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Where to buy HDTV?

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  1. TeamUSA

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    finally got my tax refund. called comcast and they're coming tomorrow to install so I need to buy a 42 inch HDTV. budget is 1000. where's the best store in Houston to get one?

    Thanks people. Finally Rockets-Lakers game on HD. Yeaahah!!!
     
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    so i take it no online retailer for you since you need it soon?
     
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    That's exactly what I'm trying to say by saying "In Houston".
     
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    amazon, vanns, crutchfield....

    any authorized dealer of the brand you're buying....save on taxes, and it's much cheaper most of the time
     
    #6 Nice Rollin, Mar 12, 2008
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    Amazon is selling the Samsung 40" LCD 4061 for $1051 today. That's a great price.

    Amazon link
     
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    I know you said you wanted to buy it here in Houston, but you really might want to consider an online retailer. My TV is $4000 at Best Buy, Circuit City, etc and with shipping, but I ordered online and got it for $3300 at bestbuypcs.com It took exactly 7 days to reach my house. Just a thought.
     
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    he wants to watch the lakers vs rockets game! badly in HD!
     
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  11. TeamUSA

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    I checked their price of the philips 42" 720 lcd tv it's 200+ more expensive than Sam's club.
     
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    Maybe it was just my TV then, but in the end I saved $700 shopping online and just thought it might be worth a shot to save some money.
     
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    FYI, TeamUSA, you do NOT need ComCast to watch the ROCKETS on HD for this or any other game on ABC. The major stations broadcast locally over-the-air HD, so you also might want to invest in an amplified antenna like this. They're not expensive, and will serve good purpose for viewing TV in HD when ComCast isn't working. :cool:
     
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    I agree with you that online is better. you are saving money by not paying taxes on $1000+ items
     
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  16. TeamUSA

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    I completely understand that sir. I don't have cable and I've been watching the games thru sopcast and I'm tired of it :). It's time.
     
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    actually,
    go to FRY's. they usually have excellent clearance values.
     
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  18. TeamUSA

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    I buy most of my stuff online but this time I can't wait... if i can get this philips at sam's for 899, it's the same amt i save for not paying taxes..
     
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    Thanks for reminding me that, I'll drive there after work tonight.
     
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    this is the brand table i'd use:

    Plasma:
    Pioneer Elite > Pioneer > Panasonic

    LCD:
    Sony/Samsung>Toshiba>Sharp>LG>Philips

    low tier LCD:
    Vizio>Westinghouse>Olevia
     
    #20 tinman, Mar 12, 2008
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