Black Friday Forecast: Blu-ray Players For $149 or a $499 Plasma HDTV?

E55 KEV · 09-19-2008, 08:36 AM

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Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2008) -- How would you like a Blu-ray player for $149 or a $499 Plasma HDTV?

Those are just a few of the deals you'll likely see at retail stores on Black Friday, according to the site, DealNews.com.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Retailers traditionally slash prices on that day to give the season a strong push-off. Last year, for instance, big-screen HDTVs were available for well under $1,000 at some stores while HD DVD players were slashed to $99.

DealNews.com predicts that Blu-ray players will be available this Black Friday for $149, with other Blu-ray players bundled with movies for $199. (The site does not say which brands will be available at those prices.)

The lowest suggested retail price for a Blu-ray player is now $399, although some discount stores and web sites are selling players for well under $300.

The site also forecasts that high-def sets prices will be cut sharply with 42-inch Plasma 720p HDTV available for as little as $499.

"A $699 50-inch Plasma HDTV is also quite likely, although we're not expecting huge discounts on larger Plasma screens," the site says. "LCD prices will remain higher than Plasma, but they'll still dip considerably, with generic 42-inch 720p LCD HDTVs going for $599. Additionally, look for name-brand 46" or 47" 1080p LCD HDTVs to hit $799, and larger 52" 1080p HDTVs to drop to $1,199."

However, DealNews.com warns that many retailers are more likely to cut HDTV prices closer to Christmas than on Black Friday.

"The general rule is, Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy no-name TVs. December is the best time to buy high-end TVs," the site says.

coupcoup · 09-19-2008, 12:29 PM

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HDMann · 09-27-2008, 01:51 PM

Great Deal!

09-19-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
E55 KEV High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,032	Black Friday Forecast: Blu-ray Players For $149 or a $499 Plasma HDTV? http://www.tvpredictions.com/black091908.htm Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2008) -- How would you like a Blu-ray player for $149 or a $499 Plasma HDTV? Those are just a few of the deals you'll likely see at retail stores on Black Friday, according to the site, DealNews.com. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Retailers traditionally slash prices on that day to give the season a strong push-off. Last year, for instance, big-screen HDTVs were available for well under $1,000 at some stores while HD DVD players were slashed to $99. DealNews.com predicts that Blu-ray players will be available this Black Friday for $149, with other Blu-ray players bundled with movies for $199. (The site does not say which brands will be available at those prices.) The lowest suggested retail price for a Blu-ray player is now $399, although some discount stores and web sites are selling players for well under $300. The site also forecasts that high-def sets prices will be cut sharply with 42-inch Plasma 720p HDTV available for as little as $499. "A $699 50-inch Plasma HDTV is also quite likely, although we're not expecting huge discounts on larger Plasma screens," the site says. "LCD prices will remain higher than Plasma, but they'll still dip considerably, with generic 42-inch 720p LCD HDTVs going for $599. Additionally, look for name-brand 46" or 47" 1080p LCD HDTVs to hit $799, and larger 52" 1080p HDTVs to drop to $1,199." However, DealNews.com warns that many retailers are more likely to cut HDTV prices closer to Christmas than on Black Friday. "The general rule is, Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy no-name TVs. December is the best time to buy high-end TVs," the site says. __________________ My Website www.E55AMG.com

09-27-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
HDMann High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 382	Nice Great Deal! __________________ Hitachi 60" Directors Plasma P60X901 May 2008 RD-KX50SU HDD/DVD Recorder

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