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When they debuted for consumers earlier this year, 4K TVs carried a $20,000 price tag. For this reason, we'd wager that few dealnews readers realistically ever considered buying one — that is, until Seiki released a 50" 4K TV for just $1,500. Despite that crazy low price, there are still many reasons why it's not worth investing in 4K technology just yet.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on a variety of HDTVs including a 47" 3D LED LCD from Vizio, a 50" budget plasma from LG, and a 40" Samsung that comes bundled with a generous $350 gift card.

Although it's not unusual to see quick discounts on new tech, Seiki's new 50" 4K TV is selling for 76% less than Sony's base 55" Ultra HD model, which costs $5,000! Though the technology is in its infancy, the Seiki 50" set is a promising sign that 4K tech could become a relatively affordable option for budget-conscious buyers.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on an all-encompassing Samsung 55" 3D TV and a budget alternative from Vizio, which puts WiFi plus Netflix, Vudu, and Pandora at your fingertips. Also onboard is an Editors' Choice 43" Samsung plasma TV and a Samsung 40" LCD HDTV.

Yesterday, we posted an amazing deal on a 2012 LG HDTV that dropped an astounding $290 over the course of just four days. For some consumers though, there was a catch: it was only available for pickup from a retailer with limited store locations. But would you be willing to take a trip for an awesome deal?

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found four Editors' Choice television sets, including a 55" LCD from Panasonic, a 42" 3D TV from LG, and an all-time low on a 3D 55" Panasonic TV.

Gadget lovers should check out the first few offers of the day, including the least expensive 60" 3D plasma television we've ever seen, a big price drop on the refurbished Jawbone JAMBOX Bluetooth speaker, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on three Editors' Choice television sets, including a 55" LCD from Panasonic, a 55" 3D Google TV from LG, and an all-time low on a no-frills 40" Westinghouse LCD.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on four Editors' Choice television sets, including a 60" 3D HDTV from LG, one of Panasonic's best-rated 2012 3D plasmas, and an all-time low on a 32" 720p LCD.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on a variety of big-screen television sets, including an Editors' Choice 60" 3D HDTV from LG, one of Panasonic's best-rated 2012 3D plasmas, and an all-time low on a Sharp 60" 3D LCD HDTV.

CES 2013 saw its share of new smartphones, tablets, and, of course, HDTVs. But this year, it also saw major Chinese manufacturers TCL and Hisense — otherwise known for their budget sets — push tier-one ultra HDTVs. Will the media blitz pay off? And will consumers eventually have cheaper ultra HD options at their disposal?

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on a variety of big-screen television sets, including a 55" Smart VIERA HDTV from Panasonic, a 55" LED LCD from LG, and a 60" 3D HDTV from Samsung.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on a variety of big-screen television sets, including an above-average 65" 3D Plasma from Panasonic for $2,200, a 50" LED LCD from Coby for $449, and more.

We're kicking off the week with some strong prices found in Presidents' Day sales, including a $30 price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G Android Sprint smartphone, a 40" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $280, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on a variety of big-screen television sets, including a 55" 3D Samsung LED LCD for $900, Panasonic's stunning GT50 for $1,000, and LG's 55" Google TV for $1,100.

Thanks for tuning in to this week's best HDTV deals. We've found sales on a variety of television sets, including the no-frills LG 50LS4000 for $630, the second-lowest price we've seen on the 47" Panasonic TC-L47E50, and the second-best price we've seen for a 60" Sharp HDTV.

Catching the Super Bowl live is an expense that many of us unfortunately can't begin to afford. However, an appropriate in-home viewing experience via a big-screen HDTV may be financially within reach since 50" and 60" HDTVs are no longer priced just to accommodate the 1%. Here's what you need to know when buying a new big-screen HDTV.

While most HDTVs on sale during Black Friday don't last long, our research shows that the same deep discounts on big-brand names are beginning to crop up again. If you hold your horses remote and wait it out, you'll see those same deep discounts return. But how long should you wait?

It's a well-known fact that new technology ushers in a barrage of deals on the previous-generation tech it replaces. But this year the stakes are higher as the TV industry braces itself for one of the biggest debuts we've seen since the introduction of high definition — OLED panels. We can't help but wonder how OLED will affect prices of other TVs, specifically LED-based LCDs, so we turned back the clock to the summer of 2009 to see how LED itself impacted pricing when it first hit the market.

Last week at CES, we saw a lot of enticing upcoming electronics, but many products were priced out of reach for most consumers. Luckily, we unearthed some bargain options for a handful of super-hot tech trends. Here then are the top three products we saw at CES that promise cool tech for the rest of us.

With the Super Bowl upon us, you might be starting to look at your television, wishing for something with more oomph to make the biggest sporting event of the year really pop. That's why we took a look at what kind of HDTV deals a sports fan can expect to find this month. Read on to see which sizes see the best discounts and what prices you should aim for when buying.

With the right TV, Blu-ray player, and speakers, your living room can rival any movie theater. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't have to cost you a small fortune. Below we've put together a quick and dirty primer to help you pick the right components for your in-home cineplex.

If you're the type of person who refuses to settle for less than the best when shopping for electronics, then off-brand HDTVs just won't cut it. But that doesn't mean you can't get a deal! Fortunately, we compiled information on the best HDTV models of the past year, with data on what discounted prices you can expect to see.

Contrast ratio is possibly the most important performance feature for an HDTV. Alfred Poor explains why you can't use the manufacturer's specifications to evaluate it.

The active shutter glasses that go with most of today's 3D sets can be heavy and expensive, but are passive glasses worth the compromises? Alfred Poor tells you about a new technology that delivers the best of both.

You can't be too thin or too light, especially if you are a flat panel HDTV. Alfred Poor gives you the skinny on how they make TVs so thin, and what's coming to make them even thinner.