This review is from: VIZIO M220VA 22-inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD HDTV (Electronics)

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Good Mid-Range LED TV, May 6, 2010

I recently purchased the new VIZIO M220VA 22-inch LED TV, and so far it seems to be a solid performer. Of course, I feel that it is my obligation to point out that this model is NOT meant to be a high-end set. If you purchase this with such an expectation, you will be disappointed. However, if you are looking for a good, affordable LED LCD TV with great picture quality, you would have a difficult time finding a better bang for your buck than this.

Let me start by expressing how very annoyed I get when I read reviews that get so caught up in only pointing out superficial flaws and never even touch upon the most important aspects - picture and sound quality. Yes, this TV does have it's quirks: the remote is a little stiff and can be a little fickle sometimes. The stand is difficult to put on and literally took me a good 15 minutes to figure it out. However, despite these flaws, this television does deliver where it matters.

Picture quality is quite good, especially for a TV in its price range. Standard definition content looks sub-optimal, but this is due to the nature of how SD video is scaled by HDTVs in general, and nothing to do with this model specifically. High-definition content looks excellent, and I have had good experiences watching 720p/1080p movies from my laptop (through the VGA output). The picture is bright, crisp, and contrast is great. Blacks are rich and solid, without losing the subtle detail in the content. Keep in mind, though, that in order to get the most mileage, you will need to spend some time to calibrate the settings to give you an optimal picture quality. Games look great and there is no ghosting with the TV's fast 5ms response time.

The screen has a matte finish, which is great if your environment has lots of lighting, as the matte surface will suffer far less from glare than a glossy screen would. There is a never-ending debate over whether one type of screen surface is better than the other, but I'll leave that for another day.

Sound quality on the other hand is nothing to write home about. The speakers are a bit weak, but this is easily solved by using a set of external speakers. I am currently using an old set of computer speakers hooked up via the headphone jack on the TV, and they sound infinitely better than the TV speakers after turning off the "SRS TruSurround" option (some sort of faux-surround sound simulator).

The VIZIO has a decent number of inputs in the back, with 1x Composite, 1x Component, 2x HDMI, 1x VGA w/ Audio, 1x USB (for photos), and an optical input for a home theater sound system. It is worth noting that HDMI and component inputs are located directly on the back of the model (composite inputs are on the side), so if you are planning on wall-mounting it, it may be difficult to plug in the necessary connections if you don't leave enough room between the wall and the TV.

Also, it is worth noting that the previous reviewer stated that there is no way to remove unwanted channels individually. This is FALSE. Under the "Master Channels" menu, you have the options to "Mark All", and "Unmark All" channels. Hitting right on the controller allows you to move up and down on the list to select individual channels to add/remove.

All in all, this is a good TV. It is certainly not perfect, and if you have more money to spend I would encourage you to shoot for a higher-end model. But for what it's worth, the VIZIO M220VA is a tough beast to beat in its division.

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specification for VIZIO M220VA

General


• Product type LCD TV

• Diagonal Size 22 in , Widescreen

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 20.6 in x 5 in x 14.1 in x 8.6 lbs , Panel without stand - 20.6 in x 2.3 in x 14.1 in x 7.3 lbs

Display

• Technology LED-LCD

• LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology

• Display Format 1080p

• Refresh Rate 60Hz

• LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms

• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20000:1

• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)

• Viewing Angle 170 degrees

• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 degrees

• Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm

• Max V-Sync Rate 60 Hz

• Backlight Life 30,000 hour(s)

• Comb Filter 3D digital

• V-Chip Control Yes

• Additional Features USB photo viewer

TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC , QAM

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI , Component

• HDTV Ready Yes

• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC

• Input Video Formats 720p , 480p , 1080p , 1080i , 480i

• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768 , 1920 x 1080 , 1024 x 768 (XGA) , 640 x 480 (VGA) , 800 x 600 (SVGA)

Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Speaker - Built-in - 3 Watt

• Sound Output Mode Stereo

• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD

• Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Treble

• Output Power / Total 6 Watt

• Additional Features SRS TruVolume

Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear , 1 x Antenna ( F connector ) - Rear , 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1 x Audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side , 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear , 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear

• PC Interface VGA (HD-15) , HDMI

Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control

• Remote Control Model VIZIO VR10

Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm

Power

• Power AC 120 V

• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt

• Power Consumption Operational 28 Watt

Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty

• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year , Technical support - Lifetime

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Weight (Shipping) 13.4 lbs

VIZIO M220VA

With only a 0.75” thin profile*, the M220VA RazorLED™ LCD HDTV offers Full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast - all in a sleek razor thin design with black and white bezel color options. The LED LCD HDTV also includes a digital ambient light sensor ensuring that you will always have the best picture and most efficient energy savings by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. Enjoy ultimate connectivity with five high definition inputs and when you’re not watching TV, the M220VA can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends.

But it doesn’t stop there! Experience advanced sound technologies from SRS Labs and take pleasure in knowing this mercury free, energy efficient LED LCD HDTV exceeds new Energy Star® 4.0 Guidelines by 33%**, conserving our planet’s resources while saving you money.