Vizio VF551XVT 55-Inch HDTV For a Mere $1999

The most striking feature of the Vizio VF551XVT is its pricing, so first
up some information on it. When the 55-inch Vizio VF551XVT goes on sale
in June 2009, it will retail for a mere $1999 which is a very low price
of an LCD-based HDTV that also features LED backlights.ย A 55-inch LED
model from Sony, the KDL-55XBR8, costs $6500.

LED backlight technology enhances contrast and the 240 Hz LED panels
used in the VF551XVToffer a 1,000,000:1 contrast. The technology makes
use of “local dimming” technique to turn off or dim the
backlight in dark areas and leave it on for the brighter portions. The
result is high degree of clarity and sharp images. Not to mention that
LED TVs are mercury-free and hence environment friendly.

Other features of the Vizio VF551XVT include an anti-glare screen, 5
HDMI inputs, improved viewing angles because of In-Plane switching
technology, and a speaker bar integrated with the television for a more
full-bodied sound from two 15W speakers.

Vizio claims that its Smooth Motion II technology eliminates motion blur
that can occur with fast-moving action sequences.