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(More customer reviews)This unit is easy to setup for wireless and does play BR and DVDs without issue. There are however several misconceptions over what this unit does you may get from reading the Vizio website. This unit does not come with an HDMI cable like their website says (the box correctly says it does not). It also does not play any movies/video clips from the USB. The streaming newsfeeds are also text only. Most importantly the website recommends you should get their dual 2.4/5GHz router for best performance. This unit does not have a 5GHz radio so there is no reason to buy their router. The unit also has clunky controls compared to mainline brands. The unit doesn't respond to all commands and doesn't do things like close the disk tray when you push play. It also doesn't have resume play which I consider a necessity. Lack of TV controls on the remote are also a major oversight.
All my petty complaints aside the streaming Netflix does have a very nice picture when streaming HD. The buffer seems to be adequate to avoid interruptions. Netflix does drop out occasionally but I think this is Netflix's issue. I did have an issue when operating in 802.11b that it will not connect when positioned on top of my settop box. With 802.11n it does work even when racked. Your results may very on location but there is some interference from other electronics. Pandora operates without any problem and the sound is good over RCA cables.
For the price you have to commend Vizio for the features they deliver but I think it's necessary to point out the flaws which most likely came from rushing this product to market. This seems to be the new norm in american business.
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The VIZIO VBR220 Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Apps delivers full1080p high-definition video, 7.1 surround sound and connects wirelesslyto the Internet to stream movies, TV shows, music and more. This amazingdevice plays Blu-ray and DVD discs, audio CDs, MP3 and JPEG filesfrom the front USB input. The VBR220 includes built-in 802.11n wirelessnetworking for easy connection to the Internet so you can enjoy evenmore entertainment from top online services like Cinema Now, Netflix*,VUDU**, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa,Associated Press and The New York Times and so many others.
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