Sanyo is a good tv, it is just not as expensive as a sumsung or panasonic. Even though in the 80's Sanyo was up there with Sony. Of course if you want a TV with proven staying power an investment in Magnavox may be worth looking into. But truth be known for picture quality unless you are a big time gamer or big into action shows or sports then one flat screen is not going to make much difference than any other. I personally like Sanyo for it's price, though I did break down and purchase my Magnavox, and if my tv lasts as long as my parents or grandparents Magnavoxes did, this WILL be my last tv purchase.