Which TV to buy?

Samsung

I personally hate Samsung, but the 8 series looks fantastic. Also, that new Sony is not nearly as good as the previous version.

Also, what happened with the Sharp? I almost bought that before I found my current Sony.

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The P series vizio

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bingo

I would go with the Vizio if it were my money. Did you see the recent news about Samsung inserting ads into 3rd party programs?

Owned the Sharp for 2 months and one night the picture just went out. The menus and smart features would still come up but wouldn't show the picture for the satellite or dvd player. Screen would start to brighten up when you try but then go dim. Let me tell you that Sharp customer service is horrendous….that will be last Sharp purchase. Took them 2 weeks to tell me that they couldn't get a technician out to my area and every other day since then I speak to someone who is "handling" my tv replacement but to this point nothing has happened. I don't think anyone there communicates with each other, have to explain the situation to everyone you speak with and no matter what information I provide them it hasn't to this point led to me getting credited for a new tv. Quite an aggravating process. I've had 2 claim numbers that have been mixed up and confused and have sent in my proof of purchase at least 3 times. This morning, thinking my claim is nearly complete, I get another call requesting for me to send in my proof of purchase. Unbelievable.

I'm stuck purchasing through HHgregg since that is where the Sharp came from. I don't think they carry Vizio products.

That's really a crappy ordeal. I'll keep that in mind for my next purchase. I'd also push for them to allow you to purchase at any retailer you choose, maybe with the caveat that they also sell Sharp. There's no reason for the manufacturer to care where you bought the original item.