Vizio Impresses With 2010 XVT Pro Series
Vizio is one of the top HDTV brands in the United States and for 2010, it strengthens its position even further with the new XVT Pro Series.
This series consists of all LED displays - some with TruLED local dimming technology and others with Razor LED edge-lit technology - with the largest screen measuring 72 inches.
Some models are also equipped with 3DHD technology, marking Vizio’s jump into the 3D bandwagon like other top brands. This 3DHD technology allows viewers to see the images not just in 3D but in full 1080p HD, alternating the images between the left and right eye with the help of Bluetooth-compatible XpanD active shutter glasses that are sold separately.
All the models come with the Vizio Internet Applications (VIA), the company’s interactive suite which allows access to online information and videos. They don’t even have to be wired via ethernet since they have built-in WiFi capability.
Wireless HDMI is another new offering from Vizio for 2010. The 72-inch, 55-inch and 47-inch models of the XVT Pro Series have a built-in wireless HDMI receiver which can receive signals from the Vizio XVT Pro Wireless HDMI adapter, also sold separately, so consumers can have less wires to worry about.
The 58-inch model of the series offers Vizio’s first Cinema Wide Display, faithfully and amazingly recreating the movie theater experience for home enjoyment.
All models come with a Bluetooth-enabled remote that has a sliding QWERTY keyboard.
Panasonic Presents HDTV Lineup for 2010
Going 3D is the trend of the year for HDTVs and Panasonic is not one to be left behind. For its 2010 HDTV lineup, Panasonic presents two full 3D HDTV series, along with seven brand new Plasma HDTV series, six LCD HDTV series and two LED-lit series.
The V25 and V20 Full 3D HDTV series both have a THX-certified display so viewers can truly bring home the cinematic experience, as well as one of the deepest black levels around and Viera Cast web entertainment. The V25 series also snagged the Best of CES 2010 Award.
The flagship G25 and G20 Plasma HDTV series carry a 1080p resolution, while also offering a THX display, infinite blacks, Viera Cast and Viera Image Viewer, its built-in SD card reader. The S2 series is also full 1080p.
The U2, C2, S24 and X24 series constitute the rest of the Plasma lineup and are all equipped with a 600Hz Sub-field drive for enhanced motion resolution.
The D2 and D24 series contain Panasonic’s LED-lit displays, all of which offer a 178-degree viewing angle, Viera Image Viewer and Viera Link. The D2 LED HDTVs offer a 120Hz refresh rate and an iPod entertainment kit.
For those who prefer LCD HDTVs, Panasonic finishes up its 2010 lineup with the U22, U25, X2, C22, S24 and X24.
Panasonic has also recently teamed up with Skype, saying that its Viera Cast-enabled HDTVs will be allowing consumers to make calls using their HDTVs in the near future. This will be part of the new Viera Cast IPTV, which also now includes Twitter updates as well as access to FOX sports, YouTube videos and Picasa web albums.
