In a rare move,
Sony has deviated from their pricey reputation to offer two special
3D bundle promotions until July 17th -- or while supplies still last -- with the clear intention of enticing wavering adopters to veer whole-hog into 3D. The options boil down to either a 46-inch or 54.6-inch Bravia HX8000 for $270 / $340 off their retail prices, respectively, and as a bonus, buyers will receive a variety of 3D accessories valued at $899 for free. Rolled into that $899 goody basket are two pairs of 3D glasses, a 3D sync transmitter,
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and
IMAX Deep Sea 3D, as well as four 3D games for the PS3 (two are demos); and finally the BDV-E570 3D home theater in-a-box.
Depending on how you define "savings," this deal amounts to around $1,200 greenbacks you won't have to shell out for a complete 3D-ready package. At $2,429 for the 46-inch and $3,059 for the 54.6-inch package though, you'll still be required to dig deep into your wallet to bring either of these promotions couch-side.
posted July 9th 2010 12:35PM
"a 46-inch or 54.6-inch Bravia HX8000 for $270 / $340 off their retail prices" A Bravia HX8000 for $270? Please tell me where I can get such a great price. :-)
@CarlosE
It's "off the retail price," meaning IF the 46-inch Bravia TV is $1000, then subtract $270 = $730.
Ok, so let me get this strait... They're charging $2,429-$3,049 for a 240Hz HDTV which they claim to be 3D ready, and then they have to give you the crap to make it 3D capable (valued at $900)? Why can't I save myself some money and go out and buy a different brand of 240Hz HDTV, which are avalible for much cheaper than that, and just buy the 3D equipment package?
I mean I've looked at these HDTVs, there isn't anything special about them, and that 3D sync transmitter is proof of that... A device I might add you can get for a PC for around $500 with one pair of sync shutter glasses.
I would buy it if I had the money right now. I hope they have a similar deal for the holidays.