Post Xmas HDTV Deals -- Revealed!

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Post Xmas HDTV Deals -- Revealed!
Retailers look to clear inventories before the new year.
By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (December 27, 2006) -- Electronics stores are still offering some big bargains on High-Definition TVs although the holiday shopping season is officially over. The discounts include two 42-inch Plasma HDTVs for just $1,000.

That's according to an article published today by TWICE magazine.

CE retailers are looking to clear inventories and boost yearly sales numbers before the start of the new year. While there are fewer discounts now available, several high-def sets are still priced at well below normal levels.

For instance, reports TWICE:

* Best Buy is selling a Maxent 50-inch Plasma HDTV Monitor for $1,500.

* Circuit City is offering a Sylvania 42-inch Plasma HDTV for $1,000.

* Nebraska Furniture Mart is selling a Haier 42-inch Plasma HDTV for $1,000.

* Conn's is offering a Toshiba 32-inch LCD HDTV Monitor for $600.

* HHGregg is selling an Olevia 37-inch LCD HDTV for $800.
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Retailers and TV makers have reported that this year's sharp price decline in flat-panel sets have also reduced profits. Both Best Buy and Circuit City recently said that their third quarter profits badly trailed last year and they expected that the fourth quarter results will be equally disappointing.

Consequently, many industry analysts believe that retailers will hold the line on further HDTV price cuts in early 2007.

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