VIZIO – Great TV, Outstanding Price

Everyone knows that if you are patient and can wait, the price of technology will eventually drop down to meet your budget.  Flat-screen HDTVs are prime examples.  Vizio has been a leader in developing budget busting TV’s, allowing you to find a quality TV that you and your family will enjoy without breaking the bank.  As a 60-inch LED HDTV, the E601I-A3 offers a big, bright picture, along with built-in Wi-Fi to access plenty of online services, all for a price around $1,000.

The E601I-A3 is a standard glossy-black rectangle with an extremely thin outer bezel and equally sleek profile.  The glossy-black rectangular base is sturdy, however it is important to note that the base does not swivel on this model.  A thin row of buttons sits on the left edge of the HDTV for basic functions, but like most HDTV controls they are rarely used.  The remote control is usually close at hand.  On the back of the TV, there are two HDMI ports, two USB ports, and component/composite video inputs sit facing the left of the screen, while the remaining two HDMI ports (for a total of four), RF connector for the built-in tuner (over-the-air or ClearQAM), Ethernet port, digital and analog audio inputs, and VGA input face down.

The Vizio remote has been streamlined over the last generation.  Instead of a sliding design, it is simply one piece of plastic with a standard remote control on one side and a QWERTY keyboard on the other for inputting text.  You can access a variety of online content and social networking services on the E601-A3 through the built-in Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection.  By pressing the VIA (Vizio Internet Apps) button in the middle of the remote, you can bring up a list of services on the bottom of the screen.  This is a convenient way to go through online offerings without interrupting the program you are watching,  You can easily access Facebook, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu videos and apps, and Yahoo! Widgets, along with a number of other services.

Color levels are generally accurate with the E601I-A3, however it has multiple color temperature adjustment settings; you can tweak individual channels to suit your preferences.  If you decide to venture beyond its many presets, which cover everything from the usual game and movie modes to individual sports like football and golf, it is definitely possible to bring out more color and sharpness.

All-in-all, the E601I-A3 will make a popular addition to any family room or home entertainment area.  Once the settings have been massaged to your liking, you and your family will love this mammoth TV.  Everyone will find it is easy to use and packed with many simple to navigate apps.  The quality of this 60” LED HDTV is top notch and the price makes it a deal that you just can’t pass up!