I have an Insignia and do not recommend. The picture is fine but it does not play well with Tivo - the remote codes are too close or something, so every so often changing the volume will turn the tv off.
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brenda m - Jun 04, 2010 5:53:02 am PDT #14001 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Tom Scola - Jun 04, 2010 5:57:43 am PDT #14002 of 25501
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I bought a Westinghouse four years ago, and now there is a noticeable dark splotch on the screen. I'm trying to see how long I will put up with it before I give in and get a new TV.
NoiseDesign - Jun 04, 2010 8:14:56 am PDT #14003 of 25501
Our wings are not tired
I have three Samsungs panels and a Dynex. The Dynex is fine for a i Budget panel but the Samsungs blow it away. I've installed quite a few brands over the past few years and really recommend the Samsungs.
javachik - Jun 04, 2010 11:03:27 am PDT #14004 of 25501
Our wings are not tired.
I've got a Phillips flat panel in the living room that I bought off of Craigslist for $250 and it's fantastic. But if I buy a small flat panel for the bedroom, it'll likely be a Samsung.
Roku upgraded its OS and now you can search all of Netflix instant catalog directly on the tv. It's pretty cool no longer being limited to what I've put in the instant queueueue. I use the Wii in the living room for instant streaming and I hate the interface. I do most of my Roku-watching in the bedroom anyway - "Friday Night Lights" is my nighttime ritual before sleep now.
Vortex - Jun 04, 2010 12:05:44 pm PDT #14005 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
So you people have me thinking about a flat screen again :)
I was looking online, and can't see the difference between this at best buy [link]
and this at costco [link]
except maybe the hdmi inputs. But since all I'll ever hook up to it are a tivo and maybe a DVD player, why do I need 4?
javachik - Jun 04, 2010 12:14:17 pm PDT #14006 of 25501
Our wings are not tired.
Looks like they both have 4 HDMI inputs, so I don't think that's the difference (I didn't look through the rest of the description).
ETA: The Costco model is actually an LED LCD. The Best Buy is just LCD.
Best Buy model: LN40C630K1F [link]
Costco:UN40C6400 [link]
brenda m - Jun 04, 2010 12:48:09 pm PDT #14007 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Is that $400 worth of difference?
javachik - Jun 04, 2010 12:50:32 pm PDT #14008 of 25501
Our wings are not tired.
NoiseDesign - Jun 04, 2010 4:02:28 pm PDT #14009 of 25501
Our wings are not tired
We have one LCD with LED backlighting and there is a difference. Mainly it is in the contrast ratio. With LED backlighting the black level on the panel is excellent. Without it even a total blackout can have a bit if a grey tinge to it.
Stephanie - Jun 06, 2010 4:34:25 pm PDT #14010 of 25501
Trust my rage
Did the 1st gen iPod Touch not have speakers? My parents gave Ellie an old one that they say has no sound (unless you plug in speakers).