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Vizio 5-inch and 4.7-inch HD smartphone hands-on

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

In addition to the 10- and 7-inch Jelly Bean tablets, Vizio was also showing off a pair of smartphones here at CES. Specifically, a 5.0-inch 1080p Full HD and a 4.7-inch 720p HD smartphone. Of course, while these smartphone both looked really nice, we tried not to get all that excited due to the market availability.

Vizio 10-inch and 7-inch tablet hands-on

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

Coming out of CES 2013, Vizio has been showing off a pair of Android tablets. Specifically, a 10-inch and 7-inch tablet that will arrive running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Of course, therein lies the question, the arrival. From what we have seen, Vizio has been pretty quiet in terms of the 10-inch model, however they have said that the 7-inch model will arrive in the first half of 2013.

LG, Samsung and Vizio will all release Google TV hardware this year

By Michael Crider
on 5 Jan, 2012

We've been saying that Google TV needs a lot more partners if it's going to make it and boy howdy, Google's come through. In a post on the official Google TV blog, they've announced a series of new hardware partners including some very familiar names, like LG, Samsung and Vizio, all of whom will release Google TV powered devices sometime in 2012. Chipset makers Marvell and MediaTek were also announced, as well as the sole returning Google TV manufacturer, Sony.

Vizio 8″ VTAB Gingerbread tablet just $159 today only

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Dec, 2011

In the usual Woot.com fashion today we have another excellent deal for an Android tablet to share with our readers. We don't have Honeycomb on board but this tablet still has plenty going for it. Today Woot is offering the Vizio 8" VTAB Gingerbread tablet for a mere $159 complete with a folio case and just $5.00 shipping. That is over $170 less than retail although the unit does come refurbished.

Vizio’s VIA Phone drops by the FCC on its way to obsolescence

By Michael Crider
on 14 Nov, 2011

Months ago we learned about a forthcoming phone from television manufacturer Vizio to compliment its 8-inch tablet. Today news of the VIA's FCC filing comes out of Wireless Goodness, for all the good it'll do - we're not likely to ever see this product come to market. The filing itself is from back in May, practically ancient history in the smartphone market.

Vizio 8 owners get three free months of Hulu Plus via software update

By Michael Crider
on 20 Oct, 2011

Vizio's 8-inch tablet is a bit of a tough sell in a sea of similar competitors, despite its relatively low retail price of $299. But today it's a little more attractive: a new software update is rolling out that includes three free months of access to Hulu's premium streaming app, Hulu Plus. That's in addition to a free month of Netflix, making the Vizio tablet a suddenly attractive alternative for video-hungry Android users.

Vizio V-Tab 8″ Tablet only $298 at Walmart and Amazon

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Aug, 2011

We have seen the new Vizio V-Tab a few times as of late, it even received some hands on treatment with NBA superstar Blake Griffin back in June. This decent sized and priced 8" Android tablet was originally launched for $349 but it's already seeing a drop in price for those interested.

Vizio tablet hits Amazon pre-order for $350

By Chris Davies
on 8 Jul, 2011

Vizio's 8-inch Android tablet has gone up for pre-order at Amazon, offering a 1024 x 768 capacitive touchscreen, Honeycomb OS and the ability to control HDTVs and other A/V equipment via an integrated IR emitter and universal remote app. The slate was announced back at CES 2011. Pre-orders through Vizio itself began at the start of the month, with the tablet expected to begin shipping on July 18. There it's $399.99, versus the $349.99 that Amazon is asking, though when you buy direct you get it with a 16GB microSD card and a special folio case that also works as a stand. If you can do without those accessories, though, you can save $50, and we imagine many would-be buyers will be looking for the cheapest option. Your money gets you front and rear facing cameras and WiFi b/g/n, though Amazon isn't saying when it expects the slate to ship. [via NetbookNews]

Vizio Tablet Pre-Orders Starting Today, Shipping July 18th

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Jul, 2011

Vizio is more widely known for their beautiful TV's that many of us watch our favorite NFL games on, but they are now heading into the Android tablet market with the Vizio Tablet. The tablet should go on sale sometime in July but you can pre-order now and they should ship on or around July 18th.

Vizio Demonstrates Newest Vizio Tablet Iteration

By Chris Burns
on 21 Jun, 2011

It seems that the folks over at Engadget have found their way into a demonstration of the upcoming Vizio Tablet from none other than Vizio. This device is a Gingerbread Android tablet at the moment, but Vizio has stated that they're considering moving to Honeycomb before the device launches. This device has a 1024x768 pixel resolution display, is made to be multimedia oriented with HDMI out, speakers on the top and side for optimal listening and an IR controller again at the top so you can change channels on your television from your seat.