Samsung LN40B530 1080p 60HZ LCD HDTV $799 At Future Shop

[idiotcanuck]

This is the lowest price without coupons or other offers, so far, to my knowledge.



http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0770HDS0010120775&catid=23524&logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B26C5CAD785174A5AA686D0F 32B209B76FCEFCB4D4ED029AFC818ACFC989A37C27109E89F2 5154FDE1D04C833750268E00E445D1203F9D0B4389CA84F9AE BE0CD29DED0B79CB477BCFD831E12F42859BA2038FBC8EE8FB 0BEAC3C1AE12DC175DF213743C4FB1E4828BD980E8E8E35F94 2A

[XmsrpX]

costco had the 540 for $780 a few weeks ago.

[idiotcanuck]

costco had the 540 for $780 a few weeks ago.

Thanks, I must have missed that. Was that a local sale?
Are you sure it wasn't the 42B450 plasma, they've been hovering in that range at Costco for a while?

[drhorrible]

Thanks, I must have missed that. Was that a local sale?
Are you sure it wasn't the 42B450 plasma, they've been hovering in that range at Costco for a while?

Nope, it was the LCD. It was in the Costco location at Burnaby, B.C. at least. $880 with a $100 instant coupon or something similar.

[idiotcanuck]

Nope, it was the LCD. It was in the Costco location at Burnaby, B.C. at least. $880 with a $100 instant coupon or something similar.

Thanks. I guess it wasn't priced the same here, or I missed it when it was.

[WildThing]

It was $799 at the Sears boxing day last year, minus $20 coupon. I can tell that a TV deal is a good deal when it takes a year for the price to be matched :)

That made me regret my 720P serie 4 bought at The Brick in November 08 at $699 (still the lowest price ever)

Wild Thing

[idiotcanuck]

It was $799 at the Sears boxing day last year, minus $20 coupon. I can tell that a TV deal is a good deal when it takes a year for the price to be matched :)

That made me regret my 720P serie 4 bought at The Brick in November 08 at $699 (still the lowest price ever)

Wild Thing

Makes you wonder what prices will be offered before and after the 25th.

[Vinman]

Now that was a quick sale.

[atLANtic]

It was $799 at the Sears boxing day last year, minus $20 coupon. I can tell that a TV deal is a good deal when it takes a year for the price to be matched :)

That made me regret my 720P serie 4 bought at The Brick in November 08 at $699 (still the lowest price ever)

Wild Thing

Are you sure it was samsung B plasma ?

[idiotcanuck]

Now that was a quick sale.

More FS idiocy. Now the question, which is the F/U. The original $799 pricing or the change back to $879? The other "special", the PQ12 at $699, stayed.

[idiotcanuck]

Are you sure it was samsung B plasma ?

Must have been the A model. That was my assumption anyway.

[idiotcanuck]

Future Shop is calling this a price error. The $799 price that is. It will stay priced at $879.
If you really want one at $799, I would call in and raise a stink, or go to a store at opening tomorrow. The one that I was in today had the LN40B530 tagged at $799. Likely the others will too, and won't get to removing the $799 tag for a while in the morning, even if they've been sent a memo.

[robman_rob]

OP, you sure post a lot of tv deals :)

btw, thanks for the one you posted a while back...

[idiotcanuck]

OP, you sure post a lot of tv deals :)

btw, thanks for the one you posted a while back...

Hope it was a good one, RR.

BTW FS still has the $799 price posted instore, in Burlington, ON.
I suspect the other FS's will be the same, for a while anyway.

[new_vr]

Are you sure it was samsung B plasma ?

I bought the sears TV for my parents. It was 40", 1080p 60Hz LCD model. I forget the model number though. Came to 779 + tax after coupon.

[idiotcanuck]

I bought the sears TV for my parents. It was 40", 1080p 60Hz LCD model. I forget the model number though. Came to 779 + tax after coupon.

At boxing day last year, it likely would be the LN40A530 or 550. The 2009 B models didn't come out until a few months later.

[idiotcanuck]

In store the price is still $799 with an expiry date of 11/4/09. So it seems that they are keeping the price for the day.

[goJays]

60hz is soo low nowadays, especially with 240hz out already.

at 60hz, how are HD sports, movies and video games?

i've seen 240hz lcd tvs with NICE clear picture compared to 120hz but i'm not sure if the store owners messed around with settings to show a huge contrast lol

[BIGTVGUY]

salesman at telecity electronics in brampton offer me 40b610 for 999 if i buy extended warranty with this tv

what you thik guys?

[LankyD]

salesman at telecity electronics in brampton offer me 40b610 for 999 if i buy extended warranty with this tv

what you thik guys?

It's the lowest price for 40B610 so far. How much is the warranty for how many years? I'm looking to buy 40B610 too. The lowest price is at 1099 at Sears and Gibbys.

[BIGTVGUY]

he was asking $199 for it

[LankyD]

Additional 2 years?

[BIGTVGUY]

he was saying total 5 years

[BigJonsson]

Its amazing how fast TV tech is advancing these days, year old TVs still look incredible and are dropping in price so quickly

[BIGTVGUY]

its look like going to be crezy boxing day or boxing week this year

[LankyD]

its look like going to be crezy boxing day or boxing week this year

I'm looking towards the boxing week. I almost bought Sony Z4100 at BB and again LG40LH41 at Shopmyaxs lol. Hope the prices will go down further.

[idiotcanuck]

salesman at telecity electronics in brampton offer me 40b610 for 999 if i buy extended warranty with this tv

what you thik guys?

You could have gotten this a few weeks ago at BB with a PM and $100 CP for $999 without the warranty. I know, a lot of good that does you now.
If you were planning on getting a warranty anyway, it's not a bad deal.

You could also just take this deal around to FS, BB, Sears until they do better. Then give Telecity a last chance to beat your best price. If their return/exchange policy is any good?

[BIGTVGUY]

thanks idiot but he told me if anything wrong with tv they will replace tv no question ask (sounds good to me ) & i try fs & bb no one wants to beat or match this deal

[LankyD]

You could have gotten this a few weeks ago at BB with a PM and $100 CP for $999 without the warranty. I know, a lot of good that does you now.
If you were planning on getting a warranty anyway, it's not a bad deal.

You could also just take this deal around to FS, BB, Sears until they do better. Then give Telecity a last chance to beat your best price. If their return/exchange policy is any good?

Gibby's website says limited quantities so most likely PM will be rejected. I did not know that Sears has it on sale as well. PMing Sears would have been easier.

[XmsrpX]

At boxing day last year, it likely would be the LN40A530 or 550. The 2009 B models didn't come out until a few months later.

last year they had a boxing day/black friday special model. the ln40a500

[BIGTVGUY]

well all stores asking for proof or ad for this price

its shame tyey dont belive person but want proof

[Mulder and Scully]

60hz is soo low nowadays, especially with 240hz out already.

at 60hz, how are HD sports, movies and video games?

i've seen 240hz lcd tvs with NICE clear picture compared to 120hz but i'm not sure if the store owners messed around with settings to show a huge contrast lol

240Hz vs 120Hz has nothing to do with contrast. It's a difference in refresh rate, and reviews from both critics and "regular" people have said that even the difference between 60Hz and 240Hz is marginal on the best of days. Some have also said that the 240Hz that some manufacturers are claiming isn't even true 240Hz. It's more a method for manufacturers to mark up their products and continue to introduce new models every six months.

Also, if you've never even seen 60Hz then how can you say that it's "soo low"?

1080p and 60Hz is pretty much the sweet spot in terms of specs and price right now. I imagine that this Samsung 40" model will go on sale at $800 again some time down the road.

[Fimo]

I'm looking towards the boxing week. I almost bought Sony Z4100 at BB and again LG40LH41 at Shopmyaxs lol. Hope the prices will go down further. Those were some good deals, especially the Z4100 with the $100 pizza pizza coupon.

60hz is soo low nowadays, especially with 240hz out already.

at 60hz, how are HD sports, movies and video games?

i've seen 240hz lcd tvs with NICE clear picture compared to 120hz but i'm not sure if the store owners messed around with settings to show a huge contrast lol

240Hz vs 120Hz has nothing to do with contrast. It's a difference in refresh rate, and reviews from both critics and "regular" people have said that even the difference between 60Hz and 240Hz is marginal on the best of days. Some have also said that the 240Hz that some manufacturers are claiming isn't even true 240Hz. It's more a method for manufacturers to mark up their products and continue to introduce new models every six months.

Also, if you've never even seen 60Hz then how can you say that it's "soo low"?

1080p and 60Hz is pretty much the sweet spot in terms of specs and price right now. I imagine that this Samsung 40" model will go on sale at $800 again some time down the road.


Have to agree with Mulder and Scully, see link below, seems like the 240 Hz stuff is mostly marketing BS.

http://www.displaymate.com/LCD_Response_Time_ShootOut.htm

[idiotcanuck]

thanks idiot but he told me if anything wrong with tv they will replace tv no question ask (sounds good to me ) & i try fs & bb no one wants to beat or match this deal

Do you get 30 days to exchange or refund if you don't like it for some reason?

I'm suprised that neither BB or FS would try to compete. Not being a wise a** but,
Maybe you were a bit too soft on them? Tell them you are buying this F'ing TV today, for this, so far, can you do better, or not. Talk to the managers not the drones, if you didn't already, of course. Some of those kids wouldn't take two steps sideways to sell a TV.

[goJays]

LOL

when i said contrast, i mean the literal term not the TV term lol.

but u answered my question, where there is NOT a huge noticeable difference.

someone said 60hz is fine for HD movies and gaming so i suppose its sufficient.

[Vinman]

Have to agree with Mulder and Scully, see link below, seems like the 240 Hz stuff is mostly marketing BS.

Sure, with all other things being equal, but they are NOT.

The highest-end LCD TVs are going to get the fastest and best video processors, the best and fastest response panels, and the newest motion-blur/etc. technology.

That's why the 240Hz Toshiba REGZA TV I bought looks about 10X as good as a base model Toshiba 1080p 60Hz model, and still looks better with 240Hz turned off. It's mostly the newest Toshiba video processor, combined with a better panel, but in order to get that, you need to buy a 240Hz TV.

Same with LG, Samsung, etc. - the best electronics are going into their top-end 120/240Hz TVs and there is a noticeable IQ difference, even if 120/240Hz is not the main reason.

[Mulder and Scully]

The highest-end LCD TVs are going to get the fastest and best video processors, the best and fastest response panels, and the newest motion-blur/etc. technology.

Same with LG, Samsung, etc. - the best electronics are going into their top-end 120/240Hz TVs and there is a noticeable IQ difference, even if 120/240Hz is not the main reason.

I think we can all agree that the highest end models are will have the latest in tech in there, but the point was that paying the premium for 120Hz over 60Hz when no other considerations are made is marketing BS.

Hz is what's really being advertised right now, not contrast ratio or image processors. If a person doesn't know much about TVs then they may assume that the higher whatever number, the better, and worth the extra $1000 :(

[idiotcanuck]

The 40B530 still is available at $799 at some Future Shops today it seems.

[Vinman]

I think we can all agree that the highest end models are will have the latest in tech in there, but the point was that paying the premium for 120Hz over 60Hz when no other considerations are made is marketing BS.

But that's the whole point - in order to drive the 120Hz/240Hz, you need a better panel and a newer/more powerful video processor. Just by going to a 120Hz model, you are getting a better overall TV, with specs that are not even available in a 60Hz model.

If it was, I would buy a 60Hz HDTV and save the money, but the panels are a bit nicer with their higher-end TV and the video processors have to be more powerful and fully featured than a standard 60Hz model.

A good example is the standard Toshiba 60Hz model, which uses a basic 8-bit video processor on an 8-bit panel, while the 240Hz REGZA features a 14-bit PixelPure 5G processor on a 10-bit panel - and there is a noticeable difference, trust me.

I realize what you're trying to say, but 120/240Hz is not like a "leather seats" option that can be easily added to a vehicle - it's a different model with higher-end specs to begin with.

[idiotcanuck]

It looks like the 40" B530 is going to stay at $799 for a week now.
In true Future Shop Bipolar fashion. It is still priced at $849 on the website, at the moment.

[idiotcanuck]

Here's a link to some scans of the flyer that has these instore Samsung/Sony deals for this week. Including this one, and the 46B530-$999, 52B530-$1399.
It should also help price matching elsewhere.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/members/idiotcanuck-223184-albums-fs-samsung-sony/

[idiotcanuck]

Last day of this offer.

[emchiasson]

Last day of this offer.

Actually it's on the front of the flyer I received today starting on the 13th for $799... my guess is that's FS's new 'every day low price'

[idiotcanuck]

Actually it's on the front of the flyer I received today starting on the 13th for $799... my guess is that's FS's new 'every day low price'

Thanks for the info. No rush then.

[HDHOUND]

I found the LN40B530 tagged at $699.00 at Hifi City in the Dufferin Mall.

They have a big Samsung promotion this weekend. The LN46B530 is tagged at $899.00.

These are the same guys that have great deals at the CNE.:D

[idiotcanuck]

I found the LN40B530 tagged at $699.00 at Hifi City in the Dufferin Mall.

They have a big Samsung promotion this weekend. The LN46B530 is tagged at $899.00.

These are the same guys that have great deals at the CNE.:D

The question about them, is are they authorized dealers and are these warranted in Canada?
Unless you are feeling really confident, I would try to get one of the majors to PM their price, especially with BB and FS offering returns/PP until Jan 3rd. It might take a phone pic of the store tag, unless they have these prices on a website.

[HDHOUND]

I bought a UN46B6000 from Hifi City last month. They gave me the best deal in town.
They are authorized Samsung Canada dealers, and have only factory sealed new stock.:D

[idiotcanuck]

Gibby's also has these displays this weekend at $749/$899/$1299 for the LN 40/46/52" B530 displays.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/samsung-ln40-46-52-b530-60hz-lcds-749-899-1299-gibbys-until-11-15-09-a-813832/

[MidnightWatcher]

Ok, what HDTV is better, the Toshiba 40RV525R or the Samsung LN40B530?

Here is the Toshiba (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010121903&catid=).

I'm not talking about spec wise, but PQ wise.

[Vinman]

I'd take a vanilla Samsung over a standard Toshiba - the REGZA line is where Toshiba units start getting all the bells and whistles like top-end video processors and 10-bit panels.

[MidnightWatcher]

I'm kinda leaning in that direction also, any Samsung I've had has been great. I just haven't had a Toshiba LCD yet. Has anyone compared the two?

[idiotcanuck]

I believe that Best Buy also has the nearly identical LN40B540 for $799 this week.