They are what they are man, if you want something top of the line you got to spend big bucks if you want something that will do the job and not pay much you go for a not so expensive brand they are not necessarily garbage just not what you are used to getting. I know a couple who got one and they love their TV and it's a 47 inch they got it for like 600 I believe and they think it's the nicest TV out there lol I can tell quality wise it's not that great, but you get what you pay for.