Mitsubishi DLP: Where and when to purchase? (1 Viewer)

[Peter McM]

As the Holidays approach, the customary debate begins for those of us in the market for a new HDTV. This will be my first. I have my eye on one of the newer series DLP's; can't decide on the 837 or 738.


HH Gregg is an electronics institution here in Indianapolis. They have a great reputation in the community and I've purchased numerous times from them. Fry's is the more recent big player in town with a much bigger selection, but I've never purchased from them. With either, though, I have (hopefully) the benefit of locally-based customer service should a problem develop. On a related note: if I extend the warrenty out, say, three years, what's the likelihood I'll need to call on them to replace a bulb or two in that period of time?


ShopNBC frequently features the Mitsubishi DLP, often devoting entire hours to showcasing its many merits. They currently have a great deal going on the 738 series, bundled with a Sony 3D BluRay and two pairs of glasses. Has anyone ever purchased from them?


Now, the *when*: most aggesive deal after Thanksgiving, just before Christmas, right after New Year...


Anybody out there with a crystal ball?

 

[Adam Gregorich]

I didn't see a model number, but Costco had a 60" Mits this weekend in store for $799. It multipe HDMI connections and a 3D IR output. I don't think you are going to see much of a price swing between now and January of 2011 as there are no no models coming out. I've never bought from ShopNBC, but they don't strike me as a place that would have the best deal.