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Vizio M65-E0 LCD Ultra HDTV Review
Al Griffin  |  Nov 09, 2017

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $1,100

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Effective peak brightness with HDR sources
Can display extended color
Good overall picture uniformity and upscaling
Minus
Mild artifacts from local-dimming backlight
No off-air tuner
Only one HDMI 2.0a input

THE VERDICT
Vizio’s new M Series set offers substantial performance improvements over last year’s model and does so at an even lower price.

Ultra HDTVs that support the display of programs with high dynamic range, also known as HDR, have quickly become the norm. If you’re out and about shopping for a new set, there’s a good chance that you’ll be taking home one of these TVs. Of course, the benefit to a state-of-the-art feature like HDR becoming standard is that prices for sets that include it will drop. How low? How about $1,100? That’s what Vizio charges for their 65-inch M65-E0 LCD Ultra HDTV.

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How Do I Know Which HDR Formats My Receiver Supports?
Al Griffin  |  Nov 09, 2017
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q TV reviews in Sound & Vision routinely discuss support for the HDR10 and Dolby Vision high dynamic range formats. I don't always see comments about HDR support in AV receiver reviews, however. Does an AVR need to support a specific HDR format, or does HDMI take care of that? —James Hardaway

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Audio Video News
Survey: Online Holiday Sales to Top $100 Billion
SV Staff  |  Nov 09, 2017
Online sales are expected to surpass $107 billion this holiday season, an increase of nearly 14 percent over 2016, according to a comprehensive retail prediction from Adobe Analytics, which the online transactions of the 100 largest online retailers, among other things.

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SmartStream
Taking Roku's Streaming Stick Plus on the Road
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 09, 2017
With the addition of 4K HDR streaming, the new Roku Streaming Stick+ ($70) is powerful enough for your home theater and portable enough to take on the road. A recent trip took me to several cities where I was able to test out the Stick+ on a number of hotel TVs, including a 4K HDR Samsung model (!) in a cottage where I stayed.
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Audio Video News
Nuvyyo Lowers Price, Expands Availability of ‘Cord Cutter’ DVR
SV Staff  |  Nov 09, 2017
Nuvyyo, maker of networked digital video recorders (DVRs) for cord cutters, has lowered the price and expanded the availability of its new Tablo Dual OTA DVR.
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The S&V Interview
Blondie Seeds Their Signature Sound on Pollinator
Mike Mettler  |  Nov 08, 2017
As defined as the sound of legendary new-wave icons Blondie may appear to be on record, it’s how they’re able to open things up onstage while supporting their buzzworthy new album Pollinator that keeps things interesting for the bandmembers themselves. Drummer Clem Burke and I got on the line to discuss Blondie’s special chemistry on record and onstage, how to be creative while working with click tracks and drum machines, and the special kick he added to the back half of “Heart of Glass.”
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Audio Video News
Charter Tests Sports-Free Skinny TV Bundle
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 08, 2017
How would you like to save money on a TV package from a major cable operator and dump the set-top box at the same time?
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Remotely Possible
Preserving Precious Memories with Synology’s DS418 DiskStation
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Nov 08, 2017
Family photos and videos are a funny thing. Other than the dozen or so you might have framed and hung on a wall or sitting on a desk, the majority of your family pictures are probably stored in photo albums, cardboard boxes, or hard drives. It’s nice to know that they’re there, so you can relive those memories at some later time in life. The best time to reminisce with your photos is during family get-togethers, reunions, or holidays.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
JL Audio Adds 8” In-Wall Subwoofer to Fathom Line
SV Staff  |  Nov 08, 2017
The subwoofer kings at JL Audio have expanded their Top Pick-designated Fathom IWS line of in-wall subwoofer systems with two models featuring 8-inch drivers.
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Audio Video News
Amazon 'Deal of the Day' Pushes Echo (But Not Real Hard)
SV Staff  |  Nov 08, 2017
A peek on Amazon reveals a smattering of Deal of the Day electronics items led by discounts on the company’s own Echo smart devices. Scrolling through the first 10 or so pages of deals reveals a light turnout for electronics and, of the items listed, a handful of no-name headphones and cables.
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