click chart for larger version Holiday HDTV sales have heated up. According to marketing research firm NPD, “nearly 6 percent of all Black Friday shoppers walked out with a new TV, a 36 percent increase from 2010.” Why? TV prices are at their lowest level ever as set makers try to salvage nine months of [...]
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How to Pick the Right HDTV
December 16th, 2011 · 2 Comments · 3D HDTV, Laser HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Plasma
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Circuit City Inflates HDTV List Prices
December 14th, 2011 · 1 Comment · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
Circuit City yesterday e-blasted an advertisement touting an eye-popping $3,300 discount on a 2011 55-inch 3D Samsung LED TV bundled with a 3D Blu-ray player and two pairs of 3D glasses. Circuit City claims it’s a $4,799.96 value, now on sale for $1,499.96 with coupon ($1599.96 without). This appears to be an incredible 69% discount. [...]
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HDTV Holiday Buys For Under $600
December 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
According to a major TV maker, this year’s post Thanksgiving top sellers are HDTVs under $600. They are flying off the shelves and supplies are getting tighter. This year the picture quality and feature selection is better than ever. To help our readers choose below is a list of great sets under $600 offering [...]
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Avoiding Grief with Your New HDTV
December 12th, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
If you just bought, or are going to buy, a new HDTV this holiday season, it’s worth it to read our guide so you don’t make any costly mistakes. From items to check while you’re still at the store, to simple setup tricks to help you when you get home. Avoid grief, read our guide.
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Why This Week is the Best Time for HDTV Deals
December 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
UPDATED 12/11 – More Deals Added The TV makers have key weeks to provide additional incentives for dealers to sell more sets. Starting tomorrow December 11th and through the 18th is the last big TV selling week of the year. To maximize sales, manufacturers and dealers make the final push for the holiday. HD Guru [...]
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Make your HDTV Smarter: The Best Internet Media Streamers
December 2nd, 2011 · 6 Comments · Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
One of the hot items this holiday season is media streamers, tiny boxes that get you Internet content straight to your TV. The likes of Apple TV, Roku, LG, Western Digital, and more compete for your attention. We help you decide.
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Setting Up Your New HDTV
November 28th, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, Blu-ray Discs, DLP, Front Projection, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
(Above:The brightness and contrast setup patterns from Disney’s WOW Blu-ray) If you haven’t adjusted the settings on your new HDTV, you’re not getting its full performance By eye or with a Blu-ray setup disc, having an understanding of what each picture control does is crucial to getting the best picture. With a Goldilocks-esque “just right” [...]
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Buyers Beware of New Unadjustable HDTVs
November 28th, 2011 · No Comments · LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Reference Materials
We’ve already warned you about Disposable HDTVs, sets you can’t get parts or repairs from the manufacturers. Next came “Unrepairble” TVs from Vizio and other set makers (here and here) that charge more for parts than buying the same TV as replacement, once the set goes beyond its one year factory warranty. Now, a group of [...]
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