Sony or Samsung 40" LCD HDTV 1080p

[BigGirLoca]

Wondering if I could get some help. I'm looking for an LCD tv for my aunt. I'm the lucky one to do the research. This week I have found a 40" Sony V series at Circuit City for 1099 also a 5 series Samsung 40" for the same. I need 1080p. I don't think she would notice 120 hz so that doesn't really factor in. SHE wants a Sony, I'm pushing for a Samsung. Trying to find the best deal. Does anyone else think prices will drop more the closer the super bowl gets? I know that Best Buy will refund a price difference if the price does drop.....Her budget is under $1300. She could go bigger if I found a good deal! Thanks SDers!!!

[BigGirLoca]

Thanks for the help. This is more than the one at Circuit City for 1099 tho. Same model.

[mtbmtb01]

if you can buy it on line, check price grabber or amazon
http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/plasma-lcd-televisions/40/p/197/form_keyword=40+lcd/st=query/rd=1
price grabber shows the sammy 550 for $950, 650 for $1250. the sony Vis about $1000. they may also have this at walmart. some of these reflect free shipping and maybe no taxes. and if you have to buy local, want the biggest for the cheapest, i posted this earlier in the weekabout the 46" 500, but i think i'd opt for the 550.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=527215&t=1126453

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Wondering if I could get some help. I'm looking for an LCD tv for my aunt. I'm the lucky one to do the research. This week I have found a 40" Sony V series at Circuit City for 1099 also a 5 series Samsung 40" for the same. I need 1080p. I don't think she would notice 120 hz so that doesn't really factor in. SHE wants a Sony, I'm pushing for a Samsung. Trying to find the best deal. Does anyone else think prices will drop more the closer the super bowl gets? I know that Best Buy will refund a price difference if the price does drop.....Her budget is under $1300. She could go bigger if I found a good deal! Thanks SDers!!!

Don't think they will go much lower now. I'm a sony guy and if you want to save some money i would suggest looking for a sony S series model instead of the V. S series models have less bells and whistles.

[BigGirLoca]

Thanks so much. I just read the Best Buy scan for next week and there is a Samsung in there that I'm pushing for her to buy. I am a Samsung person but she loves her Sony. I kind of want her to have 120 hz, even tho she probably won't notice much. It'll be a while before she upgrades again so I want to make sure she has the latest technology. Dell is having its 10 Days of HDTV Deals and tommorrow its featuring a Sony 40". So I'll have to check that out too. Man this is a lot of work!

[dagboi]

Samsung Ln40a550 just dropped to $916 shipped free from Amazon, $871 if you can get it in your Gold Box recommendations:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=529749&t=1131749

Run, don't walk, to your Amazon shopping cart.

[damnyou]

Thanks so much. I just read the Best Buy scan for next week and there is a Samsung in there that I'm pushing for her to buy. I am a Samsung person but she loves her Sony. I kind of want her to have 120 hz, even tho she probably won't notice much. It'll be a while before she upgrades again so I want to make sure she has the latest technology. Dell is having its 10 Days of HDTV Deals and tommorrow its featuring a Sony 40". So I'll have to check that out too. Man this is a lot of work!

Spending on 120Hz would be waste of money I guess

With Amazon's white glove delivery and no tax (most states) you will not get a better price