This Week’s Best HDTV Deals and Bundles

June 15th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma, Sound Bars

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This week we feature the best deals on HDTVs from LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba, and Vizio along with a price drop on Seiki’s Ultra HDTV. We also include a number of bundles offering free soundbars or other items with the TV purchase.

There are also great deals on two of our highest rated 2013 televisions, the Panasonic ST60 and Samsung F8500 plasmas.

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What you need to know about Ultra HDTV

June 13th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, News, Plasma, Review, Satellite TV

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Referred to as the next big thing, Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) is also known as “4K” television. They made their retail debut in late 2012 as $20,000-$25,000 84-inch LED LCD models from LG and Sony This year, new models with retail pricing from $1500 and up are beginning to ship to dealers and will continue to arrive throughout the summer from SonySeiki (review). Toshiba, and Samsung . Vizio and others may arrive later in the year. Screen sizes now range from 50-inches to up to 85-inches and may be offered as small as 39-inches, aimed at gamers during the fourth quarter to coincide with the 4K capable Sony Playstation 4.

A number of readers are ready to purchase a new large-screen television and want to know if they should go with a top rated 2013 HDTV or a UHDTV model. To help make the decision, read all the facts after the break.

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LG 55LA7400 LCD HDTV Review

June 10th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Product Reviews, Review

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The LG 55LA7400 falls in the middle of LG’s LED LCD lineup this year. Most of what you’re buying in the higher-end sets is specialty features, like GoogleTV or integrated cameras. If you’re just concerned with picture quality, the LA7400 line is 2nd from the top.

That all said, the 55LA7400 comes well loaded with apps and other features for the price as well, so it’s time to take a look.

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Top 10 Tech Gifts for Dad

June 8th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, Audio, Blu-ray Discs, Blu-ray Players, Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, HTIBs, Plasma, Sound Bars, Sound Systems, Surround Sound, Surround Sound Systems

Gift Ideas for Dad 2013

Looking for some last minute gift ideas for Dad? Give the gift of tech this year with some great ideas for every budget.

From TVs to remotes to soundbars, streamers, players, discs and more, you’ll find the perfect present for Pa.

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Fathers Day Deals On Big Screen HDTVs

June 8th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma, Sound Bars

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This week you can find Father’s Day sale prices of up to 42% off of retail on screens from 46 to 70-inches. Brands on sale include Samsung, Vizio, Sharp and LG. Samsung also offering a bundle deal with free soundbar, 29-inch HDTV or audio dock. See details and all the links after the break.

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Samsung PN60F8500 HDTV Review

June 7th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, Plasma, Product Reviews

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The PN60F8500 represents a huge advance in plasma technology. Surprising us at the 2013 Consumer Electronics show, Samsung introduced significantly improved plasma panels. We were struck immediately by the 8500’s high brightness and ability of its new panel to reject ambient room light.

How did the Samsung plasma hold up to our testing and evaluation? Read on

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Blu-ray Player Firmware Upgrade Issues

June 4th, 2013 · Blu-ray Discs, Blu-ray Players

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Having problems playing a new movie? With all the features and copy protection on Blu-ray discs, players need routine updating to be compatible with new titles.

This is called updating the firmware, and while it’s vital to the continued performance of your Blu-ray player, shockingly, sometimes it’s not possible.

Sometimes, manufacturers just stop supporting their products, even models only a few years old.

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This Week’s Hot HDTV Deals

May 19th, 2013 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma, Sound Bars

This Weeks Hot Deals

In the TV retailing, the end of May means Memorial Day sales.  To capture a bigger  share of the holiday sales HDTV makers are now offering dealer incentives for lower prices on select  new 2013 models.

This week we feature HDTVs with screen sizes from 39 to 75-inches from Samsung, Panasonic and LG. Savings are up to 33% off retail. In addition, Samsung is offering a bundle deal on select models with the choice of a Samsung soundbar, 29-inch 720p LED LCD or an Audio Dock. These bundle items retail for $300 to $400.

See the 15 best HDTV deals after the break.

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