Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D

If you are in the market for a widescreen TV, then you might want to hold your horses off from the next big name purchase from a more established brand name from Europe or Japan, but look towards one of the more recent newcomers to the scene – which would be Vizio. Just what does Vizio has in mind for the masses this time around? We are talking about the Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D that is their first 21:9 ultra-widescreen TV which has been available in the US.

Basically, this groundbreaking TV enables movie buffs to experience the latest Hollywood blockbusters without being distracted by the now all pervasive black bars that are located at both top and bottom of the picture. I suppose some of us are now even too used to it that we do not notice both black bars any more, but then again, with the Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D doing away with those black bars, you are might just be blown away by what you see.

The 21:9 Cinemawide screen that comes with this LED TV is definitely wider compared to the standard 16:9 screen which is what the majority of HDTVs out there offer, making it accommodate perfectly the 2.35:1 aspect ratio that is used for most major Hollywood films. In other words, there would not be any more black bars left to view. Not only that, a resolution count of 2560 x 1080p alongside Edge Lit Razor LED technology ensures you enjoy breathtaking HD at a higher resolution compared to standard issue 1920 x 1080 resolution. There is also a Smart Dimming feature that paves the way for a brilliant picture with outstanding contrast and detail, not to mention the integration of SRS StudioSound HD that makes this TV’s rich surround sound as immersive as the picture.

The XVT Series Cinemawide HDTV will also come with Vizio’s award-winning Theater 3D technology, delivering flicker-free 3D which is clear, crisp and up to two times brighter compared to conventional 3DTVs, letting you enjoy a vibrant cinema-quality 3D experience. There are also Vizio Internet Apps to keep you occupied, where this key component ensures you get to enjoy endless entertainment options courtesy of thousands of streaming movies, TV shows, and songs that are pulled straight from the Internet.

The asking price? We are looking at $2,799 for each purchase, although for a limited time only, it will be released at an introductory price point of $2,499.

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Google TV will get subscription billing, support for movie and TV purchases in Google Play

Google TV will get subscription billing, support for movie and TV purchases in Google Play

While it didn’t merit a spot in either keynote, the Google TV platform is also getting an updated version of the Google Play store. Along with a new UI that looks a lot like the one on other Android devices it will have support for purchasing movies, music and TV shows as mentioned yesterday, and also subscription billing. The “Bring Your App to the Big Screen” presentation is still going on, we’ll let you know if any other new elements are revealed. There’s a new post on the Google TV blog mentioning apps like the one announced by Sirius XM, and the new hardware from partners LG, Sony and Vizio. Finally, the team is also focusing on its updated APIs for developers building not only apps for the TV (like the Google I/O app itself, which has been working smoothly this week streaming video), but also second screen applications just as we pointed out earlier. The last update and potentially most curious? Mentioned during the presentation, later this year Google TV will no longer require hardware manufacturers to provide a physical keyboard on their input device.

Google TV will get subscription billing, support for movie and TV purchases in Google Play originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D is now available

You know, I am starting to wonder whether the larger a TV screen is, must the name itself get more and more complicated? After all, that seems to be the case with the Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D, which is touted to be the first 21:9 ultra-widescreen TV that is available in the US. Vizio intends for the XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV to cater for movie lovers, where it lets you enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters without being distracted by the two black bars – one at the top, and the other at the top and bottom. Bear in mind that the 21:9 Cinemawide display is wider compared to the standard issue 16:9 display which is what the majority of HDTVs offer. (more…)

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: VIZIO brings the cinema screen to your living room with their Cinemawide HDTV, VIZIO 65-Inch Theater 3D Razor LED HDTV with Battery-Free Glasses,

Vizio XVT CinemaWide TV goes on sale, 21:9 movie purists celebrate the end of black bars

Vizio XVT Cinemawide TV at CES 2012

It’s been a long, long wait for Vizio’s ultrawidescreen LCD TV to show its face: the company was promising such sets starting around this time last year that ultimately missed the October and subsequent March targets. Vizio is one to eventually make good on a promise, though, and has just started shipping the first XVT series CinemaWide set. The lone 58-inch model’s focus remains on that 2560 x 1080p screen, whose stretchy 21:9 aspect ratio fits what you often see at the movie theater without having to crop or adjust like you would with a typical 16:9 set. Whether or not you have a chronic aversion to black bars, the CinemaWide is still a respectable set in its own right, with edge-based LED backlighting, a 120Hz refresh rate, a Bluetooth remote and the common host of Vizio internet apps. The TV maker must be doing a form of penance for taking its time on the 21:9 display: the $2,800 regular price is a lot lower than the originally quoted $3,500, and you can pick up the CinemaWide TV for $2,500 if you act quickly.

Vizio XVT CinemaWide TV goes on sale, 21:9 movie purists celebrate the end of black bars originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Play starts selling movies, TV shows (single episode or full season) and magazines today

Google Play starts selling movies, TV shows single episode or full season and magazines today

The Android Market became Google Play to focus on how it pushes media, and now it’s adding a few new options. On stage at Google I/O 2012 the company just announced it’s adding support for the purchase of movies, as well as TV shows by episode or by season, and even magazines all available today. That’s in addition to the existing apps, movie rentals, music and books. Oh, and look, Google just introduced a new tablet that you can use to access all of that content. We’ll keep an eye out for an exact list of all the new media partners, although mentioned on stage were magazines including Hearst, Conde Nast and Meredith long with TV networks Disney / ABC, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures and Paramount . Check out our Google I/O live blog for even more details as they’re announced, and look after the break for video introductions.

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It’s Safe to Assume Apple TV Is Getting Apps [Video]

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SpeakerCraft Protege TV Speaker introduced

SpeakerCraft has just introduced its Protege TV Speaker to the masses, where it delivers audio to your ears in an extremely covert and sublime manner, thanks to it being an under-TV sound system which helps flat panel TVs sound as good as they look. Sporting powerful loudspeakers, subwoofers and DSP technology that are crammed in a single cabinet, the SpeakerCraft Protege takes mere minutes to hook up to TVs. SpeakerCraft engineers have also taken the opportunity to have the Protege TV speaker work by improving male and female vocals, while increasing higher listening levels to cater for larger rooms with the ability to throw out deeper bass. Sporting a couple of 5.25″ woofers in a tuned enclosure, our ears get to enjoy low-end bass that is long missing from vanilla flat panel TVs. (more…)

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Vizio Co-Star offers Google TV and OnLive for $99.99

Back at CES 2012, Vizio revealed that it wouldn’t just be pumping out affordable televisions but also Google TV set top boxes. One of the devices at the time held the uninspired VAP430 moniker, but the company has today announced that the box has officially launched, and is now called the Vizio Co-Star. The box uses the latest version of Google TV, features support for the full Chrome web browser as well as apps, and has brought OnLive along for the ride too.

Vizio say that the Co-Star has support for Flash and HTML5 in the web browser, allowing users to make full use of the internet without encountering any problems. The box can be plugged in to exisiting satellite or cable boxes via HDMI as well, allowing customers to use Google TV while keeping an eye on live television. If you’re trying to cut the cord, then all the relevant streaming services as onboard, such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and YouTube.

On top of all of that, Vizio has partnered with OnLive to bring streaming games to the box. You’ll be able to control everything using the provided Bluetooth remote, or by using a separate QWERTY keyboard. Connectivity for the box includes 802.11n WiFi and a USB port for hard drives and other accessories. DLNA support has also made the grade, allowing you to wireless pipe media to the box from DLNA enabled devices.

Pre-orders for the Vizio Co-Star begin in July from Vizio’s website. The box will cost $99.99, and the company will throw in free shipping for a limited time.


Vizio Co-Star offers Google TV and OnLive for $99.99 is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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