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Best Buy has 70" Vizio M706x-H3 4K UHD HDR Quantum Series SmartCast HDTV on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free, alternatively, store pickup is free.

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About this TV:
  • Quantum Color technology delivers vibrant visuals, while the 4K screen and fast IQ Active processor offer sharp images. A V-Gaming Engine promotes a fast response time and smooth picture for high-quality gaming performance. This Vizio M-Series SmartCast LED TV lets you use hands-free voice control to access various functions easily.
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • IQ Active Processor and V-Gaming Engine
  • Works w/ Voice Assistants, Chromecast and Apple AirPlay
  • VESA: 400x400
    • Ports
      • 3x HDMI
      • 1x USB
      • 1x Digital Optical Audio Input
      • 1x Ethernet
      • 1x RF Antenna Input
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Best Buy has the 70" VIZIO M-Series TV M706x-H3 [bestbuy.com] on sale for $679.99 + Free Shipping for most, or select store pickup.

RTings here [rtings.com] state that There's a Black Friday variant that's only available at a 70" size, which has slightly reduced features, such as three HDMI ports instead of four. It likely has a different local dimming zone count, though we haven't been able to confirm it.

Specifications here [vizio.com] indicate that it has the V-Gaming Engine and says nothing about Local Dimming Zones, so this is likely a lower end set than the 65" M7 (but the price may still be right).

User Manual here [vizio.com].

Pros:Cons:
  • May not have local dimming.
  • V-Gaming Engine instead of P.
  • Has HDMI 2.1 inputs, but 60 Hz native, and no VRR.
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This M6Q is basically a V Series with Quantum Dot Tech. IMO, you're better off dropping to a 65" and getting the M8Q for this same price, or getting the M7Q and save $70 (when signed-in to your BB acct).
https://slickdeals.net/f/14795359-65-vizio-4k-uhd-qled-smart-tv-hdr-m-series-m65q8-h1-648-00?src=catpagev2

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-65-class-m-series-quantum-series-led-4k-uhd-smartcast-tv/6416812.... [bestbuy.com]

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GreenPanther4395
02-11-2021 at 02:39 PM.
02-11-2021 at 02:39 PM.
Quote from TrailerParkRicky :
Lotto scratcher. You won $500. Congratulations
I have had two Vizios that both lasted ~8 years before being retired. Had zero issues.

Frankly have had far more issues with new LG oled panels getting burn in very quickly. One Samsung had some buzzing issues. But I've never had an LCD simply die and refuse to turn on. Very abnormal.
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02-11-2021 at 03:52 PM.
02-11-2021 at 03:52 PM.
Quote from FearAndLoathing :
I got an absolute killer 75" 3D Samsung on clearance at Sears several years ago. This thing retailed for the same as a used car.

Guess what impressed all our guests over the years:
Industry leading Black levels?
The super fast 240Hz panel?
Micro-dimming contrast?
Active 3D and LED edge backlighting?

None of the above...it was the size. 42" - 50" were still the standard..... No one had a 75" back then and it blew people away.

I still use it as my main TV!
Can you even imagine? It's only 1080p and I like the picture better than every other 4k in the house. Well, that...and also I've left it on 24-7 for over 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat with zero burn in.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How else do you explain the Plasma fan club or Vinyl lovers?

Did someone say plasma! Lol.. We Have a Sony 65" 930d as our main tv and while I've been 95% happy with it, I still have my probably 16 year old 42" Panasonic plasma in the basement and I have to say, I've always been extremely happy with the picture quality. I did have Best Buy calibrate it back then (what did I know) and it's still holding up.
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02-11-2021 at 06:13 PM.
02-11-2021 at 06:13 PM.
I have a Roku Tv and a Vizio Smartcast. My Vizio has to be rebooted in the software menu often (turning the tv off and on doesn't actually reboot the software). I don't have the capability to load custom apps like in Roku or AndroidTv. Only Vizio makes new apps available. Example, Discovery Plus isn't currently available on Vizio, but is on Roku.
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02-11-2021 at 06:58 PM.
02-11-2021 at 06:58 PM.
Quote from AquaActivity9635 :
I have a Roku Tv and a Vizio Smartcast. My Vizio has to be rebooted in the software menu often (turning the tv off and on doesn't actually reboot the software). I don't have the capability to load custom apps like in Roku or AndroidTv. Only Vizio makes new apps available. Example, Discovery Plus isn't currently available on Vizio, but is on Roku.
So just use the Roku..? They're like $30.
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02-11-2021 at 09:13 PM.
02-11-2021 at 09:13 PM.
Quote from FearAndLoathing :
There is no such thing as an untrained eye. What looks good, looks good. RTings is totally overused imho.
If they had a "public opinion" rating that gauged the impression of 100 untrained, "normals" just comparing TVs on basic settings, that would be useful.

People tout OLED over size all the time, but size is by far the most significant element for an immersive viewing experience. Virtually every TV is 4k now and they ALL look infinitely better than a CRT, if you remember them lol.
I was really disappointed because the 7300 had all the numbers going for it to be a great monitor, but was just terrible in that regard.

Negative. CRTs are still better than most LCDs in black levels. They destroy LCDs in motion, and viewing angles too. Only thing LCDs got better are resolution and obviously the newer tech with dolby vision, HDR and thinner/lighter weight.

Plasmas were the modern day CRT and is why I'll still take my 2013 panny plasma or a kuro, over 95% of LCDs on the market today. Too bad they are discontinued because people see a overly bright picture in a warehouse and think lcd is better.
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02-11-2021 at 09:20 PM.
02-11-2021 at 09:20 PM.
Quote from FearAndLoathing :
I got an absolute killer 75" 3D Samsung on clearance at Sears several years ago. This thing retailed for the same as a used car.

Guess what impressed all our guests over the years:
Industry leading Black levels?
The super fast 240Hz panel?
Micro-dimming contrast?
Active 3D and LED edge backlighting?

None of the above...it was the size. 42" - 50" were still the standard..... No one had a 75" back then and it blew people away.

I still use it as my main TV!
Can you even imagine? It's only 1080p and I like the picture better than every other 4k in the house. Well, that...and also I've left it on 24-7 for over 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat with zero burn in.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How else do you explain the Plasma fan club or Vinyl lovers?

Ummm you are part of the "normal people" that other dude was talking about.

LCDs don't "burn in", and plasmas shitted on almost every LCD tv when they were still being made, aside from the sharp elite LCD, which I still own, but it cost 8k at the time lol.
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02-12-2021 at 06:18 AM.
02-12-2021 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from Champagne13 :
This M6Q is basically a V Series with Quantum Dot Tech. IMO, you're better off dropping to a 65" and getting the M8Q for this same price, or getting the M7Q and save $70 (when signed-in to your BB acct).
https://slickdeals.net/f/14795359-65-vizio-4k-uhd-qled-smart-tv-hdr-m-series-m65q8-h1-648-00?src=catpagev2

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-65-class-m-series-quantum-series-led-4k-uhd-smartcast-tv/6416812.... [bestbuy.com]

Hey thanks but I have no idea about this stuff. What's the difference? Unfortunately the qled model you posted the deal expired. I've been looking to get a new tv for around this price. Thanks
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02-12-2021 at 06:27 AM.
02-12-2021 at 06:27 AM.
Quote from swechsler :
Pretty good reviews [rtings.com]. Note that despite the (possibly deceptive) name, this doesn't appear to be a quantum-dot (QLED [techradar.com]) TV.

How so?
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02-12-2021 at 06:42 AM.
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Negative. CRTs are still better than most LCDs in black levels. They destroy LCDs in motion, and viewing angles too. Only thing LCDs got better are resolution and obviously the newer tech with dolby vision, HDR and thinner/lighter weight.

Plasmas were the modern day CRT and is why I'll still take my 2013 panny plasma or a kuro, over 95% of LCDs on the market today. Too bad they are discontinued because people see a overly bright picture in a warehouse and think lcd is better.
I'm with you in general (also still rocking my panny plasma) but there other poster isn't wrong about size. It's generally the most important factor and people forget that. But other factors matter greatly as well.

The simple fact is that even today, most screens are undersized versus people's preferred (and the recommended) viewing angle. 70" gets you about 8 feet. That's not very far - most people sit more like 12+ feet from their TV. Once TVs hit the 90-100" range, size will start diminishing as a factor.
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02-12-2021 at 09:52 AM.
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is this tv even better than the sony x800H?
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02-13-2021 at 11:45 AM.
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Bought a 55 in version of it
Cons: didnt like the smart version of it as i continue to have some problems with google assistant and alexa on turning the tv in and off or in short the voice control , youre better off using the remote on this tv.
No upscaling.
Had problem with playing netflix couple of time where the audio keeps playing and the picture keeps changing between the home menu screen and netflix for several times so i have to un plug the tv to resolve this.
Positive: price , when i was going to return it, retailer just gave my money back and i kept the tv
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02-15-2021 at 08:17 AM.
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How good is this for outdoor - under covered patio?

Any input? - I swear i dont to buy outdoor tv...freaking expensive
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I can't stand my LG 7300. Got it because of its good reviews as a monitor, but can't hold a candle to Samsung (I've had 3 different ones as monitors).. Sitting in the garage.

BTW, non-OLED LG TVs are lower quality than mid-to-high end "no name brand" TVs.

High quality = high price
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02-15-2021 at 03:34 PM.
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Quote from ZeusyZeus :
Hey thanks but I have no idea about this stuff. What's the difference? Unfortunately the qled model you posted the deal expired. I've been looking to get a new tv for around this price. Thanks
If you haven't bought one yet... The other M7 and M8 models have a few advantages, namely local dimming, 1 more hdmi port, and the sleeker/higher end body of the M-Series

Local dimming helps increase contrast with black levels by turning off the black light in black areas. The HDMI port is, an extra hdmi port, and the higher end body is really only if you care. The bezels are like slightly slimmer and look a little sleeker but once you have it you won't notice--they're both modern TVs.

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