Budget 40 inch LED TVs faceoff (Hisense, Sceptre, Insignia)

[Smokey]

Hey Mr Peabody, thanks. How you been doing? Was on vacation for couple of weeks

Insignia from BB turn out to be an excellent TV. Very bright detailed vivid colors. And for $250 IMO is a steal.

This particular 40 inch model from Insignia is made by Sharp as it carry a lot of similarity to its big brother Sharp 42 inch model LC-42LB261U. Same ports lay out and labeling, double power light indicator on left bottom corner. And the same service menu code if any advance adjustments are needed.

So the quality is there and it shows from its picture quality. Blacks are deep, but at cost of narrow viewing angle.

Overall, very happy with the TV J

[Feanor]

I wish daily that our old Samsung CRV would die, die, die, but it's only about 8 years old so it could well hang in for a few more.

The Samsung is 27" but I'd be looking to replace it with about a 40" LED when the time comes -- price will be significant factor. The Sammy is in an area adjoining the kitchen and is used mainly to watch cable TV new so 'uber' quality isn't essential. I'd be looking in the league of the Insignia.

FWIW, the Insignia NS-40d510na15 has good reviews from customers of Bestbuy.ca. The price here is C$299 -- which looks like a good deal given the C$ and Cdn prices in general.

[Smokey]

FWIW, the Insignia NS-40d510na15 has good reviews from customers of Bestbuy.ca. The price here is C$299 -- which looks like a good deal given the C$ and Cdn prices in general.

If price will be significant factor in purchasing a new TV, this Insignia might be your best bet. This TV is last year model so BB might be coming with new 40 inch Insignia model, and there is no guaranty this year model will also be made by Sharp.

In reality, you are getting a Sharp TV at discount price with this Insignia model. You won't be disappointed

[harley .guy07]

I am always scared about these brands because they seem to put very weak and unreliable power supplies in these units. I have a Vizio in my bedroom and it works fine but it has started to discolor the top of the screen and it does funky things now and then.