it's true , you get what you pay for . Had to return a 32" SYLVANIA due to poor picture quality and 2 SHARP 32" due to crystal defects . The 32" MAGNAVOX we got now has issues with recognizing signal through the H.D.M.I. inputs . Thus , have to use the COMPONENT input from the DVR cable box. Not much , if any difference in picture quality . Got these sets due to opening in entertainment center and the width of the better units being too wide . If the SONY tube t.v. would have died a year earlier we would of had many options with SONY , TOSHIBA , PANASONIC , etc.. :- (