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Wow! It’s Been Some Time…

by marc klink

Since the highlight has been on some deals. After looking around, it appears that the gas prices have caused a bunch of things used at home to be on sale – people seem to be spending more time there. To be truthful, I’m sure part of this has to do with voluntary reduction, as we all want to be green. (Besides, how can any theater compare with the comforts of your theater at home?)

Televisions
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image Samsung 42″ Widescreen Plasma HDTV for $827 + $30 s&h

Walmart offers the Samsung 42″ Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model PN-42A410, for $827. Shipping costs $29.94, or choose free Site-to-Store. Features include a native resolution of 1366×768, integrated ATSC and NTSC tuners, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 1500 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, plus component and other video inputs.

 

image Mitsubishi 73″ 1080p Widescreen DLP Rear-Projection HDTV for $2,750 + free shipping

OneCall.com has the Mitsubishi 73″ DLP Rear-Projection HD Television, model WD-73735, for $2,749.77.  It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), NTSC, QAM, and ATSC tuners, three HDMI inputs, and component and other video inputs. These are some of the best really big screens available, bright and sharp!

image Sony BRAVIA 52″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV with 1-year extended warranty for $2,089 + free shipping

OneCall.com offers the Sony BRAVIA 52″ Widescreen LCD HD Television, model KDL-52V4100, for $2,088.77. Plus, coupon code “SUMMERSALE” adds a free 1-year extended warranty.  It has a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 2500:1 contrast ratio, ATSC (HD), NTSC, and QAM tuners, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. Sony – expensive, but worth it!

DVD Player
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Philips Upconverting 1080p DVD / DivX Player for $60 + free shipping

Circuit City offers the Philips 1080p Upscaling DVD/DivX Player, model  DVP3982, for $59.99 with free shipping.  This player supports standard DVDs as well as MP3, JPEG, MPEG-4, DivX, and other formats. It features HD upconversion to 1080p, HDMI output, 192kHz audio sampling, and more.

 

Remotes
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image Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote for $190 + free shipping

JR.com offers the Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Control, model  915-000035, for $189.99 with free shipping.  Configurable on a Mac or PC, the Harmony One includes a customizable touch-screen LCD display, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, charging station, USB connectivity, and more. These are the easiest programmable remotes currently available, as judged by several publications.

image Sony Blu-ray Remote for PS3 for $20 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the Sony Blu-ray Remote for PS3, model no. 98046, for $19.99. With free shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $4.

Open a new Google Checkout account for $10 off and pay $9.99.

 

Home Theater Furnishings
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image Stratford Padded Suede Rocker Recliner for $255 + $135 s&h

Walmart offers the Stratford Padded Suede Rocker Recliner in Sage, model V2391-W3, for $255.14. Shipping adds $134.97, or choose free Site-to-Store.  Features include faux-suede upholstery, thick, pad-over arms, and more. Three or four of these make a great start for the Loge section!

 

Nothing in the realm of components, cables, or media was on sale at any of the usual places, but the search will continue. I am currently investigating the best bulk DVD media, with Lightscribe capability.  I haven’t been able to find the usual best choice, Taiyo-Yuden. Perhaps they don’t make Lightscribe DVDs.

Other projects I’ll be writing about in the next few days are some switches, for component changes on systems where not enough inputs exist, and quality cables that won’t break the budget.

Later,

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