14 DAY TRIAL // Although CES 2011 hasn't really started, that's not stopping the world's most important consumer electronics manufacturers from rolling out some of their coolest products ahead of schedule, the latest to do so being Vizio, who's just unleashed onto the world a huge batch of Theater 3D HDTVs that deliver superior 3D performance, with sizes ranging from 22 to 71 inches. All of the 21 new models are included in the company's E series, M series and XVT series, and employ a circular polarized 3D filter, allowing Theater 3D eyewear to be free of the batteries and shutter mechanisms inherent in Active Shutter 3D TVs.
Theater 3D offers several performance advantages over conventional, "active" 3D systems, such as the fact that's up to 2x brighter, and significantly reduces crosstalk compared to current Active Shutter LCD TVs, handles fast motion without blurring, has a wider horizontal viewing angle, and reduces flicker that may cause eye strain found in active shutter 3D solutions.
Furthermore, each Theater 3D model supports the widest selection of 3D formats to ensure compatibility across Blu-ray, broadcast, cable, satellite, and gaming, including Frame Packing, Side-by-Side, Top and Bottom, SENSIO HiFi 3D and the RealD Format.
Some Theater 3D models feature VIZIO's Edge-Lit Razor LED technology with Smart Dimming, that intelligently controls the array of LEDs, which are organized in 32 zones, while certain XVT models utilize VIZIO's Full Array TruLED backlighting with Smart Dimming technology, with over 120 zones across the entire display.
All Theater 3D models feature VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Connected HDTV platform, that can be navigated using the included Bluetooth Universal Remote (optional on some models) that includes a QWERTY keypad.
Wireless Internet access is available through built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, allowing viewers to enjoy the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button.
In fact, the XVT3D476SV and XVT3D556SV are part of the new VIZIO VIA Plus ecosystem that combines the convenience of entertainment on demand with a consistent and seamless experience across all devices in the ecosystem, including the VIA Phone and VIA Tablet.
VIA Plus TVs, which will incorporate the Google TV platform, feature a sophisticated and intuitive user interface that allows users to access their favorite apps as well as search and browse the web using a premium Bluetooth QWERTY universal remote with touchpad and built-in dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi.
To compliment the 3D video of the Theater 3D TVs, M and XVT models include the latest high performance audio technologies from SRS Labs, while certain VIZIO Theater 3D TVs will feature SRS StudioSound HD.
All of these new 3D HDTVs should arrive in stores over the course of 2011, but exact availability and pricing details have not yet been provided.