VIZIO M260VP Reviews

Good picture but audio problem unacceptable for a TV this size
by I. East , 2010-08-28

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RN9NDTE03NK62 UPDATE: The problem seems to only occur with the HDMI and component inputs. The other non-HD inputs do not experience the sound problem. I used a DirecTV HD DVR and a PS3 and video sources. However, the problem occurs even without any input so it's not really relevant.

I purchased this TV for a bedroom. Although the picture quality is excellent, the TV started emitting a high pitched sound somewhat like a tea kettle. I, along with most others with a TV this size, have no intention to use an external audio system. I believe there must be something wrong with the circuitry because the sound is a constant loudness whether the TV volume is at level 1 or 100. If the mute button is pressed the high pitched sound is gone. I am not expecting high quality audio in a TV like this, but this sound problem makes watching the TV at normal audio levels unbearable. So, back to Amazon it goes. The video was recorded on a cell phone so probably doesn't do the problem justice but it should demonstrate the defect.

26 inch M260VP LED LCD TV
by Thomas G. Payne from Cary, NC, US, 2010-08-23

Quite pleased with TV and Amazon delivery service. Tv is lightweight and perfect for my outdoor screened porch to move back and forth between inside the house and porch. Picture is great even with basic cable. Sound quality is good and more than enough wattage for outside environment.

Great picture for price and size
by dergut , 2010-08-18

So I bought this TV about 2 weeks ago. It came in an orderly fashion and was easy to set up. It has sharp looks and is truely thin and skinny. I will start with the cons. I cut on the TV and it made a high pitched sound. The speakers for some reason are making a high pitched noise and will not go away. It has diminished with use but it still remains and is obvious. I believe the problem lies in the extremely weak and tiny speakers. Because the TV is an LED and is so tiny the speakers are ones that you would find on a laptop and are just not made to handle the output. The other down size is the size itself. Because it is so small you have to sacrifice plugs. There is no USB,RBG,or addition YRW just the one. But it comes with the territory of having a TV this small.
Now the Pros. The picture is beautiful and amazing. It was way better than I was expecting. The picture is vibrant and clear. Blue Ray and games look great plus the automatic adjusting lighting does help the picture. It is a perfect size for a room or dorm room and I do notice a difference in the 1080p vs 720p that one of my friends has. For the little extra money the crispness of the 1080p is worth it. Overall it is a great TV with great picture. Hopefully Vizio will fix the speaker problem. I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for a TV for their bedroom.

So far so good! I spoke too soon...
by Matt , 2010-08-07

***UPDATE*** 8/21 - After a few days of use the TV started making a loud buzzing noise whenever anything was plugged into it. Vizio Tech Support was usless. I'm sending this back to Amazon.

I've read some reviews about Vizio's TVs really not going the distance (2 years or so) so I am a little concerned.

That being said, this is an economical, smallish model I got for my bedroom. The options are good, picture is excellent and overall quality seems to be pretty good. The only source is a BD player that also streams HD via Hulu Plus and Netflix. I have also connected this to my PC via the input in the back and it's an outstanding monitor.

I would recommend this TV if you don't have the money for a top of the line model. The picture isn't quite as good as the 40inch Sony XBR on the mantel in the living room, but this was a fraction of the price and does the job well.

My only complain is the remote. It's a cheesy piece of junk. Buttons are slow and it doesn't have much in the way of universal compatibility. Even with their OWN BD players (which it's connected to.) The tech support isn't great (they're mostly polite, not super MAGICal, but alright; they just don't seem to know much.)

So far so good, I will post more if I have concerns.

I did also order the Joe Kane's Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] and am excited to really calibrate this bad boy but so far the minor tweaks produce a pretty damn solid HD picture. And trust me, I'm picky...

Best 26" LED on the market!!
by Michael Spurgeon , 2010-08-04

This is by far the best LED 26" you can buy. I first purchased the LG LED 26" but found that picture was not that great when connected to a computer plus price not that great. I purchased this which is 1080P in resolution and way cheaper than the other 720P LED version from other companies. This Vizio just blew me away compared to other 26" LED tvs I looked at. Picture and sound is amazing, PC hook up makes this a great computer monitor as well. Has USB to view media so you can view your pictures that are on a flash drive. The black gloss finish just adds to it. Controller for TV also better than average. Maybe a little big for my taste. I'm used to the small apple remote. I also want to mention that this was by far the easiest TV to put the stand on. No screw driver needed, just slide in and twist the provided screw. I still can't believe I got such a great TV for the price. I hooked up my PS3 to this also and for any gamers out there, I never experienced any ghosting. If your looking to buy a new 26" LED TV you have a winner with this Vizio!