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Sizzling Deal on Sony XBR9 52" 1080p 30% off Today & Free Shiping

eBay has a daily deal up on a brand new Sony KDL-52XBR9 52" 1080p LCD HDTV for only $2369 and free shipping which is 30% off retial.  This is a brand new unit from a Authorized Sony dealer not a refurb.  Here are the details to check out this smoking hot Sony XBR Daily Deal.  Remember the daily deal is like a woot, once they sell out that's it.

In case you are more of the auction type here are auctions offering the Sony KDL-52XBR9.

Hot Daily Deal on Vizio 32" HDTV LCD only $399 for a Vizio VW32L

eBay is featuring a Vizio 32" HDTV VW32L LCD for $349 as a daily deal today, 6/17/09.  Retail for this set is $499 and the reviews are pretty decent.

If you're in the market for an inexpensive HDTV LCD here's a link to check out the limited time offer for the Vizio 32" VW32L eBay Daily Deal.

In case you would rather bid on a new Vizio VW32l via eBay's auctions here is a link to search for the Vizio 32" VW32L.

Vizio 32" LCD VW32L - Daily Deal Act Now For Savings

If you're in the market for an LCD Flat Panel HDTV look no further.  On June 17th eBay is featuring a Vizio 32" HDTV VW32L LCD as a daily deal. 

The Vizio flat panel is not only competitively priced it also packs a punch.  It offers 1366x768 resolution, integrated HDTV and standard definition TV tuner, all supporting 1080i.

For all you analog fence sitters, this attractive and affordable unit will get you into the 21st century and enable you to watch DVD movies, local programming or your favorite sports team in High Definition TV.

Here's a link to check out the limited time offer for the Vizio 32" VW32L eBay Daily Deal.

In case you missed the daily deal or want to check out eBay's auctions here is a link to search for the Vizio 32" VW32L.

Todays Top 5 Blu-Ray Players

After winning the war against HD DVD format in February of 2008, Blu-Ray started to come out with HD movie discs along with DVD players. Blu-Ray offers the best and highest resolution picture on the market and is changing the way we watch movies today. Here we have today’s top ranked Blu-Ray players available. Find great deals on all of them through GetItNext!

1. Samsung BD-P2500

2. Sony BDP-S550

3. LG BD300

4. Sony BDP-S350

5. Sony Playstation 3

Today’s Top Five HDTV’s

HDTV has revolutionized the way we watch television. The High Definition technology produces crystal clear images, at times prompting the surreal feeling of actually being there, whether it is watching shark week on the Discovery Channel to NHL games on V.S., In short, the HD experience is truly amazing! This week Cnet ranked the top five HDTV’s on the market. Through GetItNext you can find great deals on all of these HDTV’s.

1. Pioneer PRO-111FD

2. Panasonic TH-50PZ800U

3. Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

4. Samsung HL61A750

5. Panasonic TH-42PX80U

Blu-ray Disc Deals Are Plentiful - Make Great Stocking Stuffers

This holiday season is truly the tipping point for Blu-ray as consumers are purchasing blu-ray players, playstation 3 consoles, and loading up on Blu-ray discs with no fear of picking a losing format.  Luckily for all of us, the winner of the high definition disc format was declared earlier in the year.  If you're one of the many consumers switching over to Blu-ray there are several ways to jump start your Blu-ray disc collection on the cheap.

Look for 2 for 1 deals, often times stores offer these to get shoppers into the store and even offer these at a loss.  This is a good one to pick up several titles at once.

Another way that is very effective is eBay, believe it or not eBay offers outstanding savings on Blu-ray discs, both new and used blu-ray discs.  If you find eBay overwhelming try some of the searches I've linked to via GetItNext.  The searches will save you lots of time and help you find Blu-ray disc bargains.

Blu-ray Disc Hot Auctions Deal search

Blu-ray Disc Buy It Now searches only buy it now auctions
Blu-ray Find a Deal (searches eBay for Uggs with 0 bids and less than 4 hours left)
Blu-ray Bulk Bargain this is a great way to jumpstart your Blu-ray collection on the cheap (searches for lots and multiples)

Blu-ray Player

Sony Playstation 3

World Golf Tour Review

I have to admit, I've been a golf game fan for a very long time. Although this may date me a bit I remember playing Links, Links LS and Links386 like it was yesterday.  As the video game consoles caught up and subseqently passed computers in performance I became a fan of the Tiger Woods golf series. 

I recently was invited to try the beta of World Golf Tour.  They promised to deliver HD quality graphics with no download required.  On that count they delivered.  The graphics are really quite good.  I was shocked to see photo-realistic qualty graphics delivered by a Flash based application. 

The beta focuses on a "Closest to the Pin" challenge Kiawah island golf course.  Prior to beginning the game runs you through a very well done tuturial.  Not being a fan of tuturials I skipped it the first time and then couldn't quite figure out how to swing the golf club in the game.  So back to the tutorial it was.  The tutuorial took about 3 minutes to complete and nicely illustrated how to swing the golf in this game.  The first thing that I noticed that was missing was the normal "click - click - click".  The 1st click to start your backswing, the 2nd click to stop your backswing and the third click to determine how straight your shot was isn't used on World Golf Tour.  They use a much more controlled swing system to allow you accurately determine the power of your swing and then force you to concentrate on your accuracy.  I really like their swing UI.  It's easy to learn and lets you focus on the hardest part of golf - accuracy.

I played a few holes and closest that I got to the pin was 8 feet (after about 25 tries).  I'm looking forward to the entire game so I can see what putting will be like.  Aiming in putting usually makes or breaks a good golf game.

Bottomline - if you like Golf Simulators - it appear that you are going to really like World Golf Tour.  I'm looking forward to the full release.

Tivo Back In Bed With Directv Viewers

After a 3 year war, Tivo and Directv have called a truce and once again are teaming up.  The new deal will enable Tivo to sell high-definition digtial video recorders to Directv subscribers.  As many of you know I am a huge Tivo fan and also a Directv sub as well.  I've owned various tivo boxes over the years but eventually switched over to Directv's HR-21 recently. 

The new deal will net Tivo $1.50 per unit per month and will cost Directv subs a little extra each month.  The new dvr will be released in 2Q 09' and I for one am very anxious to check out the new HD Tivo and all its features.

Top 10 Ground Breaking TV Shows

My top 10 most influential TV shows of all time.  Let me know if you agree or disagree with my picks.

1. Sopranos - awesome writing, kept the audience guessing, cmon whadda expect I'm from Jersey
2. Seinfeld - the only showed that dared to be about nothing turned out to be the best sitcom of all time
3. All in the Family - Carroll O'Connor's brilliant acting pushed the envelope and helped spin off other risky shows such as the Jeffersons and Good Times.
4. Mary Tyler Moore - another ground breaking show that pushed boundaries and starred a woman.
5. 60 Minutes - this show is still going strong and wrote the book for news shows.
6. 24 - revolutionary format is still on but fading.
7. The Simpsons - still going strong after all these years, who doesn't love Homer and Bart.
8. Hill Street Blues - a real cop show, 20 years ahead of its time.
9. Saturday Night Live - while its lost its luster long ago this show was one of the funniest edgiest shows ever.
10. The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - Another original that so many have copied yet never perfected.

War is Over Sony Blu-ray Defeats HD-DVD

It's officially over folks.  Sony Blu-ray has won the war.  First Netflix canned HD-DVD last month, then came Best Buy and now today the biggest US retailer has decided to discontinue HD-DVD movies and HD-DVD players and only carry Blu-ray discs and Blu-ray players.  Walmart said its customers have spoken and they are discontinuing all HD-DVD products.

For all you fence sitters its time to step up and enter the beautiful world of 1080p.  I highly suggest you forgo the regular Blu-ray players and get more bang for your buck and pickup the awesome PS3 which offers loads of features above and beyond gaming and Blu-ray movie watching.  While you're at it match the PS3 with a Sony XBR4 LCD and you'll be in HD nirvana.

For all you HD-DVD early adapters, I feel for you.  Better dump them on eBay while you can still get some return for your investment.  Gotta run I'm planning on watching Spiderman 3 via Blu-ray tonight.