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HDTV Deals: Panasonic 55-inch 3D 1080p Plasma Smart TV: $999, Free Blu-ray Player (TC-P55UT50)

By Rachel Cericola

Cyber Monday is long gone. Did you manage to get yourself a great deal? Now that the smoke has cleared, we're seeing a whole new crop of HDTV deals popping up. In fact, some of them are adding a little incentive to extend that shopping frenzy.

We just found Amazon selling the Panasonic 55-inch TC-P55UT50 3D 1080p Plasma Smart TV for just $999. This set has a list price of $1399.99, so this is certainly a good bargain.

However, that incentive is the hook -- and something to round out your home theater setup. From now through December 1, 2012, Amazon is offering to throw in the Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray 3D Player with this purchase. The player sells for $99 on its own, so it's a nice little freebie. Find out more about this offer on Amazon's main promotion page:

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In case you haven't noticed, this offer is good on the 55-inch TC-P55UT50 and the 50-inch TC-P50UT50. Both sets feature active 3D technology, which means you can experience a full 1080p HD image in 2D or when viewing 3D content. Other features include 2D-to-3D conversion, fast-switching phosphors and VIERA Link.

This set does not have built-in WiFi, but you can connect it to a wireless network via an optional adapter. It also has an Ethernet jack, if you want to hardwire it. However you network this set, you will want to have it connected, since it has access to VIERA Connect. This web-based platform provides on-screen access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Facebook, and plenty of other apps. Find out more about this HDTV on the TC-P55UT50's product page:

Also, important to note is that the UT50 Series comes packing two USB ports and two HDMI inputs. You may want to save one of those for the free Blu-ray 3D player. This model included in this offer is the DMP-BDT220, which can play 2D and 3D Blu-rays, as well as DVDs and CDs. Other features include built-in WiFi and access to the aforementioned VIERA Connect service. Find out more about this player on Amazon's product page:

Now, to get the free Blu-ray player, you'll need to put one of the elligible HDTVs and the Blu-ray player into your shopping cart. If you don't add both, you won't get the freebie! You will see the discount reflected in your shopping cart before you place your order. Also, you need to buy both of the items from Amazon -- not one of the retailer's third-party merchants. They are offering the promotion and free shipping for both items. The TV is also elligible for 2 percent cash back in rewards, as well as Enhanced Delivery service. Check the HDTV's product page for more information about both of those programs. And finally, this HDTV is covered by Amazon's TV Low Price Guarantee, which means if you can find this set for less within 14 days of the ship date, Amazon will refund you on the difference in price. Enjoy!

Please note: all deals posted on Big Picture Big Sound are current as of the posting date and time. These deals are frequently time- or stock-limited and generally do not last. Final pricing and stock are determined by the individual deal provider, not by Big Picture Big Sound so you will need to click through on the offer link to see if it is still available. Through our affiliate relationships with many online vendors, Big Picture Big Sound may earn a small commission on any referred sale.

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