vandec54 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I'm going to cut right to the chase. I just got married and received some Best Buy gift cards. While Best Buy is not my store of choice it is going to be by default for my next purchase. I need a new TV, my 25 incher isn't cutting it anymore. I would like to spend $1700 or less. I want a set some where in the 40+ inch range. I am going to be primarily watching sports and dvd's. I can make the room bright or dark. I will be buying a different home so I really can't tell you the room size. I am lazy with my TV research, I just want to say here is my money give me the best set for my money. Please provide name brands and model numbers. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Sony - BRAVIA 40" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - KDL-40S2010 I thank you will like this one. Not bad price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnambic Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Circuit City is putting the Panasonic TH42PX60U on sale for $1299 this Friday. Its a 42 inch plasma and has gotten pretty darn good reviews. Best Buy and the like generally price match, so you may be able to get them to match the Circuit City price, especially since its in their ad. I asked Circuit City if they would match Best Buy's deals and they said absolutely. I'm assuming the reverse is true. I'm planning on getting one myself. http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/panasonic-th42px60u-review.html Home Theater Magazine's Review PC World's Top 10 Plasma Displays Panasonic's Website And I'm told Consumer Reports liked it a bunch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 that looks like a sweet TV at a sweet price...you just started something...thanks...[] [] Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 In my area right now Circuit city prices are $400.00 cheaper than Best Buy on identical model numbers. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 that's helpful too since Best Buy refuses to say "Merry Christmas" and I keep getting coupons for Circuit City...hmmmmmmmm...Thanks JJ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Use the coupons, and have BB price match Circuit City. BB has finally loosened up on their policy with price matching. I have even heard where some locations will match online prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviserated Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 BRANDSMART USA sells the 42" Panasonic for $998.00 !!! (display). New ones for $1288.00. http://www.brandsmartusa.net/aga/p1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnambic Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow, I just found this... http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat104300050017&type=category The Panasonic will be marked down to less than $1000 at Best Buy!!! But only for the first few hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandec54 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for the great info. I actually went to Best Buy tonight set on the Panasonic, but I wasn't going to purchase it until the price dropped to 999.99 on friday. However, after I watched it I determined that it was not even close to the quality of the other tv's around it. I decided to blow my load and purchase a 42" Samsung (you can see the model number in my profile). It was unbelievable in the store and for the price of 1599 I am happy with my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Really??? Oh no...thanks for the info on the Samsung as well...I need to look at some TVs... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 against my better judgement (there is a moral in there somewhere), I attempted to get to Best Buy for the Panasonic Plasma so highly rated...arrived at the parking lot and...I am such a rookie at this (and I will never be a veteran) as the line was around the block...I will take a pass...a turned right around and came home...I will be out today running some errands but not going nuts with the buying...good luck to those who can do it and please report back on your TV purchases! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Yesterday in my area Best Buy just changed their prices to about $100.00 under Circuit City. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I been out today looking at 60 inch(ballpark size) tv's.I also pulled in at BB,YIKES!,I really can't believe people go through that to save a few,or few hundred bucks.That said,BB ain't the cheapest anyway,hhgregg in this area is unbeatable,way cheaper on tv's than Sam's etc.I been goin' with my wife for 30 years to these dealeo's but I think this was my last.What was a pretty good thing in years past has now turned into a total disaster and resale biz. And another thing. Who are the people at the back of the 500 person line? Are they ever gonna get in?get anything they came for? On the tv's,nothing pays like research and in home trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I can tell you the same story since I dropped my gf off at work this morning and just for laughs we went past BB. All I can say is that had to be 600, easy, people and that was at 4:10 this morning. I tried to go back in the store at 8:00 or so and the check out line was at the front entrance, they even had a few cops at the front door. I turned right back around and walk out, I'll be back another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 well I puttered around Circuit City, Best Buy and Fry's... I liked the Panasonic 42" Plasma...nice picture...$999.99 would have been a nice price...regular price is $200.00 more I liked the Sony SXRDs...about double the price but bigger screen and LCOS technology... I liked the Sony Bravia XBR2 flat panel LCD...but also a bit pricier but I viewed in 1080i(?) and I would not have this with my basic cable or any upgrade so I am told so why pay for the extra? I like the Sony Grand Wega rear projection TV-KDF 50E2000...50" was about $1299.00 most everywhere (Sears too!) and is currently the one I am leaning towards...Fry's salesman REALLY pushed the newer version that is a "real" 1080i but again... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hey Bill, I have also been looking at the 50" Sony's. I do have to say that the new one that you mentioned, KDS-50A2000, is really 1080p. Here are the specs direct from Sony. http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?CategoryName=tv_ProjectionTVs_RearProjection_42to51TVs&ProductSKU=KDS50A2000&TabName=specs&var2= BTW, I have an order in for 83's , 64, 62's from Simply Stereo. Due in next week or the week after, since Thanksgiving might push it a few days back. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I sold my Sony GW 50inch and I can tell you that at 1400 w/tax it won't be beat in my opinion.I've got a 62" Mits(I've owned many mits)in my house(just bought)and it can't touch the Sony I sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 jamesV...you have come a long way, eh??? Simpley Stereo are great people to deal with...Fish...thanks for the info...I had thought I could use my Circuit City coupon...TV is not expensive enough or the extra 10% off at Sears...doesn't apply to electronics...talked with some buddies last night and my brothers yesterday...I am leaning to the rear screen projection as the price leader or going all out on a new SXRD or that Bravia XBR2...as TVs are THE popular gift right now, perhaps the prices will become even MORE cutthroat...I have seen prices drop SIGNIFICANTLY in the last 2 days...thanks again all. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I just bought a Sony 55" sxrd for $1979.00,full hd 1080.I'm not a video buff but it's the best picture I've seen for that size and money.Back to the store goes Mits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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