Meijer.com Black Friday HDTV, Blu-ray and video game deals

If you're okay with forking out some dough for a second-tier brand HDTV this Black Friday, Meijer.com may be a good place to check out. Among its published Black Friday HDTV deals:

Sylvania Blu-ray Disc Player $89.00
Blu-ray Movies - Over 24 Title to Choose From - (Live Free or Die Hard, Die Another Day, Speed and more) $9.00
Sylvania 19" Class LCD HDTV $129.99
Sylvania 42" 1080p LCD HDTV $499.99
Buy Any Xbox 360 Game System or Bundle, Get Grand Theft Auto IV and Halo 3 FREE $0.00
Buy a PS3 120GB Slim Console, Get 2 Buy-ray Movies and 2 Video Games (Exclusions Apply) $0.00
Nintendo DSi Video Game System w/ FREE $30 Meijer Coupon Good For Your Next Purchase $169.99
Nintendo Wii Console w/ $50 OFF Your Next Meijer Purchase Coupon $199.99

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Black Friday ads: Best Buy, ToysRUs, Radio Shack

Here's some of the latest Black Friday HDTV deals that have appeared on the web. Best Buy has the best (and most) stuff I've seen so far.

ToysRUs

Haier 22" LCD TV $199.99
Xbox 360 Arcade System With Carry Case And Three Games $229.95

Radio Shack

Samsung BD-1600A Blu-ray Disc Player $149.99
Gigaware Micro Projector $99.99
AOC 22" 720P LCD HDTV $199.99
Auvio 3.5" Pocket Digital TV $79.99
Auvio 7" Portable TV $119.99
Samsung 32" LCD HDTV $399.99
Xbox 360 Elite System w/$60 Cash Back & 2 Games (Lego Batman and Pure)

Best Buy

Insignia Blu-ray Disc Player (Model # NS-BRDVD3) w/Superman Returns or Beetlejuice Bluray $99.99
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-Ray Disc Player $149.99
Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Disc Player $279.99
Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc Player $149.99
Logitech Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote $39.99
Western Digital WDTV Media Player $74.99
4' Monster Cable 700 Series HDMI Cable $49.99
Init Cherry Wood Stand With Mount For TVs Up To 46" $99.99
Init Cherry Wood w/Black Glass Shelves TV Stand $149.99
Klipsch Icon 2-Way Triple 5.25" Floorstanding Speaker $186.99
Klipsch Icon 2-Way Triple 6.5" Floorstanding Speaker $236.99
Samsung 5.1 Channel 1000W Home Theater System With Blu-ray Disc Player $399.99
Sony 5.1 Channel 1000W Home Theater System $279.99
Sony 7.1 Channel 770-Watt A/V Receiver $279.99
Dynex 19" 720p LCD HDTV (Model # DX-L19-10A) $149.99
Dynex 32" 720p LCD HDTV (Model # DX-L321-10A) $299.99 *
Dynex 40" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Model # DX-L40-10A) $499.99
Insignia 42" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (Model # NS-L42Q120-10A) $699.99 *
LG 32" 1080p LCD HDTV (Model # 32LH30-UA) $439.99
Panasonic Viera 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV (Model # TC-P50U1) w/Blu-ray Disc Player (Model # DMP-BD60K) $999.98
Samsung 32" 1080p LCD HDTV (Model # LN32B530P7F) $497.99
Samsung 32" 720p LCD HDTV (Model # LN32B360C5D) $397.99
Samsung 40" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Model # LN40B500P3FXZA) $597.99
Samsung 42" 720p Plasma HDTV (Model # PN42B400P3DXZA) $547.99
Samsung 46" 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV (Model # UN4686000VF) $1599.99 *
Samsung 46" 1080p LCD HDTV (LN46B500P3FXZA) $847.99
Samsung 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV (Model # PN50B530S2F) $897.99
Samsung 50" 720p Plasma HDTV (Model # PN50B430P2D) $697.99
Sony 32" 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Model # KDL32L504) $377.99
Sony 40" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Model # KDL40S504) $662.99
Sony 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Model # KDL465504) $852.99
Tilting Wall Mount For 30"-56" Flat-Panel TVs $99.99

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Amazon offering free $100 gift card with Xbox 360 Arcade purchase today. So is Walmart.

Today Amazon is boasting some super hot pre-Black Friday deals that include a $199.98 Xbox 360 Arcade that includes a $100 promo code for the free purchase of other items. The first run is already 100% claimed for this morning, but it'll be on again at 12 PM PST. You'll have to be on the ball though as I expect the 360s will sell out in a matter of minutes. Other Gold Box deals today include a 32-inch Sony Bravia HDTV for $399.99.

Walmart will also be offering the same deal in retail stores across the United States, though there will only be 10 units available per outlet.

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Sears Black Friday deals

It may still be three weeks away from Black Friday 2009, but it's never to early to get your shopping plans in order. Skimming the net this evening, I've been trying to pull together the best home theater/HDTV deals I could find! Here's what I have so far from material that has already been leaked.

From Sears:

Panasonic 42" plasma-->$649.99
Samsung 50" PN50B430-->$699.99
Sony 40" Class LCD HDTV (Model KDL40S504)-->$664.99
Sony 46" Class LCD HDTV (Model KDL-46S504)-->$854.99
Sony 46" LCD HDTV (Model KDL46V5100)-->$1239.99
Sony 52" LCD HDTV (Model KDL52V5100)-->$1599.99
Sylvania 37" LC370SS9 LCD HDTV-->$399.99
Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player (Model BD-P1600-A)-->$149.99
Sony Blu-ray Disc Player (Model #BDPS360)-->$149.99
RCA 5.1 Channel 250 Watt Home Theater System RTD317-->$99.99
Samsung 5.1 Channel 1000 Watt Single Disc HT-Z320 DVD Home Theater System-->$197.99
Samsung Blu-ray Home Theater System (Model HT-BD1250)-->$397.99
Sony Bravia 5.1 Channel 1000 Watt Integrated Home Theater System DAV-HDX589-->$329.99
Blu-ray DVDs - $14.99

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Black Friday deal rumor: $49 Blu-ray players

Will we see $49 Blu-ray players this Black Friday? Research firm NPD's director of industry analysis, Ross Rubin, thinks it's possible. Given the huge uptake in Blu-ray sales this year as prices continue to fall, he thinks if anything we'll definitely see a ton of $99 deals. And as opposed to last year, 2009's deals won't be from second-tier brands like Magnavox and Sylvania, but first-tier brands that ship web-connected models. What do you think? We'll we see a $49 Blu-ray player this Black Friday?

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Microsoft gets ready for the holidays with XBox 360 Elite bundle

Microsoft announced Tuesday that it is releasing an XBox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle. The bundle features and XBox 360 console, wireless black controller, and copies of Lego Batman: The Videogame and Pure, an action sports game. Shipping Tuesday, the XBox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle will retail for $299.

Also in time for the holiday season, Microsoft will release the XBox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack. The package comes with a black wireless controller and 4 XBox Live Arcade title including Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, Lumines Live, Bomberman Live and Ms. Pac Man. Also included is a free 48-hour XBox Live Gold trial enabling buyers to try out XBox online. The Wireless Controller Game Pack will ship in November for $59.99.

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Huge Best Buy HDTV deals this week!

Although the economy is arguably beginning to recover, HDTV retailers won't recover for some time. And many of us just don't have the extra cash around to purchase a new HDTV. Sooner or later, retailers like Best Buy have to cut their losses and clear inventory. Hence the giant savings revealed in today's Best Buy Sunday circular on big-screens sized above 39-inches. In fact, a few 46- and 55-inch Samsung HDTVs have $1100 lopped off the price tag. There's also a few HDTV, Blu-ray and home theater packages featuring big savings as well. Check out HD GURU or the Best Buy flyer for all of the details.

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Playstation 3 price cut to $299

Rumors of an upcoming Playstation 3 price cut have been flying around for awhile, despite repeated denials from Sony, maker of the game console. But today it appears that "the rumors are reality". A Kmart.com promotion has the PS3 listed for $299 (80 GB), a $100 price cut, a drop meant to prepare us for a "new" PS3--presumably the PS3 Slim. Later today there is a Sony press event in New York during which I'm expecting we'll hear more details. Stay tuned.

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Steals and deals: Buy a Mitsubishi HDTV and get a free Vudu movie box

Mitsubishi is offering a free VUDU box with the purchase of its HDTVs from July 16 to August 10. The VUDU box streams movies straight to your HDTV in 1080p and probably offers the highest quality streaming content around right now. It regularly costs $149 plus you'll get a $50 credit for movie purchases as well.

Mitsubishi is apparently looking to offer something a little different that the traditional HDTV/Blu-ray pair promos that most companies are offering. Plus Mitsubishi doesn't offer streaming services directly through its HDTVs yet, so by offering a VUDU box the company gets around this problem. The company says this is only a promotion and it doesn't have any plans for a long-term partnership with VUDU, nor does it have any plans to incorporate the technology into its TVs.

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Steals and deals: Get a Playstation 3 for $100

Right off the bat, looking at that title, you should know there will be some sort of catch. And there is...but it's not that bad. Here's how you can net yourself a brand new Playstation 3 for $100:

Step 1: Sign up for Sony's new Playstation Visa Card--it comes with no annual fees and is an instant approval application process (US citizens only though)

Step 2: Order an 80 GB Playstation 3 from SonyStyle.com (yes you have to pay the $399.99 upfront)

Step 3: Wait 8 to 12 weeks for Sony to send you a $100 credit (effective price now $299.99)

Step 4: While you're waiting (within 12 weeks of your application), charge $1500 to your new Sony Visa and Sony will issue you another $100 credit (effective price now $199.99)

Step 5: Charge another $1500 to your Visa before the 6-month ownership mark and Sony will grant you another $100 credit (effective price now sits at $99.99)

There you go--a $100 PS3!

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Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray player $129.99 shipped

Paying $129.99 for a Blu-ray player is an acceptable proposition. It's the type of price point needed for mainstream Blu-ray adoption. Best Buy is currently selling the Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray player for $129.99 shipped, meaning you can order it online and have it delivered to you. Sure, it's not a Profile 2.0 player (it's Profile 1.1) and it doesn't stream Netflix movies or anything. But for a penny under $130 it does feature 1080p output and upconversion, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD audio, and a one year warranty. You'll be on your own for the HDMI cables as well but they don't cost too much if you look around.

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Blockbuster has unlimited rentals for $10

Blockbuster may not be rolling in the dough, but keeping customers in mind the video retailer keeps rolling out the deals. Today it announced the Summer Escape Pass, giving customers unlimited weekly movie and video game rentals for only $10. The catch is that there can only be one rental at a time, so you'll have to make a few trips to get your money's worth. This is a limited summer time promotion, but until the leaves fall you can purchase a new pass each week.

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Sony cuts Playstation 2 (not PS3) price to $99

Sony has announced it'll be dropping the price of a Playstation 2 to $99.99 starting April 1. That should definitely get the PS3 predecessor flying off shelves everywhere. Compared to the PS3's $400 price tag, buying a PS2 now is likely buying a 2 x 4 instead of a new house. In today's economy at least. Unfortunately for those that were hoping for a PS3 price cut, an official statement from Al De Leon, PR Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment America, confirms such thinking is nothing more than a pipedream. "As we have stated previously, we do not have plans for a PS3 price drop, and any rumors to that effect are false and are the result of speculation," De Leon said. "SCEA remains focused on the long-term momentum of PS3. With the industry's best software lineup this year, combined with our most aggressive marketing campaign to date, we remain confident in our approach and the value we're delivering with PS3."

Okay, but the only problem with Sony's strategy here is that for the next few quarters, the PS2 and not the PS3 will be the world's number one selling game console.

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Steals and deals: 52-inch Vizio LCD HDTV for under $1000

Now this is a deal! CompUSA is selling the 52-inch Vizio VX52LF for only $999.99! It is refurbished and only has a 90 day warranty, but in a time of economic despair, why not take the chance and save $1000. The VX52LF is a 1080p set with a trio of HDMI slot, a pair of component inputs, and a universal remote. Not bad!

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