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VIZIO Again Ranked #1 in Cumulative U.S. LCD HDTV Shipments Through Q3 2009

- VIZIO Q3 U.S. LCD Sales Grow 87% Year Over Year

- VIZIO Brand Shows Impressive 200% Growth in Full 1080p HDTVs and Premium Features such as 120/240Hz Refresh Rates

- Strong YoY Growth in High Performance Large Size 42"+ HDTVs

Download image IRVINE, Calif. -- VIZIO, America's #1 LCD HDTV Company, announced that it remains the #1 shipper of LCD HDTVs to the U.S. through the 3rd quarter of 2009 according to iSuppli's Q3 2009 U.S. TV unit shipments*.

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iSuppli's 2009 YTD U.S. LCD Unit Shipments (thousands of units)
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VIZIO 4,075
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Samsung 3,894
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Sony 2,362
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LG Electronics 1,739
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Toshiba 1,686
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Source - *iSuppli Corporation Q4 2009 U.S. TV Market Tracker

"For 2009, VIZIO is currently leading the U.S. for LCD-TV market based on cumulative quarterly unit shipments and continues to gain consumer attention in part because of its aggressive marketing efforts and its strategy of providing newer technologies at value prices," said Riddhi Patel, Principal Analyst, Television Systems iSuppli Corporation.

"We are thrilled to have achieved 87% YoY growth, far surpassing the industry average of 11%," stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales & Marketing Communications. "To achieve such strong growth during a tough economy, especially on our high performance offerings like TruLED and 120/240 Hz LCD TVs, shows that Americans have chosen VIZIO for its unique offering of the latest technology at a great value."

VIZIO HDTVs are merchandised with the strongest and most efficient retail partners in the industry like Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target stores who all offer HDTVs at incredible values. With this strong retail presence VIZIO's LCD TV unit shipments grew 87% from 658,997 in the third quarter of 2008 to 1,234,667 in Q3 2009.

"According DisplaySearch's North American shipment information, VIZIO has the highest year-over-year unit growth for 2009's first 3 quarters of any TV brand in the region at 70% YoY, far surpassing the industry average of 9% growth," stated analyst Paul Gagnon of DisplaySearch.

VIZIO's strength in the 3rd quarter was driven in part by two of the top five best selling TVs in the U.S. - the VO320E and VA320E.

QUIXEL Q3 2009 Best Sellers

Manufacturer Product Size Resolution Aspect Ratio List Price
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Samsung LN32B360 32 1366x768 16x9 $549.99
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VIZIO VO320E 32 1366x768 16x9 $499.99
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Philips 19PFL3504D/F7 19 1366x768 16x9 $299.00
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RCA L32HD31R 32 1366x768 16x9 $379.00
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VIZIO VA26LHDTV 26 1366x768 16x9 $499.99
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"VIZIO had 2 out of 5 of Quixel's Top 5 Best Sellers by Units in Q3 2009 and more models that any other manufacturer for the quarter," stated Tamaryn Pratt of Quixel Research. "When looking at VIZIO's YoY U.S. LCD TV sales that were up 87%, it appears that economic conditions remain especially favorable for the brand. VIZIO is well positioned as they are now a trusted brand that offers products that are both full featured as well as affordable."

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead major categories in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and were again #1 in Q1, 2009 with over 20% market share. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich flat panel televisions to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning LCD HDTVs including the new XVT series. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Sears, 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, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

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