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Comcast's Offers Panasonic HDTV For 'Special' Price
But the deal is actually the same offered at most retail stores.
By Phillip Swann

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In commercials airing in the Baltimore, Washington, Delaware and Richmond areas, Comcast says that if subscribers upgrade -- and buy the Panasonic set at the "special" price -- they will receive $100 off their cable bill. (The "special deal" is only available to subscribers in those areas.)

Using a coupon from Comcast, they can also buy the Panasonic set without upgrading for $1,499, which is $300 less than the suggested retail of $1,799. The $1,499 price is the same whether subscribers upgrade or not.

However, despite the suggested retail price, Comcast's "special" price of $1,499 is what most retailers are now charging, according to Consumer Reports.

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