KDS RAD-7 17" LCD Monitor $550 @ Walmart B&M

[theshamu]

Saw 3 of these in one of the local Walmart store, no shelf tag.
Asked for a price check, and was told it's $549.82 - rolled back from $650(?). They also have the Rad-5 for ~$377.
Warm deal?

 

[mrEvil]

in KC they have the Rad 5 for $349.....didn't see any Rad 7's....

 

[amdskip]

Not all walmart's carry the RAD-7 and the RAD-5 should be $350 at all walmart stores.

~Amdskip<---------wallyworld worker

 

[tyfukuro]

How does the KDS compare to the 17" Samsung?

 

[Doh!]

I don't about the difference in quality but I am a little bit reluctant to purchase KDS monitors since they went bankrupt recently and their service may eventually degrade.

 

[Shinji]

can someone point me in the direction of more info on the bankruptcy ...cause there is nothing besides that single article.

 

[T2T III]

<< can someone point me in the direction of more info on the bankruptcy ...cause there is nothing besides that single article. >>


Unfortunately, I haven't seen more than one reference to this "bankruptcy" for KDS either. It would seem that if it were actually true, the news would be all over the computer industry publications.

 

[mrEvil]

They did file for bankruptcy a while back. I do not remember the details any more. On the other hand, I have not heard anything else since then.

 

[TSDible]

From what I understood, it was another division of KDS... not the portion that manufactures the monitors.

I could be wrong though.

 

[Amused]

It's $499 at Sams (Usually right next door).

 

[DAICA]

the bankruptcy was one issue that detered me from purchasing a KDS monitor. I dont know how they are going to handle their warranty services in the future if something unforseen should happen.

 

[K-squared]

"It's $499 at Sams (Usually right next door). " - AmusedOne

So the question becomes, does WalMart price-match Sam's????

 

[GregANDTCH]

"So the question becomes, does WalMart price-match Sam's????"

I doubt it.
I think "membership clubs" are treated differently for price-matching.
Anyone try yet?

 

[hoihtah]

so sams carry this monitor? is it a b&m? or is it online as well?

 

[K-squared]

But WalMart clearly has large signs in every store stating:

"We'll match ANY competitor's price...."

Sam's and Walmart are separate corporate entities and by virtue of being in a separate store-front, represent competition for each other. They'll price-match CostCo or any of the other large grocery stores with club membership requirements....

 

[hunt3r]

This is an excellent monitor, I have one and it was purchased from Sams about 3 or 4 months ago for $560.

KDS "USA" didn't go out of biz, it was another division in another Country. Sorry don't have a link but I am sure it was in one of the old posts, see below.

Most of the stuff you guys are talking about , and a lot more, have been well covered in previous posts. IE: Quality, this one vs. that one, gaming (it rulez), etc etc. Just type in KDS Rad into the search and you will get all the info you need.

 

[labooboo]

I am using KDS 19 in Flat screen
very nice monitor I had to RMA it once but I got it for $260 nice deal.
their RMA service is very nice.