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| The Official HDTV Thread; Discussion of hi-fef TVs and related technology | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 30 2008, 04:41 PM (1,570 Views) | |
| TrentonFella | Nov 1 2008, 12:02 AM Post #91 |
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Might upgrade to a 32 inch for my bedroom...I don't know yet...I would love to get a 52 inch though 
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| packmule | Dec 11 2008, 08:18 AM Post #92 |
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Not sure of the differences between a LCD and plasma hi-def TV? You will be, after you read this excellent article, which explains them, and touches on the pros and cons of both technologies: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/179/lcd-or-plasma-hdtvs-which-to-choose/ |
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| packmule | Feb 25 2009, 08:20 AM Post #93 |
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Thinking of buying a discounted hi-def flat panel LCD or plasma TV from Circuit City during this company's bankruptcy related liquidation of their stores inventories? Before you do you might want to read this article: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/124232 |
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| josh TX | Feb 25 2009, 06:18 PM Post #94 |
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You definitely take a big risk considering you can't return the item, especially with the high dollar easily breakable stuff. And honestly I didn't find the discounts to be worth the risk, at least not at my local CC. |
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| TrentonFella | Feb 25 2009, 08:02 PM Post #95 |
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Same here, the only good stuff was that the PS3 controllers were 30% off but they were gobbled up very early on. |
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| packmule | Mar 7 2009, 12:30 AM Post #96 |
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All Circuit City stores will be closed by March 8th of this year: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/43371 From what I've read of the various liquidations going on at these stores, the ineptitude of this company lingers even in the final days and months of this sixty year old electronics retailer. Example: most of these inventory liquidations are only offering 20% discounts on laptops and desktops...considering the necessity this company has to liquidate all or as much of its inventory as possible this level of discount is not only surprising, it's also absurd. 
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| TrentonFella | Mar 7 2009, 03:22 PM Post #97 |
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So long Circuit City, you brought about your own demise...as for those liquidation sales...pure joke. The only major discount was the markdown on video game accessories and everyone jumped on them as soon as liquidation started. |
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| packmule | Apr 7 2009, 07:22 PM Post #98 |
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Is Blockbuster Video in trouble? Read this article and judge for yourself: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Dispatch/blockbuster-on-the-brink.aspx |
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| josh TX | Apr 9 2009, 06:12 AM Post #99 |
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Considering the advances made with companies like Netflix and the digital download movies, it seems like the writing's on the wall for the old fashioned brick and mortar style video rental. Personally, I haven't used blockbuster for years. It's expensive. I remember paying something like 4 or 5 bucks for a movie rental and like 6 or 7 for a videogame rental. Netflix has plans that run for 10 or 15 bucks a month unlimited movies that far exceed the value of renting from a local blockbuster. Just my opinion, but it seems like a better value. |
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| packmule | Apr 19 2009, 10:00 AM Post #100 |
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3-D LCD and plasma TVs are already on the market. 3-D Blu-Ray DVD players aren't...yet, but they will be and likely by 2011: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/44773 |
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| packmule | May 18 2009, 06:32 PM Post #101 |
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If you believe the following article by tech blogger Christopher Null HDTV prices have already bottomed out...and may begin rising again in the near future: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/142023 I paid over $600 for a top of the line 32" Samsung model LCD HDTV about two months ago(I gave my 2007 32" Olevia LCD HDTV to a friend whose own HDTV broke after he accidentally dropped it while moving it to an upstairs room in his house). I want to buy a second, "ecomony" model 32" LCD HDTV for my back room and I'm hoping Brands Mart will have some good sales on these units in November and December.
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| TrentonFella | May 23 2009, 12:54 AM Post #102 |
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Forgot to say I got rid of my old 40 Inch Samsung LCD (more like gave it to my mom) and picked up a 46 Inch Samsung LCD from Best Buy last Wednesday There is a stark difference between the two in terms of picture quality. Here is a link to the T: 40 Inch Samsung LCD with 1080P
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| packmule | May 23 2009, 08:54 AM Post #103 |
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I did a brief inventory of all my electronics this AM. A breakdown of what I currently have: Hi-def electronics: -Samsung 32" Series 3 LCD flat panel HDTV(720p), model # LN32B360 - Cost: $549.99 from Best Buy - Mfg: Feb/2009 -Samsung Blu-Ray DVD player, model # BD-P1400 - Cost: $299.99 from Best Buy - Mfg: 2007 My other non HD electronics: -Philips 26" standard def widescreen-flat screen TV, model # 26PW341 - Cost: $125 from Atlanta online "craigslist" posting - Mfg: July/2004 -Yamakawa multi region DVD player, model # DVD-275 - Cost: $60 from Yamakawa's website - Mfg: Nov/2004 -Philips all region code free DVD player, model # DVP3140 - Cost: $50 from Amazon.com(via VCT Electronics)- Mfg: 2008 |
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| Grimey | May 23 2009, 12:27 PM Post #104 |
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In my living room my dad has a 47" LG i think its Plasma, and we have the ps3 hooked up to it to play blu-rays and games. It looks amazing!
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| josh TX | May 23 2009, 12:46 PM Post #105 |
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I don't have a Costco membership but I was in there to pickup a prescription (pharmacy is open to the public) and browsed the TV's while waiting for the scrip to be filled. They had some decent looking VIZIO 32" HDTV's for 400, don't know if that's a great price or not but the in-store display looked pretty good. |
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