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Vizio Launches a Google TV Powered Blu-ray Player and Streamer
Mon Jan 16, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Vizio, Blu-ray Players, Google TV (all tags)
Both will be shipping in 2012 with prices yet to be announced.
Remember when Vizio was a brand that home theater enthusiasts scoffed at or just plain ignored? This year's CES really goes to show that those days are behind us. They may not be the highest rated company around, but they're definitely not slouches when it comes to cool new products.
Their latest Blu-ray player, for example, handles 3D movies, boasts Vizio Internet Apps, and comes with a QWERTY remote. Oh, and the VBR430 also packs the Android powered Google TV platform which gives you access to thousands of apps, the Chrome web browser and a glut of content.
If you've already got yourself a Blu-ray player but you still want Google TV you can check out the VAP430 streaming player. It offers the Google TV platform of course, but a few other bonuses like HDMI inputs with pass-through functionality so you can hook whatever you like up to the streamer and switch sources without having to change the channel.
Both the Blu-ray player and streamer will be available this year, but pricing hasn't been announced for either.
Source: PR Newswire
Vizio Ramps Up Passive 3D Set Production
Thu May 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Vizio, 3D TVs, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
The company sees passive tech as the future, citing issues and expense associated with active shutter technology.
After the whole Blu-ray vs HD-DVD thing it seemed like we were done with format wars for a while, but then 3D hit and the whole thing started again. The current debate between active and passive technologies has fans and TV makers taking sides and Vizio has taken theirs.
"Growing sales continue to show that consumers want a high-quality theater-style 3D experience without flicker and the inconveniences of cumbersome, expensive eyewear," says chief sales officer Randy Winick. "Positive press from industry experts and feedback from Hollywood strengthens our confidence as well."
Thanks to those high sales and positive responses, Vizio is going to be ramping up their production of televisions using passive 3D technology significantly.
Source: Home Media Magazine
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Vizio Launches a Pair of 3D Blu-ray Players
Thu Nov 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Vizio, 3D Blu-ray Players (all tags)
The difference between them is anyone's guess.
The VBR333 and VBR334 are the latest Blu-ray players from Vizio, both of which offer Full HD 3D. They're equipped with built-in WiFi for a simple connection to your home network and access to a huge array of services like Netflix, Vudu and Pandora.
Companies often launch several similar products at once, but when it comes to Vizio's new Blu-ray players, it's tough to spot the difference. After all, the company doesn't offer them up and with a price difference of only $10, it's difficult to imagine what features could be added or subtracted.
If we had to take a guess, we'd say that one of the players is going to be sold by everyone while the other will be exclusive to a specific retailer like Best Buy. Oh, and the VBR334 does come with an HDMI cable, while the VBR333 does not.
Source: eCoustics
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