Vizio M260VA-W Review – 26-inch LED LCD HDTV
Originally Reviewed on August 16th, 2010Vizio M260VA-W Review: 26’’ LED LCD HDTV
Up for Review: Vizio M260VA-W LED LCD TV. Vizio comes up with its latest dynamic model called the Vizio M260VA-W. This small size HDTV possesses most of the features that a full size HDTV should have. Although the size of this HDTV is very small still it possesses the native resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels which is fairly standard for a smaller HDTV. Thus the viewers are enabled to watch very high quality digital HD videos. The brightness of this model is 400 nits. With a response time of 8ms, this small HDTV makes it possible to watch flicker free and nonstop high definition movies without video hanging or blockages.
This model features the new SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround, the products of the SRS labs. The new Digital Ambient Light Sensing Technology provided in this model auto detects the lighting conditions of the room and sets the color and brightness level automatically. This feature frees the user from the hassles of manual color and brightness adjustments. If working correctly, this is very convenient but we find that the auto video and audio adjusting features of TV’s tend not to work as well as you’d hope. This model follows the Energy Star 4.0 conventions which makes this HDTV the most economical one.
Vizio M260VA-W Features and Specifications Review:
- Size: 26″
- Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 20,000：1
- Brightness: 400 nits
- Response Time: 8ms
- Viewable Angle: 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
- SRS TruSurround HD™: Yes
- SRS TruVolume™: Yes
- SRS TruSurround XT™: No
- Exceeds Energy Star 4.0
- HDMI Ports with HD: 2(USB port available)
- Panel Lamp Life: 30,000 hours
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- LED technology: Yes- edge lit
Vizio has pioneered the use of LEDs in very small size HDTVs. Therefore this model is one of the first small sized HDTV to have full LED technology. The edge lit LED technology has the features to block the light escaping away in between the pixels. Thus viewers can appreciate the plasma like video quality. The Razor thin profile of this HDTV makes it visually more appealing. The width of this HDTV is just 0.75 inches. This makes this HDTV as one of the slimmest HDTVs ever. It has a very high dynamic contrast ratio. The contrast ratio is around 20,000:1. This digital LED LCD HDTV comes with an USB plug-in playback function through which you can view your favorite photos as slideshows. Due to its VESA wall mountable feature this HDTV can virtually be fitted anywhere ranging from your kitchen to the bedroom. This model is completely mercury free and thus it’s called an ECO HD. The model comes in two trendy and bezel colors of white as well as black.
This model is currently priced at $399.99 and it comes with one year parts warranty and labor free lifetime technical support.
HDTVUniverse.com gives Vizio M260VA-W 3/5 stars!
marcia Davis's reviewAugust 29, 2010
Great Yea! but they refused to give code to direct TV so you must use two remotes or theirs all together, its frustrating.
Vince's reviewDecember 04, 2010
got the tv on black friday for 200 bucks, and i guess i got i paid for. This TV color, contrast, and sharpness is not as great as many other midrange TVs out there. Its an ok lvl entry TV for 200 buck, and should not cost more…
Pros: reasonable affordable
Cons: Dim, picture is not as clear as a High def tv should be. flickers, slow refresh rate, blurry pictures.
Erik's reviewFebruary 10, 2011
The sales hype says “flicker free”. Unfortunately it’s not. Sometimes it flickers like crazy. All the tips on the Vizio website didn’t help…