My statement? The easiest thing is to stick to 60 inches and above. All other serial numbers will be units using VA panels.' If the fourth digit of the serial number is a 'J' or '7,' that unit uses an IPS panel. It is difficult to say when the IPS panels will cut in, but your readers can use the following serial number prefix on the box to identify models with IPS panels.
Here's its statement: ' start shipping with VA panels and then may move to IPS panel technology if demand increases. Vizio says the E55-E2 may use either an IPS or a VA panel. More local dimming zones generally equals better image quality, but I don't expect much difference between the models with 10 or 16 zones. The better E TVs with local dimming have anywhere from 10 to 16 dimming zones.