Dell Days of Deals Day 3: ViewSonic 42" 1080p HDTV $999, Logitech Harmony 880 $120

[AndrewRFD]

It's that time again! Dell's Days of Deals - the People's Choice Event (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=) begins on Tuesday, June 3 and will run through June 13. For those who are unfamiliar with Days of Deals events, it's a special promotion where each day, there will be a selection of one-day only items that are deeply discounted. Day 3 offers are live!


http://i.dell.com/images/ca/segments/dhs/w5_bsd_dod_comingsoon_573X150_en.jpg (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)

Dell Days Deals Day 3 Offers: (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)

Belkin Conceal Surge Protector (11 outlets) - $19.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)
Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote - $119.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)
ViewSonic N4285p 42" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV - $999.00 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)


Sidebar Deals: (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)

Aluratek 4-Port HDMI Video Switch with Remote - AVW04H - $39.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)
Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Speaker System - $59.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Mouse - optical - wireless - USB wireless receiver - slate - $29.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=137979.613321874&type=10&subid=)


This is more like it. The Harmony 880 remote at $120 is a very nice deal, as other vendors sell this product for $150-$160 easily (without free shipping). The Conceal Surge proctector has 11 outlets and built in wire organization... seems solid for $20. Last and certainly not least, a 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for $999 with free shipping? Worth investigating for sure.

Shipping is free for all items.

[mic2074]

24" LCD for $279 :D

a man can dream, can't he ?

[AcidBomber]

Mmm...
I'll check back tomorrow at work. Hopefully something worth buying, didnt end up getting that green tea laptop bag cuz it looked really cheap lol... :twisted:

[Shinjieva01]

come on cheap UPS :)

[BinaryJay]

Personally, waiting on the PLK200 powerline ethernet kit to drop in price.

[ahsalloum]

Sennheisers!

[MrDisco]

wii+wii fit combo!

[booyahchild01]

24" LCD for $279 :D

a man can dream, can't he ?

I +1 your dream!

[Zayxic]

A time machine!

[vrus]

need the westinghouse 37" 1080p to go on sale for my new monitor.

[link627]

Deals are up! Nothing interesting though.

[Shinjieva01]

Deals are up! Nothing interesting though.

where?

[crediblekr]

It's not up yet. 3 more hours to go.

[link627]

Sorry, my bad. It was yesterday's deals.

[Bastich]

I see the people's choice is crap, apparently.
:cool:

[kin-kwok]

2G microSD card for 0.99...
Because I need few..

KK:)

[darkdude]

Belkin Conceal Surge Protector - $19.99
Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote - $119.99
Viewsonic N4285p 42" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV - $999.00

The Harmony remote is a great deal!

[dyao]

How are Viewsonic HDTVs?

[chadw01]

Sidebar deals are up..?

Aluratek
4-Port HDMI Video Switch with Remote - AVW04H
Starting From $89.99
You Save $50.00
Now $39.99

Logitech
X-540 5.1 Surround Speaker System
Starting From $99.99
You Save $40.00
Now $59.99

Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Mouse - optical - wireless - USB wireless receiver - slate
Starting From $39.99
You Save $10.00
Now $29.99

[Formula1]

How are Viewsonic HDTVs?

There's a big thread about it here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513773

[Evader2000]

FOR TV REVIEWS SEE PREVIOUS POSTS

N4285p (Not too sure what the cost at costco is now)
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513773&highlight=N4285p

N4785 (now at costco for $1399)
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535936&highlight=N4285p

[Formula1]

Belkin Conceal Surge Protector - $19.99
Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote - $119.99
Viewsonic N4285p 42" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV - $999.00

The Harmony remote is a great deal!

I think it's been $99.99 before though in previous Dell Days. Now it's hard to PM cause it seems FS, BB and Staples doesn't carry it anymore.

[AndrewRFD]

I think it's been $99.99 before though in previous Dell Days. Now it's hard to PM cause it seems FS, BB and Staples doesn't carry it anymore.

It was a boxing day promotion, I don't think it's ever been that low during "normal" Days of Deals promotions.

[Hello-]

Good deal on the harmony 880. Although it's been lower in the past you can't find it near this price anywhere else.

[jyan]

Anybody have any experience with the HDMI switch and a PS3?

Theres conflicting user reviews for the product on the site on whether it works or not with the PS3.

[miss_swan]

I'm thinking about the Belkin ... reviews have been mostly good and it will *maybe* sell out. Do I need to spend 20 bucks plus tax to organize my cables? Hmmnnn ... probably not ... this is RFD afterall though ... going to bed.

Mostly positive Amazon.com reviews ... apparently flimsy hinge though ...

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000HPX4AQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-8302397-6582561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

[S_G]

Anybody have any experience with the HDMI switch and a PS3?

Theres conflicting user reviews for the product on the site on whether it works or not with the PS3.
It should work, but people have reported issues with it depending on the TV/receiver. Note that it is not HDMI 1.3-compliant, so it cannot pass Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA signals. This is not a problem for the PS3 though, because it decodes it and passes it as LPCM, so all you need is HDMI 1.1 with it (as long as your receiver can take LPCM input).

[Formula1]

I'm thinking about the Belkin ... reviews have been mostly good and it will *maybe* sell out. Do I need to spend 20 bucks plus tax to organize my cables? Hmmnnn ... probably not ... this is RFD afterall though ... going to bed.

Mostly positive Amazon.com reviews ... apparently flimsy hinge though ...

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000HPX4AQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-8302397-6582561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Price match it at Future Shop. They have it for a whopping $62.99!!!

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10081666&catid=10446

[Cyanne]

I'm thinking about the Belkin ... reviews have been mostly good and it will *maybe* sell out. Do I need to spend 20 bucks plus tax to organize my cables? Hmmnnn ... probably not ... this is RFD afterall though ... going to bed.

Mostly positive Amazon.com reviews ... apparently flimsy hinge though ...

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000HPX4AQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-8302397-6582561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

I have this, purchased at a previous DoD. The first one I got had the same broken hinge complained about, but dell replaced it. The hinges are delicate, but I'm just super careful now, and make sure always to push down very firmly to release the latch before opening it, which I don't do often anyway.Perfect for my purposes (For kitchen appliances, I have a fantastic 12 outlet belkin for electronics). And 20 bucks isn't much.

[congenic]

I'm thinking about the Belkin ... reviews have been mostly good and it will *maybe* sell out. Do I need to spend 20 bucks plus tax to organize my cables? Hmmnnn ... probably not ... this is RFD afterall though ... going to bed.

Mostly positive Amazon.com reviews ... apparently flimsy hinge though ...

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000HPX4AQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-8302397-6582561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Hmm, this might be something useful for those with kids? Especially if you can somehow lock the cover down.

[Cyanne]

Hmm, this might be something useful for those with kids? Especially if you can somehow lock the cover down.

locking the cover down isn't an issue. It has a latch. The issue is with being careful to open it Study where the hinges are before you do and be careful about disengaging the latch.

[ph00p]

Damn! Maybe these should be called DOY(Deals of Yesterday) as in 2-3 years ago when this crappy prices might be considered hot.

[Cyanne]

Damn! Maybe these should be called DOY(Deals of Yesterday) as in 2-3 years ago when this crappy prices might be considered hot.

Wow. I was wondering when it would happen.... congratulations, the first person the crap on these genuinely good deals :lol:

[kool1]

Costco has the 47" Viewsonic on for $1199 this week. Not a bad deal from Dell though.

[ASharp]

Wow. I was wondering when it would happen.... congratulations, the first person the crap on these genuinely good deals :lol:

Well, I'm not gonna disagree with him. I personally think today's deals aren't that great either but, to each his own. Some people might need these things in which case, yes, these are some pretty decent deals. There are some people on the other hand that will find these things useless and thus they will be crap to them. :)

[tracker123]

Anybody have any experience with the HDMI switch and a PS3?

Theres conflicting user reviews for the product on the site on whether it works or not with the PS3.

I'm using this switch with the PS3 and my Up-converting Pioneer with no issues. I bought this switch less than a year ago on a Dell Day. Same Price I think.

I have also programmed this switch to work with my Harmony 880 which I got from a Dell day about 2 years ago for $99.

[ceccam]

Thinking on getting the Harmony. For anyone who has it is it worth the extra dollars for the 880 vs the 659. Costco has the 659 for $70. Thanks

[TruE SkiLLS]

DDoD

[162]

Thinking on getting the Harmony. For anyone who has it is it worth the extra dollars for the 880 vs the 659. Costco has the 659 for $70. Thanks


Absolutely

[AcidBomber]

Boo, nothing i need or want. =(

[Fllay]

Days of Duds.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Please don't flame me, I'm fragile.

[cdooer]

Absolutely

Any idea if FS price matches Dell? The extra 10% would drop the price down around $100 for the 880.

[cmge]

I have this, purchased at a previous DoD. The first one I got had the same broken hinge complained about, but dell replaced it. The hinges are delicate, but I'm just super careful now, and make sure always to push down very firmly to release the latch before opening it, which I don't do often anyway.Perfect for my purposes (For kitchen appliances, I have a fantastic 12 outlet belkin for electronics). And 20 bucks isn't much.

hmmm... i mite end up buying this...

[speedyturtle]

The viewsonic has only 2000:1 contrast ratio, be warned.

[roy]

I'm undecided on these... but at this point it's fair to say that these Dell deals are no better than previous ones.

I was thinking about this 'People's Choice Event' and I think it makes sense... ask people what deals they want, and once they know the demand is higher, they don't have to reduce the price as much. It's not an airtight theory, but could be true...

Damn! Maybe these should be called DOY(Deals of Yesterday) as in 2-3 years ago when this crappy prices might be considered hot.

[BinaryJay]

Any idea if FS price matches Dell? The extra 10% would drop the price down around $100 for the 880.

Technically yes. In practice, some may fight you tooth and nail to avoid it so be prepared for a battle. I had to fight with a number of people at FS to PM a harmony deal at Dell a few months ago to get the 659 for $40.

[psxp]

Technically yes. In practice, some may fight you tooth and nail to avoid it so be prepared for a battle. I had to fight with a number of people at FS to PM a harmony deal at Dell a few months ago to get the 659 for $40.

also, the 880 doesnt seem to be in stock.. in the GTA anyway..

I just ordered the 880. Its a good price - I couldnt find anywhere online here or the US that had it for such a low price.

[Slartibartfast]

I'm thinking about the Belkin ... reviews have been mostly good and it will *maybe* sell out. Do I need to spend 20 bucks plus tax to organize my cables? Hmmnnn ... probably not ... this is RFD afterall though ... going to bed.

Mostly positive Amazon.com reviews ... apparently flimsy hinge though ...

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000HPX4AQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-8302397-6582561?%5Fencoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

The amazon link is good for reviews, but it is a different product. The Dell version has no coaxial connectors, even though it claims to protect your home theatre. Here's the amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-3195J-11OUT-Cord-300K/dp/B000W3V3EM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1212675155&sr=1-1)for the correct product, which has no reviews, but has a larger picture than Dell.

[mlc2000]

don't forget to collect airmiles when shopping through airmilesshops.ca

[sannin]

+1 on the power bar!

[Daniel]

I haven't looked into speakers for a while, but am in need for a set of speakers for my basement reno project.

Any opinions on the Logitech X540's? Amazon.com says ~$80 USD for this set.

Thanks.

[mlc2000]

It would be nice to find the 880 at a Future shop for PM.

FS price is $299.99
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10062059&catid=25336

[avx]

Damn you RFD, there goes $23 from my wallet for the power bar.

[dbdudley]

Damn you RFD, there goes $23 from my wallet for the power bar.

Haha, agreed. I just picked one up too. :)

[LonesomeDove]

I'm undecided on these... but at this point it's fair to say that these Dell deals are no better than previous ones.I was thinking about this 'People's Choice Event' and I think it makes sense... ask people what deals they want, and once they know the demand is higher, they don't have to reduce the price as much. It's not an airtight theory, but could be true...


Yes, because the Logitech Harmony 880 went for $99 on Boxing Day.

[limmer21]

Was going to get the Viewsonic 42" at Costco for $1199, good thing this came along when it did, thanks Dell and RFD!

Free ground shipping is what sold me.

[Homer88]

Haha, agreed. I just picked one up too. :)

+1, I finally have a power bar with surge protection :D

[deee_wreck]

Was going to get the Viewsonic 42" at Costco for $1199, good thing this came along when it did, thanks Dell and RFD!

Free ground shipping is what sold me.


Why get a 42" when you can get the 47" !!!

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/5422/viewsonicn4785pih3.jpg

[limmer21]

Why get a 42" when you can get the 47" !!!



OH CRAP! Did I read it wrong at Costco? Has it always been the 47" for $1199?! NOOOOOOO! :cry:

[dreadknot69]

It was a boxing day promotion, I don't think it's ever been that low during "normal" Days of Deals promotions.

Yeah, it was $99 during Days promotion last year. Think it was around August/September. A few friends picked it up then. I wish I had then, or boxing day.

This sucks if FS doesn't carry it anymore, and the lowest Dell will go is $120. Looks like the $99 days are gone after all.

[hymack]

I haven't looked into speakers for a while, but am in need for a set of speakers for my basement reno project.

Any opinions on the Logitech X540's? Amazon.com says ~$80 USD for this set.

Thanks.

Hold out on these. I picked them up for my brother for $30 at staples during the pre-christmas sales. This item is discounted there regularly.

He's quite happy with them.

[spiralspirit]

I have the x-540s. Very decent system, although I don't like that theres no real method of hanging them on a wall besides a little plastic clip on the base of the speaker that looks like it would break post-haste.

Sound quality is great, build quality is decent - the faceplates come off nicely for cleaning/dusting, etc. wires are a bit short to the primary speaker (front left I think), but not terrible.

[cl3m]

Just picked up the Harmony at FS and they did pricematch.. not 99$ but still pretty good anyway.

FS still does have some remaining in store..

[DefiKojiro]

Why get a 42" when you can get the 47" !!!

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/5422/viewsonicn4785pih3.jpg

Is that an old deal?

[BinaryJay]

I PM'd Staples in store for the Belkin Surge Suppressor.

Staples: $69.94
110% Price Guarantee, $19.99 : -54.95
Subtotal: $14.99

I was going to actually grab a few of them at $15, but they only had one left on the shelf and didn't feel like pushing the issue.

[aming]

Just picked up the Harmony at FS and they did pricematch.. not 99$ but still pretty good anyway.

FS still does have some remaining in store..

which location?

*thinking i should have pm'd you* :D

[HunterSlayer]

Got the Harmony 880. Could've bought one on Boxing Day but I had no idea how much I needed one until now.

Ah well, $20 isn't that much of a loss, can't wait to have just one remote instead of 6-7. :D

[weebg]

If you look at the picture, the 47" @ costco is on sale till Sunday (2008-06-08).

Is that an old deal?

[mahjongmaniac]

I think it's been $99.99 before though in previous Dell Days. Now it's hard to PM cause it seems FS, BB and Staples doesn't carry it anymore.

it's been $100 at Costco before, back in May... http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587262

can`t recall Dell days for $100, but a couple BD's ago they were $129
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387864

i think last BD they had it for $100 ... (?) ... s/b correct me if i'm wrong.

[deezz]

Got the Harmony 880. Could've bought one on Boxing Day but I had no idea how much I needed one until now.

Ah well, $20 isn't that much of a loss, can't wait to have just one remote instead of 6-7. :D

I've only got a 550 that's two years old and bought all new home electronics gear this year (tv, receiver) and LOVED the fact that they were ALL controllable still...even with my obg 550....

I used to want this remote...but now gonna wait (a few years prolly) for the Harmony One....ooohh baby....touchscreen....drooooool...don't you guys want this one now too??

[psxp]

Got the Harmony 880. Could've bought one on Boxing Day but I had no idea how much I needed one until now.

Ah well, $20 isn't that much of a loss, can't wait to have just one remote instead of 6-7. :D

yeah, I would have to hunt one done (waste time/effort/gas) as the online system says the ones closer to me dont have them in stock. for the extra $20 I get DELL to ship it to me free!

[cmge]

I PM'd Staples in store for the Belkin Surge Suppressor.

Staples: $69.94
110% Price Guarantee, $19.99 : -54.95
Subtotal: $14.99

I was going to actually grab a few of them at $15, but they only had one left on the shelf and didn't feel like pushing the issue.
on their site its a diff model... which staples did u pm?.. :P

[BinaryJay]

on their site its a diff model... which staples did u pm?.. :P

I PM'd Staples @ Sherway Gardens.

This one has the coaxial and phone jacks on it, does the Dell one not have these?

[deezz]

Got the Harmony 880. Could've bought one on Boxing Day but I had no idea how much I needed one until now.

Ah well, $20 isn't that much of a loss, can't wait to have just one remote instead of 6-7. :D

I've only got a 550 that's two years old and bought all new home electronics gear this year (tv, receiver) and LOVED the fact that they were ALL controllable still...even with my obg 550....

I used to want this remote...but now gonna wait (a few years prolly) for the Harmony One....ooohh baby....touchscreen....drooooool...don't you guys want this one now too??

[cmge]

I PM'd Staples @ Sherway Gardens.

This one has the coaxial and phone jacks on it, does the Dell one not have these?

nope the dell one does not have coaxial...

nice job getting the PM done.. :)

[BinaryJay]

nope the dell one does not have coaxial...

nice job getting the PM done.. :)

Thanks. Ended up ordering a second one from Dell anyway as I was planning on getting at least two from Staples if they had them in store and I'm not sure if I could replicate the PM at another staples even if I cared to drive out of my way to another one and try.

Planning on using one in the living room, and one in the office. After looking at the one I got from Staples, I have to say these are fantastic looking devices and a great deal even at $19.99. I hate the cable nest under my desk right now...

Has anybody else ordered one? What's with the ship date of 6/10 on this item?

[Myv]

If anyone wants to know about those Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Speaker System, I bought a set from BB for around the same price, and it's totally worth the deal. I had some 1980s Yamaha speakers though so... almost anything was an upgrade ;) but I'm happy with these, the center speaker clips nicely to a LCD monitor :cheesygri

[Formula1]

I was going to PM the Belkin bar at FS but upon closer inspection they are slightly different from each other and have different manufacturer part number. I don't think I'll bother but if someone wants to try the cashier may not notice cause it looks almost exactly the same unless you look real close or they check the part number.

[DefiKojiro]

If you look at the picture, the 47" @ costco is on sale till Sunday (2008-06-08).

Damn, they don't have this deal at my costco (London)

[cmge]

Thanks. Ended up ordering a second one from Dell anyway as I was planning on getting at least two from Staples if they had them in store and I'm not sure if I could replicate the PM at another staples even if I cared to drive out of my way to another one and try.

Planning on using one in the living room, and one in the office. After looking at the one I got from Staples, I have to say these are fantastic looking devices and a great deal even at $19.99. I hate the cable nest under my desk right now...

Has anybody else ordered one? What's with the ship date of 6/10 on this item?

i went to 2 staples location downtown (king/yonge and university/armoury) and they have the same model as the one listed on dell's site.. they a few if anyone is interested

i ended up getting it for 16.xx taxes included.. :) ... altho getting the coax model would of been sweet then again im using this for my comp only..

[sudesingh]

Was going to get the Viewsonic 42" at Costco for $1199, good thing this came along when it did, thanks Dell and RFD!

Free ground shipping is what sold me.

Lucky you. I just bought it last weekend. I was seriously thinking of getting it from Dell and returning it to Costco, but decided against it. If Costco drops the price in the near future I'll go back for a price adjustment.

[Formula1]

Lucky you. I just bought it last weekend. I was seriously thinking of getting it from Dell and returning it to Costco, but decided against it. If Costco drops the price in the near future I'll go back for a price adjustment.At least you get an extra year warranty with Costco. Dell only has a one year warranty on the TV and exchanging it will be less a hassle with Costco than Dell if something goes wrong.

[HunterSlayer]

Typical Dell shipping, got my Harmony 880 this morning. Setting it up as we speak...

[psxp]

Typical Dell shipping, got my Harmony 880 this morning. Setting it up as we speak...

me too.. arrived friday morning.. just getting to use it now on my new 42" 1080p tosh :)