VIZIO Tops U.S. LCD HDTV Sales for Two Consecutive Quarters, Shipping Nearly 30% More LCD HDTVs Than the Closest Competitor

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today that it outperformed the industry as the number one shipper of LCD HDTVs in Q1 2011 for both North America and the U.S. with a market share of more than 20%*.  Since bringing home several awards at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, the brand has seen an increased demand for its newest technology, including Theater 3D™ , VIZIO Internet Apps® (V.I.A.) and Beyond TV wireless connected devices.

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VIZIO saw significant sales increases in Theater 3D™ capable sets, which took home awards at this year's CES including CNET's "Best of CES" award for the television category and Popular Mechanics "Editor's Choice" award.  With new Theater 3D models arriving in Q2 and Q3 of this year, this feature is expected to become one of the most demanded among new HDTV buyers.  VIZIO also saw incredible sales in their award-winning XVT lineup with VIZIO Internet Apps® as well as Blu-ray players with wireless Internet apps and the nation's best-selling Sound Bar.

"Meeting VIZIO's brand promise of providing 'Entertainment Freedom For All' is the driving force behind all of our sales successes.  The spread of our Theater 3D models now goes well beyond early adopters and has made 3D a feature that friends and family can finally enjoy watching together," stated Randy Waynick, Chief Sales Officer, VIZIO.  "And it's not only Theater 3D TVs that are flying off the shelves, it's our connected TVs with VIZIO Internet Apps and our lineup of Sound Bars and Blu-ray players.  Consumers want connectivity, energy efficiency, value, and the best technology -- VIZIO delivers on every single one of these."

VIZIO remains the leader in Sound Bar sales** with the best-selling VHT210 and VHT510 leading the way with 367% Y/Y growth.  They also shipped more than 25,000 of their Dual Band HD Wireless Internet Routers in Q1***, signaling that America's demand for improved high-speed streaming and playback is strong.

"VIZIO is leading the way in bringing new technology to America.  Their 120Hz TVs grew 64.3% Y/Y while the industry only grew 12.5%," stated Paul Gagnon, Director of North American TV Research at DisplaySearch.

The first quarter results from DisplaySearch showed that consumers are seeking innovation and value when purchasing HDTVs. Leading the industry, VIZIO LED shipments increased by 293.8% Y/Y** and 120Hz+ TV shipments increased by 64.3% Y/Y**.

Further displaying VIZIO's growing popularity among US consumers, four VIZIO TVs were included in Quixel Research's Q4 list of the Top 5 Best Selling models in the US LCD TV market.  One of VIZIO's 40"+ LCD TV models was ranked among the top five best sellers for the quarter.

"With consumers looking for the latest technologies such as LED and Internet connected HDTV, VIZIO models top our best sellers.  VIZIO continues to offer the latest features at prices that allow buyers to step up to the next generation of entertainment without paying more," stated Tamaryn Pratt, Analyst at Quixel Research.

*Source: IHS iSuppli Corporation Research Q2 2011 Market Tracker Report of Q1 2011.

** Source: CEA's MarketMetrics data

** Source: VIZIO, Inc.

**** Source: DisplaySearch Quarterly Advanced Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's #1 LCD HDTV Company.  In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation.  VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

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