(Credit: TigerDirect)
Now that this year's Super Bowl teams have been decided (and who doesn't love a battle of brothers?), perhaps you're ready for a big new TV on which to enjoy the game.
For a limited time, and while supplies last, TigerDirect has the Sceptre X508BV-FHD 50-inch LCD HDTV for $399.99, plus around $30 for shipping. That's your after-rebate price, but, hey, some deals require a little delayed gratification.
As you might expect from the price, this is an entry-level TV. It's not especially thin, and it lacks apps and Wi-Fi and all that (though that's easily remedied with an inexpensive Roku box). It has a 60Hz refresh rate, which I'll take any day over 120-240Hz and the "soap opera effect" that lends.
Other key specs include three HDMI inputs, an 8ms response time, and, of course, 1080p resolution. Sceptre backs the unit with a one-year warranty.
As for the rebate, it's good as long as you make your purchase before Jan. 26, and it comes in the form of a prepaid Amex card. Here's the PDF.
With a TV like this, I think it's wise to look closely at user reviews. There are nearly two dozen of the... [Read more]
by Rick Broida via CNET
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