I find the slow channel changing so annoying. It seems like we have taken two steps backward. I am one that is happy with my VCR/DVD combo TV. I switch back and forth all the time; but it is starting to make funny noises. My husband likes new technology, so we bought a LCD HDTV for our room. I was so frustrated with the slowness. I didn't realize this is an industry problem. Plus, with the TV we bought you couldn't delete channels so I had to go through HD channels 11, 11.1, 11.2, etc. He said if we get a box (Comcast) it will be better. I don't want a box or a separate DVD player. I want a new tv with a DVD built in with fast channel changing. I guess I can live w/o the DVD, but the fast channel changing is a must. Are there TVs out there that have fast channel changing w/out switching from Comcast or getting a box? We have too many TVs to switch to Verizon.
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I find the slow channel changing so annoying. It seems like we have taken two steps backward. I am one that is happy with my VCR/DVD combo TV. I switch back and forth all the time; but it is starting to make funny noises. My husband likes new technology, so we bought a LCD HDTV for our room. I was so frustrated with the slowness. I didn't realize this is an industry problem. Plus, with the TV we bought you couldn't delete channels so I had to go through HD channels 11, 11.1, 11.2, etc. He said if we get a box (Comcast) it will be better. I don't want a box or a separate DVD player. I want a new tv with a DVD built in with fast channel changing. I guess I can live w/o the DVD, but the fast channel changing is a must. Are there TVs out there that have fast channel changing w/out switching from Comcast or getting a box? We have too many TVs to switch to Verizon.