Archive for category Hot Deals

Bargain: AOC 42-inch 1080p LCD for $799 at Costco

Jul 26

Posted by alan in 1080p, Bargains, Costco, Full High Definition, HDTV, High Definition, Hot Deals, LCD | No Comments

AOC L42H861 HDTV available at Costco

Costco has the AOC L42H861 42-inch 1080p LCD HDTV for sale at $799 (original price: $1,000) while supplies last. PC World has a review of the AOC L42H761, which is essentially the same television. The Costco version, the L42H861, has a much better looking television stand (very Sumsung-ish). Prices are getting pretty low for large LCDs, it will be interesting to see what kind of deals there will be on Black Friday 2008.



Helpful Links:

PC World’s review of the AOC L42H761.

Engadget HD post about the AOC L42H861.

Official AOC website.

Bargain: TiVo HD DVR for $179 (regular price $300)

Jul 10

Posted by alan in Bargains, HDTV, High Definition, Hot Deals, TiVO | No Comments

TiVO HD DVR

TiVo is offering a “web special” that features a factory-renewed HD TiVo for $179. It comes with a one-year warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Deal is good while supplies last.

The TiVo HD DVR records 20 hours of HD content or 180 hours of standard def. It can record two shows at once and connect to your home network to access and download online content including movies.

Deal Link:

Web Specials at TiVo.com.

Official TiVo Blog post about the deal.

Helpful Links:

PC World review of the TiVo HD DVR.

CNET review.

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.

Blu-ray Discs Now Available for Blockbuster’s Free In-store Exchanges

Jun 20

Posted by alan in 1080p, Blockbuster Online Total Access, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Rentals, Hot Deals | No Comments

Blockbuster Store Now Offers In-Store Blu-ray ExchangesBlu-ray discs are now available for free in-store exchanges on Blockbuster Online Total Access plans. Customers can have unlimited exchanges with premium plans or 2-5 in-store exchanges with regular plans. A great summary of the Blockbuster service can be found here.

This is a big advantage for Blockbuster over Netflix, which has stated it will soon be raising subscription prices for those who wish to rent Blu-ray through its service.

Helpful Links:

Blu-ray with Blockbuster Online Total Access.

*EXPIRED* Bargain: Magnavox Blu-ray Player for $198 (sort of) at Walmart.com

Jun 9

Posted by alan in 1080p, Bargains, Blu-ray, Blu-ray players, HDTV, Hot Deals, PlayStation 3, Wal-Mart | 2 Comments

Magnavox NB500MG9

*Update: Deal has expired*

Walmart.com has a deal with all its Blu-ray players, including the Playstation 3. You purchase a Blu-ray player at full price, and you get a $100 gift certificate that can only be used online at Walmart.com. How is this $100 off the price of a Blu-ray player? Well, if  you’re going to buy $100 of something in the near future and it’s available on Walmart.com, it’s the same as saving $100 on $300 spent, right? Ok, it’s more like getting $400 worth of stuff for $300.

The Magnavox NB500MG9 is most notable because it’s the cheapest Blu-ray player at a starting price of $298. It has 1080p output but uses the Blu-ray Profile 1.1.

Helpful Links:

Magnavox (Funai) Blu-ray player discussion at AVS Forum.

Bargain: BBC’s Planet Earth Blu-ray for $45 with Free Shipping

Jun 6

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Planet Earth Series from the BBC on Blu-ray

The BBC series Planet Earth is one the most-recommended Blu-ray discs out there. For fans of wildlife programming, this series is a must see.

Regular price is $67. You get 20% off with coupon code DDAF, which expires June 22, 2008.

This is the superior British version narrated by David Attenborough. There is an “Americanized” version narrated by Sigourney Weaver that reviewers say isn’t as good.

Deal Link:

DeepDiscount.com

Helpful Links:

Review of Planet Earth.

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.

Bargain: Logitech Harmony Universal 880. $93 After $50 Rebate.

Jun 3

Posted by alan in Bargains, Hot Deals, Universal Remotes | No Comments

Logitech Universal 880 Harmony Remote With Docking Station

Regular price of $165.00. The Logitech 880 comes with a docking station that charges the remote. LCD screen features customizable background, fonts, icons.

Logitech 880 on its side.$93 after rebate at Buy.com.

Link to $50.oo rebate.

Helpful links:

CNET review (w/ video).

Arstechnica review.

Audioholics.com review.

Bargain: Pioneer DV-400 1080p Upconverting DVD Player. $65.99.

Jun 3

Posted by alan in 1080p, Bargains, HDTV, Hot Deals, Pioneer, Upconverting DVD Players, Upscaling, Upscaling DVD Players | No Comments

Pioneer DV-400 Upscaling DVD player

Available from CircuitCity.com for $65.99 with free shipping. The Pioneer DV-400 is a 1080p upscaling DVD player. It plays DivX and WMV files and has a USB port for mp3 playback.

Link.

Additional links:

Pioneer DV-400 discussion on AVForums.com.

Pioneer DV-400 Remote