[Las Vegas Dave]

Of the models you are interested in, search the internet for that "xxx model number" and add the word “xxx reviews”. There should be several pro and con comments.
I was interested in a SHARP unit that was on sale a few weeks ago in the Cleveland market, and reading the issue with firmware upgrade, I passed..

Maybe this Thanksgiving Black Friday sales will have what you like?

[SunkenCiv]

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