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The VP505XVT is Vizio's flagship plasma model introduced in the summer of 2008 and features a native 1080p resolution. Vizio also includes advanced audio and video processing capabilities inside the television itself which removes the need for extra components to maximize the home theater experience. The built-in TruSurround XT audio processing engine decodes 5.1 audio and will output the sound through the television's speakers. With an optional wireless audio kit that adds two rear speakers and a subwoofer the VP505XVT will output the all six channels. On the video side the Silicon Optix REON processor is one of the best video processing chips available to consumers with the VP505XVT as one of the first televisions to include one built in.
MSRP $1,499.00
Release date July, 2008
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Specs
- 1080p native resolution
- 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 5ms response time
- built-in 5.1 audio decoding
- built-in Silicon Optix REON processor for upconverting standard definition content
- Digital-TV compliant tuners
- 100,000 hour panel life
- 1200 cd/m2 brightness
- 2:2 pull-down conversion
- Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1
Silicon Optix HQV REON processor - the REON processor performs image cleanup functions such as reducing noise and artifacts that can be present in digital signals. The processor can also upscale standard definition images to full 1080p resolution, and has the power to process two signals at once allowing for both picture-in-picture images to be full resolution.
2:2 reverse pulldown - this indicates that the television can display 24p film content from sources such as Blu-Ray players without doing any extra processing reducing the amount of display artifacts.
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Vizio VP505XVT
• Vizio 50" Plasma VP505XVT1A 1080p HDTV | 1920x180 | 30,000:1 Contrast | HQV Hollywood Quality Video | SRS TruSurround HD Audio | 4X HDMI inputs | Digital Tuner
UPC: 857380001512
EAN: 0857380001512
Competitors
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MSRP $3,499.00
Released June, 2008
The 850U series is at the highest end of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings and features a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Viera 800 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 24p film mode Game mode THX certified with...
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U
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MSRP $5,500.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- large screen size
- good variety of inputs
Vizio VP505XVT
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Pioneer Elite Signature Kuro PRO-101FD
MSRP $5,000.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- 1080p
- large screen size
- large variety of inputs
- good contrast, good black levels
Vizio VP505XVT
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Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
MSRP $3,199.00
Released May, 2008
The PG60 Series is LG's flagship line of plasma HD televisions released in 2008, and feature a native resolution of 1080p. For more information refer to the full LG PG60 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 1000 cd/m2 brightness THX Certification Two 10-watt speakers (20-watts total) ISFccc Calbration Ready Clear voice...
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LG 50PG60
MSRP $2,799.00
Released August, 2008
The Series 7 Plasmas are Samsung's flagship line of plasma displays introduced in 2008 and feature a 1080p native resolution. For more information refer to the full Samsung 7 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio 18-bit color processing 100,000 hour panel life 1,300 cd/m2 brightness Two down-firing...
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Samsung PN50A760
MSRP $3,200.00
Released May, 2008
The 800U series is at the high end of Panasonic's 2008 plasmas, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. For more information refer to the full Viera 800 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 24p film mode Game mode THX certified with a THX configuration built-in VIERA link Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3,...
Vizio VP505XVT
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
MSRP $2,599.00
Released May, 2008
The Series 6 Plasmas from Samsung are their flagship line of plasma televisions and feature a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Plasma 6 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio 18-bit color processing 100,000 hour panel life Two 15watt speakers USB port Inputs: HDMI...
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Samsung PN50A650
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June 25, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Great price for the features
- Good selection of inputs
- Very bright picture
Cons
- Might be paying for features you never use if you already have a receiver
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November 14, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- Great price for the features
- Good selection of inputs
- Very bright picture
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VP, 505, XVT, VP505, 505XVT, VP505XVT