VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Blackbestunited states

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VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black

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VIZIO's M261VP 26" 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. Setup and use is easy with the M261VP's built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and standard Ethernet connection to the Internet. It also features RazorLED backlighting for brilliant clarity in a razor thin design that is only 1.34" without its stand.

VIZIO RazorLED LCD HDTV graphic
An amazingly slim 1.34" HDTV profile.
VIZIO 802.11n HD Wi-Fi graphic
Quick and easy 802.11N wireless networking built-in.
VIZIO Internet Apps graphic
Connect to the Internet to stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and more.
VIZIO full 1080p high definition resolution graphic
Full 1080p High Definition resolution.

This stylishly sleek HDTV offers full 1080p high definition detail and a 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, delivering deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions as well as superior audio using SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD for advanced virtual surround sound and includes two HDMI ports to connect up to two HDMI devices to your HDTV. Finally, the M261VP also exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines, when 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.

Key Features

    Front view of the VIZIO M261VP 26-inch Full HD 1080P RazorLED LCD HDTV
    Advanced 26-inch picture quality with immersive virtual high definition sound and wireless and wired Internet connectivity.
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  • 26-inch LED backlit HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors.
  • Razor Thin Profile only 1.34" thin without its stand.
  • Full 1080P High Definition Resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
  • 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
  • Ambient Lighting is achieved as energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
  • 178/178 Degree Horizontal/Vertical Viewing Angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.
  • Two built-in 5-watt speakers provide room-filling sound.
  • SRS Audio Technologies: SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming, while SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.
  • Connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or via the included Ethernet port.
  • VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) let you easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. VIA comes with Amazon Instant Video, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets pre-loaded on the TV, ready to launch on-screen at the touch of a single button on the remote. You can continually discover and download more apps from other content and service providers by browsing our gallery of apps that is dynamically updated right on your VIZIO HDTV. (Learn more)
  • Included Remote is stylish and enables you to easily control every function of your TV.
  • ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star guidelines when the panel is turned on, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
  • Mercury free display: The display's backlight is due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
  • Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.
Back panel of the VIZIO M261VP 26-inch Full HD 1080P RazorLED LCD HDTV
Plenty of connections including 2 HDMI, component, Ethernet and USB.
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Connections
  • HDMI (with HDCP): 2
  • Component: 1
  • RF: 1
  • PC input (RGB): 1
  • Ethernet: 1
  • SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
  • Headphone Output: 1
  • USB: 1
Dimensions
  • With Stand:  25.24"W x 17.95"H x 6.68"D
  • Without Stand:  25.24"W x 15.90"H x 1.34"D
  • Packaging Dimensions:  27.95"W x 19.09"H x 5.51"D
  • What size TV should you get?

What's in the Box

VIZIO M261VP 26-inch RazorLED LCD HDTV, VIZIO VR17 remote control (2 AA batteries included), detachable base, power cord, user manual, quick setup guide, registration card.

Side view of the M261VP 26-inch Full HD 1080P RazorLED LCD HDTV
Amazingly slim at only 1.34".
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Technical Specifications

  • Screen size: 26 inches
  • Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
  • Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • LED: Yes - Edge Lit
  • Computer Support: 1920 x 1080, 1360 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 via RGB/HDMI
  • Signal Compatibility: 1080p(FHDTV)
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Response Time: 8ms
  • Picture-in-Picture (PIP): No
  • Picture-outside-Picture (POP): No
  • Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: No
  • V-Chip: Yes
  • 3D Comb Filter: Yes
  • 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: Yes
  • ATSC with 8VSB and QAM demodulation: Yes
  • ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: Yes
  • NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes
  • Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component VGA or HDMI
  • Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
  • Remote: VIZIO VR17
  • Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours
  • Voltage Range: 100~~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 31.3W (AVG), <1W Standby
  • Wall mount hole pattern: VESA standard 75mm x 75mm

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VIZIO Internet Apps

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:

  • blip.tv: Blip.tv is an online television network that hosts the best original shows on the Web; from scripted sitcoms and dramas to shows about fashion, technology, politics and more.
  • CBS: The CBS Widget offers easy access to CBS schedule information, program metadata, previews and clips, cast photos and bios, and more.
  • NBC: View NBC's show schedule, view full screen photo galleries and catch up on your favorite shows with up-to-date quick text recaps, cast BIOS, and more.
  • CNBC: The CNBC widget allows you to interact with CNBC's real-time stock quotes direct from the NYSE and NASDAQ, real-time watchlists to track favorite stocks, and other key analytics.
  • iMemories: Now all your old home movies, photos and slides can be watched directly on your VIZIO TV with iMemories. iMemories digitally converts and preserves all your favorite memories online, regardless of the original media format.
  • Roxio CinemaNow: The Roxio CinemaNow platform enables you to instantly access a broad range of high-quality digital entertainment from your favorite consumer electronic devices.
  • The Weather Channel: Get your weather forecast when you want it with the press of your remote. The Weather Channel Widget delivers current conditions, the 5-day forecast and more for your zip code and thousands more.

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

Graphic for determining the right size HDTV for your room

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

  • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
  • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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  • VIZIO Internet Apps
  • Built-in WiFi 802.11n
  • 1080p Full HD with Razor LED backlighting
  • 100,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurroundHDTM audio


VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black Reviews


VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black Reviews


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165 of 167 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Video, OK Audio, But it Crashes, November 6, 2010
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This review is from: VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)
Wanted a bedroom TV that had full 1080p, network interface and Yahoo! Widgets (or similar capabilities). Most other TV manufacturers offer this combination of features only in models of 40 inches or larger -- I wanted a smaller size for a simple bedroom TV.

First, the good things... Very nice picture that remains clear and viewable even from way off angle -- this is its strongest feature. Also, the built-in Yahoo! Widgets include being able to view movies or listen to music ordered from services such as Netflix and Pandora without an outboard box. Further, one of the Widgets brings in TV Guide over the Internet, which is helpful if your cable company can't seem to successfully transmit a TV Guide (or similar function) over their own cable. I also found the remote control to actually be pretty good in the sense that the different buttons are of different shapes and sizes that you can actually find the correct buttons to push by touch without looking at them... Read more
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85 of 86 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful TV but sound could be better, October 18, 2010
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Let me preface my review with the following. I'm not an audiophile and this purchase was made for a bedroom TV.
The picture quality is fantastic; and by fantastic, I mean better than my 42in Samsung Plasma. The sound is less "tinny" than the previous model, but it still lacks in the bass which gives it that Laptop Speaker sound quality; though at a moderate volume, the quality appears to sound better (at least to me); Otherwise, for a bedroom TV, it's superb.

WiFi is easy to set up (built in, and supported 128bit encryption). I found the settings/menu system to be extremely well done and easy to use with their remote control.

Tried netflix and with only 2 bars for WiFi (due to distance from router), the picture quality was awesome and never "readjusted" due to signal degradation.

The controls are located on the back of the TV, which makes it little cumbersome for the fly by power on, but I like it because my 3 year old likes to push buttons... Read more
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV!, November 5, 2010
This review is from: VIZIO M261VP 26-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)
We bought this to replace the 19" LCD that was in our kitchen and we absolutely love it. It was easy to connect to the internet (although I am good with computers and electronics). The picture we get when streaming netflix is awesome. Everyone that has been over comments on how thin the TV is and what a great picture it has.

Other reviewers have commented on poor audio quality, I don't agree with them. I guess there is room for improvement as far as the speakers go, but do you people really expect home theater sound out of a $400 high def razor thin TV? Also the TV is in my kitchen where there is usually so much background noise and other stuff going on that the quality of the sound isn't really an issue. Lastly no one who has come over has ever made a comment on the sound quality and these are friends, not visitors who are trying to be polite.

The internet apps all work great and entertain the kids for hours (I just need to figure out how to block the less... Read more
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