Made my first "big" purchase!
Made my first "big" purchase!
I've been looking at HDTV's for quite a while now, and almost pulled the trigger on the 50" Samsung HLT5076S Slim DLP during that Xbox 360 deal that Best Buy had a little while back. However, I decided against it due to the fact that it wasn't the LED model. In addition, I realized that I most likely would want to wall mount my first HDTV. So that idea went out the window. Moving on, last night I was browsing slickdeals, and came across a truly "slick" deal. Apparently Circuit City was having a sale on the new 42" Sharp AQUOS LC42D64U 1080P LCD. Mind you, it has a list price of $1799. Anyways, I checked the forum section out, read up on it, and supposedly it must have been a price mistake, as the sale should have been for the previous model LC42D62U. Long story short, I went to my local Circuit City, and they had one available, but listing for the $1799 (or maybe $1699 I don't remember). I told them to check their online price, which had it listed on sale for $1199, and they gladly matched it. In addition, I printed up a 10% coupon from AAA for Circuit City, and it brought the price down to $1079, coming to $1169 OTD!! I also signed up for their credit card and got 18 months no interest (which I plan on paying off much sooner than that anyway), and walked out a happy camper. The only thing holding me back was my desire for a 47", but the prices of those are near the $2k mark, which is too high for me. I plan on moving out to my own place within the next month or two, so we'll see how it fits. It was definitely an impulse buy, but I think I made a great choice. Next up, an Xbox 360, HDDVD drive for the 360, and set up my Klipsch 5.1, and we're golden baby! 
`John
`John
Last edited by Dem1K; Oct 20, 2007 at 12:36 PM.
thats a sweet find.
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
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that's about what i paid for my 40" sammy last x-mas, great set, and picked up a 23" for the bedroom a couple months ago also.
when we buy our next house in a couple years we will be getting hopefully a 50+" depending on price and size of the living room.
a vizio would be nice for the price but samsung or panasonic would be a safer bet for me
when we buy our next house in a couple years we will be getting hopefully a 50+" depending on price and size of the living room.
a vizio would be nice for the price but samsung or panasonic would be a safer bet for me
Originally Posted by Malayalee King
thats a sweet find.
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
No Interest for 18 months on all TVs and TVs with Installations $499+
NO INTEREST FOR 18 MONTHS ON ALL TVs AND TVs WITH INSTALLATIONS $499 AND UP: Qualifying purchase price is determined after applying discounts. Purchase price must be paid in full within 18 billing cycles of the purchase date, minimum monthly payments must be made and account must not otherwise be in default during the promotional period or finance charges will be assessed at the Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR from the purchase date. Promotional financing is offered on Circuit City credit cards issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A., subject to credit approval. Minimum payments will be determined in accordance with your Circuit City credit card agreement (“agreement”). Length of the promotional period could be shorter depending upon the timing and amount of your payments and the type of other account balances (see the “Application of Payments” section of your agreement for details). Accounts of existing Circuit City cardholders must have adequate available credit and not be in default to qualify for promotional financing (see your agreement for other applicable terms, rates, costs and fees). As of 10/04/07 and subject to change, the following rates and terms apply for new Circuit City Rewards Card accounts: Purchase APR=23.74% variable; Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR=24.24% variable; Default APR=27.74% variable; Minimum Finance Charge $1.00 and for new Circuit City Rewards Visa Card accounts: Purchase and Balance Transfer APR=17.24% or 19.24% variable (depending on our review of your application and credit history); Cash Advance APR= 23.49% variable; Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR= 24.24% variable; Default APR=29.74% variable; Transaction fee for Balance Transfers and Cash Advances: 3% of the amount of the transaction, but not less than $10; Minimum Finance Charge $1.00 and for International Transactions 3% of the U.S. dollar amount of the transaction, whether originally made in U.S. dollars or converted from a foreign currency. Offer expires 10/27/07.
NO INTEREST FOR 18 MONTHS ON ALL TVs AND TVs WITH INSTALLATIONS $499 AND UP: Qualifying purchase price is determined after applying discounts. Purchase price must be paid in full within 18 billing cycles of the purchase date, minimum monthly payments must be made and account must not otherwise be in default during the promotional period or finance charges will be assessed at the Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR from the purchase date. Promotional financing is offered on Circuit City credit cards issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A., subject to credit approval. Minimum payments will be determined in accordance with your Circuit City credit card agreement (“agreement”). Length of the promotional period could be shorter depending upon the timing and amount of your payments and the type of other account balances (see the “Application of Payments” section of your agreement for details). Accounts of existing Circuit City cardholders must have adequate available credit and not be in default to qualify for promotional financing (see your agreement for other applicable terms, rates, costs and fees). As of 10/04/07 and subject to change, the following rates and terms apply for new Circuit City Rewards Card accounts: Purchase APR=23.74% variable; Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR=24.24% variable; Default APR=27.74% variable; Minimum Finance Charge $1.00 and for new Circuit City Rewards Visa Card accounts: Purchase and Balance Transfer APR=17.24% or 19.24% variable (depending on our review of your application and credit history); Cash Advance APR= 23.49% variable; Deferred/Accumulated Finance Charge APR= 24.24% variable; Default APR=29.74% variable; Transaction fee for Balance Transfers and Cash Advances: 3% of the amount of the transaction, but not less than $10; Minimum Finance Charge $1.00 and for International Transactions 3% of the U.S. dollar amount of the transaction, whether originally made in U.S. dollars or converted from a foreign currency. Offer expires 10/27/07.
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Originally Posted by Malayalee King
thats a sweet find.
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
a note about the CC credit card though (because I got one when I got my laptop)...the no interest does not apply to open box items that are discounted, or any other promotional items i.e. something thats on sale or has a MIR (mail in rebate). I was getting credit card bills for the entire amount of the laptop and this is the excuse they gave me, sorta wack, so make sure you check it out. At any rate, their membership point system is sweet!
The thing is you have to make sure the person checkin you out keys in the no interest. If if dont want the no interest u can get the 5% rewards points which adds up quick on purchases like tvs... and you claim it for gift cards whenever you want.
Well, I finally got around to getting HD added to my DirecTV plan, and I absolutely LOVE it!! All I need now is an HD-DVD or BluRay player and I'm set! This TV is incredible, and I'm so happy about my purchase, with zero regrets. I highly recommend !! Here are a few pics that I took of it on my cell phone, so sorry for the poor quality.
`John
I thought it was funny that the Aquos commercial came up while I was taking pics
!! Here are a few pics that I took of it on my cell phone, so sorry for the poor quality.`John
I thought it was funny that the Aquos commercial came up while I was taking pics
Wow, OK thanks S4. I, and all my friends and family that have seen my TV think it looks fantastic. When I compared it to the Sony and Samsung, they all looked just as good. No need to rain on my parade 
Last edited by Dem1K; Dec 16, 2007 at 08:45 PM.
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
Wow, OK thanks S4. I, and all my friends and family that have seen my TV think it's fantastic. When I compared it to the Sony and Samsung, they were all just as good, so need to rain on my parade.
That's all that matters. I see many tv's and know which have the better image quality. With that said, it doesn't matter. How you view the set that you own is what matters. As long as you like it, then that is great. Just make sure you get a good wall mounting bracket. The holes on the tv to mount the bracket are very close together on that set which can cause it to be a bit unstable if you use the wrong bracket. Just make sure what you get has a good locking mechanism to lock the tv in place.
So do you really think it's a so-so set? Obviously being a standard consumer I won't know the difference. As you said, as long as I like it is all that matters. As for the wall mounting brackets, which do you recommend? Are the cheaper universal ones not worth it? I won't be wall-mounting for several months, but it would be good to have an idea for right now.
`John
`John
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Well, I am not an LCD fan, and like I said, the image quality suffers. However, I compare it to high end plasmas and sets like that, so it's all relative. For the average consumer, the set is fine. You won't get as good of a picture as a higher priced set, but that is the downside to shopping price. I think you'll be fine and you will love it. As for the bracket, I always recommend the Sanus VMPL50, which is a tilting universal bracket. I use it all the time and have recommended it to a few people here. Very easy to use, very sturdy as well. I believe you can get them on Amazon for around $75 or $80 which is even below my cost on them. If you are mounting it yourself and need help pm my and I'll help guide you along.
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