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Sears Black Friday 2009 HDTV Deals

Oct 28

Posted by alan in Bargain HDTVs, Black Friday, Black Friday 2009, HDTV, Sears | 1 Comment

Sears Black Friday HDTVs Logo

Sears Black Friday ad for 2009 has been released early, and here’s a look at their HDTV deals for this year. Scans of the ad can be found here: 1, 2, 3, 4. Deals are good for Friday, November 27, from 4am-Noon.

Sony KDL HDTV for Black Friday

Our Picks for the Best Bargains:

  • Zenith Z42PO2 42-inch Plasma $499.99 *
  • Samsung PN42B400 42-inch Plasma HDTV $549.99
  • Panasonic 42″ Class Plasma HDTV $649.99 *
  • Samsung LN40B500 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV $599.99 *
  • Samsung LN46B500 46″ 1080P LCD HDTV $899.99 *
  • Samsung PN50B430 50-inch Plasma HDTV $699.99 *
  • Samsung PN50B530 50-inch Plasma HDTV $899.99
  • Sony KDL-46S504 46-inch 1080p LCD HDTV $854.99 *

Rest of the Deals:

  • AOC 32-inch Full HD LCD TV $379.99
  • LG 55LH40 55-inch LCD HDTV $1499.99
  • Panasonic TC-P54G10 54-inch Plasma HDTV $1499.99
  • Proscan 40LC45Q 40-inch LCD HDTV $539.99 *
  • Samsung LN22B350 22-inch LCD HDTV $249.99 *
  • Samsung UN40B6000 40-inch LED HDTV $1399.99
  • Samsung 46″ Class LCD HDTV (Model LN46B650) $1309.99 *
  • Samsung 46″ LED HDTV (Model UN46B6000) $1599.99
  • Samsung 55″ LED HDTV (Model UN55B6000) $2469.99
  • Sharp 19″ Class LCD HDTV (Model LC19SB27UT) $179.99 *
  • Sony 32″ Class LCD HDTV (Model KDL-32L504) $379.99 *
  • Sony KDL40S504 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV $664.99 *
  • Sony 46″ LCD HDTV (Model KDL46V5100) $1239.99
  • Sony 52″ LCD HDTV (Model KDL52V5100) $1599.99
  • Toshiba 40RV525U/R 40″ 1080P Class LCD HDTV $589.99 *
  • VIZIO 32″ ECO HDTV (Model VO320E) $349.99

* indicates a doorbuster deal (only good for early morning hours).

CNET Reviews Vizio VOJ370 37-Inch 1080p LCD

Feb 9

Posted by alan in 1080p, 37-inch HDTVs, Bargain HDTVs, Full High Definition, HDTV Reviews, LCD, Vizio | No Comments

Vizio VOJ370F

CNET reviewed the Vizio VOJ37OF 37-inch 1080p LCD, giving it a rating of 7.0 out of 10 (or 3.5 stars out of 5). The VOJ370F has Vizio’s new Java styling, which is advertised as a brown theme, but in reality is more of a dark chocolate tone that looks black in soft lighting. The set does have some gold trim along the bottom edge.

CNET found the strengths of the set to to be strong, accurate color reproduction, and good grayscale. They also liked the number and variety of inputs, including 3 HDMI connections and one PC input.

VOJ370 LCD in a Box

They didn’t like the below-average off-angle viewing performance and the VOJ370F’s “tendency to dip into bluish green in near-black and black areas.” They also noted that the styling of the set may not be for everyone, so you should check it out in the store before buying.

Specifications

37-inch LCD
1080p
44.2 lbs w/ stand
16. million colors
500 cd/m2 brightness
1300:1 contrast ratio
3 HDMI inputs
2 component inputs
2 composite inputs
1 S-video input
1 computer RGB audio
1 analog audio output
1 5.1 SPDIF optical audio output

Helpful Links

CNET review of the Vizio VOJ370 37-inch 1080p LCD

Offiicial Vizio VOJ370 page at Vizio.com

CNET Reviews Vizio VO32LF

Feb 9

Posted by alan in 1080p, 32 inch HDTVs, Bargain HDTVs, LCD, Vizio, VO32LF | No Comments

Vizio VO32LF 1080p LCD

CNET recently took a look at the Vizio VO32LF, a 32-inch 1080p LCD. They assigned it an overall score of 7.0 out of 10 (or 3.5 out of 5 stars).

One of the stronger aspects of the VO32LF was accurate color reproduction, which has always been a standout aspect of Vizio LCDs. CNET called the color reproduction the “best we’ve seen in its class.” They also liked the set’s accurate grayscale, complete set of picture controls, and generous amount of connections, including three HDMI and one PC input. They also found black levels to be acceptable, stating the set’s “black was fine for a smaller display.”

Vizio VO32LF Remote Control

The set had some problems with screen uniformity and off-angle viewing, but CNET said these problems “don’t spoil an otherwise solid picture.” Comparing the VO32LF’s black levels to similar 32-inch Sony and Panasonic LCDs, they found the Vizio’s blacks to be a bit brighter, but pointed out “the differences were relatively minor.”

CNET also pointed out that having a 1080p picture doesn’t matter much with a set this size. Practically all new HDTVs are shipping with 1080p these days regardless of size, but consumers shouldn’t weigh 1080p too heavily in their decision-making process.

Specifications of the Vizio VO32LF

32-inch screen
1080p
16.7 million colors
1300:1 contrast ratio
480cd/m2 brightness
4 HDMI inputs
1 VGA input
2 component inputs
1 composite input
1 S-Video input
1 TOSLINK output

Helpful Links:

CNET’s review of the Vizio V032LF

Official Vizio VO32LF page at Vizio.com

K-Mart’s Thanksgiving Day 2008 HDTV Deals

Nov 8

Posted by alan in Bargain HDTVs, Bargains, Black Friday, Blu-ray, Blu-ray players, Hot Deals, K-Mart, Plasma | No Comments

K-Mart Sign

K-Mart’s Thanksgiving Day 2008 deals have just been released. They will be good for Thursday, November 27, 2008, which is the day before Black Friday. Here are all the HDTV-related deals. A star means we find the deal interesting. Check out the Sony Blu-ray player for only $180!

  • small starSony Blu-ray BDP-S350 Disc Player $179.99 (Ed. One of the better quality Blu-ray players. See a video review below.)
  • Element 32″ LCD HDTV $399.99
  • Memorex 26″ LCD HDTV/DVD Combo $399.99
  • Samsung 42″ PN42A400 720p Plasma HDTV $699.99

The Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player received a 7.0 out of 10 rating from CNET (link), who said it delivers a superb Blu-ray picture as well as very good DVD upscaling.

Link to scanned copy of K-Mart’s Black Friday ad.

Via BlackFriday.info.

Sears HDTV Deals for Black Friday 2008

Oct 27

Posted by alan in 1080p, Bargain HDTVs, Bargains, Black Friday, Hot Deals | No Comments

Black Friday 2008

Here’s an early look at a list of HDTVs and other interesting items of note that will be on sale for Sears on Black Friday 2008.

HDTVs:

Element 37″ LCD HDTV – $599.99
Panasonic 37″ Full HD LCD TV – $749.99
Panasonic 42″ 720P Plasma HDTV – $699.99 *
Proscan 32″ LCD HDTV – $499.99 *
Samsung 19″ LCD HDTV – $299.99 *
Samsung 32″ LN32A300 LCD HDTV – $499.99
Samsung 40″ 1080P LCD HDTV – $799.99 *
Samsung 46″ 1080P LCD HDTV – $1099.99 *
small starSamsung 46″ 1080p LN46A530 LCD HDTV – $1199.99 Ed. Great TV.
Samsung 50″ 720p PN50A400 Plasma HDTV – $899.99
Samsung 52″ 1080p 120Hz LN52A650 LCD HDTV – $2099.99
Sharp 26″ LCD HDTV – $399.99 *
small starSharp 46″ Class Full HD 1080P LCD HDTV – $899.99 * Ed. A lot of screen for a low price.
Sony Bravia S-Series 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV – $999.99
Sony Bravia S-Series 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV – $1299.99
Sony Bravia V-Series 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV – $1099.99
Sony Bravia V-Series 52″ 1080p LCD HDTV – $1799.99
Sony Bravia W Series 52″ 1080P LCD HDTV – $1999.99 *
Sylvania 42″ Class 1080P LCD HDTV – $699.99 *
Toshiba 40″ 1080p 40RV525U LCD HDTV – $849.99
Vizio 26″ LCD HDTV – $379.99
Vizio 37″ 1080p Full HD LCD TV – $699.99

Other items of note:

Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc Player – $199.99
Samsung DVD-1080P Upconvert DVD Player – $49.99
Sony DVP-NS700 1080p Upconverting DVD Player – $69.99
Belkin HDMI Kit – $34.99
Logitech Harmony Remote – $59.99 w/32″ TV Purchase
Samsung 1000 Watt Home Theater System – $159.99 *
Samsung HT-BD2E Blu-ray Home Theater System – $599.99
small starSony Blu-Ray Disc Player – $179.99 * (Ed. Model unknown, probably the BDP-S300)
Sony DAV-HDX275 1000-Watt 5-Disc Home Theater System w/1080p Upscaling HDMI
Sony DAV-HDX576WF 1000-Watt 5-Disc Home Theater System w/Wireless Rear Speaker – $349.99
Tech Craft 48″ TV Stand – $149.99
Tech Craft 58″ TV Stand – 50% Off
300 BluRay – $19.99 *
National Treasure 2 Blu-Ray – $18.99 *
Sleeping Beauty Blu-Ray – $18.99 *

*Doorbuster item.

(Via BlackFriday.info)

Collection of Vizio SV470XVT and SV420XVT Reviews

Oct 11

Posted by alan in 1080p, 120hz, AVS Forums, Bargain HDTVs, Costco, Full High Definition, HDTV, HDTV Reviews, LCD, Sam's Club, Sears, Vizio | 2 Comments

Vizio SV470XVT 1080p LCD HDTV
This is a collection of reviews I’ve put together from the AVS Forums thread on the Vizio SV470XVT and SV420XVT. This is for your convenience so you don’t have to cull through dozens of pages of price questions, technical queries, and troubleshooting. (Note: The 47 inch and 42 inch models are exactly the same except for screen size.) The original thread can be found here.

Reviews:

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52-inch 1080p Sharp Aquos LCC-5262U LCD HDTV $1699 at Costco

Jun 27

Posted by alan in 1080p, AVS Forums, Bargain HDTVs, Bargains, Costco, Full High Definition, HDTV, HDTV Shopping, High Definition, LCD, Sharp | No Comments

Sharp LCC-5262U at Costco

Costco has the Sharp Aquos LCC-5262U listed as a “hot buy” on their website at $1,699. To give you an idea on price drops over time, one year ago, this is the price I paid for my 47-inch Vizio 1080p LCD from Costco. The Aquos delivers an overall better picture than the comparable 52-inch Vizio.


Helpful Links:

Discussion of Aquos vs Vizio 52-inchers at AVS Forums.

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72-inch 1080p HDTV for $1,999? The Samsung HL-T7288W

Jun 22

Posted by alan in 1080p, Amazon.com, Bargain HDTVs, DLP, Full High Definition, HDTV, High Definition, Hot Deals, Samsung | No Comments

Samsung HLT288W 1080p HDTV 72 inches

*UPDATE* DEAL EXPIRED.

 If you want the maximum screen size for your dollar, the Samsung HL-T7288W is the HDTV for you. It is a 1080p, 72-inch rear projection DLP HDTV with a 10,000 to dynamic contrast ratio. This 72-incher is available for $1,999 from Amazon.com. Comes with 3 HDMI inputs as well as a USB port.

Helpful Links:

$1999 at Amazon.

AVS Forums discussion of the Samsung HL-T288W.

Samsung HL-T7288W HDTV tech specifications.

Bargain: 50-inch 1080p Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD $3,000 at Costco

Jun 6

Posted by alan in Bargain HDTVs, Bargains, Ben Drawbaugh, Costco, Hot Deals, Pioneer | 1 Comment

Pioneer Kuro at Costco

Pioneer’s line of Kuro Plasma TVs are some of the best HDTVs out there, especially when it comes to deep black levels. This may not be a bargain for most people, but if you’re a Pioneer fanboy, it’s a good deal for all five of you. Amazon.com also has it for the same price, but keep in mind that with Costco, you get a two-year extended warranty and 90-day return policy. The Kuro is the HDTV owned by Engadget HD’s guru Ben Drawbaugh.

Deal Link:

Costco.com link (also in-store).

Helpful Links:

Sound & Vision’s review of the Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD.

Buying an HDTV at Costco.

Bargain: 47-inch 1080p Westinghouse TX-47F430S. $999 at Costco

Jun 3

Posted by alan in 1080p, Bargain HDTVs, Bargains, Hot Deals, Westinghouse, Westinghouse TX-47F450S | No Comments

 

Westinghouse TX-47F430S

The Westinghouse TX-47F430S is a  CNET-reviewed, 1080p, 47-inch HDTV that features 4 HDMI inputs and a 5:000:1 DNR contrast ratio.

Note: deal is limited to various local Costcos (not a national promotion). Call and check with your local Costco to see how they are pricing the TV.

Helpful Links:

CNET.com review.

FatWallet deal discussion.