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VIZIO, America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, announced today that according to preliminary iSuppli reports VIZIO is the #1 shipper of LCD HDTVs in North America at 21.6%*, with a 69% increase YOY.

VIZIO's successful YOY sales includes 258% Full HD 1080p growth, "We at VIZIO are bringing the most sought after technology to more consumers and we are excited to offer Full HD 1080P LCD HDTVs in sizes from 22" all the way to 55"," says Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales & Marketing Communications.

VIZIO also experienced quarter over quarter growth with 46% increase in Full HD 120Hz sets and 19% increase in 42" and above size TVs. VIZIO HDTVs are merchandised with the most efficient retail partners in the industry like Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target stores who all merchandise HDTVs at incredible values. LCD TV unit shipments grew 21% from 1,116,428 in the final quarter of 2008 to 1,351,860 in Q'1 2009. With plasma HDTVs added to the results VIZIO shipped a total of 1,400,207 TVs for the quarter and will also rank #1 in U.S. sales of total flat panel HDTVs.

"VIZIO is number one because consumers appreciate saving money while enjoying the latest technology like 1080p and 120Hz," stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales & Marketing Communications. "The entire VIZIO team continues to bring the best to consumers - be it performance, stylish design, superb out-of-box experience, world class customer support and we deliver products through the strength of great retail partners."

"Due to its aggressive pricing, VIZIO for some time has maintained its position as North America's top-selling LCD TV value brand," said Riddhi Patel, principal analyst, television systems, for iSuppli. "However, since the onset of the economic downturn, VIZIO's share has risen dramatically."

"We have been fortunate to have been doing business with VIZIO from its inception. They have absolutely been one of the leaders in the design and manufacture of flat panel television. The VIZIO mantra of 'Where Vision Meets Value' meshes well with Costco's mission to have the highest quality items from the top manufacturers at the lowest possible prices. It is to their credit that they have gone from startup to 'Top Dog' in less than five years," stated Tim Farmer, Costco merchandising VP GMM.

* iSuppli Research Preliminary Q1 2009 LCD HDTV Report

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV 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. 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 Plasma and 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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