Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player for $75 on Amazon

The Panasonic DMP-BDT220 is the best Blu-ray value of 2012, with built-in Wi-Fi, tons of streaming-media apps, 3D compatibility, and a simple user interface.

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Amazon Kindle (2012)

The $69 base version of the Amazon Kindle is even better than before, thanks to a price drop and a slightly improved display.

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Unlocked Galaxy S3 Mini arrives at Amazon

network on the compatible 1900 megahertz band. It's the same problem an unlocked iPhone has on T-Mobile's network: limited access to the fastest connection because of frequency differences.

It is unclear as to how many units of the Galaxy S3 Mini were initially available or if the seller, HassleFreeCell, will replenish the stock. As of the time of publishing this article there were only two models left.

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Black Friday HDTV deals revealed: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Sears

20 hrs. Gary Merson , HD Guru

It's that magical time of year when Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals start appearing — and some discount pricing is already hitting stores. Best Buy, Amazon, Sears and Walmart are four of the top stops for HDTV buyers, and now we've got a list of TVs — anywhere from 19-inch models all the way up to 65-inchers — whose prices are cut or soon will be. 

Bear in mind as you peruse these lists that there are other things you need to consider. HDTVs do not come with the connecting cables, power protection or screen cleaning kits. This article will tell you what accessories to get and the prices you should be paying. Also, most HDTVs come with one-year parts and labor warranties, although some of the no-name brands only offer 90 days. This piece tells you how you can double the manufacturer’s warranty for free by paying with the right credit card, and how you can save on third part extended warranties.

OK, now on with the deals!

Amazon's HDTV deals, now through Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Unlike other retailers, Amazon isn't waiting until Thanksgiving week to kick things off. A number Amazon’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday HDTV specials are available now. Though mostly no-name brands, there are some crazy deals, including a 19-inch HD set ... for $80.

Amazon will have additional TV deals in the 23- to 46-inch ranges from Coby, Haier, Hiteker, RCA, Sceptre and TCL.

Coby TFTV3925 39-in. 1080p 60HZ LCD HDTV

Was $335 - Now $279.99 Haier LE55B1381 55-in. 1080p 120Hz Slim LED LCD HDTV

Was $946.33 - Now $749.00 RCA LED46A55R120Q 46-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD HDTV

Was $520 - Now $499.98 Seiki SC324FB 32-in. 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV

Was $209 - Now $179.00 Seiki SE401GS 40-in. 1080p 120HZ Slim LED LCD HDTV

Was $400 - Now $289.00 Seiki SE421TT 42-in. 720p 60Hz Slim LED LCD HDTV

Was $400 - Now $329.00 Seiki SE461TS 46-in. 1080p 60Hz Slim LED LCD HDTV

Was $485.00 - Now $399.00 TCL LE48FHDF3300ZTA 48-in. 1080p 240Hz LED LCD HDTV with 2-year limited warranty

Was $550 - Now $499.99 TCL LE55FHDF3300ZTA 55-in. 1080p 240Hz LED LCD HDTV with 2-year limited warranty

Was $1100 - Now $749.00 Toshiba 24L4200U 24-in. 1080p 60Hz LED LCD TV 

Was $229 - Now $179.98 Westinghouse UW40T2BW 40-in. 1080p 120HZ Slim LED HDTV

Was $500 - Now $359.00

Starting

 on Sunday, Nov. 18Samsung PN51E530 51-in. 1080p plasma HDTV

Current price: $697.99 - Nov. 18 price: $577.99 Samsung UN55EH6000 55-in. 1080p 240Hz LED LCD HDTV

Current price: $1097.99 - Nov. 18 price: $897.99

Starting

 on Friday, Nov. 23 (or sooner, depending on Amazon)Coby LEDTV1926 19-in. 720p LED LCD HDTV

Current price: $126.62 - Black Friday price: $79.99

Best Buy's Black Friday HDTVs

As of now, Best Buy’s deals start at midnight on Thanksgiving Day.

Among the 15 models listed below, you'll see a 26-inch for $100, a 40-inch brand-name set for $180 and a 55-inch 3-D LCD TV for just $800. Best Buy’s vendors include Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba as well as its Insignia house brand.

Toshiba 40E220U 40-in. 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV

Current price: $419.99 - Black Friday $179.99 

Samsung UN55EH6001 55-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD HDTV

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $799.99

Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C5 32-in. 720p 60Hz LCD TV

Current price: $299.99 - Black Friday price: $189.99

Samsung UN65EH6000 65-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD HDTV

Current price: $2,400 - Black Friday price: $1497.99

Sharp LC60LE600U 60-in. LED LCD TV

Current price: $1199.99 - Black Friday price: $999.99

Samsung UN46EH6030 46-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD 3-D TV

Current price: $799.99 - Black Friday price: $647.99

Samsung UN40EH6030 40-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD 3-D TV

Current price: $699.99 - Black Friday price: $497.99

Samsung UN39EH5003 39-in. 1080p 60Hz LED LCD TV

Current price: $449.99 - Black Friday price: $397.99

Panasonic VIERA TC-L55ET5 55-in. 1080p 120Hz 3-D Full HD IPS LED LCD TV with 4 pairs of 3-D glasses

Current price: $1399.99 - Black Friday price: $899.99 

Insignia NS-55L260A13 55-in. 1080p 120Hz

Current price: $799.99 - Black Friday price: $599.99

Samsung PN51E450 51-in. 720p plasma

Current price: $549.99 - Black Friday price: $477.99

Toshiba 50L2200U 50-in. 1080p 120Hz LCD

Current price: $799.99 - Black Friday price: $399.99

Samsung UN32EH4003 32-in. 720p 60Hz LED LCD HDTV

Current price: $299.99 - Black Friday price: $249.99

LG 24-in. 24MA31D LED LCD 720p 60Hz

Current price: $199.99 - Black Friday price: $159.99

Insignia 26-in. NS-26E340A13 1080p 60Hz

Current price: $199.99 - Black Friday price: $99.99 

There are two accessory bundles being offered during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale. One package includes seven-outlet surge protector, screen cleaning kit and a 9-foot HDMI cable for $79.97. While we highly recommend purchasing all three (you may need more HDMI cables if you are connecting more devices than just a cable box), we find the Best Buy bundle a poor value. Better to buy this sort of thing on Amazon or Monoprice, where the regular pricing on accessories beats these sale prices.

To see the entire Best Buy circular online, go here. 

Walmart's Black Friday HDTV deals

Walmart’s deals are also staggered and begin at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving night. Biggest deals are a 70-in. Sharp LED LCD for $1798 and a 60-Inch Vizio LED LCD for $688. 

10 p.m. to 11 p.m. ONLY,

 Thanksgiving night Emerson 32-in. 720p 60Hz LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $148

Starting at 10 p.m., Thanksgiving

Emerson 40-in. 1080p 60Hz LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $198

Vizio E601iA3 60-in. 1080p 120Hz Smart LED LCD

Current price: $998 - Black Friday price: $688

Orion SLED2468W 24-in. 720p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $78

Samsung UN32EH4003 32-in. 720p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: $298 - Black Friday price: $248

Samsung PN43E (exact model number TBD) 43-in. 720p plasma

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $378

Samsung UN46EH5300 46-in. 1080p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: $798 - Black Friday price: $598

Samsung PN51E530 51-in. 720p plasma

Current price: $528 - Black Friday price: $478

Starting at 5 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23

Emerson LC501EM3 50-in. 1080p 60Hz LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $298

Sharp LC70LE600U 70-in. 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $1798

Sharp LC60LE600U 60-in. 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $998

Samsung UN39EH5003 39-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $398

Sears' Black Friday HDTV deals

The Sears deals are particularly interesting, as they feature more name brand HDTV models than Best Buy including displays from Samsung Panasonic, LG and Sharp. Sears BF deals have staggered kick-offs which begin on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. The hottest Sears prices include a no-name 32-in. LCD for $97, a 39-in. Seiki LCD for $199 and a 50-in. Panasonic plasma for $299.

Starting

 at 8 p.m., ThanksgivingNo-name 32-in. LCD HDTV

Current price: $249.99 - Black Friday price: $97.00 Toshiba 50L2200U 50-in. 1080p LED LCD

Current price: $899.99 - Black Friday price: $299.99 Samsung UN55ES7003 55-in. 1080p 240Hz LED LCD Smart 3-D HDTV

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $1499.99 Samsung UN55ES6003 55-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD Smart 3-D HDTV

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $999.99 Samsung UN46ES6003 46-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD Smart 3-D HDTV

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $699.99 Samsung UN40EH5000 40-in. 1080p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: $679.99 - Black Friday price: $429.99 Samsung UN39EH5003 39-in. 1080p LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $399.99 Samsung UN55EH6000 55-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: $1399.99 - Black Friday price: $879.99 Samsung UN60EH6003 60-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $1099.99 Samsung UN32EH4003 32-in. 720p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: $379.99 - Black Friday $249.99 Samsung PN43E450 43-in. 720p plasma

Current price: $499.99 - Black Friday price: $379.99 Samsung PN51E450 51-in. 720p plasma

Current price: $649.99 - Black Friday price: $479.99 Samsung UN60EH6000 60-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: $1899.99 - Black Friday price: $1199.99 Samsung UN55ES7100 55-in. 1080p 240Hz Smart 3-D LED LCD

Current price: $2599.99 - Black Friday price: $1597.99 Samsung UN46ES6100 46-in. 1080p 120Hz Smart LED LCD

Current price: $1099.99 - Black Friday price: $797.99 Samsung UN40EH6000 40-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: $779.99 - Black Friday price: $549.99 LG 55LM4600 55-in. 1080p 120Hz 3-D LED LCD

Current price: $1099.99 - Black Friday price: $999.99 LG 47LS4500 47-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: $699.99 - Black Friday price: $599.99  Sharp LC52LE640U 52-in. 1080p 120Hz Smart LED LCD

Current price: $1399.99 - Black Friday price: $799.99 Sharp LC60LE640U 60-in. 1080p 120Hz Smart LED LCD

Current price: $1799.99 - Black Friday price: $1199.99 Sharp LC70LE640U 70-in. 1080p 120Hz Smart LED LCD

Current price: $2799.99 - Black Friday price: $1999.99 Seiki SE322FS 32-in. 720p LED LCD

Current price: $259.99 - Black Friday price: $199.99 Panasonic TC-P50U50 50-in. 1080p Plasma

Current price: $899.99 - Black Friday price: $699.99

Starting at 4 a.m., Friday Nov. 23

Samsung UN40ES6003 40-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $599.99 Samsung UN60ES6003 60-in. 1080p 120Hz LED LCD

Current price: NA - Black Friday price: $1299.99 Samsung PN51E530 51-in. 1080p Plasma

Current price: $899.99 - Black Friday price: $579.99 LG 47LM4600 47-in. 1080p 120Hz 3-D LED LCD

Current price: $799.99 - Black Friday price: $699.99 Panasonic TC-L32X5 32-in. 720p 60Hz LED LCD

Current price: $399.99 - Black Friday price: $349.99

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Two More Teardowns Look Inside Microsoft Surface and Amazon Kindle Fire HD

Now, on to the Kindle Fire HD. (Seen in its exploded view at right; click to make bigger.) Recall that the last Kindle Fire to get the tear down treatment came in with a cost estimate of $202 (later revised down to about $187) against a retail price of $199, meaning that Amazon was close or near to losing money on the hardware, and was hoping to make it back on the sale of content from its digital store, and even on sales of physical goods from its retail store. One estimate earlier this year suggested that Amazon makes more than $100 off each Kindle Fire. It’s probably pretty close to break even  if slightly profitable this time around, Rassweiler told me. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has said the devices are sold at cost.

Like the old one, the new Kindle Fire HD sells for a starting price of $199, and carries a combined cost of components of $165, according to IHS estimates. Key suppliers are LG Display, which made the screen; Texas Instruments, which repeated its role as the supplier of the main processing chip, plus power and video chips; and Samsung, which provided the memory.

At this point, it’s probably worth looking back at a few more teardowns we’ve written about in recent memory, though its worth pointing out that the cost of components come down over time. In fact, manufacturers depend on that, because a product becomes more profitable as the parts used in them get cheaper. Anyway, here are a few previous teardowns: Apple’s iPhone 5; Samsung’s Galaxy Note Tablet; Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet; and Apple’s iPad with Retina display, circa March of this year.

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