Ok guys, has anyone purchased the Best Buy private label brand, Insignia? From what I've been reading, it's basically a mut. But for the price, it's hard not to give it a look.

So last week I picked up the Insignia 26" lcd hdtv for the office room. I haven't had a chance to open it yet, since we're renovating the office room. But the demo at Best Buy looks decent for the price.

It was $699, I had a 10% coupon... added the performance 4 year plan for $99 and NJ tax.

It has a DVI connection for pc hookup as well. I figured, for the office room... it's decent. But who knows how long this tv will last. So that is why I purchased the performance plan.

In the spring, we're going to look into a 50-61" DLP HDTV. So this little lcd will tie us over until then.

 

Product Features

WXGA (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution for stunning image clarity

High brightness (500 cd/m²) and terrific (800:1) contrast bring you an arresting viewing experience

Wide 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angles make every seat the best in the house

Inputs: 2 composite video, 2 component video, 1 S-video, 1 DVI-D, 1 RF, 1 VGA

Outputs: composite A/V, headphone

2 built-in 7W stereo speakers ensure the sound is as good as the picture

SRS audio technology delivers a virtual surround sound experience

V-Chip parental controls keep children from being exposed to undesirable material

Full-function remote included

Product Details


Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited



Warranty Terms - Labour 1 year limited



Product Height 20-5/8"



Product Width 31-7/8"



Product Weight 35.3 lbs.



Product Length 8-3/8"



Screen Size 26"



Aspect Ratio 16:9



Display Type Flat-panel LCD



Digital Cable Ready No



Digital Capabilities HD-ready



Vertical Scanning Lines (Native Mode) 768



Resolution 1366 x 768



Contrast Ratio 800:1



Brightness 500 cd/m²



Media Card Slot No



HDMI Inputs No



DVI Inputs 1



S-Video Inputs 1



Component Video Inputs 2



Composite Inputs 2



PC Inputs VGA



RF Antenna Input 1



Headphone Jacks Yes



A/V Outputs 1



Watts/Channel 7W



Speakers 2



Simulated Surround Yes



V-Chip Yes



Remote Control Type Universal

 

I generally stay away from the no-name or house brand TVs. In that price range I probably would have bought a 23" HD Zenith (remember, Zenith = LG) for $799.... something like this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1110262781587

That's just my preference though. I'm sure that TV will be fine. Sounds like you're just using it temporarily until you get a bigger one next year... so you should be in good shape....

 

I have a 20" EDTV that I'm watching now in bed. Got it from Costco; Vizio is the brand.

Good picture for what i paid.

 

there are deals for syntax olevia 26" lcd hdtv. i think the price is around 500 and its one of the best bang for $$$ lcd's.

 

where is this deal? and from which retailer?

i just opened up the Insignia tonight. it looks ok. but then again, i don't have hd cable to take advantage of it. for now, i'll just hook up the dvd player and xbox with component cables.

since we're waiting until the spring to get the big 50-61" DLP.... we won't be upgrading to hd cable right now.

it seems ok, i only question the reliability and longevity of this brand.

 

my sister in-law's husband's parents also have a 42" Vizio... i have not seen it on so i could not comment on it's picture.

how much did you pay?

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=1423479&Tab=5

anybody heard anything about digimate?

it sounds pretty cheesy, but i can't argue about the price. i'm also looking for a cheap LCD that i can use as a computer monitor....

 

Viewsonic makes much better LCD's for less. I picked up a Vewsonic 30 incher for 799. 1000:1 Contrast Ratio, 4ms refresh rate. No ghosting or anything. It looks almost as good as my 34 inch Sony Wega XBR HD.

 

where did you get it? i was debating about a viewsonic also... but didn't find any good deals thus far.

 

I am trying to find the article but I read somewhere that ALL LCD panels are made by 2 or 3 manufacturers the rest of the units are window dressing by the individual lables. Kind of like how the Dell LCD panels are the same as the Apple LCD.

 

here is a syntax one for about 600 bucks after rebate. this is a 26 inch lcd.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...006&adid=17662

 

Werd! Bought one yesterday, from CompUSA. Paid $800 with $200 mail-in-rebate.
Bought 2 year extended warranty for $90 from CompUSA.
BTW, I got the 20" one about 8 months ago.
Can't wait for my 360!

 

Heard something like that a long ago. Was about regular TV's though.
Guy said he walked into electronics factory(worked in that field) and saw
all the CRT's line up on a shelf. On another shelf was the cases with the
different brand names written in them.