Samsung PN42B430 720P Plasma HDTV $699 at Gibby's until 10/19/09

[idiotcanuck]

http://www.gibbysaudiovideo.com/sams...30-p-3591.html

This is the stripped down version of the more common PN42B450. Great if you only plan on a basic setup.
This is the lowest price it has reached to my knowledge.
If you are not in southern ontario, this should be PM able at Sears, visions, 2001 audio video.

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B002O...iewsAndRatings

09/28/09 the deal is back at $699

Update price is now $729 until 10/11/09
Update the price dropped to $699 until 10/19/09

[idiotcanuck]

Visions also carries this model for those out west.
With their 5% Price Guarantee, this should come out in the mid $600's.

[techfox]

How is this TV for a basic TV? I don't plan to go crazy with Sony PS3 / Blueray (at least not yet)

[idiotcanuck]

How is this TV for a basic TV? I don't plan to go crazy with Sony PS3 / Blueray (at least not yet)

It is almost identical to the B450, except that it is missing some connections.
I believe it has 2 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 composite. No PC plug. It may also be missing the filterbright anti reflection coating, but that could be a misprint.
Otherwise it seems to have the same PQ and other features.

[idiotcanuck]

How is this TV for a basic TV? I don't plan to go crazy with Sony PS3 / Blueray (at least not yet)

I don't know if my previous answer really answered your question, if you are not that familiar with the Samsung B450.
The short answer is good.
Color accuracy is excellent, black level good, signal processing good as well.

[idiotcanuck]

Visions

http://www.visions.ca/catalogue/cate...9;&menuLevel=2

http://info.visions.ca/info/cid12/pg/

[idiotcanuck]

2001 Audio Video in ontario also has this model for a PM.

[yb1004]

It is almost identical to the B450, except that it is missing some connections.
I believe it has 2 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 composite. No PC plug. It may also be missing the filterbright anti reflection coating, but that could be a misprint.
Otherwise it seems to have the same PQ and other features.

Thanks for the info. it's great value!!

[idiotcanuck]

The 42B450 is now available at BB for $749 - $20 with coupon for $729.
Possibly $679 and free delivery if you can get the Flat Panel In Stock Guarantee for -$50 and FS. YMMV though.

[idiotcanuck]

The 42B430 is on again at Gibby's for $699 until 10/03/09

[idiotcanuck]

Sears will likely be the easiest price match. It has been reported that in a lot of cases they don't even call to check for availability.
BTW this is the last day.

[idiotcanuck]

The price $699 has been extended until 10/6/09

[RastaManMax]

Thanks for the deal. A friend successfully PM'ed at Sears at the Eaton Centre. They gave him a hard time at first though.

[idiotcanuck]

Thanks for the deal. A friend successfully PM'ed at Sears at the Eaton Centre. They gave him a hard time at first though.

Thanks for the feedback.
In some other situations, people have reported that they were refused a Gibby's PM at BB and there were no problems at Sears.

[RastaManMax]

Thanks for the feedback.
In some other situations, people have reported that they were refused a Gibby's PM at BB and there were no problems at Sears.

At first they wanted to do only 50% of the PM, ($799 to $749), then he asked to see the PM policy so they just matched it to the $699 angrily without giving the 10% of the difference.