.com
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COMMENTS
njmurph's picture
Submitted by njmurph on March 15, 2012 - 9:07pm

Mr. Norton,

I purchased the XVT553SV based on your review and an in-store viewing, and am completely satisfied with my decision, especially since I picked it up for $1,200.

I've found the settings you provided in your review to be extremely pleasing, but I do have one question: What Color Temp were those settings associated with?

The Color Temp is not provided in the online article and I've lost my copy of the original issue in which the review first appeared. I am currently utilizing the "Normal" setting, but would appreciate it if you would provide me with the setting you found to be most preferable/accurate.

Thomas J. Norton's picture
Submitted by Thomas J. Norton on March 17, 2012 - 1:44pm
My Way-Back machine is out for repair but fortunately I have my review notes. Like all such notes they can be a bit dicey to interpret a year and a half after they were written. But it does appear that Normal was the setting I used. If you're happy with the results, that's the most important thing.
njmurph's picture
Submitted by njmurph on March 19, 2012 - 6:29am

Thank you for your quick response. I am happy with the settings, as well as the set, itself. Nothing like watching my Giants win the Super Bowl on a big screen that's well-calibrated to present amazing images.

As much as I enjoy the quality of the picture, I believe the kids get a bigger kick from showing their friends how they can "multitask." Although I'm not sure if simultaneously watching TV and updating their Facebook status using the built-in QWERTY keyboard on the remote qualifies as true multitasking.

Thanks again.

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