So you know where I'm coming from, I'm replacing a 50" Samsung plasma. I have a number of various sized flat panels around the house and a home theater in the basement. I just had my 720p Mitsy projector replaced with a Sony (STR-DA3600ES) and Avatar on Blu-Ray blew me away (108" screen). I consider myself an enthusiast, but in no way an expert. Anyway, onward...

Out of the box experience - Fantastic. The box is gorgeous, the instructions on the top tell you how to easily (for such a big TV) undo the clips and sleeve-off the box.

Set up - Couldn't be simpler. Quick start guide is accurate. Instructions manual is in English only, not 7 languages, and is plainly written, not some computer converted Chinese. I couldn't get the Vizio remote to control the DirecTV box though. Will have to look for a code I suppose. Not a biggie. Will get it. (Edit: Thanks to AVS Forum, someone pointed out I must have my receiver set to RF mode in Remote Control set up. I changed it... Read more

I have been trying to decide what would replace my 7 year old Sony 55" LCD rear projection, which has served me very well, for nearly a year. My requirements were 65"+ (otherwise, what is the point). 3D was not mandatory, but I was not opposed to it. My first close look was the Samsung 65" LED, but found it was plagued with burning white spots. Not being able to find this TV anywhere to witness firsthand kept me from going ahead. I have read about Sharp's upcoming 70" Quattron, and was leaning that direction, especially after being very happy with the 52" I purchased for my bedroom. Unsure of costs and just a flat out desire to get something done, I relied heavily upon the reviews that are out there on this Vizio. I found no one review condemned this TV for anything more than minor annoyances. Thus, I took a leap of faith.

This TV does not disappoint. Now, I strictly use it as a monitor. I feed all items through my new Yamaha RX-A3000 receiver (which I recommend without any... Read more

Okay, so I've read all the reviews on this TV, good and bad. First, let me say I'm not a techno geek. I know more than the average person because of my job, but I just like watching TV. Period. And I know what I like. I like this TV. First of all, it's BIG! Yeah, there are bigger TVs out there these days. It was a toss up for me between this Vizio 65" 3D unit and a Samsung 70" unit (no 3D). What sold me on this Vizio was not the 3D - that was an afterthought. What got me was the 1080 picture quality in standard 2D HD. WOW! Everything beyond that was just icing on the cake for me but let me tell you honestly, before I brought this baby home, plugged it in and turned it on, I wasn't a big 3D fan. Now I can't wait for them to convert every possible movie to 3D. Yes, if you sit too close to the screen you're gonna lose some effect and the picture quality won't be as good. My advice is put it in a big room and make sure you're a good 6 to 8 feet minimum from the unit. This... Read more