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Nov202009
DateNov 20

Podcast #400: Black Friday Preview

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On today's show we will discuss the expected Black Friday deals we can all look forward to on the day after Thanksgiving. Last year the cheapest Blu Ray player was $128 and a  50 inch 720p plasma was going for $900. This year the cheapest Blu Ray player comes in at $78 and you can pick up a 50 inch 1080p plasma with a Blu Ray player for $1000. There are so many deals out there we can't talk about all of them.

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Black Friday Roundup

On today's show we will discuss the expected Black Friday deals we can all look forward to on the day after Thanksgiving. Last year the cheapest Blu Ray player was $128 and a  50 inch 720p plasma was going for $900. This year the cheapest Blu Ray player comes in at $78 and you can pick up a 50 inch 1080p plasma with a Blu Ray player for $1000. There are so many deals out there we can't talk about all of them. We selected a few we thought were mentioning so that you can plan out your Black Friday strategy. In addition to what we talk about here Apple Computer usually has some good deals in store and on the web. Amazon does as well and if you use our link you help out the show (HT Guys Amazon Link).

Good Hunting!

Target (Full Ad Here)

BestBuy (Full Ad Here)

Sears (Full Ad Here)

Meijer (Full Ad Here)

  • Sylvania Blu-ray Disc Player - $89.00

 

Radio Shack (Full Ad Here)

 

Wal*Mart (Full Ad Here)

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Guys, "A Christmas Story" opened in theatres November 1983; unfortunately, not a big hit at that time.

Yes, it was shot in 4:3, but matted widescreen. Any 4:3 version you see is the unmatted 4:3 version. Tthere are several scenes with glimpses of equipment -- which the directory knew would be matted out.

I'm "A Christmas Story" nut, I couldn't resist a totally off topic post.

November 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGene

Saw this on Fatwallet a few days ago and looks to still be valid for the SqueezeBox Radio for 129 + 10 shipping. I don't have any of these yet but thought this would be a good intro.

You guys had a show on your systems and Braden had the squeezebox's i remember. Thought I would share in case people missed it.

Crutchfield URL: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_596SRADIOB/Logitech-Squeezebox-Radio-Black.html?source=pjn&subid=1129

Coupon Code for Crutchfield: 3A825

Fatwallet URL: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/968422

November 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAaron Olson

Your mentioned a 2008 Black Friday price for a 50" 720p plasma --> $900.
The 2009 Black Friday 50" plasma deal was for a 50" 1080p plasma --> $1000

6th Ave has a 720 50" Panasonic plasma right now for $692, free shipping, tax in NJ, NY, PA only.

coupon code BONUSBUY

November 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGene

Above you mention the Sony 46" LCD HDTV (Model KDL46V5100) at Sears for $1239. It's only $1039 RIGHT NOW with $250 off a blu-ray player. And get this: last Sunday I bought it there (actually ordered it, they were out) at a special customer appreciation Sunday night where all electronics were an additional 5% off, AND if you put it on a Sears card, you got 10% MORE off and 6 months same as cash! The blu-ray player I got was the BDP-S560 with wifi. All together, I was out the door for a grand total of $970, 9% sales tax INCLUDED, for a 120Hz 46" Sony TV and a full featured blu-ray with wifi.

I sure wanted to order through the HT Guys Amazon link, but Amazon couldn't touch it. Maybe they are still offering 10% more off for Sears card financing, but even if they aren't, the Sears deal on this Sony and a blu-ray is really fantastic. Mine is scheduled to show up Tuesday!

November 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLee O.

Speaking of Sears, they also have the Panasonic 54" S1 Plasma for $1099. Order online, pick up in store.

November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRog

Braden,

I'm envious of your new Droid fone. I just hope it arrives down here some time soon. It seems to have gotten good reviews at the like of Cnet.

Regarding the UK TV license system. You only mentioned the B/W license. I believe they pay two to three times more for color licenses. I guess its a TV tax. Hope the "Govenator" doesn't hear about this scheme ..

November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPaul W

One of you mentioned not liking Flashforward too much. You might try "v". The first episode was a little meh, but after that it's been good. I think this week's episode was only the fourth so you can catch up quickly.

November 24, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermat

UK Black and White TV licences

If you watch or record TV programmes as they’re broadcast, you must, by law, be covered by a TV Licence, no matter what device you are using, however, you don’t need to be covered by a licence if you’re only using ‘on-demand’ services to watch programmes after they have gone out on TV. (There are some exceptions e.g. over 75’s get free licences)

The TV license allows the use of all TVs within the house (not a license for each TV). The current annual cost is 142.50 GBP (236USD) for Colour and 48GBP (79USD) for B&W with the revenue generated funding the Public Service Broadcaster (BBC). There is a 50% reduction if you are Blind !

I thought that you would be interested in the following link which discusses who actually has a B&W licence. More can be found on the following links ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7291578.stm and http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/about/media-centre/news/black-and-white-tv-still-going-strong-NEWS22/

November 26, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRon

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