Just got an email notice of the price drop from price spider! Maybe not quite as compelling as the P54S1 deal going at Sears ($1099 - 10% Sears CC - 8% BCB = ~$910 + tax) but should be less hassle and is the best price I've seen for the 50S1 lately. You should be able to get 5% BCB on this too, so that would bring it down to $853.09 +tax ABCB. In general I like the next model up (G10/15) but at this price the S1 is hard to beat. Note that this is the current generation model, with native contrast rating of 40,000:1 vs. 30,000:1 on the older U1 sets featured in a number of recent deals. It also has an anti-reflective coating that I believe the older sets lack.
Below flowindex reports that BB may have 10% BCB on Friday, which would make this 808.19 + tax ABCB!
For those interested there is a thread going in deal discussions tracking panasonic plasma deals here: LINK
BB said: Product Features
* From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores * Built-in HDTV tuner Add HD-capable antenna to receiver over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming. * 49-9/10" screen measured diagonally from corner to corner Everyone will have a great view of the show or game. * 1080p display Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source. * 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio Delivers a cinema-style entertainment experience. * 600Hz refresh rate Reduces flicker for a clear picture. * 40,000:1 native contrast ratio (2,000,000:1 dynamic) Offers shades between white and black for accurate color representation, even during scenes where both bright and dark images are present. * 3:2 pulldown with 24p playback Ensures the accurate reproduction of film-based sources. * 3D Y/C digital comb filter Delivers state-of-the-art detail and color enhancement. * 20W 2-speaker system With simulated surround sound delivers a lush soundscape. Sound leveler evens out volume fluctuations during commercial breaks and between channels. * Ultraslim design measures 4-1/5" deep Comes with table stand or can be mounted on a wall (with optional mounting kit, not included). * Secure Digital memory card slot With VIERA image viewer makes it easy to view photos on the big screen. * 3 HDMI inputs Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and support copy-protected HD broadcast content. * Inputs Include 3 HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 1 S-video (rear), 2 component video (rear), 2 composite (1 side, 1 rear) and 1 audio. * Outputs Include 1 optical audio. * VIERA Link capability Makes it easy for you to control all of your compatible HD A/V devices with just your HDMI cables and a single remote. * V-Chip parental controls Give you the option of blocking undesirable material that you don't want your kids to see. * Trilingual (English, French and Spanish) on-screen menus With favorite channels feature makes it easy to navigate menu options. * ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. * Useful additional features Include sleep/alarm timer, game mode and channel labeling.
Details up now, sorry just wanted to get the word out before composing the whole post. I can't tell you how many times I've spent a half hour composing a post only to have someone else post the deal first
Good Set and a fair buy at this price. I got mine for 1k from Sears with 2% CB (I could have got 8 but messed up) + free Xbox Arcade. So for $850ish + tax I would recommend. One downside is that there are only 3 HDMI and NO VGA inputs. So if you need to output some VGA look for the VGA to HDMI converter box for around $40 on the bay. All in all the S1 is visual Bliss with the 2million to 1 contrast and dark movies now look good again and not all muddy! - Sorry LCD. Make sure to break this in - see the AVSforum for the DVD, Run it for 120 hours and you should have no worry on burn in, you will notice image retention from time to time but it goes when new content is shown (just notice when it was showing a static image and goes to a black screen).
flowindex said: rumor is BB bing Cash Back will be 10% on Friday making this even hotter. Thanks OP.
Sweet cause that will just cover the CA state tax!
cheapskategt
New Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2009 @ 3:14p
Thanks! I had been looking at this TV and was glad to see a good price without needing to fight the crowds on Friday. Printed out the price from Best Buy and got the price matched at Sears.
Thanks OP... Just pulled the trigger on this. Got in using a 10% Bing link, let's hope it shows up. How long have people been waiting for Bing CB to show up in their accounts, BTW?
This offer is dead... I've wasted about 2-3 hours on hold the last couple days trying to schedule delivery, they basically don't have these TVs and cancelled my order "at my request." LOL
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