The differences you pay for are fewer imperfections (dots), more expensive internal components, bezel, brand name and manufacturer warranty. Some screens will have better specifications with resolution, refresh rate, life span, etc. I think when you see the picture quality and color most people have a preference and I think Sharp does a nice job, I have an LG, had a Panasonic and a small Sony.

I would buy a Vizio. I know two friends that are happy with theirs.

In reality Vizio is a quality television that sells at a lower rate. As a matter of fact, the founder of Vizio happens to be a former President of Sony. Vizio has actually forced higher end manufacturers to lower their cost in order to remain in a competitive market. I own a 42″ myself and the only problem I have is receiving clearer picture. That problem however, is most likely a connection issue versus a component factor. Overall a good TV. Personally I question whether the switch was necessary since I do not see a great difference in the conversion.

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Thank you Shrub for the idiotic administration of the patent office for eight years. I expect “The One” to fix it eventually, but he has his hands full with the rest of the 8-year mess.