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Insignia IS-LCDTV32 LCD TV

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Thursday, 26 January 2006

The Insignia IS-LCDTV32 is a Liquid Crystal Display TV that is HD Ready with an high WXGA Resolution. At the lower end of the price scale, I found this totally black television to be stylish. In store comparisons on picture quality promoted me to purchase this TV. I had previously owned another LCD TV, that worked well except it was not High Definition (HD) nor did it handle dark scenes well. This was very important to me, as well as the price.

I was very pleased with the quality of this television. I hooked up the Insignia IS-HTIB102732 Home Theatre System using HD Component Video, and you could notice the increased quality on played DVDs. TV quality was normal as I had not ordered HDTV yet. The contrast and brightness of the LCD was great, with no problems watching dark scenes.

If you didn't have a home theatre system, the included SRS Virtual Surround gave you great listening, with 7W per speaker. Wide 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angles make every seat the best in the house. This TV is really featured packed for a low price!

Update November 2006
The Insiginia IS-LCDTV32 has decided to quit working. It will intermitently not turn, sometimes days at time without turning on. I have request service from Best Buy (as Insignia is a BestBuy Company). I have been waiting over 30 days for repair, and parts are on back-order for 28 more days. Be advised the BestBuy Warranty means nothing in regard to Customer Care or Speed. This warning may also apply to the following Insignia Products: NS-42PDP, INP4219, INC4218, NS-32LCD, and NS-27LCD.

Verdict: Do not buy Insignia products.

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written by Michael S. Patrick, August 07, 2007

Mine is a pice of crap too, same problem, I bought mine in July of 05 nd it failed in December 05, In January 05 it went into storage until July 07 and failed again within 2 weeks. Estimate to repair over $1000, and the tech said he wouldn't guarantee it beyond 30 days. So, it has failed twice within 7 months of actual use and Best Buy is unwilling to keep a customer who has spent thousands. 1- TV, 2 - Microwaves, 1- 60 gif IPOD, 1- Home theater system, 1- Laptop and a bunch of little crap. The service tech said they have had so many problems with these units that they have stopped selling them, so they KNOW they're crap. I am appaled at their lack of care or concern. Don't bother calling the phone number le=isted on the Best Buy site, they'll just tll you tough luck and to call Best Buy. I'll not spend another nickle with best buy. Period.

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written by kenneth house, August 21, 2007

Mine has the same problem, taking anywhere from 10 mins. to a day later to come on (if you turn it off you won't get it back on until the following day). Now, some how, after muteing the sound, the sound won't come on; all this, and I havern't finished paying the darn thing off! I wanted to call customer service but, after reading your comments, I am angered and bewildered!

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written by andy t, December 05, 2007

If you had bought the service plan you would have had no problems. I got one for 4 yrs on mine it started having some sound problems so i took it back and got a new one. Easy as pie.

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written by kristen, February 01, 2008

My tv stopped working slightly after a year. Insignia was rude and the trouble shooting they offered consisted of unplugging and replugging in the tv. Best Buy told me my only option was to have a repair man come to my home C.O.D. For $500 product I certainly expect more than this after just a year. I will never buy another Insignia product and highly recommend the same.

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written by Patrick, February 20, 2008

Same thing. I have a 26" Insignia TV and I'll turn it on and it turns off by itself. I called and was told the amazing advice of unplug and plug it back in. This company sucks!

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written by Cliff, May 04, 2008

I have been in the electronics buisness as an owner and a tech for 40 years and i can assure all of you that every make of LCD,Plasma.or liquid crystal have some kind of problem eventually.They all have only so many hours that they are expected to last.Even worse is the DLP sets which have one bulb that costs from 109.00 to 350.00 just for the bulb thats not counting the service fee.Thay also have a multicolored disc with a small motor that spins over the bulb and it to goes out every 4 to 6 months.In my opinion,one is still better off with crt or high def projection.

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