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Reddit mentions of VIZIO M422i-B1 42-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2014 Model)
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of VIZIO M422i-B1 42-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2014 Model). Here are the top ones.
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Beautifully Smart! The all-new 2014 M-Series 42 (42.00-Inch Diag.) Full-Array LED Smart TVs have arrived. With a stunning picture, premium Smart TV, and an ultra-slim frame, these TVs are perfect for those ready to step up to a more beautiful picture. This M-Series TV features exceptional picture quality powered by Full-Array LED backlighting with 14 Active LED Zones. This means you get superior light uniformity, deeper black levels and brighter, more vivid details. And sports and fast action scenes are now even more clear, thanks to 240Hz Effective Refresh Rate with Clear Action 720. Built-in Wi-Fi gets you connected in a snap, and VIZIO Internet Apps Plus delivers an easy to use, premium Smart TV experience. You get the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more from favorites such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Spotify and more . And the included Smart Remote with backlit keyboard makes controlling these apps a breeze. Plus, if you have a smartphone or tablet, you can surf Netflix and YouTube using your mobile device, then send the video directly to your TV. It all adds up to an experience that's beautifully simple. The Amazon Instant Video applications is currently unavailable. Amazon Instant Video is working hard to bring you an improved app experience. The newly updated app will be coming soon. High-speed/Broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO.Beautifully Smart! The all new 2014 M Series 42 (42.00 Inch Diag.) Full Array LED Smart TVs have arrived. With a stunning picture, premium Smart TV, and an ultra slim frame, these TVs are perfect for those ready to step up to a more beautiful picture. This M Series TV features exceptional picture quality powered by Full Array LED backlighting with 14 Active LED Zones. This means you get superior light uniformity, deeper black levels and brighter, more vivid details. And sports and fast action scenes are now even more clear, thanks to 240Hz Effective Refresh Rate with Clear Action 720. Built in Wi Fi gets you connected in a snap, and VIZIO Internet Apps Plus delivers an easy to use, premium Smart TV experience. You get the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more from favorites such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Spotify and more . And the included Smart Remote with backlit keyboard makes controlling these apps a breeze. Plus, if you have a smartphone or tablet, you can surf Netflix and YouTube using your mobile device, then send the video directly to your TV. It all adds up to an experience that's beautifully simple. The Amazon Instant Video applications is currently unavailable. Amazon Instant Video is working hard to bring you an improved app experience. The newly updated app will be coming soon. High speed/Broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIOVIZIO Internet Apps Plus Instantly enjoy the latest hit movies, TV shows, music and even more premium apps made for the big screenFull Array LED backlight Distributes LEDs behind the entire screen delivering superior light uniformity and picture performance14 Active LED Zones Dynamically adjusts the LED backlight per zone creating deeper, pure black levels and higher contrastClear Action 720 Enhanced motion clarity with 240Hz effective refresh rate and powerful image processing for stunning sharp detail in sports and fast action scenesActive Pixel Tuning Intelligent pixel level brightness adjustments for increased picture accuracy and contrast
Specs:
| Height | 28.83 Inches |
| Length | 37.63 Inches |
| Size | 42-Inch |
| Weight | 27.56 Pounds |
| Width | 7.86 Inches |
For gaming, refresh rates mean how smoothly the game is presented, and how many times the screen/Xbox "refresh" the scenes per second. The higher the number, the smoother the image. Each one, monitor and source, affects one another, so if your TV is 60Hz and say you have a glorious PC dishing out 120 FPS (frames per second) on a game, you're stuck at 60 FPS, and vice versa.
Since you're playing on console (Xbox), you won't really be taking advantage of anything over 30 FPS (frames per second) on 1080p. That still is NOT saying a 120/240 Hz TV isn't a solid investment! Sports, action movies and fast scenes will all look better if you set up the TV properly.
If budget is your main concern, try hopping around your local Best Buy/Electronics stores and usually enough (bought all my friend's TV's this way) there is a "Display Model," "Refurbished" or "Open Box" TV available that is significantly reduced in price.
A few years back I got my parent's 52" 1080p (can't remember the model) brand new, just a missing manual, for about 30% off only because it was returned at the near end of the return period, and it wasn't being sold at the store anymore (BB).
Although I can't really recommend anything (on mobile), I would take a look at stores, and stick close to brand names like Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and the like... Anything else is pretty much asking for trouble. You pay a bit more, BUT usually have a better warranty/support service.
Hope this helps. Also, for the budget you have, anything higher than 120Hz (Native) is going to be a bit more.
EDIT: I found-
I believe it's a real 120Hz display. Here's the link if you're interested in checking it out http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-M422i-B1-42-Inch-1080p-Smart/dp/B00JJNA10I
Some examples of 240Hz TV's I could find: 1 2 3 4
I'm now noticing that even though these TVs claim 240Hz, a couple refer to it as "Clearscan 240Hz" Which I assume means they aren't really 240Hz. However those two Samsung TVs both say Native 240.
What I guess I was really getting at is it feels to me that the refresh rate for TV's has gone up to 120 on standard and for monitors 60 is more common. It may just be my perception of things though.
Thanks for all the comments here guys, awesome feedback per usual. I'm most likely going to end up on one of these:
LG 6300
VIZIO M422i-B1
Samsung UN40H6203
If any of you own of these and are unhappy with it, please let me know :)
Cheers,
Roderick