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Panasonic TC-L32U22 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

2010-12-28T05:11:00.000-08:00

Panasonic TC-L32U22 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Price: $579.99

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Panasonic TC-L42U22 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

2010-12-27T20:41:00.000-08:00

Panasonic TC-L42U22 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Price: $799.95

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HDHomeRun first CableCARD tri-tuner comes a step closer to reality

2010-12-27T11:43:00.000-08:00

From Ben Drawbaugh posted November 2010 25 12: 43 PM : initially announced at CES in January, of ingress of dust of Silicon in the market of cable TV tuner encrypted just reached an important milestone on its way to market: CableLabs certification--anytime CableLabs is involved things take longer than anyone expects. The price of three HDHomeRun first tuner is still set at $ 249, but hope to be issued by the "holidays" seems lost (Thanksgiving counts?) as one of those days right. The product is expected to start production in the coming weeks, after which you will be able to pre-order the tuner elusive from large retailers. The big question is of course with 4 InfiniTV Ceton still a backlog of three months, and selling on eBay for more than two times the retail price, which is expected to ordered? We suggest that you pre-order is just to be sure; worst case you end up on the good side of eBay auction crazy.

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HD 101: what is the local dimming?

2010-12-27T03:15:00.000-08:00

From Ben Drawbaugh posted November 2010 4 12: 44 PM : one thing that makes the LCD TV coverage so interesting is that the technology is advancing ever and an innovation that could be the biggest yet, local dimming LCD. But you're probably wondering, what is it exactly? Well in non-edgelit LED LCD TV, there is an array of led lights behind LCD pixels and local dimming is when sections of LED matrix are disabled or gray to help produce the deep blacks--as Kuro deep. But while this technology can produce very deep blacks and fantastic contrast, there is a problem, even create an artifact as a Halo around bright objects. Example: the two images above are opening scene of The Matrix (cops that shines a light flash) is pretty easy to say that is the plasma and LCD LED with local dimming. Of course we don't exactly watching movies with lights flash or fields stars every night, so after the break are multiple images of a dark scene also normal that expose the artifact caused by local dimming (we must emphasise that the camera makes more drastic than it looks in reality). So while we don't buy an LCD without local dimming, there is still much to look forward in the next generation when the dimming is sure to become more local, and so will be minimized the artifact. At the same time that these advances should help produce more detail in neri, which is harder to notice at first, but just as annoying, once you have.

Just enter in HD? check out these other features HD 101:
Overscan and why all televisions do it
What is ATSC PSIP, QAM, and 8-VSB?
How to use Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD with the PS3
Why are there black bars on HDTV
IR Blaster, HDMI-CEC, RS-232 and IP control

LED backlit LCD with local dimming
Plasma
LED backlit LCD

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

2010-12-26T18:40:00.000-08:00

Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Price: $1,399.95

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Panasonic TC-P42S2 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

2010-12-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

For the love of the game. VIERA® S2 Series Plasma HDTVs are great for sports and cinema-quality movies. Our Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed image and remarkable brightness - all with lower power consumption.

Price: $849.95

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LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications

2010-12-26T00:26:00.000-08:00

There's no better LCD display technology than LED and the LE5400 delivers that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant movies and entertainment with NetCast and cut free of your cable box and messy wires with Wireless 1080p.

Price: $1,399.99

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1080P vudu movie streaming to hit Viera Cast Blu-ray players from Panasonic

2010-12-25T16:23:00.000-08:00

We can very well be in the minority here, but we are definitely not peg winter 2010 as the second coming of the Vudu. Only the past month or so, the outfit of resurgent movie rental has managed to slink his way on Sharp connected HDTV, D-Link Boxee Box, Sony PlayStation 3 and now, Panasonic Viera Cast crew enabled Blu-ray decks. The DMP-BDT 350, DMP-BDT 300, DMP-BDT 100, DMP-BD 85, DMP-BD 65 and DMP-B 500 will all access of Vudu 4000 + 1080p movie collection starting from just two days from today (which is 24 November, for the calendar challenged), promising instant streaming on titles that start at just $ 2 per night. If you're the proud owner of one of those players, keep an eye out for an upcoming firmware update ... otherwise, well, keep an eye out for those one eye.

VUDU goes LIVE ON 2010 VIERA CAST-ENABLED BLU-RAY DISC ™ PLAYERS from Panasonic
Consumers get immediate availability of flow of the VUDU vast collection of Full HD 1080p video immediately for rental or purchase
SECAUCUS, NJ (22 November 2010)-Panasonic, a leader in 3D full HD technology and built-in Entertainment Web TV and movie streaming service, VUDUTM announced that the 2010 line of Panasonic VIERA CAST ™ enabled Blu-ray Disc ™ Players1 will offer instant streaming movie library enormous high definition of VUDU, including more than 4,000 movies Full HD (1080p), beginning on 24 November.
VUDU is a service of video-on-demand not offering instant streaming (no download time) of movies and TV shows via enabled IPTV HDTV and Blu-ray Disc Player with no computer or service to cable TV/satellite required and no subscription or monthly subscription fees.VUDU boasts the world's largest library of HD movies from all the Hollywood studios and leading independent distributors and releasing a new set of unmatched release with titles available on the same day the DVD service VUDU also offers a great value for tenants of film, with a huge collection of titles available for only $ 2 for the hiring of two nights.
"Connected TV will continue to become an increasingly important feature for consumers and Panasonic is working tirelessly to build already robust entertainment and connectivity experience can enjoy our customers VIERA CAST," said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President, Merwan Mereby."The addition of VUDU to our offers of VIERA CAST 2010 gives consumers access to a virtually infinite content library of film TV and high definition when they want and immediately broadcast on TV without ever having to leave the couch."
VUDU is the entertainment features newest addition to the features of Panasonic VIERA CAST IPTV. earlier this year, Panasonic has added NetFlix, Skype ™ voice and video, and Pandora calling2 Twitter3 already robust list of popular entertainment and options information including Amazon video-on-demand ™, YouTube ™, Google Picasa ™ Web albums, FOX, Bloomberg News Sports4 and a weather service.Panasonic VIERA Line CASTTM enabled Blu-ray Disc Player allows consumers to turn any HDTV into a dish or connected TV IPTV via VIERA CAST. VIERA CAST does not require any enclosure or PC5 and is accessible via a single button on the remote control Blu-ray player. There is no cost for using VIERA CAST (some services VIERA CAST as VUDU, NetFlix and Amazon VOD have a separate fee structure). New customers VUDU VIERA CAST ™ will receive a credit of $ 5.99, allowing them to watch their first film HD on service for free.
"Our primary mission is to offer the best selection of film, with the highest quality possible, directly to the customer's stay," said Edward Lichty, Director General of the VUDU. "We are proud to collaborate with Panasonic owners login enabled VIERA CAST Blu-ray Disc Player industry Best-in-class streaming movie experience, with instant access to thousands of titles, including the hottest new releases, all with no subscription required to offer ".
Readers of Panasonic Blu-ray with VIERA CAST: 2010
·DMP-BDT 350 (Full HD 3D)
· DMP-BDT 300 (Full HD 3D)
· DMP-BDT 100 (Full HD 3D)
· DMP-BD 85
· DMP-BD 65
· DMP-B 500 (Portable Blu-Ray Player)

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Apple Apple TV 4.1 next to iOS 4.2 today for the roll-out perfect harmony AirPlay (update: it's alive)

2010-12-25T08:13:00.000-08:00

Paul Miller posted on Nov 22 2010 2: 21 PM
Macworld is reporting that Apple promising roll out (finally!) Apple TV 4.1 at the same time iOS 4.2 hits, at about 1 PM Eastern today (about nowish). Sure, we could hit some obstacles last minute, but we want to believe.Especially after we have reviewed the new versions of software on our iPad leasing-on-new life, sandblasting AirPlay video around the House as she was going out of style. in addition to being able to play video for Apple TV from iTunes equipped PC or iOS-based device, the new AppleTV software adds support for voiceover to voice menu and meta data.

Update:Is alive, we are downloading now and basically just having the time of our lives!

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Great lose 500,000 Cable subscribers in the third quarter, we send flowers

2010-12-24T23:42:00.000-08:00

Bowers Ben posted on Nov 5, 2010 6: 18 AM : last quarter was the first time ever that subscription TV U.S. pay rates have declined. Now, according to the calculations of GigaOM, big cable suffered another set Back in the third quarter, waving goodbye to more than 500,000 members in total. Comcast was saddled with more than half of massacres and lost 275,000 customers, while Time Warner had a hit of 155,000 Subscriber. Charter Communications and Cablevision went a little better, but still added 63,800 and 24,500 respectively to the pit of despair industry.

Of course, the blame game for the poor numbers aimed squarely at the weak economy and increased competition from over-the-top video provider. Before it calls the undertakers away from his day job of wrestling, however, recall the traditional genre of cable, which is to increase prices for the remaining customers--vicious cycle, anyone? In fact, Comcast shared on his invitation to Q3 earnings that average customer revenue increased by ten percent year over year to $ 125 a month.Charter Similarly jumped by nine percent to $ 126, and while the same rate does not increase by Cablevision, monthly revenue for every customer still amounted to a whopping $ 149 a month So if the reason is cutting the cord or simply hard times, it's hard getting worked over self-inflicted wounds.

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Dish network remote access app is Android, harmony Groans

2010-12-24T14:21:00.000-08:00

Just-introduced Sling adapter allows Live TV viewing on iPhone ®, iPad ™, Android ™ and BlackBerry ® devices

18 November 2010

Venice, Colo., 18 November 2010/PRNewswire/--DISH Network s.r.l. today became the first provider of pay-TV in America to introduce a real TV Mobile ™ offers, giving DISH Network subscribers the chance to watch all of their live TV and recorded on Smartphone compatible, tablets and laptops. DISH Network subscribers can access these functions when you download and use the remote access application in concert with their DISH receiver enabled ® Sling broadband connection-.

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"Dish network is proud to be the premier provider of pay-TV to bring our customers the opportunity to enjoy their TV anywhere, anytime on a variety of popular devices," said Ira Bahr DISH Network Chief Marketing Officer."Unlike the mobile view from cable and telcos that restrict access select programs, our mobile TV services give consumers access 24 x 7 for all content live and recorded, included with their DISH Network subscription programming".

Introduction of Sling Adapter

To enjoy the ability to view live remote access DISH, consumers must be registered and have a DISH Network device enabled Sling as new adapter Sling ™ – a small device placeshifting pairs with DISH Network ViP ® 722 or 722 k HD DVRS. With a sling, customers can then view their programming DISH Network high definition or standard definition, including live and recorded performances from, compatible with mobile devices or portable card Sling awarded is powered and managed via a USB connection, offering an easy set-up, plug-and-play without any additional cables or connectors. Sling adapter is available for $ 99 for new and existing customers DISH Network.

Remote access app is free DISH.

Mobile Applications, available today

Remote access app DISH provides the following features:

* Enjoy live television programming from all channels subscribed,
* View all registrations of DVRs,
* Manage registrations and delete shows,
* Use a mobile device as a remote control.

Remote access DISH is powered by SlingPlayer Mobile ™ technology to support 3 G and WiFi phones, laptops or tablet form, including the following devices:

* iPhone & iPod touch ® ®: watch TV in the display of the retina of your iPhone. you can download the application now through the iTunes Store ®.
* Ipads ™ (TV viewing soon iOS 4.2): catch your favorite TV shows, live and in HD on crystalline 9.7-inch screen of iPad.Remote access app DISH is currently available through the iTunes Store and will soon be updated to provide TV screen for the iPad.
* Android ™: DISH Network provides full support for smartphone OS growth worldwide. remote access DISH for Android devices is available on the smartphone display 4.3 inches and compressed and can be downloaded through the Android market using your device.
* Windows ® & Mac ®: remote access plate enables high-definition TV, viewing systems on Windows and Mac. DISH Network subscribers can access the remote access dish on the dish network to use the service.
* BlackBerry ®: access remote DISH means your BlackBerry is no longer just for businesses, unless your company is watching TV anywhere and anytime. application of beta is available for the Bold (models 9700 & 9000) and curves (models 8520 & 8900) through the mobile TV section on the website of dish network.

* DISH Network will continue to expand its menu of compatible devices.

For more information about flat harness adapter, remote access and other produce DISH Network TV mobile, visit www.dish.com/tveverywhere.

On dish network

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: dish), through its subsidiary DISH Network s.r.l., provides customers with satellite over 14.2 million as of 30 September 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including Free HD for life Subscribers enjoy customer satisfaction and avant-garde, the biggest line-up of high definition with more than 200 national HD channels, the channels most international and award-winning technology HD and DVR. DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) and is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.

Sling Media, Inc.

Sling Media, Inc., a subsidiary of EchoStar technologies s.r.l., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), is the leading provider of video placeshifting products and services for consumers and providers of television. product family of Sling Media includes the internationally acclaimed, Emmy-winning Slingbox ® that enables consumers to watch and monitor their living room TV shows anytime, from any location via PC, Mac, PDA and Smartphone. for more information, visit www.slingmedia.com.

SOURCE DISH Network s.r.l.

For more information: Francie Bauer DISH Network s.r.l., + 1-720-514-5351, press@dish.com

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DVPRemote iOS app replaces easily your remote factory Roku (video)

2010-12-24T05:48:00.000-08:00

This, friends, is what happens when convergence is addressed correctly. Rather than asking to take yet another remote in the hopper, one developed by Phil Irey DVPRemote--a beautiful iOS app that allows your iPhone or iPod touch to act as the main control mechanism for any Roku set top box. The application itself has been floating around in the app store for a tick, but its just released version 2.0 that is really of interest. This build inaugurates a UI completely rebuilt, and in addition to providing standard Roku shuffle controls, actually goes beyond to make easier your evening. There's full integration with Netflix to support navigation automated Instant queue, full keyboard support for any screen that prompts you for text, direct navigation to you-you organize Channels, toolbars for channel added functionality within NetFlix and support for the new "Instant Replay", "Information", and "back" buttons. Indeed, it is also compatible with the Protocol of iOS 4 background operation. Head on past the break for a rousing and tap that iTunes link when you're ready to ditch your Apple Remote App and ways to part with $ 2.99.

Update: Hey Android users--looks like lookin someone is ' for you, too. Check out Roku Remote over to your side.

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Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock

2010-12-23T20:18:00.000-08:00

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock

Price: $529.95

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Blue-with video highlights online now include lengthy discussion of avatar and classic film Panel

2010-12-23T10:33:00.000-08:00

Avatar fans waiting for Blu-ray Edition extended on the way (or version 3D Blu-ray) can obtain an early treatment to settle in for a chat time with Jon Landau and James Cameron from earlier this week Blue-with whom they discussed their love for Blu-ray, the intent of the extended cut and what they see in the future. Collider.com posted the video in two parts (embedded after the break) that includes a peek at a few scenes from extended edition. Even after the break is a quick recap of the event by our friends at HDNation and part one of a classic films on blu-ray Panel hosted by Bill Hunt of The Digital bits.

James Cameron and producer Jon Landau talking AVATAR Special Edition blue-with 2010 part 1 by ColliderVideos on Vimeo.

James Cameron and producer Jon Landau talking AVATAR Special Edition blue-with 2010 part 2 by ColliderVideos on Vimeo.

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Panasonic TC-P42C2 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

2010-12-23T02:00:00.000-08:00

Make every night family night. VIERA® C2 Series Plasma HDTVs are ideal for watching action-packed sports, shows, and movies with the family. The 600Hz Sub-field Drive offers crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes. 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects. It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD Memory Card into your VIERA HDTV to display photos on the large screen. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large screen HDTV with family and friends in high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting compatible devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

FEATURES:

600Hz Sub-field Drive Experience fast-moving scenes in crisp, vivid resolution
VIERA Image Viewer™ (Photo) Enjoy your photos on the big screen
VIERA Link™ Control multiple compatible devices with one remote
ENERGY STAR Qualified

Price: $649.95

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Boxee Box owners can be thankful for their first firmware update

2010-12-22T17:07:00.000-08:00

From sent Richard Lawler 2010 25 Nov 9: 28 PM just a couple of weeks after its debut, the Boxee box is always the first software update today. While it cannot address all the concerns raised in our analysis, this edition includes fixes for problems considerable 1080i playback problems, Wi-Fi connectivity and management problems of certain audio and vide files. The blog of Boxee is the full (long) list of changes and additions, while CEO Avner Ronen promises, the company intends to release screenshots and a list of usability/UI issues still to be tackled next week. Other updates before 2010 runs out of time should include applications and VUDU, NetFlix so when comes the question of "what are you grateful?", just say "build # 1.0.1.16319," that your box should automatically find within 24 hours, even if the impatient can request an update manually.

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

2010-12-22T08:56:00.000-08:00

Panasonic TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Price: $1,099.95

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Hulu more hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTV, reaching all users PS3 next week

2010-12-21T23:04:00.000-08:00

Sad day, sailing at your place? Fret not, as the boob tube is just to get even better. Hulu has just revealed a movement to get more of Hulu stocked with more content and on multiple devices, STAT. do that those words are not empty, we are learning that all 2010 Sony BRAVIA HDTV today will have access to the subscription service, with bleeding compared to various actors of Sony Blu-ray, home theater systems, network media players and even the Dash--Yes, programming that Dash--debt time. In related news, Hulu will be soon tugging the requirement to invite to get more of Hulu on PlayStation 3 and as of next week, any ole members PlayStation Network (as opposed to PlayStation Plus, as it is today) will be able to grab. ' Course, even those freeloaders will be forced to pony up $ 9.99 per month if you are interested to use it, but hey, it's not like raising hope is funded with pixie dust, right?

[Thanks, Brian]

Hulu subscription service becomes unavailable now 2010 BRAVIA ® HDTV with BRAVIA Internet Video; Coming Soon to all PlayStation ® 3 owners, Blu-ray products in the United States
4 November 2010 – Hulu Plus, subscription service on the market to bring the current television programming from higher transmission networks in high definition (HD), is now available on 2010 BRAVIA ® HDTV and BRAVIA Internet Video link via BRAVIA Internet Video platform and will soon be available on Blu-ray Disc ™, HD-DVD and Blu-ray disc ™ Home Theater systems, network Media Player and DASH.Next week, Hulu Plus will also be available for all members of the PlayStation ® Network that possess an entertainment system, PlayStation ® 3 (PS3 ™) computer.
Hulu subscription Service plus was available by July 2010 to select PlayStation ® Plus subscribers via PS3, but starting next week, PS3 owners with a free PlayStation Network account can download and subscribe to the service more than Hulu, accessed under the icon of "Video" menu on the XMB ™ (XrossMediaBar). Hulu plus is still in preview and subscriptions are available from Hulu $ 9.99 per month.

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LG 42LD550 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Internet Applications

2010-12-21T14:44:00.001-08:00

The future of entertainment is broadband TV and the LD550 with NetCast Entertainment Access lets you tap into it today. Beyond the limitless possibilities of accessing movies, shows and info direct from the Internet, the LD550 gives you options like never before with Wireless HD capabilities, along with an array of LG innovations that will change your expectations about TV.

Price: $999.99

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VIZIO M260VA 26-Inch Class RazorLED 720p LCD HDTV, Black

2010-12-16T01:39:00.000-08:00

VIZIO's M260VA 26" Razor LED LCD HDTV features full 720p high-definition resolution with Razor LED backlighting for brilliant clarity in a razor thin design less than 2.3" thin (max depth 5.86" with stand). Includes SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio for advanced virtual surround sound, and exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption.

Price: $369.99

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Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)

2010-12-15T16:49:00.000-08:00

Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN42C430, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 42 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.

Price: $549.99

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Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

2010-12-15T08:44:00.000-08:00

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN55C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 55-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Price: $2,099.99

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Toshiba 26C100U 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)

2010-12-14T23:19:00.000-08:00

26 inch 720P HD LCD TV

Price: $399.99

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TCL L40FHDF11TA 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black

2010-12-14T13:41:00.000-08:00

Experience HD picture quality, incredible contrast and a sharp, vibrant, life-like picture with the TCL F11 Series HDTV. This LCD TV offers ample HD connections.

Price: $649.99

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Samsung UN55C6300 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

2010-12-14T04:09:00.000-08:00

Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN55C6300 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant.

Price: $2,499.99

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