Samsung LCD TV reviewed; Electronic store fraud

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	What's hot this week David Katzmaier CNET.com Samsung's stylish, feature-rich LCD Among Samsung's umpteen different model lines and feature variations for its 2009 HDTVs, the LNB650 series sits somewhere in the middle. It's a solid choice for an upper- midrange LCD, as long as you can handle its unusual looks and glossy screen. Sure you'll pay a bit extra for the numerous features, but you've always wanted a TV that can suggest recipes or keep tabs on your Twitter feeds, right? Read the full review  Samsung LNB650 series photos  Best LCD Tvs  CNET's HDTV World Samsung LNB650 series Popular HDTV reviews Samsung LN46B650  Check prices Panasonic TC-P50G10  Check prices Panasonic TC-P50V10  Check prices Samsung LN52B750  Check prices Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD  Check prices Home theater reviews and news Review: Grace Digital's Wi-Fi radio The Grace Digital Bravado Wi-Fi radio has a unique component-style design and better sound than step-down models. Read more  Check prices Yamaha releases NeoHD: AV receiver, digital media player hybrid Yamaha's newly announced NeoHD series of products continues to consolidate functionality in your AV receiver, but also focus on ease-of-use, including a graphical user interface with icon-based navigation and the ability to control other devices with IR blasters Read more  See Yamaha's neoHD lineup Review: IOGear's computer to TV wireless solution The IOGear Wireless Audio/Video Kit may be expensive, but once set up, it's one of the easiest ways to get your TV to work as your computer's monitor. Read more  Check prices Crave Latest PS3 and Xbox 360 price cut rumors David Carnoy Ars Technica's "favorite inside source" is at it again, telling the Web site that Sony is clearing inventory on the $399 80GB PS3 in advance of "dropping the price of hardware and launching the PS3 Slim rumor in the fall." At the same time, Ars' mole claims the 60GB Xbox 360 Pro ($299) will be replaced by the Xbox 360 Elite ($399), which has a higher-capacity 120GB hard drive. Read more Bait and Switch: Online electronics stores caught in fraud Posted by David Katzmaier Seven online merchants operating more than 40 Web sites have agreed to pay a $765,000 settlement following an investigation by the New York State Attorney General's office. All of the companies were based in Brooklyn, and while their names invoke digital photography, many also sell gear ranging from projectors to HDTVs and computers. In the bait-and-switch routine employed by these merchants, the bait is prices that are significantly lower than those of other merchants. But the switch doesn't occur until after the customer places the order.  Read more  Reader reactions and stories 1. An overpriced warranty 2. A similar scam 3. Not all bad? 4. Some help online 5. Use Street View 6. Why now? 7. Judging a store by its web site 8. Crime pays 9. There's more to it 10. Customer service issues   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters More CNET home theater resources  Best HDTVs overall  High-performance HDTVs  CNET's HDTV World  Best plasma HDTVs  Best HDTV values  Blu-ray guide  Best LCD HDTVs  Football-friendly HDTVs  HDTV resolution explained  Best cheap LCD HDTVs  Sub-$250 Blu-ray players  Plasma vs. LCD vs. RPTV  Best home video products  Netflix-enabled video players  1080p vs. 720p: The final word  Best home audio gear  Best universal remotes  CES 2009: Full coverage
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