Vizio Connected HDTV directly streams Netflix movies

by Richard Lawler posted Jan 7th 2009 at 5:14PM

Move over LG, Vizio is now the second manufacturer bypassing the set-top box and doing Netflix streaming straight to the TV. Apparently just one of Vizio's "key content partners" expect to browse your queue via customized remote over wired or wireless connection when the new lineup hits retailers later this year. Looks like someones putting in work on that goal of enabling streaming to all US households.

Filed under: Displays, Others

Tags: ces, ces 2009, Ces2009, instant watch, InstantWatch, netflix, vizio, watch instantly, WatchInstantly

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Bozster @ Jan 7th 2009 5:42PM

It seems more and more CE companies are going the digital route and directly embedded in the display devices by supporting codecs and online services. This is great development.

First Samsung with playback codecs, then Toshiba, now Vizio and of course LG.

Great stuff. The greater the storage on memory cards, flash drives, usb portables the less need to buy another box (be it Blu-ray or anything else).

We are truly entering the era of digital and internet content.

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Philip @ Jan 7th 2009 5:51PM

Is it just me or Netflix out to conquer the world with streaming? Every device made is going to be able to stream Netflix before long.

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