Every year — and especially around the holiday shopping season — a slew of entry-level, budget-oriented TVs flood sites like Amazon and the shelves of stores like Best Buy and Walmart. They're not among the best TVs you can buy, obviously, but they're not intended to hang with that crowd; they're fuss-free, bargain-level TVs aimed squarely at folks who aren't picky about performance.
These TVs fill an important niche. There's nothing wrong with recognizing your needs and spending your money smartly. If you don't need a fancy TV, don't buy one.
