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Introducing the all-new VIZIO SmartCast E-Series 65-inch Class 4K UHD XLED Display. Powered by XLED, VIZIO's powerful full-array local dimming backlight technology, the 2017 E-Series features 4K Ultra HD resolution for sharper details, and Xtreme Black Engine for deep black levels. And with the latest SmartCast experience delivering popular top apps like Netflix directly on the big screen with the included remote. Additional connected features include Chromecast built-in, and voice control compatibility with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
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3
Great panel, horrendous implementation of remote
on November 19, 2016
Posted by: anactoraaron
from St. Cloud, MN
I will start off this review by stating that as of this review this is clearly the least expensive 65 inch 4k tv that money can buy - though you can't tell that by looking at it! The panel itself is very good. Bright, great contrast ratio, decent enough blacks, very sharp and 4k is as great as it is advertised.
Where this TV falls apart is in the remote control. The vizio smart cast app is awful. I can build servers, computers, root phones - I am the opposite of tech illiterate. It took me 15 minutes to get my phone to connect to this tv. Once connected, I found that many functions of the smart cast remote control software don't even work - one thing specifically driving me bonkers is that I can't turn the 'surround sound' off. I can't hear half of the game I'm watching as all I can hear is crowd noise. Half of the functions of the remote require activating more than once to get the tv to acknowledge it. I can't keep the led light on (control is there but doesn't work) which is very important on a panel like this (no tv tuner - more on that in a bit) as once you have turned off - say your xbox - there's no way to know if the panel is on or not, though I suppose if I could tell then the black level would be bad...
My other M series Vizio has a wonderful remote - it even has a keyboard on the back of it. THAT is how you should control a TV.
I also feel obligated to discuss the smart cast app in general. Currently it has a 2.4 out of 5 rating on the play store. Clearly I'm not the only one who doesn't like it. Valid points brought up by reviewers of the app discuss the very unnecessary permissions that the app requires to even run, the fact that you can't end or close or force stop the app once you have started it (uninstalling is the only way to remove it), and like me, difficulty connecting and various functions just don't work. Not to mention that most apps that work with chromecast will not work with this TV - that's right, no ESPN. Although this may change with firmware updates.
I can live without the TV tuner (this may be an immediate deal breaker for many people that have 'cut the cord') but I invested in a TV tuner for my Xbox one which is amazing. I guess that's a sacrifice to make to get a panel like this for this price. This TV would be awesome if 3rd party apps could be installed on it - I mean, it's 2016 (almost 2017)! Why can't I install Kodi on this thing?! Without a TV tuner, it's like this panel was made for it!
I will recommend this panel ONLY IF you are aware that you need to have some kind of media streaming device (like an Xbox One with a TV tuner) and in order to keep your sanity with the remote you will uninstall that horrible app after getting the basic things setup (sound, picture settings like brightness, etc.) - provided you can even get it to connect.
My Best Buy number: 2115865833
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the all-new VIZIO SmartCast E-Series 65-inch Class 4K UHD XLED Display. Powered by XLED, VIZIO's powerful full-array local dimming backlight technology, the 2017 E-Series features 4K Ultra HD resolution for sharper details, and Xtreme Black Engine for deep black levels. And with the latest SmartCast experience delivering popular top apps like Netflix directly on the big screen with the included remote. Additional connected features include Chromecast built-in, and voice control compatibility with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Great panel, horrendous implementation of remote
By anactoraaron
from St. Cloud, MN
I will start off this review by stating that as of this review this is clearly the least expensive 65 inch 4k tv that money can buy - though you can't tell that by looking at it! The panel itself is very good. Bright, great contrast ratio, decent enough blacks, very sharp and 4k is as great as it is advertised.
Where this TV falls apart is in the remote control. The vizio smart cast app is awful. I can build servers, computers, root phones - I am the opposite of tech illiterate. It took me 15 minutes to get my phone to connect to this tv. Once connected, I found that many functions of the smart cast remote control software don't even work - one thing specifically driving me bonkers is that I can't turn the 'surround sound' off. I can't hear half of the game I'm watching as all I can hear is crowd noise. Half of the functions of the remote require activating more than once to get the tv to acknowledge it. I can't keep the led light on (control is there but doesn't work) which is very important on a panel like this (no tv tuner - more on that in a bit) as once you have turned off - say your xbox - there's no way to know if the panel is on or not, though I suppose if I could tell then the black level would be bad...
My other M series Vizio has a wonderful remote - it even has a keyboard on the back of it. THAT is how you should control a TV.
I also feel obligated to discuss the smart cast app in general. Currently it has a 2.4 out of 5 rating on the play store. Clearly I'm not the only one who doesn't like it. Valid points brought up by reviewers of the app discuss the very unnecessary permissions that the app requires to even run, the fact that you can't end or close or force stop the app once you have started it (uninstalling is the only way to remove it), and like me, difficulty connecting and various functions just don't work. Not to mention that most apps that work with chromecast will not work with this TV - that's right, no ESPN. Although this may change with firmware updates.
I can live without the TV tuner (this may be an immediate deal breaker for many people that have 'cut the cord') but I invested in a TV tuner for my Xbox one which is amazing. I guess that's a sacrifice to make to get a panel like this for this price. This TV would be awesome if 3rd party apps could be installed on it - I mean, it's 2016 (almost 2017)! Why can't I install Kodi on this thing?! Without a TV tuner, it's like this panel was made for it!
I will recommend this panel ONLY IF you are aware that you need to have some kind of media streaming device (like an Xbox One with a TV tuner) and in order to keep your sanity with the remote you will uninstall that horrible app after getting the basic things setup (sound, picture settings like brightness, etc.) - provided you can even get it to connect.
anactoraaron
St. Cloud, MN
November 22, 2016
Thanks for replying, VIZIO!
My only other main concern is regarding the refresh rate. This is a 120hz panel, correct? I believe that I read somewhere that it may be a 60hz panel.
Again, the display is incredible for the price point! If only this remote worked better..!
Since you read this review I wanted to post all of the remote settings of the app that do not function with my TV as of today (11-22) so you know the exact issues that I'm having:
Under "Display Settings/Picture"
Both "Clear Action" and "Game Low Latency" do not work at all, no matter how many times I set these.
Both "Clear Action" and "Game Low Latency" do not work at all, no matter how many times I set these.
Under "Display Settings/Audio"
"Surround Sound" is stuck in the ON position, I cannot turn it off
"Volume Leveling" Will not turn on.
"Surround Sound" is stuck in the ON position, I cannot turn it off
"Volume Leveling" Will not turn on.
Under "System"
"Power Indicator" Will not turn on.
"Power Indicator" Will not turn on.
I think there was 1 or 2 more, but I haven't really gone back to using the app since I set it up. I would also really like the option to end the app when I am not going to be using my TV - I don't understand why this app needs to constantly run.
Fix these issues and I will re-rate my review :)
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on memory card you have class 2, class 4, class 6, on 8GB. Why?? all I see is price?
on memory card you have class 2, class 4, class 6, on 8GB. Why?? all I see is price?
The "class" of memory card directly refers to the read/write speed of the card. The higher the number, the faster the speed of the card. Having a faster speed of the card allows you to take more consecutive (one after the other) pictures. The faster card will also upload to your computer faster also. Faster cards cost more.
Professionals want faster memory cards when they are going to be taking a lot of pictures at a time (like sports events when pictures are "spammed") since the camera can only hold so many images in the camera buffer. Having a slower class 2 card will fill the buffer quickly-allowing only about 10-15 pictures before the camera will no longer take pictures (when the buffer is full). Having a class 6 card on the same camera will likely allow 50-100 pictures to be taken when shooting consecutively.
Professionals want faster memory cards when they are going to be taking a lot of pictures at a time (like sports events when pictures are "spammed") since the camera can only hold so many images in the camera buffer. Having a slower class 2 card will fill the buffer quickly-allowing only about 10-15 pictures before the camera will no longer take pictures (when the buffer is full). Having a class 6 card on the same camera will likely allow 50-100 pictures to be taken when shooting consecutively.
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