I wonder if you can get in an hour earlier with your business card like regular business days. That would increase the odds of getting the wii greatly if you can get ahold of a business card.

nm just read the add opens at 5:00 am, must be getting sleepy .

I agree, it must be a price mistake. I thought Nintendo had a rule requiring retailers follow MSRP. Sam's typically has Nintendo products listed a dollar under retail because of some contract agreement with this warehouse club. If this deal is real, get in line.

In any case the Wii is a must have for households with young children. Graphics may not be 1080p like PS3 / XBox360... but those consoles do not cater to the younger audience.

Warning... fleabay resellers will be roughed up at Sam's if caught standing in line on this Wii deal!

manuvns said:does anyone know the model no. / details for Sharp Aquos 1080P 52" Widescreen LCD HDTV $1384

Its probably LC52D62U judging from previous BF sales.

kshowtime said:I'm thinking about a Wii to use as a media server using TVersity or Orb. Anybody have experience with using the Wii like this? Wireless?

I don't know if the wii has the power for better quality streaming. Also, the Wii lacks HDMI if you have HD video to stream this will be a problem. Honestly, for the money I'd pick up an Xbox 360 Arcade for $200 and get the cheap HD from MS to use as a cheap media server.

kshowtime said:munkyxtc said:
kshowtime said:I'm thinking about a Wii to use as a media server using TVersity or Orb. Anybody have experience with using the Wii like this? Wireless?

I don't know if the wii has the power for better quality streaming. Also, the Wii lacks HDMI if you have HD video to stream this will be a problem. Honestly, for the money I'd pick up an Xbox 360 Arcade for $200 and get the cheap HD from MS to use as a cheap media server.

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm not streaming HD, so that's not an issue. I don't even have an HD TV, so resolution doesn't matter, either. I'm mainly trying to get rid of our piles of DVDs. Our kids are too young right now for the games, but going forward, I think everyone will enjoy the Wii vs. an Xbox or PS3.

I know a lot of people use it for that purpose, as well as to watch Youtube clips on their TV. I don't know if it's the best solution, but many seem happy enough with it to continue using it for that purpose via the Internet channel (I think there will be an improved version released around the holidays, too). There may be better ways to do it via homebrew, but of course you do that at your own risk. If you choose to go that route, you can also play DVDs or movies from SD cards.

godwheel said:Jesus that price has to be a mistake for the Wii.
Must be. SamsClub just pulled their BF ad.

From blackfriday.info:

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Yep, a price mistake indeed. Sams now shows 445 for the Wii bundle...

I knew that was too good to be true.

Hello, I dont want to crash the party of those who (me too) are thrilled about Wii bundle @ Sams for $224 it turned out to be a print mistake and it will be yours for $ 425 which went far below to become a deal.

In for the wii and the columbia fleece, I actually manage a RadioShack owned cell phone kiosk inside a sam's so no line for me!

Is the price for the Acer Aspire One a misprint? $350 is the usual price.

Another data point

We have two Sam's and one Costco here. Both the Sam's are doing fine.
(Check Wal-Mart's latest record earnings news for details.)

Costco had a 1% dip in sales this last quarter, but I think they'll survive.