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The Vizio VF550XVT large audio bar beneath the display is a distinctive feature, some will like it and some won't.
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Front
From the front the Vizio VF550XVT is domnated by its large 55-inch LCD display. The display is edged with a simple black bezel. Vizio has added some styling below the bezel, with a grey and chrome speaker and a transparent plastic strip that sits between it and the bezel.
Back
The only major features on the back of the Vizio VF550XVT are the collection of ports found towards the right-hand side when facing the back toward the bottom.
Sides
The left side of the VF550XVT has the on-tv controls and an additional collection of ports. The right side is featureless.
Stand/Mount
The Vizio VF550XVT's stand is a simple glossy plastic affair that doesn't swivel.
Controls
The on-tv controls of the Vizio VF550XVT are found on the left side, just above a small collection of ports.
Remote
The Vizio VF550XVT's remote is standard fare from Vizio. On the front you have a glossy black finish with a textured metalic plastic bit at the bottom with the Vizio logo on it. The back of the remote is made from matte soft-touch plastic.
In The Box (8.0)
The Vizio VF550XVT ships with a power cord, manuals, remote and batteries and, in typical Vizio fashion, also includes an HDMI cable, something most manufacturers don't include in the box.
Aesthetics (5.0)
The Vizio VF550XVT will likely cause mixed reactions. The speaker bar at the bottom of the television is really it's only nod towards styling. Some will like it's somewhat retro/futuristic look, but others will find it hideous. We have to admit we weren't huge fans when we first pulled the VF550XVT out of the box, but do admit that it's grown on us a bit as we've spent more time with the television.
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