I’m not really sure what Vizio is doing these days. They are taking their time rolling out TVs this year and apparently their new P-Series is the same as last yr, with the main difference being software improvements. So if you have last year’s model you are good to go. The P-Series on paper looks like a beast – FALD with 128 zones of dimming, Dolby Vision support, built in Chromcast and best of all the new models are ditching the tablet. The 65 Inch version of the P Series Ultra XLD TV (Can they come up with a better name?) retails for $2,999?! That’s OLED territory! The fine folks at Vizio said they’ll send me a set to review – at some point in my lifetime. Check out the full press release. Even though I just picked up the Sony 900E, I’m still curious to take a gander at this.
The 2017 P-Series Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro collection builds on the success of the 2016 lineup which received an Editors’ Choice rating from Reviewed.com3 and was listed as one of the “Best TVs of 2016” by CNET4. With enriched brightness, XLED Pro full-array local dimming technology delivers some of the industry’s best full-white brightness performance to reveal new detail with enhanced shadows and highlights.
Consumers interested in a 2017 P-Series will also appreciate a dramatically expanded contrast range complete wth lifelike detail and clarity that redefines the viewing experience, thanks in large part to HDR performance with Dolby Vision and HDR10 content support. Consumers can enjoy the latest blockbuster moves in High Dynamic Range, either streamed to the big screen from supporting apps, or through supported UHD blu-ray players.
Viewers will notice the impact of Ultra Color Spectrum™, which offers over one billion colors to produce richer, more accurate color detail. For viewers who appreciate rich, inky blacks, the Xtreme Black Engine Pro™ enables precise backlight control utilizing up to 128 local dimming zones to adapt brightness to the on-screen image and achieve extremely deep black levels. Additionally, Clear Action™ 960 technology and an ultra-fast 240Hz effective refresh rate achieved with backlight scanning ensures action-packed scenes are smooth, stable and realistic.
“With the P-Series, VIZIO’s picture quality expertise really comes to life in the living room,” said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. “We’ve combined XLED Pro, our most powerful full-array local dimming backlight, with a range of other premium technologies to push the boundaries of High Dynamic Range and dramatically enhance the viewing experience with added detail, color and contrast. With the introduction of SmartCast TV this summer, P-Series is definitey the collection to consider for those in search of excellent picture performance and a robust smart streaming experience.”
As a member of the VIZIO SmartCast collection, every P-Series offers an intuitive smart streaming experience. Available this summer as an over-the-air update to 2016 SmartCast Ultra HD displays and all 2017 SmartCast trade show models, VIZIO is bringing the SmartCast mobile experience to the big screen by making apps accessible directly from the display.
The SmartCast TV home screen greets users with content recommendations and favorite apps. Users can easily browse content with their remote before launching TV shows, movies and more, directly from their display with the touch of a button. A revamped out-of-box experience and easy first-time setup helps consumers get their displays up and running.SmartCast Mobile offers yet another way for consumers to access their favorite entertainment. By simply downloading the SmartCast Mobile iOS or Android app, users can turn their mobile devices into the ultimate touchscreen remote where they can search, browse and stream content and control display settings from any room in the house. Apps like Crackle, Pluto TV, Red Bull TV and more have been integrated into VIZIO SmartCast Mobile allowing viewers to easily search and stream shows from their mobile devices to the big screen.
All VIZIO SmartCast displays feature Chromecast built-in which allows viewers to browse thousands of Chromecast-enabled apps – including 4K and HDR content from apps like Netflix – on their mobile devices. By simply tapping the Cast button in Chromecast-enabled apps, or using voice to control their display with the Google Assistant on devices like Google Home, consumers can stream their favorite shows and movies right to the big screen. The Quick Start Mode allows VIZIO users to turn on their displays automatically with a tap of the Cast button. By simply launching a Chromecast-enabled app, users can tap the Cast button and their display will turn on automatically and start streaming the selected entertainment. VIZIO P-Series displays are also compatible with Chromecast Ultra.For more information on the all-new 2017 VIZIO SmartCastP-Series Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro Display collection visit VIZIO.ca.2017 VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 55″ Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P55) MSRP $1,799 CAN2017 VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 65″ Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P65) MSRP $2,999 CAN2017 VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 75″ Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P75) MSRP $4,999 CAN