GhoS,
Thanks for the confirmation of my feeling that I got a good value. I know the unit I bought was not the best quality, but it seemed like the features on the other models that added $300-500 just were not worth the additional cost for the amount of improvement of the feature or the additional feature they had.
GhoS said:
All too often people buy on price alone and the big box stores have no problem selling those peices, but stores that take a little time to inform people about the products usually have customers that are more satisfied with their purchase.
I agree. Even if the "other store" costs a few bucks more, it is well worth it for the knowledge and help they give. Unfortunetely, many people do not feel this way. I was talking to a coworker about my purchase. She also bought one that week and she also went to the store where I bought mine. She was impressed by the knowledge and helpfullnes of the sales associate. She narrowed it down to the one she wanted, then went to Best Buy to compare prices and bought it there and saved some $ ( I forget the amount, but I don't think it was more than $30). So much for rewarding the one who helped you.