VIZIO CA27T-B1 Pro Reviews

Overall, the Vizio CA27T-B1 is an attractive, high-tech-looking all-in-one that's a capable performer on all but the most demanding graphics-rendering tasks. A great-looking screen and an exceptional sound system make it an excellent choice for watching movies and listening to music, and you can pick it up for at least $300 less than several competing 27-inch AIOs. While we consider the CA27T-B1 a good value, you do have to accept some cost-cutting compromises. For example, while the metallic-colored keyboard and touch pad look elegant, they feel somewhat cheap, and the keyboard itself is too small and not very comfortable to type on. In addition, the touch screen is mounted on a single upright post that, while stylish-looking, wobbles significantly when you operate the computer with touch and finger gestures.

With its great feature set and lots of performance, the Vizio 27-inch All-in-One Touch PC (CA27T-B1) is a system that can deliver on the promises made by its futuristic design.

So, yes, the Vizio CA27T-B1 is a fine enough all-in-one, but its real value comes when used as a TV alternative. Not having more powerful graphics or a higher-res screen isn't the end of the world, but it certainly doesn't make this PC a premium product, either. Vizio's approach to its 2013 desktops was to take the 2012 formula and repeat. That works for most purposes...but don't expect anything surprising. Then again, solid and unsurprising might be exactly what you're looking for.

Vizio's latest all-in-one looks good and performs well, but Vizio needs to up its peripherals game.