Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Huh? What on earth does this mean? Let me make it easier to read;

L - ight
A - mplification
S - timulated
E - mission
R - adiation

You probably never knew that that was the acronym "LASER". I'll be honest, I never knew either. We'll learn together. "So why are you blogging about laser", you ask? Simple. I'm going to step into the vast expanse of space and pull down, for you, the skinny on what Mitsubishi is all about with their new LaserVue Technology. I'm going to boldly go where no man has gone before and make you a firm believer in laser....no, not those pen things that could potentially blind someone...I'm talking "Uber-HighDef"

Ok. I'll get to the point. LaserVue Technology is ultimately going to be THE best technology when it comes to High Def and color distribution. Instead of using phosphors or liquid crystal, LaserVue uses...well, lasers. But not in the way that when you turn the TV on you instantly go blind. It uses a laser engine to filter the colors through fiber optic cables straight to the imager allowing unprecedented light and color distribution. Mitsubishi makes the technology so compact, that it makes it possible to mount this TV to the wall. But how much better is the color on LaserVue over LCD and Plasma?

This image shows the color spectrum differentiating Laser, LCD, & Plasma. In some cases, color seems to fair better on LCD over Plasma, but as you can see, Laser blows the color spectrum through the rafters surpassing LCD and Plasma. You see, LCD and Plasma use filters to filter bright white light into red, blue, and green colors to produce the images where as Laser can actually produce the colors without using a filter. So your reds, blues, and greens are more vibrant and powerful giving you a better picture.

This image depicts the Color Gamut Comparison between the three technologies. The chart shows all visible colors and the triangles show you the limits that the technologies can handle. Colors that have since been unseen in the TV world will now be visible to the eye when watching it through the LaserVue TV. Deep purples, crimson reds, and neon greens are just some of the many colors that are more vibrant on this TV. As you can see, LaserVue makes up more than double of LCD's gamma and almost double of Plasma's gamma. But is it just about color?

Actually, LaserVue is the best when it comes to using the LEAST amount of electricity. As you can see here, LaserVue uses only 135 watts of power and a comparable Plasma uses up to 799 watts of power. Now we all know about energy efficiency, but this blows them all out of the water! So let's recap. Best color distribution, no filters so the color is pure instead of "created", best array of colors (almost 1.8 times more colors than the other technologies), and unsurpassed energy savings. All in all, this TV seems to have it all. The price on this TV is $6,999 and is ready to luminate it's vast expanse of colors into your living room. Check our financing often to see when Mitsubishi has any special financing offers. I hope this was helpful in making you drool and I'll alert you all when we have one of these TV's in our showroom. Maybe I'll show a comparison pic! Have a great weekend.

Take Care,

-Brian

*Operating Power Consumption (in watts) is based upon manufacturer data as published in their respective websites or on the back of their TVs as of 09/19/2008. ** Avg Operating Annual Cost for LaserVue is calculated per the following formula found at the U.S. Dept. of Energy website as of 09/19/2008: Operating Power Consumption x Avg. Hours used per day (8) x 365 days/1,000 watts x Average Cost of Power ($.114 KW/HR). Hours used per day is based on 2007 findings by Nielsen Media Research which found U.S. households consume an average of 8 hours and 14 min per day. For purposes of this calculation, figure has been rounded off to 8 hours. Average Cost of power is based on information provided by Energy Information Administration website as of 09/19/2008.

Info courtesy of http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

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By Gosh Golly It's A Heat Wave!

Well, well, well...where have you been all my life? I was beginning to think the state of Massachusetts started to drift off into the northernmost regions of Canada for a minute there. We haven't seen this heat all summer and I'm glad it's back! My A/C has been running full force (it's Energy Star..don't worry) keeping the family cool since Saturday and let me tell you, walking outside after being in the air conditioned house is like a heavy slap in the face. A sledge hammer to the lungs, if you will. It is so oppressive that it makes you wish, for a sliver of a second, that there was snow on the ground and you could dive into a snow angel wearing your shorts and flip-flops. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes we all wish this.

I went to the zoo on Sunday with some close friends and I happened to check the weather on my phone and it was 10:00am, the temp was 75˚, and the dewpoint was 72˚. Not so much happening in the temperature department, but it was definitely sticky outside. We hit one exhibit that just so happened to be indoors and it was 15˚ cooler than outside. Needless to say we took a 20 minute pit stop. I can't imagine what it's like to work outside during July and August and I can't even begin to think how it would be if we were in Arizona or Texas. No thanks. I'll stick to my N'oreaster's.

If you are without an Air Conditioner this blistery summer, fear not. Percy's still has plenty of A/C's in stock and ready to take your living room to the next level of "cool". We want to help you stay cool this year so we have A/C's starting at $99. Don't have any windows and still living in your parents basement? (There's nothing wrong with that by the way, it's a GREAT money-saver...) No problem, we have portable air conditioners too. If you don't know what A/C is right for your home, check here at one of my past posts where I tell you about the different types of A/C's, BTU's, and what A/C is best for your room. We can deliver it or you can come pick it up and take it home tonight. Check out our A/C's here.

Stay Cool. Take Care,

-Brian

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Pre-Mass Tax Hike Savings!

Wow. Say THAT 5 times fast. I can't even say it once. I cringe when I LOOK at it, not just because it's a tongue-twister, but because of those two words that are right next to eachother: "Tax" & "Hike".

Everyone hates the thought of taxes, paying taxes, filing for taxes, and raising taxes. Fortunately raising taxes doesn't come often, but it has crept up on us this year. As of August 1st, the sales tax for the state of Massachusetts will go from a reasonable 5% and join the likenesses of Illinois and Texas to a heightened 6.25%. It's not AS bad as 8 other states with taxes higher than 6.25% (California with the highest at 7.25%). But wishfully, we could be like Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon....they don't have Sales Tax!

Now, I've said before that I won't get involved in politics or anything like that, so I won't tell you my personal feelings towards this. I think I speak for the Constituents of Massachusetts when I say that nobody is going to like it though. But then again, who would? I don't think there is anyone outside of the State House that is saying "Yay!" The only thing WE at Percy's can do is offer you huge savings before the tax increase and continue to offer you low, low prices on TV's and Appliances everyday after the increase. That's what our philosophy is now and what our philosophy will continue to be.

Percy's has weathered many economic storms in the past as well as many other local businesses in the Worcester area. We've come through each storm with understanding towards the next storm, and the next one, and the next one. We get through these storms with great prices and great customer service. Our salespeople do whatever it takes to make you happy and we encourage you to come to us with your best quote and watch as we beat even the BEST one! That's our promise to you. Come on down to see the savings we're offering to you across the store. Get here before Friday to beat the tax!

Thanks for reading. Thanks for choosing Percy's.

Take Care,

-Brian

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Stuff You MAY Not Know About Percy's...

You know, you may think that Percy's JUST sells Appliances, TV's and In-Home Audio. You also may think we do a great job delivering, installing, and servicing your appliances or electronics...but is this all we do?

From installing network cabling to working side by side with your cabinet maker, we have services that a lot of other retailers don't have. Our #1 goal is to ensure that you are taken care of in EVERY aspect of your project from start to finish. We have the knowledge and resources to help you accomplish your goals. Over the next few blogs, I'm going to inform you on a few things we do that you MAY not know about.

Today I'll talk to you a little about our Contractor Division.

Percy's Contractor Division is made up of 3 highly skilled individuals that work hand in hand with a lot of contractors, cabinet makers, and builders in the Greater Worcester and Greater Boston areas. Their main objective is to help support and supply these people with whatever they need to complete their project when it comes to appliances. Ranges, Refrigerators, Washer & Dryers and more, all get supplied by Percy's so that your next home or condo may already have these amenities professionally installed and ready to be used. They go over plans, blueprints, and specs to ensure that the correct appliances are supplied when it comes to style, price, and most importantly, the right fit. But big projects aren't all that they do. They also work closely with the designers and cabinet makers to make your remodel project run smoothly and efficiently.

Let me touch on the designers and cabinet makers for a minute...if I may. If you live in Shrewsbury...of you live in Groton...you MAY not know of any designers or cabinet makers in your area. You may be thinking..."I have to go all the way to Worcester to find a cabinet maker?", or "Isn't there a source that I can depend on to supply me with a quality designer or cabinet maker?" The answers to these questions are "NO" and "YES".

We've set up a page on our website that is JUST centered around our customers who are thinking about or have already made the first steps in re-designing their kitchen and they don't know where to turn.

We've placed a map of Eastern Massachusetts with pins in it (much like the one shown above) locating all the designers and cabinet makers that we highly recommend to you. If you click the pin, you get the information as well as the website of the designer or cabinet maker making it easier for you to contact them or visit their showroom. It's just another way Percy's helps you achieve your goals easily and seamlessly. Give it a try...you may just find the right fit and the right designer that meets your budget.

If you are thinking about or have already started working on remodeling your kitchen, stop by or call Percy's for advice or direction. If you don't know what to do or where to start, we'll help get you in the right direction. Ask for one of our many talented salespeople or ask for Mark Birtz (head of the contractor division) and see how we can help you. You'll be glad you did and your kitchen will thank you.

Take Care,

-Brian

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