Emerson - 32" LC320EM82S Review

I purchased this Emerson 32" LC320EM82S television as in impulse buy on February 16, 2008. This television was going to be an upgrade to replace an older model televison in my bedroom that still works. I purchased it soley on looks, size, and price! I paid 558.00 dollars not including sales tax and considered that a good deal. The model playing at my local Wal-mart showed a crisp, clear picture and I liked what I saw. The tv looked great in my room and I was very pleased with it. On August 1,2009 I turned on the tv only for it to shut itself off. After numerous attempts to turn on the tv and no success, I called Emerson. I was told that sometimes you have to turn off the tv and let it set for 30 minutes so it can reset itself. I tried this and it did not work! I made several calls to Emerson and dealt with some really rude people. I can send my tv in to be repaired but it will cost me 70.00 even though the tv was only 5 1/2 months old and under warranty!  This problem is very common! It is caused be a defective "power supply/backlight inverter" and this part is very hard to find. Wal-mart said they could not do anything and have stopped carrying this model because of this problem. I tried to resolve this with the Better Buisness Bureau which become a total mess. The end result, I have a worthless tv and am out over 600.00. Please do yourself a favor and avoid the Emerson brands.