I would love to have someone explain to me the difference between two identical tv's with the same features with about a $1,000 difference in price
and also made by different manufactors.

I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.

At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.

Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.