GottaDEAL Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 <a href="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=30991737&siteid=40911438&bfpid=6708734&bfmtype=1&CategoryID=pcmcat31800050028&id=1083713413198&skuId=6708734&type=product" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/6708/6708734_rc.jpg" border="0"></a><br /><br />One Day Sale - BestBuy.com has the Maxent 42" Enhanced Definition Plasma TV for $1,439.99. Get free shipping and a free home theater system with your purchase (shipping charges will apply for the HT system). Use the discount link below to save $50 more if you haven't used it already and get it for $1,389.99 shipped.<br /><br />Experience the depth of enhanced-definition plasma technology on a flat-panel display. You'll find yourself in a sea of more than 16 million colors with high brightness, vast viewing angles and a breathtaking vista from the picture-in-picture window.<br /><br /><a href="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=30991737&siteid=40911438&bfpid=6708734&bfmtype=1&CategoryID=pcmcat31800050028&id=1083713413198&skuId=6708734&type=product" target="_blank">Maxent 42" Enhanced Definition Plasma TV - $1,389.99 Shipped - Best Buy</a><br /><br /><b>Discuss the deal in this thread.</b>
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 I own this TV. I picked it up on Black Friday a little cheaper than this. $1399 -10% if I remember correctly. It's a pretty good plasma TV for the price. It is not HDTV, but I definetly notice a difference watching HDTV channels in EDTV format.
Brad Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 The free home theater system has a "value" of $179.99 so I'd definitely pick that up even though you'll have to pay $20+ for shipping.
i-bystander Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Oooh, I need the price to lower down just a bit more... can it be sub-1K before the end of the year? That would be nice in a bedroom wall... Keith, do you have your TV on the wall, or is it on a stand? I remember you were looking for an entertainment center before, but I'm not sure whether you actually got one or not.
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Ray, I am using my coffee table for it. It actually looks really nice on the table. My ex made a table runner for the table and I recently purchased a piece of glass to make a shelf for my entertainment stuff.
Brad Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Oooh, I need the price to lower down just a bit more... can it be sub-1K before the end of the year? That would be nice in a bedroom wall... Keith, do you have your TV on the wall, or is it on a stand? I remember you were looking for an entertainment center before, but I'm not sure whether you actually got one or not.I'm fairly sure you'll see at least one non-HD plasma for $999 or less by the time Black Friday rolls around. Of course by then you'll be able to get 32-37" HD-Ready LCD models for the same price or less, so...
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Brad, don't most newer TVs come HDTV ready meaning that they require some HDTV source. I am not quite clear on HDTV ready vs HDTV.
i-bystander Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Brad, don't most newer TVs come HDTV ready meaning that they require some HDTV source. I am not quite clear on HDTV ready vs HDTV. I think you're talking about HDTV-ready vs. HDTV-built-in. (HDTV-ready means you need an external HDTV source/box. HDTV-built-in is exactly what it says - you don't need an external source/box.)
i-bystander Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 I'm fairly sure you'll see at least one non-HD plasma for $999 or less by the time Black Friday rolls around. Of course by then you'll be able to get 32-37" HD-Ready LCD models for the same price or less, so... What are the main/obvious differences between a plasma and an LCD?
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Right, but what are the advantages of HDTV built in? You still need a HDTV signal/tuner right? The only thing I can see is that you would be able to pickup HDTV signals broadcast over air.
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 What are the main/obvious differences between a plasma and an LCD?I believe LCD has a longer life span than plasma. Some people claim a better/sharper/brighter picture with plasma over LCD.
i-bystander Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 Right, but what are the advantages of HDTV built in? You still need a HDTV signal/tuner right? The only thing I can see is that you would be able to pickup HDTV signals broadcast over air. yes, the signal comes from your cable company/satellite provider. If you have HDTV-ready, you would need to get a HDTV box to decode the signal for you. If you have it built-in, you can just plug the cable straight in using a "regular" box.
Guest DigDoug Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 yes, the signal comes from your cable company/satellite provider. If you have HDTV-ready, you would need to get a HDTV box to decode the signal for you. If you have it built-in, you can just plug the cable straight in using a "regular" box.so if I had HDTV built in, would I need the digital cable box I have from Comcast? Would I still get the digital HDTV? Is there analog HDTV?
Brad Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 so if I had HDTV built in, would I need the digital cable box I have from Comcast? Would I still get the digital HDTV? Is there analog HDTV?That depends how your cable company (and the TV) works. Most newer HDTVs come with the CableCARD slots which allow you to just insert a card you get from your cable company (assuming they support it), along with the cable carrying the signal, so you don't need the HD box from the cable company. I really think the best value these days are in the LCD TVs in the 30" - 37" range. When the holidays come around, those should drop in price even more. If you really want a nice one, wait for the new LCDs with true 1080p resolution (1920x1080). There is one from BenQ coming out in a 37" size with a MSRP of $1999. Prices will drop on the older models as these come out as well.
i-bystander Posted June 22, 2005 Posted June 22, 2005 so if I had HDTV built in, would I need the digital cable box I have from Comcast? Would I still get the digital HDTV? Is there analog HDTV? 1. If you have HDTV-built-in, you would still need a box from your provider (if you want to watch cable/satellite channels, that is). If not, you can just get an OTA antenna (and amplifier maybe) and watch your local channels in HD. 2. I'm not sure what you're question is. 3. No. HDTV is digital. :)
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