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Bargain alert - Sony DAV i BRAVIA home theater system discounts, more than 20%

It always does my heart good

to see home theater components at a discount.

Check out this particular savings (22% off!):



Sony DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA Home Theater System

Feature: DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Accessory iPod Dock supplied; XM Connect-and-Play Ready; BRAVIA Matching and Adjustable Floor Standing Speakers; BRAVIA Theatre Sync technology; HDMI Output with 720P/1080i upscaling …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-01 Summary: Home Theater Excellent in every aspect. Easy to setup, easy to use. Great price from Vann’s. Great service. Would do business with them again in a heartbeat. …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-05-09 Summary: Great system I love the system. I’m not the best at hooking up systems like this but I got it done in a reasonable amount of time. It sounds great. I don’t understand the review about “needs more bass”. My wife and I watched “American Gangster” last night and we had to back off on the bass. It was shaking the house. It’s not a powered subwoofer like my last system yet the bass is far superior. More importantly, when we watch a film we can really understand the conversations. There is a lot less “what did he say?” Also, no one …more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-04-09 Summary: Great Home Theater System! But Beware on Wireless Bought this home theater a few months ago, and this is a great system. When I purchased the system, I wanted the wireless kit for the rear speakers. (So that I didn’t have wires running across the living room floor) I was told that any of the wireless systems would work. WRONG! Found out that the Sony system has “proprietary” plugs at the end of the speaker wires and would only fit in the Sony Wireless kit for Rear Speakers. Sure the other systems would work, but you have to snip the plugs off the end of the speaker …more
Editorial Reviews — Product Description | The concept of home-theater is very enticing. Sony has aligned this sound system to be compatible with their popular Bravia widescreen TV line. Yet, it will still deliver fine performance with most other HDTV sets on the market. As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA Televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video…more



Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX500 Theater System

Feature: 5.1 channel home theater system with 1000 Watts of total power; 285-Watt powered subwoofer; Digital media port; Digital cinema automatic calibration; Dolby Pro Logic II decoding …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-01-01 Summary: Love our New Home Theater System We purchased this home theater system to go with our new 50 inch plasma high definition flat screen TV. We were looking for something that would enhance the sound in our new home theater room and make it as much like being in the cinema as possible. This system has proved to be worth every penny we spent on it. We love the sound. There are several different settings to change the sound for different effects or for different types of movie experiences from action films to musicals. It was very easy to set up right out …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-10-29 Summary: Good system Overall, I like this product. Sounds good, a breeze to set up, and at the price I got it at, I couldn’t go wrong. Good starter or second system. …more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-10-27 Summary: Almost excellent… Overall, I’m very happy with this system. The setup is easy, and it sounds great. It does a nice job of upconverting my normal DVDs to my Sony Bravia television. That being said, there are a couple negatives: 1. No HDMI in… so unless you run this through an HDMI switcher, if you only have one HDMI in on your TV, you’re screwed! I have a PS3 and this system, and they don’t play nice together. 2. The speakers are nice, but they all have a custom plug on the end that goes into the theatre system. So unless you get new …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] Product Description | Watch movies, listen to your entire music collection and play XM® satellite radio with the Sony DAV-HDX500 BRAVIA® Theater System. And with the touch of a button on the included remote, BRAVIA® Theatre Sync lets you manage select Sony HDMI™ components quickly and effortlessly. You can also enjoy simplified integration of portable music players and other optional Digital Media Port (DMP) accessories with the DMP and front-mounted connections that enhance audio with Digital Signal…more
[2] Product Description | The concept of home-theater is very enticing. Sony has aligned this sound system to be compatible with their popular Bravia widescreen TV line. Yet, it will still deliver fine performance with most other HDTV sets on the market. As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA Televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video…more

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Owlbert

Samsung 1080p LCD HDTV discounts and reviews, almost $1000 off savings

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you probably want to get the best deal possible. Here are some ideas that focus upon helping you get the best HDTV deal possible.

First off, of course, you can go to eBay for great discounts like:

Of course, make certain to check seller reputations! Here are some good guides for buying a HDTV on eBay you can read.
What if you’re confused as to what Samsung HDTV you should get? You can visit HDTV sites for ideas:

Next, you can check out what HDTV is the best and the reviews of them from Amazon.com, like:


Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Feature: Touch of Color Bezel; Full HD 1080p Resolution; 120Hz Auto Motion Plus; 4 HDMI Inputs; Super Clear Panel …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: Simply amazing. The best out there. This TV is the best LCD on the market right now. And, buying through Amazon cannot be beat. Their price is significantly lower than any price you will find in any retail store. I even have a friend that can get a corporate discount through Best Buy, and Amazon’s price is still WAY lower. To top it off, Amazon throws in their white glove delivery for free. They unwrap the tv, set it up where you want it placed, and make sure it turns on and receives signal when hooked up to your cable box. The tv even arrived sooner …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: Samsung LN52A650 I did buy this LCD -Samsung LN52A650 on May 1st week….I see no issues till now…..Style and process is very great…..Best TV i have seen so far…better than SONY X4 or X5…I have researched for almost 6 monts with Samsung and Sony….Samsung is the best and less price/more features compared to Sony…I will suggest this to all…Thanks Sudhan D. …more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: Great Purchase The picture and sound quality are excellent. I’m not an electronics expert but having seen many LCD TVs in home environments, I’d rate this as superior. Set up and install was easy. Shipping was very timely. Would purchase same item from same vender again. …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] Product Description | Get innovative HD design and performance on a brilliant 52-inch LCD screen. The Samsung 52″ LCD HDTV has superior picture quality with a unique bezel design. The Touch of Color accents the top and bottom edges of the bezel with a unique amber tone. Full 1080p HD resolution and 50,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio offer stunning image detail and vivid colors. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz and Ultra Clear Panel technology work together to offer the smoothest motion and boldest bright and dark tones.…more
[2] Amazon.com | Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to…more



Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Feature: Touch of Color Bezel; Full HD 1080p Resolution; 120Hz Auto Motion Plus; 4 HDMI Inputs; Super Clear Panel …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: Remote Codes This TV is beautiful and has lots of inputs and features. The room it is in is not bright and it is impossible to see the labels or the buttons of the controls on the TV (eg Vol CH source etc.) I had to attach little stickers on them to know where to push. I want to pgm this TV’s control codes into the remote for the satellite box, but the manual doesn’t provide any codes. Has anyone figured out what codes are needed to control this TV from a third party remote? The included remote is dedicated to this TV only - so …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-26 Summary: great HDtv We love the tv. Great picture and sound. We had a bit of an issue when delivered for the first time(broken), but Amazon fixed it very quickly.We are very happy!! …more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-25 Summary: Stunning, simply stunning! After 10 years of 50″ rear projection Mitsubishi, it was time to upgrade to Hi-Def LCD flatscreen, and boy did this Samsung deliver! After going to local brick-and-mortar stores to see the picture quality of this set, I found it to be everything I was hoping for and more. Plus, I saved over $500 by buying from Amazon. Delivery was as smooth as silk. I have several friends with 1080 flatscreens, but by their own admission, this TV blows theirs away. Thanks Samsung, and thanks Amazon! …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] Product Description | 46″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * Touch of Color high-gloss “rose black” finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *…more
[2] Product Description–March 24, 2008 | Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and…more

Shopping around will always net you a good deal. Oh! And don’t forget to visit ePinions.com - you’ll be able to read additional Samsung HDTV reviews as well.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

The Walmart Kiss of Death…for HD DVDs, that is - They’re going BLU

This just in

Wal-Mart Stores announced on Friday morning that it has chosen a side in the battle for high-definition video supremacy: by June, it will stock only Blu-ray Disc players.

This is quite the bummer for non Blu-ray disc players. To wit:

…Back in December I posted a Blog that said “HD or BD – Does Anyone Care.” I only received one response, I was very disappointed. :( But following the news from Best Buy and Netflix, everyone’s asking “what about Wal-Mart?” Ok, so are you ready…Wal-Mart is going Blu. MORE….

Written by Susan, who:

…I have one of the best jobs in the world. I get to buy the most fashionable products, we have new items in store every Tuesday, and get to deal with some of the most creative people. I am a Buyer in the movie category at Wal-Mart. (I bet you thought I was going to say apparel.) Did you know Wal-Mart carries over 15,000 different movies at any one time? ….

This spells DOOM in big huge capital letters for merchants who aren’t Blu.

Why is Blu better, I hear you ask? You can check out:

Wonder how the opposition will respond?

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - want Blu ray player bargains? Consider:

My home theater design is COOLER than yours!

So. You’ve finally decided

that that 50K that you found lying about on your bedroom floor should really be put to astonishingly good use….ideally as the ultimate of home theaters.

‘Course, I don’t blame you - what better way could you spend that money (unless it’s for 4 12K exercise bikes)?

Star Wars TheaterBut what sort of home theater design should you have? Should it be centered around:

  • Indiana Jones
  • The Titanic
  • The Natilus
  • The Matrix
  • The Terminator
  • The Death Star
  • The Batcave
  • The Starship Enterprise

Well???? Tell tell tell, what’s really the best? The folks at Slippery Brick obviously have been pondering the same thing, because they came up with 15 of the coolest home theaters imaginable! You should definitely check them out; your mind will spin with ideas.

Want some resources for DIY home theaters to boot? Enjoy:

Gotta love ingenuity. :)

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - some nifty home theater goodies include:


EIKI LC 150 HOME THEATER LCD PROJECTOR W REMOTE & CASE


Projector Screen 100" Projection Home Theatre Theater !


220" Projector For LCD HD DLP Home Theater HDTV 1080p


Home theatre Game Video TV LCD projector


KTV Movie Game video Home Theatre LCD Projector


FIXED HDTV LCD PROJECTOR HOME THEATER MOVIE SCREEN 120


UNIVERSAL HOME THEATER PROJECTOR CEILING MOUNT FREE Ext


Sony Bravia VPL-AW15 HD Home Theater Projector NEW


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2008 HDTV Buyers Guide, Reviews and Resources

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So! It’s 2008 and you crave, utterly crave to seize the latest and greatest HDTV product on the market.

Well that’s very well and good, but how do you know what’s the best one to get?

Luckily, there are lots of resources online that can help you in your quest for visionary greatness. Consider HDTV Magazine’s articles that reveal:

… You have been hearing about HDTV and decided to start looking for one. A friend of yours reminds you that the general knowledge about buying regular TVs from the CRT analog era is not sufficient to select a digital product today, so you quickly review what you read about widescreen, black bars, digital tuners and resolution, and hope things would clear out at the store.

You get into the typical nationwide consumer electronic store most people go to, and suddenly see several dozens of HDTV demo sets staring back at you. A salesperson is approaching you, the person’s face is familiar; the salesperson is the one that sold you the new dishwasher two weeks ago; now the person is selling HDTVs with authority. At that point you start feeling worried, but you hang in there….MORE….

I really like this article because it takes the reader by the hand and explains all the complexities inherent in the product…in a way a layperson can understand. It’s truly excellent reading - do yourself a favor and check it out. And if it’s not enough, you can enjoy:

Enjoy,

Owlbert

ps - some cool HDTV discounts available right now include:

New Artec Indoor VHF UHF HDTV Digital TV Antenna ATSC


NEW 24K Gold Premium HDMI cable 1.3 for HDTV 1080p 6 ft


*NEW* DVI CABLE DVI-D 2m 6ft LCD video hdtv $4 USPS


NEW 12 FT 3 RCA COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE FOR HDTV DVD VCR


New Premium 1.3b HDMI Cable 10 ft for PS3 HDTV 1080p


8 Ft New Monster Cable Ultra 1000 HDMI to HDMI for HDTV


New HDTV Component RCA+RGB Cable 4 Microsoft Xbox 360


New 1080p 6FT 2M HDMI 1.3 Gold Cable For HDTV DVD PS3


M-NSTER 3 RCA HDTV Video Component Cable 25ft Gold NEW

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