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The Vizio E0i series shows deep black levels, a uniform screen, and commendable bright-room performance, making it a solid midlevel LCD TV. The Smart content selection is excellent. With its thin bezel, the set has a more compact, sleeker look than many competitors.

It didn"t work as promised when we first reviewed it, but the most recent firmware has finally realized the television"s potential. The Vizio E0i series is a entry-level LED-dimming TV that performs like a much more expensive model. Its picture quality now rivals the pricier

The Vizio E0i series competes well against, or surpasses, the picture quality of other LCD TVs in its price class, while delivering plenty of Smart TV content and sleek minimalist style. Like the 60- and 70-inch E1i-A3 and the

Editors" note: Vizio introduced a firmware update in July 2013 that alleviated some of our earlier concerns with the local dimming system, so we have retested the TVs and rerated them accordingly. Portions of this review have been updated accordingly since its original publication. See the end of the review for more details.

Series information: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 42-inch Vizio E420i-A1 and 50-inch Vizio E500i-A1, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series listed below. All sizes have identical specs (aside from number of HDMI inputs; see below) and according to the manufacturer should provide very similar picture quality. According to Vizio, there"s no difference between the "A1" and "A0" models in the series. Other sizes and models in the E series not listed below have different-enough components that this review doesn"t apply to them.

While not as attractive as the 2013 M models, the E is still nice-looking in an unassuming, minimalist way. Its black plastic frame measures just over half an inch thick on the top and sides, although black masking on the panel between the frame and the picture adds another quarter-inch. Vizio"s subtle right-offset logo is a welcome change of pace from the prominent center logos on most TVs.

"Direct LED" backlighting makes this set about as thick (3.15 inches) as an old-school CCFL-backlit LCD TV, so it doesn"t get the "Razor" moniker Vizio applies to its edge-lit LEDs. The generic-looking stand doesn"t swivel.

Unlike some of Vizio"s higher-end Smart TV remotes, the one that comes with the E0i series lacks a flip-side QWERTY keyboard and Wi-Fi communication. The front side is not our favorite among entry-level clickers. It lacks illumination, the Menu, Exit, Guide, and Back keys are too small and there"s not enough differentiation between buttons. Its best feature is the inclusion of dedicated keys for Amazon Instant and Netflix; unfortunately, Vizio replaced the Vudu app shortcut key on previous clickers with one for M-Go (see below).

Vizio employs the same menus on this set as it has for every Smart set over the last few years. The menu system resembles an app in appearance, and we liked that the picture settings section is integrated into the main app taskbar. Responses were fast, explanations were complete, and I had no problems finding my way around. We also appreciated the easy guided-setup process.

Now that TV makers are starting to ditch CCFL-based backlights altogether, the Vizio E0i"s direct LED backlight itself isn"t that remarkable. As we mentioned above, it leads to a relatively thick cabinet, and as usual with LED it

Vizio actually uses the term "120Hz effective refresh rate" on this and other TVs, including the E601i-A3. But while that set has the smoothing and motion resolution we expect from a 120Hz TV, the E0i series has neither. That"s why we"re sticking with the "60Hz" specification on the table above, despite what Vizio says.

Vizio hasn"t changed the design of its Smart TV since it debuted three years ago, so it"s not as slick as most other TV makers" brainy portals. Its main interface, based on the original Yahoo Widgets, consists of a strip along the bottom of the screen. It shows just four widgets at a time, so finding the one you want is a tedious scrolling chore if you have more than 10 or so installed. Vizio doesn"t make finding new apps any easier, with a Yahoo Connected TV Store that"s crowded with entirely too much chaff, including way too many "apps" devoted to local TV stations.

Vizio (along with Samsung and LG) is ostensibly supporting M-Go, an on-demand video service with content from most major studios aside from Disney. We

Connectivity: On the 42-inch model, three HDMI and a single component-video input (which can be sacrificed to accept composite signals) are on-duty to handle high-def sources, while a single USB slot deals with multimedia. The 50-inch set adds a fourth HDMI input; Vizio claims this is the only other features-related difference between the two sizes. Vizio dropped the VGA-style analog PC input, however.

After the firmware update described below, which improves the performance of the its local-dimming direct LED backlight, the E0i series is able to generally outperform other LCD TVs in its class--and quite a few more expensive models. While there are some obvious dimming effects, and the 42-inch review sample had some issues with uniformity, shadow detail and black levels are very good. On the other hand color accuracy is a bit of a weak point on the Vizio, as is its video processing compared with actual 120Hz TVs.

During the "hill" sequence of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (45:52), the E-series TVs were able to identify that there were figures on the mound as the camera circles around them, something that the Toshiba 50L2300U couldn"t do due to its lack of contrast. Panasonic"s own E60 LCD did better though it wasn"t able to go as dark.

There are several side-effects of this deeper black level, however. In the case of the E500 some of the darker details in shadows were obscured, and in both E-series TVs iwe noticed an obvious dimming effect. With the very hill sequence the E-series dimmed a little too much and then lightened obviously, which could be a little jarring. As the camera swings around you see a figure approach Voldemort, and on the Vizio M-series and the E420 you can make out the detail on his vest, while on the E500 you can only see a black blob.

A expected the ST60 plasma suffered no obvious fluctuations in brightness and had a more natural picture, with deeper black levels, than any of the LCDs.

Color accuracy: Although not terrible in this department, the E0is still looked less accurate than most of the past Vizios we"ve tested. The main weakness came in saturation; for example, the green grass and young Lily Potter"s red hair looked a bit duller and less vibrant than on most of the other displays. Meanwhile, blues, like the water in Chapter 9 as the friends come up from the lake, had a redder cast than on the other Nets. On some skin tones the E500 could look a little rosier.

Like the other LCDs, the Vizio E420 occasionally showed a bluish tinge in dark and black areas although it was not as bad as the Samsung E550 or the TCL. This wasn"t an issue with the larger 50-inch Vizio. Skin tones were a strength on the E series; the faces of Ron and Hermione in the cave (50:01) looked realistic enough, although still not as true as on the plasmas or the other Vizio.

Uniformity: To its credit, the screen of our E420i-A1 review sample showed no obvious flashlighting (bright corners or spots during dark scenes), and so outdid the Toshiba and TCL in this category. With the new dimming enabled there were some occasional blue uniformity issues/blooming in the bottom right corner which wasn"t visible on the others in the lineup. From off-angle the Vizio lost black-level and color fidelity about as quickly as most of the other LCDs.

On the other hand the larger E500i-A1 had more stable uniformity with almost no blue-black issues and off-axis the black levels and colors were much more consistent.

Bright lighting: The matte screen of the Vizio reduced the intensity of glare from reflections nicely, and also did a solid job of retaining black-level depth. It was no better or worse under the lights than the other matte LCDs in our comparison lineup, but as expected it outdid the Samsung plasma handily in this area.

Editor"s note: CNET originally reviewed the 42-inch E420 in February 2013. One of the criticisms was that the local dimming system led to degraded picture quality, and hence reviewer David Katzmaier left it off. Then Vizio notified us that it had upgraded the local dimming system in a new firmware release. As a result we requested a new set and the company sent us a 50-inch model, the E500 reviewed here. At the time of review its firmware version is 2.04.3PR1.

We also asked Vizio how to upgrade the firmware of the 42-inch model we had originally reviewed. The company originally informed us that the TV would receive its firmware automatically "over the air" via WiFi.

Vizio said that unlike us, users in the field will receive the updated firmware, version 3.12.6. on the 42-inch TV, automatically while the TV is off. Unfortunately, Vizio was unable to give us the number of TVs out in the field and how many were still awaiting firmware. If you"re unsure you have the latest firmware, you should call 888-849-4623 (888-VIZIO-CE) to check with the company.

As a part of our testing we compared the old E420 to the already upgraded E500, and then compared the two models again with the new E420 firmware. Also, despite the differences we noted in the review, Vizio assured us that the 42- and 50-inch samples have the same type of LCD panel and the same number of dimmable backlight zones.

The ultra slim form factor is also very attractive and really makes a huge difference on how this mammoth TV looks in the living room. Vizio has also slimmed the bezel around the picture so you get more picture for the size of the TV. These two features together make for a great looking TV on the physical side of things.

This TV has the same SRS TruSurround speaker system as many of the other entries in the E-series. The TruSurround system is designed to give you a more immersive experience with deep bass and clear dialogue from speakers specifically designed for use in flat panel TVs.

The Vizio E500I-A1 comes enabled for wireless connection out of the box for access to Vizio"s suite of internet apps. This gets you access to just about all of the best places online to stream media, connect to social networks, or read the news.

The ideal viewing distance for your VIZIO television depends on the screen size. As a rule of thumb you can assume that approximately 2.4 times the screen diagonal is the ideal viewing distance.

Vizio E0i series information:The review below is based on our time spent with the 42-inch E420i-A0 TV. However, the observations made also apply to the nine other models in this series. Samsung says that sets offer identical features (save weight and dimensions) and should offer similar performances.

Rising star, Vizio, is striving to change that perception with models like its E420i-A0 (E420i). At $500, the E420i offers convenient WiFi connection, a bevy of streaming video and media apps, and specs in line with similarly priced “dumb” TVs from competitors like Samsung and LG. Still, we wondered whether Vizio could incorporate all those bells and whistles at bargain pricing and still bring a quality experience to your living room. After some extensive testing of the E420i-A0, here’s what we found.

Positioned at the much more accessible side bay is a single HDMI input, a USB 2.0 input for photos and other media, and the TV’s digital optical and analog RCA audio outputs. Next to the array of inputs is a multi-button control panel for onboard navigation of the E420i’s settings, including power, menu, volume, and channel control.

Vizio’s remote control gets points for style, but it is otherwise standard fare. We don’t like that it can’t be programmed to control other components, and at times we felt like the buttons were unresponsive, but we found general navigation to be intuitive. We especially liked the metallic “V” button in the center, which is easy to distinguish by touch and calls up the scroll bar at the base of the screen for access to the E420i’s app collection. At the top of the remote is a series of buttons for controlling pause, play, and search, which we found extremely fluid in operation with streaming video. More notable is the inclusion of not just a Netflix button for instant access to that app, but one for Amazon and M-GO as well.

The E420i comes loaded with an impressive array of apps. The default collection includes familiar names like Facebook, Twitter, Rhapsody, and Skype, and there are even more apps available from the online Yahoo store. Yahoo is Vizio’s preferred search partner, and there are several widgets included like Yahoo weather, news, and sports.

We had a chance to try out Vizio’s form of local dimming (called “Smart Dimming”) while taking a journey into deep space with Ridley Scott’s Prometheus. As we watched the movie in a darkened room with Smart Dimming off, we noticed the black levels weren’t as dark as we’d like, with the edges of the widescreen image glowing slightly. With Smart Dimming engaged, however, we noted a striking improvement in black levels. Unfortunately, we also noticed that the image as a whole was affected, looking duller and less vibrant than before with much less shadow detail. Some brightness adjustment helped a bit, but the image never looked as vivid with dimming engaged. Though the issue isn’t enough to put us off of the E420i, we felt it worth mentioning.

Netflix addicts that we are, we discovered our favorite Smart feature there. While binge watching Mad Men and Arrested Development, we were delighted to find Vizio’s Netflix app cuts off the intro of the next episode on autoplay, showing only the final screen clip and heading right into the show. It’s the little things that get us, and that kind of user-centric feature is indicative of a company that is paying attention.

The E420i’s sound was decent, with little adjustment necessary. While that’s not a glowing compliment, we’ve noticed a serious degradation in the sound quality offered by many of the flat panel TVs we’ve tested recently. If the audio doesn’t immediately make us cringe, we basically count it as a win. Though the E420i’s bass response was expectantly weak, midrange and treble were clean and clear, easily filling the room.

A few minor quirks aside, we think this Vizio TV provides real value. The E420i-A0’s solid picture quality, useable on-board audio and impressive Smart TV interface make it a product we’d be happy to have at the center of our home theater. Those looking to move into the 1080p Smart TV arena without breaking the bank will find the Vizio E420i-A0 a formidable contender.