Vizio

Vizio is a consumer electronics company that sells Plasma and LCD televisions. In the second quarter of 2008, Vizio outsold Sony and Samsung and became the top LCD television supplier in North America.Market Watch: VIZIO Named #1 From Inc. Magazine... (August 25, 2008) Vizio's products are known for their good quality and unusually low prices, factors that give the company an edge in competing with the more established brands. Analysts explain Vizio's success by its aggressive marketing strategy and "efficient manufacturing practices."Inc.com: Vizio Company Profile

During CES 2010 Vizio presented an array of updates to it's line of XVT televisions. Below are the new specifications as revealed during the convention.

The updated XVT series top of the line television, to be released in August 2010, will be a 72-inch screen with the following features http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/vizios-2010-xvt-lcds-go-up-to-72-inches-with-3d-led-wifi-and-wi/:

72-inch Screen, for $3,499

• 480 Hz, LED LCD Screen
• 3D Video - Using Bluetooth shutter lenses
• WirelessHD - To wirelessly send HD video to the TV
• Wifi - 802.11 N
• Vizio Internet Apps

In addition to the extremely large 72-inch model, Vizio is also releasing a 55- and 47-inch version with the exact same feature set for $2,499 and $1,999, respectively.

VIA is Vizio's internet enabled widget software that is has added to many of it's product lines. When a Tv with VIA is connected to the internet, it can access many different services directly through the television where it can be viewed or interacted with.

Currently VIA supports the following services: Amazon Video on Demand, Facebook, Flickr, Netflix, Pandora, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU, Yahoo TV, and Youtube http://www.digitaltrends.com/podcasts/via-vizio-internet-apps/