Video Asylum

Posted by Estes (A) on November 24, 2006 at 04:40:31

In Reply to: huh? posted by Joe Murphy Jr on November 23, 2006 at 18:47:32:

"Most people would consider them an el-cheapo manufacturer, but LCD monitors from Westinghouse are kickin' plenty of name brand ass these days."

Westinghouse used to be a big manufacturer. Who bought the name? Also they are sold all around the world. Similarly, in the Far East Sharp TVs were considered a great deal, but in Canada at least, their tube TVs have poor picture quality.

"All of the big boys were at one time small upstarts. The no-names of today may be the name brands of tomorrow. How do you think Sony's customer service compares to no-name Oppo Digital?"

I agree with you. Brands rise & fall in terms of quality. Sure Oppo is an up & comer. But I would not buy a "no name" $25 DVD player from Wal-Mart (Remember the Simpsons...this a good brand "Sorny"). My cheap neighbour did, & he want back 3 times to get one that works. I figure he spent more on gas then he did on the player!