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Vizio rolls out Tablet software update, promises performance boosts aplenty

Vizio rolls out Tablet software update, promises performance boosts aplenty

Posted on Sep 09, 2011 by MG3

No, it's still not Honeycomb, but Vizio has just rolled out an update for its 8-inch Tablet that promises quite a few improvements, including better graphics performance, faster UI navigation, and better battery life. Home theater-minded folks will also no doubt be pleased with the updates to the company's Universal Remote Control app, which now boasts support for "up to 95 percent of all CE devices in North America."

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Hulu Plus arrives on tablets, Vizio 8 is the first to get it

Hulu Plus arrives on tablets, Vizio 8 is the first to get it

Posted on Aug 25, 2011 by MG15

Ever wondered why you’d need the 8-inch sub-$300 Vizio 8 tablet doubling as probably the most advanced TV remote ever? Well, you might have had your reasons, but with its exclusive support for Hulu Plus, there’s one more. Hulu Plus brings a huge collection of movies and shows on the tablet for $7.99 a month. Combined with the slate’s support for HDMI and mirroring to an HD TV, the offer is definitely one of the most affordable ones out there. Hulu Plus is expected to arrive on other tablets later.

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Vizio Tablet Gets Price Cut To $299

Vizio Tablet Gets Price Cut To $299

Posted on Aug 10, 2011 by MG1

The budget-friendly Vizio Tablet has just become even friendlier on your wallet. The 8-inch Android slate was originally released on Vizio’s own website and to limited retailers with a price tag of $329. But now it’s finally hitting the store shelves of Walmart, Sams’s Club, Costco, and Amazon, sporting a new low price of $299.
The Vizio Tablet is designed with the best value in mind for the general consumer. But more so, it’s meant to be the ultimate companion for your home theater. It boasts some unique features such as an integrated IR blaster for controlling up to 95% of your home theater electronics. It also has three speakers that adjust to provide proper stereo sound no matter what or...

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Vizio Tablet tiptoes into retail, starting at Costco

Vizio Tablet tiptoes into retail, starting at Costco

Posted on Jul 28, 2011 by Immortal

We know it's been a long wait since CES, but after getting pawed at by both Blake Griffin and yours truly, the Vizio Tablet is starting to show up in stores right about on schedule. Frequent Engadget commenter DaHarder took a step away from the Disqus box and snagged this tablet at a local Costco store for $329 ($20 off the regular price), an achievement also unlocked by the folks at Mobileslate. According to their reports you may have to ask around to find out if the VTAB1008 is actually in stock but it may be lurking along with its $40 Accessories Kit, while it's already showing in stock on the Vizio online store. Impressions so far suggest a "budget" tablet experience above that of the fl...

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Vizio Tablet Limited Pre-Orders Start Today

Vizio Tablet Limited Pre-Orders Start Today

Posted on Jul 04, 2011 by MG1

There are several budget-friendly Android tablets on the way and one of them is from Vizio. The company may be more known for their TVs, but that could soon change with their very first tablet device that’s simply called the Vizio Tablet. The device is set to go on sale sometime in July, but limited pre-orders are kicking off today
The Vizio Tablet is designed for multimedia consumption and to work as a super remote control, especially compatible with Vizio TVs of course. But, its IR sensor makes it work just fine with any TV or entertainment device in your living room. It features an 8-inch 4:3 ratio screen with a 1024 x 768 resolution, stereo speakers, front-facing webcam, and HDMI-out.

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