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Sony 52" LCD TV 1080p 240Hz - $1799

Just noticed this on Futureshop's front page -

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0770HDS0010123878&logon=&langid=EN

Sony 52" LCD TV 1080p 240hz for $1799.

10-bit Video Processor

8ms Response Time

1,000,000:1 Contrast

Full 1080p resolution (1920x1080)

4 HDMI inputs (3-rear / 1-side)

Not a bad deal at all for a 240hz model!

Web only deal though

Windows 8?

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-windows-8-development-jobs,9188.html

Windows 8 by 2012?

TechSavvy is now on Tom's Hardware Forum

After years of reading those articles on Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com), and reading countless graphics and cpu test results, I decided to join their forum and start helping out with technical questions and answers.

Tom's Hardware provides some really great news and reviews on everything computers.

Sharp 40" LCD LC40E67U on special

With the drops in prices for LCDs the sweet spot this season seems to be the 40"-46" range. The Sharp Aquos lineup isn't at the top of the list, but it certain out performs brands like LG and any house brands hands down. Dell sparked my interest on this 40" Sharp Aquos LCD.

Dell Deal of the Day - Sharp 40" LCD LC40E67U - $779 (Free Shipping)

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Video_Conferencing/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A2956848#Overview

Futureshop has this TV list for $749.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010124484&catid=

Best Buy has the same deal too (There goes price matching.... )

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010124484&catid=24558

Deal of the Day (Dec 03)

Deal of the Day!

Dell is back with their 12 days of deals. Today's deal is a 24" LCD for $199!

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/days_of_deals?c=ca&cs=cadhst1&l=en&s=dhs&ref=hbn

This isn't a bad deal at ALL! It is full HD at 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080)

I previously purchased a 23" LCD from Dell at $203 (tax in and shipped) and have been very happy with it.

Some quick specs:

16:9 widesreen aspect ratio

1920x1080 resolution at 60hz

50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

5ms response time

160/160 Viewing Angle