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    Official Black Friday HDTV Discussion Thread

    in 2011

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    http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/22/8445781-buying-a-tv-on-black-friday-the-price-predictions-are-in

     

     

    This year continues to be slow for TV sales. Not only do economic conditions remain sour, but the roll-out of 3-D technology has been poor — lacking necessary programming — and so-called "smart TVs" have been marketed confusingly, or in some cases not demonstrated at all. This has led to high inventory levels. The holiday season is the last chance for retailers and set makers to improve their fiscal year.

     

    HD Guru consulted industry contacts, surveyed the best current deals and analyzed pricing trends to come up with our Black Friday price predictions. Come Nov. 25, the biggest shopping day of the year, these are the costs of models — grouped by size, features and brand reputation — that you're likely to see.

     

    If you're thinking about buy a TV anytime soon, consult this list first, so you don't unwittingly pay too much.

     

    This year all sizes are affected. The glut of sets has already produced the lowest prices of the year and we know the holidays will mean "loss-leader" models that stores can offer in outstanding deals. In fact, the areas where we'll see the greatest price drops are in the category of TVs measuring 55 inches and above.

     

    That segment is more competitive than ever, with more new models from brands you probably never heard of (what we're calling "no name"). The no-name models exert downward price pressure from the market leaders. Add in the competitively priced Vizio’s recent drop in market position, along with their own leftover 2010 models, and you have a perfect recipe for crazy closeouts.

     

    As in recent years, the online e-tailers will be leading the charge with the hottest deals and will follow Black Friday TV deals with Cyber Monday specials.

     

    For those of you considering a Vizio or a no-name TV, please read our disposable TV article, where we make the case for purchasing an extended warranty.

     

    Now, on to our predictions:

     

    Smallest LCDs

     

    32-in. 720p no name LCD - $169

    32-in. 720p brand name LCD - $249

     

    Mid-size LCD and plasma

     

    40-in. 720p no name LCD - $288

    42-in. 720p brand name Plasma - $399

    42-in. 720p brand name 3-D Plasma - $529

    40-in. 1080p no name LCD - $339

    40-in. 1080p brand name 3-D LED LCD - $689

     

    46-in. to 47-in. 1080p no name LCD $399

    46-in. to 47-in. 1080p brand name LCD - $499

    46-in. to 47-in. 1080p brand name LED LCD - $599

     

    50-in. 720p brand name plasma $539

    50-in. 1080p brand name plasma $639

     

    Large LCD and plasma

     

    55-in. 1080p no name LCD - $639

    55-in. 1080p brand name 3-D LCD - $799

     

    60-in. 1080p brand name LED LCD - $1099

    60-in. 1080p brand name plasma - $999

    60-in. 1080p brand name 3-D plasma - $1099

     

    70-in. 1080p brand name LED LCD - $2399

    Line Reports - Post Them Here!

    in 2009

    Posted

    I've never seen this nobody is at any of the stores here in Nashville.... 0 people @ electronic express .... 0 peope at Target ...... and until 9 : 30 pm there was maybe 20 people @ best buy..... Normally by this time there would be more than 200 hundred... it's very strange
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