Electronics Expo In NJ has the Westinghouse LVM37W3 37" LCD TV Monitor 1080P for 795.00 on Black Friday. 100 pcs available in store. Limit one per customer. The ad is not up on their website. I have it from their BF circular. Don't have a scanner, otherwise I would put up the ad scan.
Specs:
With 1080 lines of resolution in true 16:9 format, this TV is the perfect display for HD cable and HD satellite boxes Connect TV to an external ATSC tuner hooked up to a roof top HD antenna and enjoy incredible over-the-air HDTV features Incorporates HDMI™ technology SpineDesign™ allows easy access to all connectors Ultra-thin 4.7" profile (without stand) and wall mountable Picture/Display:
Screen size: 37" Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 Aspect ratio: 16:9 PC optimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 Brightness: (cd/m²) 550 (typ) Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typ) Display colors: 16.7 million true colors Horizontal viewing angle: 176° (typ) Vertical viewing angle: 176° (typ) Response time: 8 ms (typ) Active display area: 32.3"H x 18.2"V 37" diagonal Lamp life: 60,000 hours Cabinet color: Black/silver Advanced Features:
Progressive Scan Aspect Ratio Conversion 3D Noise Reduction PIP Inverse 3:2 Pull Down Digital 3D De-Interlacing and Video Processing 3D Comb Filter Security Lock Certifications and compatibility: FCC, CE, UL, CUL, Microsoft Plug and Play, VESA Audio:
Speakers: 2 15W Connectivity:
Video In: 1 S-Video In: 1 YPbPr (1080p): 2 HDMI HDCP (1080p): 1 DVI HDCP (1080p): 2 VGA (1080p): 1 Audio In (mini): 1 Audio In (Dual RCA): 5 Audio Out (Dual RCA): 1 Power In: 1 Mechanical
Wall mount: 75mm & 100mm Fanless design Power:
Watts: 210 Watts (standby): < 3 Dimensions and Weight:
Dimensions without stand: 23.8"H x 37.3"W x 4.7"D Dimensions with stand: 25.9"H x 37.3"W x 8.2"D Carton dimensions: 31.6"H x 43.4"W x 13.4"D Weight without stand: 43 lb. Weight with stand: 50 lb. Carton weight: 60.6 lb.
OP, you might want to update the title as it sounds like EE has a very limited presence.
JPaikman
Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2006 @ 6:09p
http://www.electronics-expo.com/
Hot hot hot, you just sealed it for me!
MCPuser
Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2006 @ 6:16p
Damn, wonder if they will have it on there website, would like a 1080p monitor this big.
AirWebber
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2006 @ 7:03p
I called one of the stores and they have one of the worse customer services I have ever talked to. The salesman told me they have a total of 89 in there sourcing warehouse and only one at the actual store. He said its something you order and they will deliver. He also said its a in store only offer (which I expected).
dont hold your breath on this deal guys..this model has been out for cheaper by JandR and EE is #1 in Bait and Switch operations. Went there for a JBL center they guy tried to sell me Sony and then afterwards said they were sold out. but to each his own.
This also happened to my cousin. They had a camera for like $150, when my cousin refused warranty or accessories package, miraculously it was sold out.
donpimp
Member
posted: Nov. 23, 2006 @ 1:44p
AirWebber said: I called one of the stores and they have one of the worse customer services I have ever talked to. The salesman told me they have a total of 89 in there sourcing warehouse and only one at the actual store. He said its something you order and they will deliver. He also said its a in store only offer (which I expected).
Whenever they "have to" ship it to your house it's just an excuse to charge whatever they want in shipping charges. I bought a computer last BF at OfficeDepot and they charged me $100.00 in shipping!
Bigshoguns said: dont hold your breath on this deal guys..this model has been out for cheaper by JandR and EE is #1 in Bait and Switch operations. Went there for a JBL center they guy tried to sell me Sony and then afterwards said they were sold out. but to each his own.
This also happened to my cousin. They had a camera for like $150, when my cousin refused warranty or accessories package, miraculously it was sold out.
Just picked up one from the East Brunswick,NJ store. No problems. They had 10 more left.So I think you have the wrong impresssion about this store.
tonylu
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 11:23a
limocad said: Bigshoguns said: dont hold your breath on this deal guys..this model has been out for cheaper by JandR and EE is #1 in Bait and Switch operations. Went there for a JBL center they guy tried to sell me Sony and then afterwards said they were sold out. but to each his own.
This also happened to my cousin. They had a camera for like $150, when my cousin refused warranty or accessories package, miraculously it was sold out.
Just picked up one from the East Brunswick,NJ store. No problems. They had 10 more left.So I think you have the wrong impresssion about this store. Could you scan the receipt?
no it doesn't - it doesn't show up in their store anywhere. don't confuse the w1 with this.
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 5:49p
Limocad you are the man, not only did you find this deal but check this out. I went to buy this online from this store the other day, cheapest I found in a while since a J&R music sale that I missed out on. I went to get it at the online $1039 price plus shipping (I dont think tax because I am new york). Did my final research and found your post on the Black friday deal. EXCITED- but not to excited because of the other posts about bait & switch. Call up this morning at 11:00 am at the Paramus location they say that they do not have any in stock. Figured the other posts were right, bait & switch. Then I saw your post that you got it. Called the East Brunswick, then called the other closer stores to my place - could not get through to these stores - then tried Paramus again - this time they say they have 1 in stock but that the Wayne NJ had 7 - Paramus was 20 minutes away, Wayne is 40 minutes. My wife said lets just go to Wayne - I said lets try Paramus maybe we will get the last one. Got there - THEY HAD 5 left. THe guy says that the other 4 just came in. This did not sound Kosher to me. THen he said the ad was wrong, it was supposed to be the Westy 37" version 2. Kind of shady but I dont care--he gave the Version 3 8ms to me at the $795 price. Now it is sitting in my living room ready to set up to my computer later on.
HOT DEAL Limocad - thank you again.
arthurking
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 8:48p
just back from East Brunswick store. They still have the monitors in stock. However, I had to pass this one. When I talked to the manager, I was told that basically if I don't buy their extended warranty, I will be on my own and if there is anything wrong with the new TV, I have to deal with the factory instead of the store. I just don't feel comfortable for this kind of policy. I thought the store at least should provide some basic gurantee that my new TV does not come with the defect and work as it is designed to do. The way the store tried to take the reponsibility off make me worried and I also don't know how much I can trust their extended warranty. That being said, the price is awesome and congratulations to you guys who took the plunge and enjoy your TV. I will wait something bigger, maybe.
Cumparsita
Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 9:18p
Limocad, thank yo so much for your post!!!! Is unbelievable how these posts have the ability to change peoples lives. I know yours did!! I spent the last 3 days reading posts, and trying to decide what to buy. No luck online with anything. Didn't want to go near BB or CC. Kept reading posts until yours appeared. I went to the Woodbridge store. The sales rep tells me: is sold out, but we'll be getting some more next week, do you want a raincheck? I said for the same price? He said yes. OK sure. He then proceeded to punch my info in the computer, gave me a little piece of paper with a number and tells me to go to Customer Service desk, and you'll be all set. The girl in CS desk tells me you have to pay now, this paper is not for a raincheck, it's for a sale. She consulted with the Store Manager who tells me I have to pay now. I said do you really expect me to pay $800.00 now and walk out of the store with nothing? He said we'll get it on Tuesday. I'll said Ok then I'll pay you Tuesday when I pick up. He said no, you have to pay now. I left. Thanks also to the other people that posted about this bait and switch thing. I went to East Brunswick, and around 6pm bought what he told me to be the last one in stock. This sales rep wanted to sell me a special cable to connect this unit to my Comcast Box, and I politely said no (because I know I can get it cheaper once I get informed in here), but out of curiosity I asked how much it was, he said $ 100.00. Really? I don't think so, I'll figure something out. He said you will need this cable if you want to use this unit. He was p.. off at me for not buying all these extra things! Oh, did they tell you? No returns!! Question for you guys, what should I do about this cable and replacement bulbs? and did you buy the 2 year warranty?
Thanks again!!!
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 10:42p
Nice story Cumparsita. These tvs are the bomb for gaming. I also passed on the warranty and cables -- blah. Electronics Expo does have a 30 day exchange policy for the same tv if they cannot repair it. If there are no problems out of the box, you will likely not have any problems anytime soon. Also 1 year manufacturer warranty--Westinghouse appears to have a good reputation. Outside of 1 year, I figure it is only $795, worth the gamble. I purchased a $2,000 Samsung Plasma a couple of years ago and did not get warranty, although Samsung had a 2 year manufacturer. I did purchase a warranty for my Sony Plasma, although that was arounf $5,000 - but of course, after about 3 years now, the tv is running great.
Also, I think you could go to a pretty reputable company called Repair Master and purchase a warranty online if you really need the comfort or price it to ElectronicsExpo, I dont know what their prices were.
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 10:47p
The cable- I would go to eBay or Amazon and search for cheap component cable. The replacement bulbs - I am new at this, my other tvs are plasmas, actually I though that only the DLP had these but guess I have to look into these.
WHen the time comes, I will be back here looking for the deals for the bulbs.
I do know that the Repair Master warranty does not cover a bulb. I should have asked Electronics Expo if there warranty came included a replacement bulb.
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 10:51p
arthurking said: just back from East Brunswick store. They still have the monitors in stock. However, I had to pass this one. When I talked to the manager, I was told that basically if I don't buy their extended warranty, I will be on my own and if there is anything wrong with the new TV, I have to deal with the factory instead of the store. I just don't feel comfortable for this kind of policy. I thought the store at least should provide some basic gurantee that my new TV does not come with the defect and work as it is designed to do. The way the store tried to take the reponsibility off make me worried and I also don't know how much I can trust their extended warranty. That being said, the price is awesome and congratulations to you guys who took the plunge and enjoy your TV. I will wait something bigger, maybe.
I dont understand this Arthurking, they might have been trying to avoid selling it to you - because my receipt clearly says that they will service and replace if they cant fix (within the first 30 days of purchase), with a same model lcd tv. Another shady thing here-- bummer.
Guys...LCD TV's don't use bulbs. Neither do Plasmas. You will never have to buy a bulb for this TV. I would seriously suggest doing some more research before your next purchase. It always helps to know what you're buying.
jkellynewyork
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posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 11:02p
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jkellynewyork
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posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 11:03p
Bigshoguns said: dont hold your breath on this deal guys..this model has been out for cheaper by JandR and EE is #1 in Bait and Switch operations. Went there for a JBL center they guy tried to sell me Sony and then afterwards said they were sold out. but to each his own.
This also happened to my cousin. They had a camera for like $150, when my cousin refused warranty or accessories package, miraculously it was sold out.
Are you sure you are talking about the Version 3 1080P 8ms 37" Westinghouse? I know that version 1 and 2 of this monitor is considerably cheaper. I have been following prices for version 3 for months, including J&R and this is by far the best price I have ever saw this tv on sale for. The cheapest I saw J&R on the version 3 was something like $1069 and they quickly changed it back to $1169 claiming price mistake.
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2006 @ 11:11p
Eric1285 said: Guys...LCD TV's don't use bulbs. Neither do Plasmas. You will never have to buy a bulb for this TV. I would seriously suggest doing some more research before your next purchase. It always helps to know what you're buying.
Thank you, that is good to know for the future.
arthurking
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2006 @ 12:15a
probably you are right. In Cumparsita's post, he said he got supposedly the last one at East Brunswick store at 6pm. But I was there around 7pm and they told me they still have it. Also, the sales person was a little pushy. Overall, I didn't like the feeling I had in the store, so I left. However, if you could get one, it is an excellent deal for sure. As for myself, I had terrible experience before in regarding to a defective HDTV and since then became extremely causious about these things.
jkellynewyork said: I dont understand this Arthurking, they might have been trying to avoid selling it to you - because my receipt clearly says that they will service and replace if they cant fix (within the first 30 days of purchase), with a same model lcd tv. Another shady thing here-- bummer.
Cumparsita
Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2006 @ 12:37a
Eric1285 said: Guys...LCD TV's don't use bulbs. Neither do Plasmas. You will never have to buy a bulb for this TV. I would seriously suggest doing some more research before your next purchase. It always helps to know what you're buying.
Definetely, Eric1285, thanks for your advise. It helps to know what are we buying.
I decided this purchase today, first time I am buying a tv in many years. Salesman #1, (pretty aggressive) at the store that was OOS, went straight to the light bulbs and told me I needed to buy bulb replacements, even though he had no TV in stock!! I didn't know that this tv needed them, but this guy created the doubt. Of course I didn't buy anything there.
Salesman #2, at the store that I bought, wanted to sell me: a dvd player, the $100 cable, and the 2 year warranty, and specifically mentioned: for when you need to replace the bulbs, they come to your house to replace them. Yeah, right, like I was born yesterday. This one was very persistant, but I declined, and said look, this unit comes with 1 year manufacturing warranty, in 1 year I'm planning to buy the latest plasma and I'll come see you, give me your card, OK?
We know they work on commission, but...give me a break!! Trying to sell useless, unnecessary bulbs to people, come on!!
Mr.jkelly, thank you so much for your reply!! The warranty I think was about $134 per year, but I am not sure because I wsn't interested. Every single warranty that I bought in my life I never used, for personal things, and for my business. Next for me, trying to find my cable. Thanks for the info.
Arthurking: I had the same feeling. I felt uneasy with this store. No returns. I am not a return kind of person, but is good to know that the possibility exists. When I was driving back, with the TV in my truck, I was happy that I've got it, but...at the same time I almost wanted to cry, I don't know why. Probably because I don't know if I've made the right decision. But now it's done. No way back, and I'm confident that I'm going to love it.
Cumparsita said: Eric1285 said: Guys...LCD TV's don't use bulbs. Neither do Plasmas. You will never have to buy a bulb for this TV. I would seriously suggest doing some more research before your next purchase. It always helps to know what you're buying.
Definetely, Eric1285, thanks for your advise. It helps to know what are we buying.
I decided this purchase today, first time I am buying a tv in many years. Salesman #1, (pretty aggressive) at the store that was OOS, went straight to the light bulbs and told me I needed to buy bulb replacements, even though he had no TV in stock!! I didn't know that this tv needed them, but this guy created the doubt. Of course I didn't buy anything there.
Salesman #2, at the store that I bought, wanted to sell me: a dvd player, the $100 cable, and the 2 year warranty, and specifically mentioned: for when you need to replace the bulbs, they come to your house to replace them. Yeah, right, like I was born yesterday. This one was very persistant, but I declined, and said look, this unit comes with 1 year manufacturing warranty, in 1 year I'm planning to buy the latest plasma and I'll come see you, give me your card, OK?
We know they work on commission, but...give me a break!! Trying to sell useless, unnecessary bulbs to people, come on!!
Mr.jkelly, thank you so much for your reply!! The warranty I think was about $134 per year, but I am not sure because I wsn't interested. Every single warranty that I bought in my life I never used, for personal things, and for my business. Next for me, trying to find my cable. Thanks for the info.
Arthurking: I had the same feeling. I felt uneasy with this store. No returns. I am not a return kind of person, but is good to know that the possibility exists. When I was driving back, with the TV in my truck, I was happy that I've got it, but...at the same time I almost wanted to cry, I don't know why. Probably because I don't know if I've made the right decision. But now it's done. No way back, and I'm confident that I'm going to love it.
You are getting a Brand New Factory sealed unit warrantied by the manufacturer for 1 year.Most retailers these days do not accept returns on LCD TVs, and ask you to direct your concerns to the manufacturer. In this instance, Westinghouse is a reputable company and you should have no problems from their tech support or after sales service, if the unit is faulty for any reason.
As to EE in East Brunswick, NJ, all I showed them was the ad from their circular and told the sales rep that I wanted this particular unit. He fed my info into the computer, gave me a slip with the order # and asked me to pay the cashier. He did not try to sell me anything else. No cable or warranty.
Will post further comments when I actually set up the TV. Kinda busy for the next few days.
PS: I am not affiliated with EE or Westinghouse in any way whatsoever. Just trying to give back to fellow fatwalleters what I always receive from you guys(Good advise).
AirWebber
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2006 @ 5:12p
I kept my eye on this tv since this post started, I mentioned it to my wife and she shot it down.. Well she wanted to get our daughter the Best Buy BF laptop so we drove by just before 9pm Wednesday night and there was already 8 people on line, so I jumped out of the car with a little jacket on and was # 9 on line. Well to make a long story short I sat on the damn line all night (I got both laptops and the desktop) and this morning I called the Paramus store and when they said they had 6 in stock I jumped in my truck drove 70 miles and bought the sucker.. The place was pretty busy and it took about 3 mins for salesman to come help. I mentioned the service plan and I played stupid and asked about the lamp coverage. He clearly said to me, this monitor does not require the lamp. I passed on the service plan and he re-offered it for I think $50 less (I still passed on the plan). I just got home, been a long day, I ran to Timewarner swaped my DVR for a HD DVR and then ran back to BB and bought a HDMI cable (think I am going to order one online and return this one). I just got the TV set up and I have to say it looks great. The only issue I had was sound (I had to put the DVR box on HDMI audio output). for $800 I think this was a steal, I almost got Best Buy price match the TV but the GM (wtf was she doing there on a Saturday?) walked over wanted to make sure they didn't price match a 2 day special. So it may be worth the shot trying to get your local Best Buys to PM this prior to making the trip. I will post updates after watching it.
jkellynewyork
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2006 @ 11:05p
AirWebber said: I kept my eye on this tv since this post started, I mentioned it to my wife and she shot it down..
Nice on the Best Buy deals - I went at 5 am, that place was a zoo, I did not go near it, I am shocked that you were able to get any of the BF deals from that place.
Nice deal on the Westy - I hope your wife does not kill you.
Was this deal only for BF, or valid for the BF weekend? I just saw this and wouldn't mind trying to jump on the deal. Thanks!
zigipha
New Member
posted: Nov. 26, 2006 @ 10:55a
My experience with EE is not that great. If you see it on the floor for a good price, great, otherwise, thread lightly.
Last year i got to the store in paramus to pick up a vcr/dvd combo, ad said minimum 500, i got there 8 am, and they said they were sold out.
dab2mi
Member
posted: Nov. 26, 2006 @ 11:57a
Todays sales paper said it was there after Thanksgiving day week long sale. I might take a ride down there and check er out.
Cumparsita
Member
posted: Nov. 26, 2006 @ 4:57p
OK boys, here is the deal: this was in the Electronics Expo's flyer that came in the today's (11/26) Star Ledger:
Flyer's title: AFTER THANKSGIVING WEEK LONG SALE! Westinghouse LVM37W3 37: Widescreen High Definition Flat Panel LCD Monitor Full 1920 x 1080p resolution
Regular...$1,299 SALE: $ 795 Limit one per family.
In the flyer's back page says: valid 11.25.06 to 12.02.06
This store has only 6 stores in NJ and that's it: East Brunswick, Succasunna, Wayne, Paramus, Raritan and Woodbridge. I have the addresses, hours and phone numbers, if anyone is interest I'll post them.
Bought this from the Raritan store, it was a very easy transaction. Went at lunch time, the store was pretty empty, I found the 37, a sales guy came around, I said I'll take it, and I was out. No pressure on the extras, though I did ask about them (to check the prices). A 3 yr warranty was $139 and the 2 yr was $89, though I passed on both.
mikee
Member
posted: Nov. 27, 2006 @ 3:31p
Could someone post a scan of the ad? Would be greatly appreciated...
aroras
Ancient Member
posted: Dec. 1, 2006 @ 6:55p
Just picked up one at the East Brunswick store. They still had 1 available.
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