WalMart isn't the only electronics retailer jumping the gun with Black Friday-style deals well before Black Friday.  Best Buy is also trying to capture our holiday spending dollars early with this 50-inch plasma HDTV from Samsung for a low $697.99 (only a few dollars more than the special Black Friday pricing on this same set:

• Samsung PN50B430 50-inch plasma HDTV: $697.99

It's also now on Amazon with free shipping for about the same price:

• Samsung PN50B430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV: $699.98 delivered  

The PN50B430 may be entry-level, but it's a solid HDTV from a well-known and respected brand, unlike the off-brand deals being offered by some other retailers this holiday season.  With high definition resolution (1366x768 pixels native resolution) and 600 Hz sub-field drive, the PN50B430 provides excellent picture quality when watching movies or sports. 

Its built-in ATSC/QAM tuner allows you to watch your HDTV for free over the air, or to tune in your local cable channels without a set-top box.  Its game mode allows you to get in the game with enhanced blacks, sharp picture quality, speedy image processing and optimized audio. 

In short, it would make a lovely (if rather large) gift under the tree this year, leaving you extra cash for that Blu-ray player you've had your eye on.