After months of waiting the VF551XVT is now available for $2,199 from Dell with free shipping.  The big appeal of the XVT series is that they use Vizio version of local dimming called “Smart Dimming,” as well as allowing you to tap into the Vizio apps since it can connect to the internet.

The most comparable television the market is the Samsung UN55B8000.  The only problem is that the 55 inch version of the 8000 series cost over $2,500. 

This is the reason why Vizio keep beating Samsung in US sales.  They produce similar television but Vizio is bringing features to the market at prices other brands can’t match.  To get more details on the VF551XVT, check out Dell’s Home site.

[Update - Dell just dropped the price down to $2,099]