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Best Buy vs. Amazon.com for an HDTV
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size is not a big deal to me. I have very limited space and the desk i play on so i had to go that small. i just care about quality and the reviews seemed great for that.Jamesfrom818 said:
Meier said:
Nope it was the same price on BF, $500. I thought it was lowered for black friday but i didnt check on its price for a month or so, due to the fact i didnt think i would be buying a TV this year anymore (financial problems)
jamesinclair
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+1 for amazon.
After buying, check the price every day, anytime it drops email them for a refund.
You can do this for 30 days
After buying, check the price every day, anytime it drops email them for a refund.
You can do this for 30 days
Fun Factor
Formerly FTWer
Meier said:
Seems some people are getting it to work, but officially they are not doing any price adjusting.
Solideliquid
Member
Got my 40" 1080p Bravia from Best Buy, added a four year warranty for an extra $100 or whatever it was. They show up at your house and if they can't fix it there they take it and bring it back. Free.
I'm not too sure what Amazon has but that was a clincher for me.
I'm not too sure what Amazon has but that was a clincher for me.
Mockingbird
Member
I suggest waiting to get the apotheosis of modern televisions: the Panasonic 103" Plasma Screen.
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/plasma_central/103plasma/default.asp
I know it`s probably just a tad out of your price range right now, so just save for a bit.
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/plasma_central/103plasma/default.asp
I know it`s probably just a tad out of your price range right now, so just save for a bit.
edible_candle
Member
I recently purchased this:Arsenic said:
Samsung T260HD 26-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor and I quite like it since it fulfills the role of both an HDTV and a computer monitor, simplifying my setup considerably. Full 1080p support too. One problem though: the only way to connect older devices that don't support component output or better though is through the RF input.
Lots of good advice here.
Main points I would give you:
1) Find the TV at a B&M if possible such as Best Buy - check it out in person. Now remember the display models usually are setup incorrectly and wont display whatever image you are seeing as well as you would at home.
2) Dont buy it there unless they are willing to match Amazon's price. (This is very much YMMV as more often than not they will say no. Remember this is their loss, not yours as Amazon is amazing).
3) I would stick to Sony or Samsung. I've had great experiences with these two.
I just picked up an LN40A750 Samsung to replace my Sony XBR. You might want to look into the 650's or 550 to keep more within your budget.
Main points I would give you:
1) Find the TV at a B&M if possible such as Best Buy - check it out in person. Now remember the display models usually are setup incorrectly and wont display whatever image you are seeing as well as you would at home.
2) Dont buy it there unless they are willing to match Amazon's price. (This is very much YMMV as more often than not they will say no. Remember this is their loss, not yours as Amazon is amazing).
3) I would stick to Sony or Samsung. I've had great experiences with these two.
I just picked up an LN40A750 Samsung to replace my Sony XBR. You might want to look into the 650's or 550 to keep more within your budget.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Slavik81 said:
Depending on the state you live in. I don't have to pay tax in my state (Massachusetts).
The L? Sony doesn't use their newest engine in it. They're just using old tech in it to attract people who just want a cheap TV with the Sony name on it. Same goes for the S series which is the 1080p equivalent. I think the M is supposed to be the equivalent of Samsung's 4 series this year but from what I've heard, CNET and Consumer Reports both put Samsung's 32" A450 ahead of Sony's 32" M4000.claviertekky said:
OldJadedGamer
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ciaossu said:
My friends and I will "price check" each other. When we are in the store ready to buy something, I'll call my best friend and when he answers I say "PRICE CHECK" then he asks me for the model number of what I want to buy and he'll look it up on Amazon.
Then he'll tell me #1 if it's cheaper somewhere else and #2 what the user reviews are and if it's worth it.
keeblerdrow
Member
Does anyone know of any truly fantastic deals for a 26" LCD for my bedroom? I have a nice set for my living room, so I don't need anything fancy. A 720p "value" brand would even suffice, but I'm having trouble finding something priced "to sell". I figure everyone here always finds these great deals and maybe someone may know of one that'd hit the spot.
I'm thinking of selling my Pioneer 5080 to a friend and moving to a Pioneer 5020 (1080p). I adore the 5080, but the 9th gen Pioneer panels are going to be their final plasma displays manufactured using the Kuro glass and I don't want to miss out on that.
Amazon has a decent price (Best Buy can't even begin to match it). Everyone seems to suggest that Amazon is a great place to buy a TV from, but I'm wondering how shipping and receiving is handled.
The 5020 is a big TV in a large box. How exactly would the display arrive? I mean, they aren't just going to leave the thing on the porch, right? I bought my 5080 from Plasma Concepts with "white glove" service and they actually brought the TV up stairs (I'm on the 3rd floor) and helped me move everything into place. I can take care of that this time (though I will obviously need the help of a friend), I suppose, but I still want to make sure it is delivered safely.
What can I expect if I decide to order from Amazon?
Amazon has a decent price (Best Buy can't even begin to match it). Everyone seems to suggest that Amazon is a great place to buy a TV from, but I'm wondering how shipping and receiving is handled.
The 5020 is a big TV in a large box. How exactly would the display arrive? I mean, they aren't just going to leave the thing on the porch, right? I bought my 5080 from Plasma Concepts with "white glove" service and they actually brought the TV up stairs (I'm on the 3rd floor) and helped me move everything into place. I can take care of that this time (though I will obviously need the help of a friend), I suppose, but I still want to make sure it is delivered safely.
What can I expect if I decide to order from Amazon?
CajoleJuice
Member
You can expect the same service you got from Plasma Concepts. When I had my HDTV delivered from Amazon (actually, from a shipping company they employ), the guy actually took his shoes off before coming in the house because it was raining outside. He brought it into my room and set up the stand and put it on my entertainment center with me. He turned it on to make sure it worked before he left too.dark10x said:
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Slavik81 said:
You pay sales tax to Amazon.com? Do you live in Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota, or Washington? Those are the only states, with a few small exceptions, that require Amazon to collect sales tax.
Typically you only have to pay sales tax if the company you're ordering from resides in the same state.
Technically, the buyer is required to pay a use tax to their state on all products shipped to the state. However, most states don't want to waste the time collecting tax on DVDs, so they'll only look for big items like cars or boats.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
TheExodu5 said:
As illegal as buying something from my neighbor state, New Hampshire, and not reporting the use tax? Sure. Or buying something while overseas? Sure.
But as I said, they typically only come looking for use tax for large purchases, which a TV might be considered.
Anyway, it was a misunderstanding, I saw "tax" and for some reason thought "sales tax," which Amazon does not collect with exception to a few states.
CajoleJuice
Member
Yep, free shipping (well, I did give him a tip). Best purchase I've ever made.dark10x said:
I should be clear in saying that he set up the stand the TV came with, he didn't put it on a wall mount or anything. Pretty sure they don't do that.
H_Prestige
Banned
dark10x said:
The 10g pioneer plasmas will be 5 lumen/watt and achieve infinite black levels. Just because the glass will be made at a panasonic factory doesn't mean the 9G will somehow be better. From what I gathered at avsforum, pioneer will have the glass built according to their own specs. They're not going to be using 'panasonic' glass.
CitizenCope
Member
BTW those still playing in SD and looking for a cheap way in, Best Buy has a Dynex 32" for $399 and a 26" for $349. I don't care Dynex is still better than SD.
Firestorm said:
But I've read that Samsungs are horrible for gaming. Pretty bad input lag and motion blur even in game mode. Plus settings aren't adjustable in game mode with the Samsungs. I've been told that equivalent Sony, Sharp and Panasonic models all handle gaming much better than the Samsung LCDs. Also there's the "robot audio" issue with Sammy's that I'm not sure has ever been fixed.
Did you consider Costco? You have a 90 day return policy standard and a 2 year warranty. If the price drops during the your return period (90 days), they will give you a refund. I bought my 50" Panasonic PZ 700U from them last year, paid $2400, and got back $600 when the price dropped on day 89. You really can't beat that.
There is no restocking fee if you don't like it, and if you order online they will refund the shipping price if you return it.
There is no restocking fee if you don't like it, and if you order online they will refund the shipping price if you return it.
cameltoe said:
This is why I buy anything LCD at B&M. I can't stand dead / stuck pixels. Took my wife's laptop back to Office Depot over one stuck pixel. Took last year's Black Friday special 37" LCD HDTV back to Target over one dead pixel. Seems like bad pixels are becoming more and more common as manufacturers and retailers revise their policies to allow for some pretty shoddy displays before accepting returns. Makes an easy return process a must for me.
I would never buy a TV from a B & M. Ended up buying mine a couple years ago from a store in Florida and having it shipped here. With an extended warranty and with the $150-200 shipping I still saved at least $500 over buying it from Best Buy or Circuit City. Went great too.
But yeah, Amazon is your friend.
But yeah, Amazon is your friend.
As someone noted above, a Sony SD trinitron CRT would absolutely destroy a Dynex LCD for SD gaming. A Sony HD CRT would be an even better display. If you're looking at 32" and 26" sizes, CRT is still a viable option (if you can find one). Cheap LCDs are just about the worst thing you can buy. Absolutely awful image quality.
H_Prestige
Banned
dark10x said:
That's all I got for now. The prototype for the 10g was shown at CES earlier this year. Google "pioneer extreme contrast". CES 2009 should be very interesting.
After getting Amazon Prime I don't think I've purchased anything that wasn't 15%+ on sale at Best Buy or any Physical Retailers... So a TV with White Glove service would be no different from Amazon would be no different.
>.> Like one of the First repliers sed: For LCD you want Sharp, Sony or Samsung.
for plasma... All I can think of is Pioneer... I think Panasonic is decent.
>.> Like one of the First repliers sed: For LCD you want Sharp, Sony or Samsung.
for plasma... All I can think of is Pioneer... I think Panasonic is decent.
jamesinclair
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knitoe said:
Oh shit thats terrible news.
Im glad I bought my HDTV in the spring then.
Doesnt Circuit City do 110% if the price goes down?