This week we searched Amazon for HDTVs with the deepest discounts. We found eight with screen sizes from 32 inches to 65 inches.  We set the bar at a minimum discount of 37%, a price that is typically far below original dealer cost, thanks to factory to dealer incentives. Discounts go up to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'LCD Flat Panel'
This Weeks Hottest HDTV Deals
October 26th, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels
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How To Deal With HDTV Customer Service and Win
October 24th, 2011 · 2 Comments · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, Plasma
If you have any problem with a new HDTV and it’s past the store’s return or exchange period, you’ll need to deal with customer service. HD Guru readers have been emailing about how they’re not getting their warranty claims honored. So we’ve put together a list of things you should do to receive the [...]
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Vizio Cuts HDTV Prices
October 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
Vizio, the number two selling brand of LCD in North America, announced today a retail price drop of $20 to $100 for its line of 19-inch to 55-inch HDTVs citing “sufficient” inventories, according to an article published this morning by Twice. As we reported here and here, some Vizio customers have been told that their defective 13.5-24 month old [...]
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An HDTV By Another Name
October 14th, 2011 · 4 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels
The TV business is at a tough juncture. A slow economy, coupled with a high household penetration of HDTVs, means that replacement and secondary set sales are poor. The result, a shift of TV brands. A few years ago Olivia, iLO, Loewe, and HP sold TVs in the US. Now they’re gone. Recent new “no-name” [...]
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Sony LCD Recall In Japan Not US
October 12th, 2011 · No Comments · LCD Flat Panel, News
Sony today issued a recall of LCD HDTV models sold in Japan due to a fire hazard potential. To date no recall has been issued in America for any of the listed Sony LCD models according to a Sony spokesperson. This was confirmed by the US Product Safety Commission’s media representative.
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HD Guru’s Black Friday 2011 HDTV Pricing Predictions
October 6th, 2011 · 1 Comment · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Plasma
2011 continues to be a slow year for TV sales. Economic conditions, a poor rollout of 3D with a lack of programming, combined with confusing, ineffectively or un-demonstrated Smart TVs have led to high inventory levels (link). The holiday season is the last chance for retailers and set makers to improve their fiscal year. HD [...]
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Vizio Disposable HDTV Sellers: Do They Have Your Back?
October 3rd, 2011 · 8 Comments · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Plasma
Updated 10/26: Now Includes Best Buy After uncovering complaints from Vizio owners who were told by the company that their recently purchased, but out of warranty, defective TVs were “unrepairable” link, HD Guru contacted the largest Vizio dealers: Wal-mart, Target, Costco, Amazon, BJs and Sam’s Club. Each retailer was asked if they will continue to [...]
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Check It Out! A Better Buy on an HDTV From Best Buy Online
October 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
Updated 10/21 in bold Best Buy has a two price policy on a number of HDTVs on sale in this week’s (Oct.2) circular. A higher price for shoppers that rely on the sale flyer, and a lower price for consumers that log into their bestbuy.com account, choose the TV they’re interested in, place it into [...]
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