Shopping for Plasmas & LCDs

If you are in the market for a TV - Now is a great time to consider upgrading your Home Entertainment! LCD’s for a thousand dollars!  Plasmas for $700! Big bargains, if a new TV is on your shopping list!

Consumer Reports Magazine has tested and ranked all of the TVs you should consider and shares why you shouldn't be afraid to ask the salesperson for a better deal you may have seen online.

Electronics Editor, Paul Reynolds shares secrets to being a smart shopper for your TV and home electronics

Listen In:

Plasma and LCD Shopping – Consumer Reports Part One

Plasma and LCD Shopping – Consumer Reports Part Two

More Consumer Reports Tips:

1- Don’t be afraid of the combo – TV and BluRay player –Times have changed

2-Internet shopping is typically the better deal for home electronics – just remember the downside of returns and look for sites that have a store that will allow you to return it.

3-Just Say No to Extended Warranties – TV repair bills are usually the same cost as a warranty

4- Ask the salesperson for a better deal – tell them you saw it cheaper on line and it could save you up to $200 bucks.

5- LCD vs Plasma – LCD’s better in bright rooms – can experience some motion blur. Plasmas can have “image sticking” but better in dark rooms, with a rich image

6- Consider a BluRay player – some as low as $130-$200 bucks!

Visit www.consumerreports.org for more information.