Loading...
|
| The Digital Home HDTV. Home Theatre. Broadband. The complete digital media experience, right in your living room. |
 |
|
03-26-2008, 07:22 PM
|
#51 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 07:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Your mother.
Posts: 1,398
|
Deathwish, my parents said I could do this with my own money, and they would do whatever they needed to do. Anyways, what TV should I get, I was looking at Panasonic - 42" 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV - TH-42PX80U and I read up on the thread about 1080p being the same as 720p, but what is the difference between 1080i and 720p? |
|
|
|
03-27-2008, 02:48 AM
|
#52 (permalink)
|
|
Death and Taxes
Points: 15,806, Level: 30 |
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 5,507
|
Well there is only one 1080i HDTV that is not a CRT and it's a plasma made by Hitachi. You don't really find 1080i vs 720p resolution shoot offs because there aren't many 1080i HDTVs.
In terms of 1080i vs 720p signals, 1080i is better as it has double the resolution(in terms of pixels) of 720p.
I have not yet seen the new Pannys...but I cannot wait to. Pick it up, it can only be awesome
__________________
Optoma HD70, 42" Panasonic TH-42PX75U, Denon AVR-3805, KEF KHT2005.2, Monster PowerCenter HTS-3500MKII
BeyerDynamic DT990, E-MU 0404 USB, RockHopper Mini^3, Grado SR-80, Cowon iAudio X5, Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi
"Dinosaurs and humans walked the Earth at the same time" - Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Vice President Candidate
|
|
|
|
03-28-2008, 10:52 PM
|
#53 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: in a house on a street
Posts: 83
|
Does it still work now?
__________________
This is bunny. Copy Bunny into your sig to help him on his way to world domination
(\__/)
(O.O )
(> < )
^ ^
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-2008, 11:57 PM
|
#54 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,570
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Deathwish238
No, you return everything. All you need is the credit limit.
I opened up a Best Buy store card w/ a $2500 limit. I charged everything to it and then returned everything. Plus I have 3 years no interest which is quite nice
|
you could have gotten the 10 percent off from opening the BB credit card... right? we do that at target
__________________
Cod4 Team ladder [Amplified Reactionz]- ((50-5))
|
|
|
|
|
04-14-2008, 02:31 PM
|
#55 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 07:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 663
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Deathwish238
So there's a nice big loop hole @ BB. I'm currently doing it right now.
1. Buy an HDTV $999+
2. Sign up for DirectTV in store and get $300 off
3. Buy an HD-DVD/BluRay player and get $100 off
4. Buy a $500+ sound system and get $100 off
5. Get any installation and get $100 off or $200 off a plasma
Total Discount: $700 off a plasma, $600 off any other HDTV
Once you do that you need to return everything but the HDTV and call DirectTV to cancel. Some people have even pretended to talk to someone at DirectTV as BB doesn't ask for any information. They just hand you the phone
Everything rings up as full price except for the HDTV. Many many people have done this. I bought everything today, will be returning everything tomorrow night(night crew generally cares less). I'll pick up the HDTV the day after just in case something goes wrong tomorrow and I want to return it all.
Update: I canceled DirectTV install and I have so far returned the Klipsch Quintet speakers I bought and the installation. I went to a different BB than the one I bought everything from, they didn't even ask why I was returning it. Go at night, people care less and it's easier to get away with stuff. I don't think the rep that helped me even knew what or why HDTV Advantage was highlighted. 
Another Update: I returned the HD-DVD player but was able to keep the 3 free HD-DVDs. Getting store credit for the HD-DVD will make this in essence $800 off.
P.S. Hundreds of people have posted doing this on Slickdeals and Fat Wallet for months, this isn't new 
Update:
You have nothing to lose. Worst case scenario: You return everything
Alright, I picked up my 42" Panny today. It's now sitting in my living room.
Also, Panasonic has $200 off their plasmas if you get it installed. I have the paperwork for the install as well as receipt saying I got it installed so I'm gonna try to get the rebate.
Lastly, the plasma went on sale today, $250 off. So I got that price matched.
All in all:
42" Panasonic Plasma - $1399
-$250 on sale
-$100 for getting HD-DVD
-$100 for getting a sound system
-$200 for getting installation
-$300 for getting DirectTV
-$100 store credit for keeping 3 HD-DVDs for free
-$200 for getting install rebate from Panny(pending)
End Cost: $149.99 + Tax = $162.36
That's right, I got a brand new in box 42" Panasonic TX75U plasma for $162. |
dude how much money did you drop for all the things you had to pay for upfront? |
|
|
|
|
04-14-2008, 04:02 PM
|
#56 (permalink)
|
|
Death and Taxes
Points: 15,806, Level: 30 |
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 5,507
|
It was about $2600. I put it all on the Best Buy store card(0% for 3 years) and the Best Buy Reward Zone Mastercard. It all refunded within a month.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasFinest09
you could have gotten the 10 percent off from opening the BB credit card... right? we do that at target
|
No, I don't think BB has ever had such a promotion.
Plus it's never worth opening up a store card to save less than $100. The effect on your FICO credit score is generally worse
__________________
Optoma HD70, 42" Panasonic TH-42PX75U, Denon AVR-3805, KEF KHT2005.2, Monster PowerCenter HTS-3500MKII
BeyerDynamic DT990, E-MU 0404 USB, RockHopper Mini^3, Grado SR-80, Cowon iAudio X5, Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi
"Dinosaurs and humans walked the Earth at the same time" - Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Vice President Candidate
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2008, 10:45 AM
|
#57 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 10:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 50
|
That is a slick deal, is this deal still happening btw?
__________________
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2008, 11:44 PM
|
#58 (permalink)
|
|
Death and Taxes
Points: 15,806, Level: 30 |
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 5,507
|
I have no idea, try going to your local Best Buy or calling and asking about the HD Advantage promotion
__________________
Optoma HD70, 42" Panasonic TH-42PX75U, Denon AVR-3805, KEF KHT2005.2, Monster PowerCenter HTS-3500MKII
BeyerDynamic DT990, E-MU 0404 USB, RockHopper Mini^3, Grado SR-80, Cowon iAudio X5, Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi
"Dinosaurs and humans walked the Earth at the same time" - Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Vice President Candidate
|
|
|
|
|
06-11-2008, 09:48 PM
|
#59 (permalink)
|
|
X3F Member
Local Time: 06:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 6
|
Um, If i have enough money, i will ...  |
|
|
|
|
06-12-2008, 02:46 AM
|
#60 (permalink)
|
|
Death and Taxes
Points: 15,806, Level: 30 |
Local Time: 09:02 PM
Local Date: 10-11-2008
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 5,507
|
Well I just used a credit card and had the refund go back to it
__________________
Optoma HD70, 42" Panasonic TH-42PX75U, Denon AVR-3805, KEF KHT2005.2, Monster PowerCenter HTS-3500MKII
BeyerDynamic DT990, E-MU 0404 USB, RockHopper Mini^3, Grado SR-80, Cowon iAudio X5, Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi
"Dinosaurs and humans walked the Earth at the same time" - Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Vice President Candidate
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
