How and Why You Need to Get You Old TV Recycled
So you just bought a new flat panel to replace your old television. Before you throw that old TV into the local dump, you should be aware of how many toxic materials are in it, especially old-style cathode ray tube (CRT) sets. Picture tubes contain…
This Weeks Hottest HDTV Deals
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,…
How To Deal With HDTV Customer Service and Win
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…
Vizio Cuts HDTV Prices
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…
An HDTV By Another Name
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…
Sony LCD Recall In Japan Not US
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…
Look Out For Hidden Costs of a Cheap HDTV
See our latest: How to find a reliable big screen HDTV and an affordable extended warranty New TV brands seem to pop up like mushrooms. In most cases, that analogy could go even further. The latest newcomer attracted our attention for its top model’s…
HD Guru’s Black Friday 2011 HDTV Pricing Predictions
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…
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