Sorry phizzle, not looking at comparing dick sizes but I will say that I could comfortably afford an Ugly Betty with the proceeds I've spent sitting in my home theatre room.....I also, could find dozens of $2 reviews across the net matching your example BUT to me the real world examples/tests are what count, of which I have done with varying results. Like most things in this world you do ultimately get what you pay for.

Here's a real world example, of which I also experienced to a similar degree:
http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=63050&st=0

Enjoy!