This HDTV is Internet-ready. To view Internet apps on this TV, you may also need:
To learn more about Internet-ready HDTVs, visit Internet-Ready TV 101.
VIZIO's 22" Class (21.5 inch diagonal) Edge Lit RazorLED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more at the push of a button. With built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n) as well as a standard Ethernet connection setup is easy. The M221NV also boasts full 1080p HD with edge lit RazorLED backlighting for brilliant clarity in a razor thin design.
An amazing 2.1" ultra thin profile at its thinnest point. | Connect to the Internet to stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and more. | Razor sharp clarity via full 1080p High-Def resolution. | Quick and easy 802.11N wireless networking built-in. |
This stylish and compact Internet-enabled HDTV fits anywhere and also delivers superior audio using SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurroundHD for advanced virtual surround sound. It has two HDMI ports to connect HDMI devices to your HDTV. In addition, it also exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines when the TV is turned on to reduce energy consumption and has built-in ambient light sensing technology, which automatically adjusts backlight levels to the brightness of its surroundings.
VIZIO M221NV 22-inch RazorLED LCD HDTV, VIZIO VR12 remote control, 2 x AA batteries for the remote control, detachable base, AC/DC power adapter, video adapter cable (RGB-to-Component), audio adapter cable, user manual, quick setup guide, registration card.
This VIZIO HDTV includes the VIZIO Internet Apps feature (VIA), and it comes pre-loaded with Amazon Instant Video, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets, ready to launch on-screen at the touch of a single button on the premium Bluetooth universal remote control. A high-speed Internet connection is required to access content and receive product updates, and this model enables you to connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.
When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, or get weather and news information all on demand. In addition to the providers listed above, new partners for 2010 include:
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120 of 125 people found the following review helpful: By Jim Chou (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: VIZIO M221NV 22-Inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD TV with VIA Internet Applications, Black (Electronics) I was looking for a secondary monitor to use with my HTPC to use at the breakfast table when I didn't want to turn on the big plasma, and thought this might be interesting because it's LED backlit (edgelit really) and had Netflix and some other widgets.
It turns out to be really cool... good picture quality - not as much contrast ratio as a much pricier, larger TV obviously, but decent for casual TV watching, good colors and viewing angles. The Netflix support works really well, streamed HD over the wireless without any issues, apparently the same quality as my Roku HD box - that alone is worth buying it for. Some of the widgets are pretty useless (I'm looking at you, CBS), they're basically just ad channels, and I haven't found news that's more than two lines long. It would be nice if there were a web browser for it, or a dedicated NY Times app. The sound quality isn't bad for a TV... you'd get better sound adding some cheap computer speakers...Read more 64 of 67 people found the following review helpful: This review is from: VIZIO M221NV 22-Inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD TV with VIA Internet Applications, Black (Electronics) We have only had this TV for a week but we love this TV. It replaced an old TV in a bedroom that required a digital converter box. We hooked it up to a rabbit ears antenna, and followed the easy on-screen instructions to connect it to our wireless home network. We live in a metro area and with only the rabbit ears, we get a terrific picture. Besides the picture, one thing we especially appreciate is the automatic sound level control feature that probably all Vizio televisions come with. It stops commercials from blasting us. We haven't used the Web apps yet, but we would already recommend this TV to anyone for a bedroom or office. 55 of 57 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: VIZIO M221NV 22-Inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD TV with VIA Internet Applications, Black (Electronics) I wanted a monitor for home office to connect to my Macbook Pro. Looked at monitors, and settled on the Vizio instead. This is an early review (bought it yesterday).
The unit is very light and is easy to assmble (no tools required other than opposable thumbs). Connected to the network via LAN cable to Airport Extreme. The unit detected internet with no problems. The internet apps were available right out of the set-up process including some of my favorites like Pandora and Netflix. The internet apps allow me to watch videos off Netflix and listen to music without turning on the computer at all. I haven't used the unit as a monitor yet. Will update the review when the cables arrive. Pro: Light, good picture quality, direct internet connectivity. Cons: Painful to enter information from the remote, slight lag in moving between apps. Updates to follow. |