Things are looking up for consumer electronics, thanks to the success of new tablets like the Samsung Nexus and new Smart TVs from Vizio and others. The consumer electronics (CE) industry will see stronger than anticipated growth in 2012, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The overall CE industry will grow an estimated 5.9 percent in the U.S. this year, two points higher than previously projected in January.

VIZIO has launched its new line of personal computers designed to work hard and play hard.  By combining its entertainment know-how with the unmatched power of the latest Intel Core processors, VIZIO intends to set a new standard for the Windows experience.  The premium line, which consists of the VIZIO Thin + Light, Notebook and All-in-One PC, was created to break through the clutter present in the mainstream market and prove that power, design and entertainment can flawlessly co-exist in a PC.  

 

In what appears to be a decisive turning point, U.S. flat-panel TV shipments are projected to dip for the first time on an annual basis this year, ending an unbroken string of growth since the market began. Shipments in 2012 of flat-panel TVs into the American market are forecast to decline to 37.1 million units, down 5 percent from 39.1 million units in 2011, according to an IHS iSuppli U.S. TV Market Tracker report from information and analytics provider IHS. Only last year, shipments had inched up 1 percent from 38.6 million units in 2010. Some consumer electronics companies continue to do well, like Vizio, which can be seen in the video below showcasing new big screen TVs.

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas, Smart TVs were everywhere. TVs from companies like Vizio, which can be seen in the video below, feature Google TV and OnLive, opening up new opportunities for gaming without the need of a console, or even a tablet.

VIZIO isn't waiting until CES 2012 to showcase its new technology. As presenting sponsor of the 98th Rose Bowl, VIZIO will bring new technologies and innovative activations to fans, adding to the game day experience for college football fans. On-site, at the center of both the Oregon and Wisconsin tailgate zones, VIZIO will take over adjacent Brookside Golf Course clubhouse, to create a special VIZIO Theater 3D™ Lounge. Open to the public, the lounge will house many of VIZIO's award-winning Theater 3D™ technologies, showcase other college bowl games and treat fans to an interactive 3D video game area. VIZIO has also partnered with the world famous Los Angeles radio station KROQ, who will be broadcasting live from the lounge and bringing a special performance from popular local band, The Dirty Heads.

LOS ANGELES – With the NBA season saved and players getting back to work, NBA All Star Blake Griffin has been keeping busy. He appeared in commercials to promote id Software’s RAGE game and was recently on hand at the world’s first 3D sports bar, South by Vizio. Griffin talks about his gaming background and offers his thoughts on 3D in this exclusive video interview below.

One of the hottest gifts this Christmas season won’t be easy to wrap and will definitely have trouble fitting under any tree. Giant, 60’’-plus high-definition TVs are shaping up as one of the strongest retail sellers this holiday season. According to DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, consumers are either upgrading to big, 60”-plus HDTVs or accelerating their conversion from cathode-ray tube televisions. Enticed by the razor-like sharpness and crystal clear sound large HDTVs offer, technological advances, expanded content and lower prices consumers are deciding the time is right for a major upgrade in the way they enjoy films, TV shows, sports and videogames at home. Gamers are also making the jump to 3D TVs thanks to great Black Friday deals.

Watching television shows in 3D has become a regular activity for the majority of 3DTV owners, according to the latest research from the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service. According to the report, “3DTVs: Buying Intentions and Early Adopter Feedback,” two-thirds of 3DTV owners across the US and Europe are watching at least one show in 3D on a weekly basis. Forty-one percent of 3DTV owners claim to be watching shows in 3D at least once a day or several times a day.

U.S. consumers purchased an estimated 1.75 million Blu-ray Disc 3D (BD3D) discs at retail during the format's first 12 months on the market, and brought home another 1.7 million units as part of hardware/software bundling deals, according to the new IHS Screen Digest report entitled “Life in 3D: BD3D's First Year of Sales,” from information and analysis provider IHS. These sales were spurred, in part, thanks to the free PlayStation 3 upgrade that turns any PS3 into a Blu-ray 3D player. The lower cost of 3D TVs from companies like Vizio is also helping sales.

LOS ANGELES – Stevie Johnson beat out some stiff competition for Vizio’s 2010 Top Value Performer last season, including current Madden NFL 12 cover athlete Peyton Hillis of the Cleveland Browns. The Buffalo Bills receiver was at E3 2011 to check out the new Madden and other sports video games at Electronic Arts’ booth. He took a break from the sticks to talk about his love of gaming in this exclusive video interview.

Gamers will be able to play Ubisoft’s new PC version of the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood on OnLive day and date with the March 22 PC release. OnLive is also giving away two Vizio 3D TVs to celebrate the launch. The new game features enhanced graphics to take advantage of the advanced PC processing power available today. The sequel also introduces multiplayer modes to the franchise, which opens up more advanced and unpredictable human opponents to the mix. Ubisoft Montreal developers talk about the new game from Rome, which serves as the setting for the new game.

LAS VEGAS -- America's number one LCD HDTV Company has made the switch in 2011 to passive 3D technology. The consumer electronics giant has introduced their new Theater 3D technology with the launch of the 65 inch Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps. VIZIO's Theater 3D technology provides a superior alternative to conventional 3D by utilizing battery-free, affordable and lightweight 3D glasses causing less eyestrain than the current "Active Shutter" technology. The 65 inch XVT3D650SV is VIZIO's largest HDTV ever.