What is a good brand for an LCD HDTV?

[Jeffhs]

Originally Posted by Dave A

I picked up some Insignias cheap for a test. They are rock solid on my cable plant.

I have a 19" Insignia flat screen that has worked flawlessly since new in 2011. The set is now two months out of warranty and still works great. Insignia is a house brand of Best Buy; the TVs are actually built by XOCECO of China.

[jhal]

I bought my mom an Insignia 26" (?) set in 2009 for her kitchen and it is on from pretty much sun up to sundown, and no problems yet.

I also have two Panasonic VIERA's from 2007, a 26" and 41" set, both bought used. I am very happy with them. Though I hear Panasonic quality had gone downhill.

Main set of a 60" Sharp Aquos, bought in 2008. No problems so far, knock on wood.

I recently bought, off of Craigslit for $100, a Panasonic plasma, 50" I believe, from 2002. Very nice, HEAVY, set. Don't know what i'm doing to do with it, but I love the commercial build quality. Only downside is no HDMI input, and 720 max resolution.

[Kamakiri]

I bought the wife a 46" LCD set made by Element for Christmas. Picture is outstanding, and only $329 (factory refurbished).

It's got horrible reviews for reliability, but it's made in Detroit (I think).....so at least I tried to do my part to keep the dollars here. Bought it from a small independently owned place locally called Dirt Cheap TVs. Small place, only 3 or 4 employees. Even if the set turns out to be lousy, I'll feel good about the money I spent.

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

it's made in Detroit (I think)

This brings up a question are there *any* TVs that are *actually for sure* "Made in America"... I suspect that there are US companies that import sets from China with their brand name, and make some money distributing those sets. I have heard that Vizio sets are US built, but the little 24 incher in my computer room clearly says "made in China" on the back.
Anybody got a recent TV that actually says "Made in USA" on the back.

jr

[CoogarXR]

I am not aware of any LCD panels made in the USA. Sure, the mainboard can be made in the USA, and the case plastic, and maybe it's assembled in the USA, but I doubt there are any 100% made in the USA sets.

[coppercity]

I would suggest LG or Sony, I just retired my still working fine Sony KDL32L4000 from early 2008, for a LG 42" LED 1080P. Tired the Samsung Smart TV did not like it returned it.