i agree with most all of the positive about this set. however, i do wish there was a better remote, viz ,anyone have an idea ?
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I use my Fios remote most of the time but have used the Harmony in the past. I only use the Vizeo for changing inputs and for Netflix streaming.
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I only use my Direct TV remote. As the other's have listed those are all top of the line remotes from research and from other's I know that have them. Good Luck!
1582712
I purchased at Logitech remote that handles all my media; TV, IPod, Blue Ray player & my sound system for the TV as well as other options I do not have.
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There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases. Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes,
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I agree, the reception from the remote is pretty bad. I don't have a distance problem, but I do seem to need to have the right angle. I would look into a universal remote if it bothers you that much. Logitech has some nice models. Good luck.
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I dont think any TV will output true Dolby, so it's not the problem with this one. FYI, they gave a wrong remote for this one :(.
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Is there a specific function you need help with? I found using the keyboard to be the hardest thing to figure out. Basically, it works like an old fashioned cell-phone in that hit a button repeatedly to scroll through the letters. Our remote is very slow to respond so this can be a frustrating process.
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I have two sets of these in my kitchen that are about 15 feet apart. One remote doesn't work as well as the other. I think that one is defective. Another problem I have is when I remote start my vehicle, turn the TV on and change the station one set starts flickering and changing colors. This makes the other set start changing colors. When I had one set only, there was not a problem.
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Isn't everything made there? Yes. And this is because hungry money business persons want to pay almost nothing for labor. Anyway, I am happy with it, but if you have enough money buy the better version with the remote
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I have an Ultimate. With one single remote and a single button press, I can start up everything I need to put on the news in the morning. It turns on my TV, cable box, and AV receiver. I need the hub because of how my components are placed...they are behind a cabinet door. The hub can also control the PS3. I can quickly throw on Netflix or put on a BluRay without a problem. The Ultimate remote is beautiful. It is a great looking piece. For $300, it pays for the convenience. If $300 is too steep, check out their other remotes. I can never go back to individual remotes!
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The remote works fine, but there is an inherent hesitation for everything you do. It works great on Blu-ray, but I noticed that when I am using Netflix, sometimes the machine just hangs-up and stops working altogether, and I have to basically "reboot" it by turning it off and then back on. It has it's hicups, but for the money I guess it isn't too bad a machine. It is just a little aggravating sometimes. But if you buy one and have trouble with it, I discovered a trick to get it to update correctly. This takes care of most of the problems these machines have (I have 3 of them). If you buy one send me another message through Amazon and I will help you with it if you want. The remote works fine, but there is an inherent hesitation for everything you do. It works great on Blu-ray, but I noticed that when I am using Netflix, sometimes the machine just hangs-up and stops working altogether, and I have to basically "reboot" it by turning it off and then back on. It has it's hicups, but for the money I guess it isn't too bad a machine. It is just a little aggravating sometimes. But if you buy one and have trouble with it, I discovered a trick to get it to update correctly. This takes care of most of the problems these machines have (I have 3 of them). If... » Read More The remote works fine, but there is an inherent hesitation for everything you do. It works great on Blu-ray, but I noticed that when I am using Netflix, sometimes the machine just hangs-up and stops working altogether, and I have to basically "reboot" it by turning it off and then back on. It has it's hicups, but for the money I guess it isn't too bad a machine. It is just a little aggravating sometimes. But if you buy one and have trouble with it, I discovered a trick to get it to update correctly. This takes care of most of the problems these machines have (I have 3 of them). If you buy one send me another message through Amazon and I will help you with it if you want. « Show Less
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Cinda, upon reflection, I would purchase a Vizio remote through Amazon. If it doesn't work,odds are it can be returned for a refund. They are good about returns. Good luck. Hansford
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This answer may be too late to help anyone, but for what it's worth - I have two houses with seven Vizio TVs between them. They all came with various models of remote controls. The TVs were bought at various times and are several different sizes and models, but this remote is the easiest to use on all of them. I don't know why, but some of the the remotes which came with the TVs require extra pressure on the buttons and sometimes misfire. This model is steady as a rock, and I am little by little getting one for every TV I own.
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I see your point of view, but I am reviewing the television. In my opinion, it was lacking a feature I was looking for, how was that unfair?
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The remote is really not a positive at all. It just doesn't go with a $1500 lcd. It seems they haven't updated it in a decade. I have'nt had quite the performance problems you are describing but I still dislike it. The remote from my samsung 1080i unit from 2002 is nicer. Overall not particularly impressed with this product, even with hd programming. I am surprised, but I don't see a huge difference between my 1080i unit and this 1080p.
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thank you. The one i currently have, remotes quit working, tried different ones. But think i need to replace old unit, with a newer version.
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sounds like you have had some bad luck. I've had mine for 3 yrs, have moved twice during that time and have never had any issues with the remote or the tv for that matter. Sorry. :-(
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I have different components, but I have 2 Harmony remotes with a mix of Sony, Samsung, Apple TV, and an x-box 360. All are controlled as I wish them to be. Set-up is a grind, but cannot be rushed.
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Hey Chandretti- Not that I'm aware of. Guardian has three styles of remotes available to choose from that range in price from $22-$35. Thanks...Matty