Tag Archives: Vizio

It’s the centers of gravity, stupid.

By mtc | Published: July 16, 2009

I wanted to write a little about interface standards in consumer electronics.  My purpose here isn’t to write an exhaustive history of standards and formats – far from it, in fact – rather I want to present some background as a lead-in to some product-specific discussions that will be coming here on wab in [...]

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Only one issue as Vizio Soundbar VSB210WS is reviewed on I4U (scored 8 out of 10)

By mtc | Published: May 19, 2009

Eight out of ten ain’t too shabby! I’ve written much about the Vizio soundbar and the next paragraph is no exception, but it’s nice to hear someone else’s take on products that wirelessaudioblog holds dear.  That said, a little more of my warm air follows…
I live the review, generally, but I do take umbrage with [...]

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NY press spreads the word on Vizio Soundbar

By mtc | Published: April 30, 2009

Check out the short writeup in The New York Times about the Vizio Soundbar VSB210WS.
It was also picked up in New York Magazine as a clutter reducing gadget for city dwellers.
At $350, it’s a pretty affordable lifestyle impact gadget in these tight economic times. Basically it’s a hi-fi makeover kit that will make you wonder [...]

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Vizio Soundbar (VSB210WS) available now… goodness within

By mtc | Published: March 17, 2009

The Vizio Soundbar (VSB210WS) is finally available!
Go get it now!  See Walmart and Sears.  Or check out more info at Vizio’s homepage.
Warning.  What you are about to read is a biased, but pretty informed review.  I encourage you to check out reviews from other parts of the internet, and I will also link as many [...]

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Vizio Soundbar VSB210WS is on its way to major retailers… widely available in January.

By mtc | Published: November 25, 2008

Vizio has announced the pending availability of the 2.1 soundbar with wireless subwoofer.  Avnera has 4 chips in this product!  Can you guess which ones?

Vizio VSB210WS product page

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Sounds like Vizio is set to rock and rumble…

By mtc | Published: July 29, 2008

…and at $299, they will certainly make an impact in the nascent soundbar market.
Vizio is known for it’s line of LCD and Plasma HDTVs, and specifically known for being very value oriented and offered through retailers like Walmart, Costco, Target, Sears, etc. Well with that go-to-market strategy, Vizio has made themselves the market leader [...]

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