I've recently been looking into purchasing a big flat screen TV
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During this hutning, it has become very clear to me that there are a number of companies out there gouging customers when it comes to HDTVs, PS3s, XBOX and their accessories.
For example, lets say you wanted a HDMI cable to connect a Playstation 3 to a HDTV (I have neither FYI), and you're in the store buying both. How much do the cables cost?
Circuit City: Monster Cable HDMI Cable - 6.6' (HDMI400-2M) : $129.99
Best Buy: Psyclone - HDMI Cable for PlayStation 3: $99.99
Staples: Monster 300 for HDMI® 2M Video Cable : $99.99
Also Flat panel wall mounts are ridiculously expensive for a piece pressed metal, averaging somewhere around $150 a piece. Do people have suckers stamped on their foreheads when they buy a HDTV? After a little hunting around, I found Monoprice.com, the cables are high quality and a much more realstic price example:
HDMI to HDMI CL2 Rated Cable (24AWG) w/ net jacket- 6ft (Gold Plated): $17.93
Need a wallmount for up to 165lbs? How about this one for $26.46, that's a big difference to this one at BestBuy for $179.99
The same thing has happened with network cables and USB cables, people are getting fleeced, so be sure to shop around if you're in the market for HDTV accessories, or computer cables, you do not need to be fleeced!
I'll let you know if I end up getting a Flat Screen HDTV, the wall mount and cabling has been fitted to the new house, and it would be a waste for it to sit not being used behind a photo or painting.
During this hutning, it has become very clear to me that there are a number of companies out there gouging customers when it comes to HDTVs, PS3s, XBOX and their accessories.
For example, lets say you wanted a HDMI cable to connect a Playstation 3 to a HDTV (I have neither FYI), and you're in the store buying both. How much do the cables cost?
Circuit City: Monster Cable HDMI Cable - 6.6' (HDMI400-2M) : $129.99
Best Buy: Psyclone - HDMI Cable for PlayStation 3: $99.99
Staples: Monster 300 for HDMI® 2M Video Cable : $99.99
Also Flat panel wall mounts are ridiculously expensive for a piece pressed metal, averaging somewhere around $150 a piece. Do people have suckers stamped on their foreheads when they buy a HDTV? After a little hunting around, I found Monoprice.com, the cables are high quality and a much more realstic price example:
HDMI to HDMI CL2 Rated Cable (24AWG) w/ net jacket- 6ft (Gold Plated): $17.93
Need a wallmount for up to 165lbs? How about this one for $26.46, that's a big difference to this one at BestBuy for $179.99
The same thing has happened with network cables and USB cables, people are getting fleeced, so be sure to shop around if you're in the market for HDTV accessories, or computer cables, you do not need to be fleeced!
I'll let you know if I end up getting a Flat Screen HDTV, the wall mount and cabling has been fitted to the new house, and it would be a waste for it to sit not being used behind a photo or painting.
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Come on over, maybe you'll see it later this year
-Rob
Posted by Rob Novak At 05:24:57 AM On 03/27/2007 | - Website - |
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Posted by Luis At 01:06:41 PM On 03/27/2007 | - Website - |
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Posted by Luis At 01:06:48 PM On 03/27/2007 | - Website - |
No, people are lazy or they want it now. Both of those selections cost you money. I have a store near me where I purchase all of my computer cables. 50 foot network cable? $12. Six foot USB cable? $3. Sure, it may be out of my way, but when I go there, I stock up.
Lazy=more revenue.
Posted by Gregg Eldred At 02:11:07 PM On 03/27/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Carl Tyler At 02:18:16 PM On 03/27/2007 | - Website - |
1 week ago. I picked a Samsung 46" LCD 1080p - it is an amazing looking piece of equipment. Would recommend it very highly.
Posted by Simon Barratt At 01:16:44 AM On 03/30/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Carl At 08:51:30 AM On 03/30/2007 | - Website - |
i was pleasantly surprised by the hidef over the air broadcasts i could receive. i will be canceling my local channel subscription shortly as a result!
Posted by Simon Barratt At 12:50:26 PM On 04/02/2007 | - Website - |
We just added several additional items to the site and are adding more every quarter. Feel free to email or write with questions.
Rob
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Posted by Robert Buehl At 08:19:23 PM On 09/06/2007 | - Website - |