Originally Posted December 7, 2008
Update December 8, 2008
6 Avenue Electronics on line (6ave.com) has coupon codes to save you an additional 5%, along with added coupon code specials for two HD GURU recommended Pioneer HDTVs. The codes are as follows and are from listings at dealtaker.com :
5% off on entire order (Excludes: Apple, Bose, Samsung, Velodyne, and Control 4 Products)
Coupon Code: AFL5
Pioneer PDP-6020FD 60″ 1080p KURO Flat Panel HDTV – Only $3748
Coupon Code: AFLPIO3748
Expires: 12/23/08
Pioneer PDP-5020FD 50″ 1080p KURO Flat Panel HDTV – Only $2248
Coupon Code: AFLPIO2248
The HD GURU has tracked down the hottest deals on a number of its recommended HDTVs. (You can find the list at:
HD GURU’s Recommended HDTVs)
Sale prices start today and run though Dec 13, 2008 (except as noted).
You can use these low prices at the retailers advertised or in many cases, get an even better deal at the HD Guru’s internet shopping link by entering the model you desire in the “Product Search†Box under the HD Guru’s “Check Prices†banner in the left column of this page. It will take you to the HD Guru shopping page, powered by Price Grabber. You may also use the prices listed below to negotiate with your local retailer, especially if they have a price match policy.
Today’s bargains are from Best Buy (BB), Circuit City (CC), (national retailers), J&R (JR) jr.com (online ordering and NYC store), Vann’s-www.vanns.com (online ordering and stores in MT), Costco (CO) www.costco.com, (national warehouse membership club stores and on line, note if a non-member buys on-line a 4-5% fee is added to the price according to Costco customer service), 6th Avenue Electronics (6 Ave) -www.6ave.com (online ordering and NY/NJ stores, Note 6 av store=in-store price in its weekly ad (which is available at the 6 av website), item can be ordered on phone at the in-store weekly ad price plus shipping by calling 1-877-684-2831 according to a 6Av customer service representative. 6 Ave on-line prices include free ground shipping. All on-line prices are subject to change. (FS=Free Shipping; Sam=Samsung; Pan=Panasonic; Son=Sony, Pio=Pioneer, S/M=Sunday and Monday Only)
Key: * = Samsung 630 series has the same performance as the recommended 650 series except for lower contrast ratio spec, due to substitution of a matte anti-glare screen for a glossy anti-reflective screen.
^ =According to the specifications, Costco’s Panasonic plasmas have the same performance specifications as the PX80 and PZ80 units recommended by the HD GURU. There is a slight cosmetic difference and a different model number for Costco. The sale on the Panasonic plasmas runs through Dec 14, 2008.
Make/Model-Resolution–Technology-Size-Was/Now-Store
Pio/PDP5020FD 1080p Plasma 50†$3999.99/$2499.99 JR
Pan/TH42PX80U 768p Plasma 42†$799.99/$649.99 JR
Sam/LN40A630* 1080p LCD 40†$1599.99/$1199.99 BB&CC
Sam/LN46A630* 1080p LCD 46†$1899.99/$1399.99 BB&CC
Son/KDL32XBR6 1080p LCD 32†$1199/$999.99 BB
Note-This is a Best Buy package deal and includes a $300 Sony BDPS350 Blu-ray player at no extra charge
Pan/THC50FD18^ 1080p Plasma 50†$1449/$1299.99CO(FS Sun)
Pan/THC42FD18^ 1080p Plasma 42†$899/$799.99CO(FS Sun)
Pan/THC42HD18^ 768p Plasma 42†$729/629.99CO(FS Sun)
Pan/THC50HD18^ 768p Plasma 50â€Â $1049/$899.99CO(FS Sun)
Pan/TC32LZ800 1080p LCD32†$1199.99/$869.93 6ave.com (FS)
Pan/TC26LX85 720LCD 26â€Â   $899/487.47 6 av store
Pan/TH42PX80 768p Plasma $999.95/645.42 6av.store
Pan/TH42PZ80 1080p Plasma $1299.95/$845 6 ave.com (FS)
Pan/TH50PX80 768p Plasma $1399.95/878.94 6 av store S/M
Pan/TH50PX80 768p Plasma $1399.95/$948 6ave.com (FS)
Pan/TH46PZ80 1080p Plasma $1699.95/$1249.97 Vanns (FS)
Pan/TH50PZ80 1080p Plasma $1999.95/1389.97 Vanns (FS)
LG/37LG60 1080p LCD $1499.99/899.88 Vanns (FS)
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Came across this interactive engine at TweakTV. Pretty cool feature lets me purchase a TV off of calibration settings that are already in the TweakTV database. I found a good price, but need to do more shopping. http://www.tweaktv.com/comparisonTool.php
I would like to buy a TV on line but I don’t know if its safe. I have never bought big ticket items on the internet. Could you recomend some safe stores.
How do we rate Sylvania 37″ TV LC370SS9
Mel, I Like the Viera TH-50pz800u. For the dollar it’s better than the series 6 ToC from samsung ONLY because it has the legit THX mode. Thats the biggest and best difference between the two. A few other differences…The plasma will always have deeper blacks which will make the picture “pop” more. Although the plasma is more of an energy hog, this may not be a big deal to you but it needs to be considered.
i am trying to compare these: Panasonic 50″ VIERA Plasma HDTV vs Samsung 46″ Series 6 LCD HDTV. Other than the screen size, can some tell me which one they would recommend?
TechDealDigger.com just posted a deal on the Samsung LN40A750 40″ 1080p 120Hz LCD for $1,499. http://www.techdealdigger.com/deals/samsung-ln-46a750-1499-at-frys/5767
hey,
i just got a panny TH50PZ80U for $1150. good deal?
thanks.
The local Fry’s Electronics, (Phoenix, Az), just advertised LN45A650 @ $1,399.
Hi HD GURU,
I am just looking strictly for your opinion. It might be off topic, but I’ll throw it at you anyway. The Samsung 650 series in 52″: Do you think it’s better to buy now, on boxing day in BB, or wait after new years? I know prices do fluctuate and may vary, but when do you think it’s the best time for a lowest price?
I just heard about how prices of those “already-on-sale” Samsung’s will remain roughly around the same price range. Just to throw it out, there was a $400 off of a particular Samsung LCD (don’t remember the specific model) in a sale for BB Canada. But now the sale is over and the prices are back to retail.
Any help would be great!
Thanks!
I trying to choose a LCD TV here are what Im looking at
Samsung LN46a500 $1099.
Samsung LN46a550 $1329.
Samsung LN46A630 $1479.
Samsung LN46A650 $1499
LG 47G50 $1389.
LG 47G60 $1499
Vizio VO47L $949.00
what would be the best deal here
I have several windows in the room und i don’t want glare to be a problem
120hz or 60hz does not really matter to me can’t tell to much difference in the too.
please help
Thanks
The 1599.97 price is from the flyer (not CC weekly flyer)the Sony rep gave me on Sunday so you won’t see it on CC’s website.
Gary:
When you list a web address for more information, eg, “hottest deals … on recommended HDTVs” it would be very helpful if you could click on that address or there was a link. I’ve found my browser (IE 7) won’t even let me copy the text of the web address.
This makes navigating around your site a bit difficult.
Thanks.
Bob
Done! An excellent suggestion. Thanks.
HD GURU
Where do you get that $1599.97 price? CC’s website has it listed for $1899.97.
EDIT above: NOT 1899.97 but 1599.97
Sony 46″ W Series LCD HDTV
Sony BDPS350 Blu-ray Disc Player
Sony HT-SS2300 5.1 Dolby and DTS Blu-ray Home Theater System
$1899.97 @CC