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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Buyers Beware of New Unadjustable HDTVs
November 28th, 2011 · No Comments · LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Reference Materials
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Use These Tips For Black Friday HDTV Sales and Pay Less
November 13th, 2011 · 6 Comments · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
Ready to buy a new HDTV? Don’t! Well, at least not before reading these tips for Black Friday shoppers. Are the TVs on sale really good deals? What about buying a no-name brand? Can you get the best TV from a doorbuster sale? By planning your buying strategy you can spare yourself time, money and [...]
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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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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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Sharp 80-Inch LED LCD HDTV Annouced
September 27th, 2011 · 10 Comments · Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
If bigger is better, Sharp beats the competition over the head with the introduction of the first 80-inch consumer HDTV, the LC-80LE632U . The largest screen size offered by competitors is 65-inches. Features include thin bezels, Internet connectivity, 1080p resolution, 120 Hz, Full Array LED backlighting and Sharp’s own 10-bit X-Gen LCD panel.
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Disposable TVs: Vizio Tells Owners Their Sets Are Un-repairable
September 22nd, 2011 · 24 Comments · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
Updated Vizio, America’s second best selling LCD TV brand, is now telling some broken set owners that their televisions cannot be repaired. If the set is past the 12 month factory warranty, Vizio advises owners to buy from them a replacement set !
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