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Best HDTV Deal For 2007 Black Friday is the 46″ Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD

Nov 21

Posted by alan in 1080p, 720p, Best Buy, Black Friday, Circuit City, CNET, David Katzmaier, Full High Definition, HDTV, Hot Deals, LCD, Plasma, Sharp | 1 Comment

AquosThe best deal for this year’s Black Friday may be the 46″ Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD (Model: LC-46D64U) for $1,300 (a $500 savings according to Gizmodo’s Ultimate Black Friday Deal Guide). It can be found at Circuit City. CNET.com reviewed its 52-inch brother and gave it a good review. (BlackFriday.info’s Circuit City deals.)

720p plasmas have always been a smart bargain. So, the second best deal might be the 42″ Panasonic TH-42PX75U for $900 at Best Buy. CNET hasn’t reviewed this set, but they did review its close cousin, the TH-42PX77U, which got a great review. Panasonic plasmas review very well in general.


Vizio GV47LF and the Vizio VP50HDTV at Costco

Jun 2

Posted by alan in 1080p, 720p, Costco, GV47LF, HDTV, LCD, Plasma, Vizio | 1 Comment

I just got back from my second trip to the Chicago Costco to check out the HDTVs. They had a fresh batch of the 50-inch Vizio plasmas (CNET review) sitting on the floor. I saw a guy at checkout with one on a pallet hauling it to his car, so at least one person must think it’s a better deal than the GV47LF. Not me though.

I got a second look at the GV47LF in action. This time they had a much better HDTV source running into the TV, and it looked really good. I would have bought it on the spot except I don’t have a car. I’m trying to get my buddy to help me haul it home. I asked at the help desk if Costco would deliver the TV to my apartment, and the young woman said local warehouses don’t deliver, but if I bought online and had it shipped, I’d get cheaper sales tax than Chicago’s 9%, and that would help make up the difference. So, I went home and did the math. Nope, no deal. Online is $150 in shipping and $109 in sales tax ($260 total) versus just $150 in sales tax at the store. Bad information.

New CNET Review for Vizio VP50HDTV ($1,500)

Jun 2

Posted by alan in 720p, David Katzmaier, HDTV, Plasma, Vizio | No Comments

CNET just reviewed the Vizio VP50HDTV, a 50-inch 720p plasma. It did not score as high as the GV47LF, so I see little reason to consider the 50 incher other than those extra three inches. It’s interesting to note 3 inches is a surprisingly noticeable size difference when compared with a 47 inch. Check it out next time when you’re in a Best Buy or Costco.

I recommend checking out the first paragraph of David Katzmaier’s review of the Vizio VP50HDTV. He answers a question that I’ve had for a long time. For people who purchase bargain HDTVs, are they generally happy with the purchase? Yes, they are. That is a very satisfying answer for someone looking to invest in one of these TVs.