Monday, January 18th, 2010...9:48 pm
VIZIO VA220E 22-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV
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- Energy Star compliant
- 22-Inch LCD HDTV (21.6 diagonal viewing area)
- High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution
- 5,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks
- Includes 2X HDMI inputs
Product Description
VIZIO VA220E 22-inch ECO HD 720p LCD HDTVAmazon.com Product Description
The VIZIO VA220E 22-inch LCD HDTV offers high definition 720p and 1080i support with resolutions up to 1366×768. This means that both standard and high definition television programming will appear bright and beautiful. And thanks to the VA220E’s small size, it’s the perfect fit for any room. A perfect fit for any room. Click to enlarge. … More >>
VIZIO VA220E 22-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV
You only get a good picture if you are right in front of it. If you move to either side, the picture changes drastically for the worse… Sound is tinny…
Rating: 2 / 5
This is an excellent TV for the price. Good Picture. Easy to set up. My only complaint is that it only has 1 RCA input. I have to disconnect and reconnect my son’s different game systems. It also has 1 component, 1 serial, and 2 HDMI inputs.
Rating: 4 / 5
Don’t let others change your mind on this vizio 22′ inch tv. i bought this tv for my gr8 nephew picture shows great, volume is wonderful not tiddy as a buyer said.And vizio placed an Hdmi cord inside the packaging.I notice the stand is different now reminds you of the stand on the samsung tvs.The older stands are wider. Factory settings are great unless you want to tune down your colors
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been looking for a small TV to put in my bedroom and to double as a computer monitor. I put this in my Amazon cart when it was only $200, but it went up to $250, so I kept looking. Then I missed the Gold Box Deal of a Panasonic Viera 26″ for only $250. (VERY disappointed) Later at Wal-Mart I stumbled upon this one again for $248 and decided to buy it and finally end my hunt. I’m a pretty generous rater on Amazon, but if I wasn’t I’d probably give it a 3-star.
What I like:
- Works great as a computer monitor and automatically adjusts to the differing aspect ratio of my computer games
- Two HDMI ports is nice for a small TV (I don’t use them yet but I’m sure I will in the future)
- Buttons are located on the side of the front panel within easy reach–you don’t have to wrap your hand around.
- Inputs and outputs located in the side are pretty deep–enough that the cords are easily concealed
What I dislike:
- The VIZIO logo glows white when on and can’t be turned off (though it’s pretty dim, not distracting), worse yet it glows orange when the TV’s off. IT’S A TV, NOT A MICROWAVE. That can’t be turned off either.
- There is no letterbox zoom. So if you’re wantching a widescreen program on a standard definition connection, the picture is stretched horizontally AND has horizontal bars.
- Speakers are horrible. I don’t care much because I have been plugging speakers in to the headphone jack.
- No RCA audio out. You have to use the headphone and get a 3.5mm to RCA if you have a stereo or something similar. There is however an optical out for a home theater.
- Remote is kind of cheap looking and is not universal (but this isn’t expected on a small set).
- Only one composite video–I know it’s outdated, but it’s still pretty common.
- The only reason it’s called an ECO TV is because it exceeds Energy Star guidelines by 15%. Woohoo. Big deal. For all I know, all LCD TVs do. I thought maybe it was made from recycled material or maybe NOT IN CHINA. (But that won’t happen until pigs fly).
List of inputs and outputs for those who are curious (It’s so impossible to find online)
HDMI in X2
HDMI RCA audio in
VGA in (RGB PC)
PC audio in (3.5mm)
Component + audio in
Coaxial in
Composite video/S-Video + RCA audio (all on side)
Optical/SPDIF out
Headphone out (on side)
There is also a 3-prong (looks like DC power kinda) connection that says SERVICE as well as one that is USB.
Overall–great buy for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
This Set replaced a 13″ Samsung flat tube that was great in its day. So far, great trouble free set. DVD’s look solid and I’m not using HDMI. Plan on adding blu-ray and will consider Vizio in the mix when I do. Only viewing angle problems experienced when looking up from floor. From the bed or a chair no problems at all. Sound is a little lacking but fine for the bedroom. An outstanding buy for the money. Found my set at Walmart and the price has dropped since purchase. Amazon pricing is pretty close. Recommend where HD is desired, but you don’t have the room for a 37″ or 42″.
Rating: 5 / 5