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Kogan Twin Tuner HD 500GB PVR Now $75 + Postage @ Masters

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Kogan Twin Tuner HD 500GB PVR Now $75 + Postage @ Masters
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Elppa8 on 02/08/2014 - 23:36 masters.com.au (1007 clicks)
Last edited 03/08/2014 - 01:07 by 1 other user

Masters must be getting desperate to offload these units. Previously advertised on OzBargain for $116 and $129 now down to $75 which is close to fair value for this PVR.
Description, spec and manual here
Edit: Postage from $9.95 depending on postcode

Features:
500GB HDD With the huge 500GB capacity hard drive, you can record up to 250 hours of Standard Definition television, or 100 hours of High Definition recordings.
HDMI Easily connect your set-top box to any HDTV to experience crisp HD and Full HD resolutions.
USB Recording Record any free-to-air show straight to USB to watch again later. Up to 1TB of storage can be connected allowing you to record 500 hours of TV.
Electronic Programme Guide The Electronic Programme Guide tells you when shows start and finish across multiple channels.
Time-shift How many times have you turned away from the TV for a moment and missed a goal while watching the footy or a crucial moment in your favourite show? With the Timeshift feature, this becomes a thing of the past. With internal or external storage available, you can pause and rewind live TV.

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  • [Deactivated] on 02/08/2014 - 23:41

    now down to $75 which is close to fair value for this PVR.

    Agree. Good buy at this price.

  • hollykryten on 02/08/2014 - 23:42
    +1

    Gone down from the $129 it was last month. Must be a bit of a crap PVR.

  • jv on 02/08/2014 - 23:44
    +7

    How many times have you turned away from the TV for a moment and missed a goal

    Not recently with my team…

    • Tal_Shiar on 03/08/2014 - 00:02
      +1

      how is good old collingwood forever faring these days jv?

      • miq on 03/08/2014 - 12:52
        +1

        They'll win today. Port Power are done for the season.

  • Belistic on 02/08/2014 - 23:44

    Hmmm, postage is $17 for me.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/08/2014 - 23:48
      +2

      For me, it's $9.95 using postal service or $75 via truck. I might go the truck for sh!ts and giggles.

      • jv on 03/08/2014 - 00:00

        same, $9.95 by post, $75 by truck…

    • Elppa8 on 03/08/2014 - 00:13
      +1

      Thanks, edited title and added comment - from $9.95 depending on postcode.

    • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 05:38
      +1

      My local Masters say they can Click & Collect.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/08/2014 - 23:50

    This looks like a good buy if you can find one

    https://www.masters.com.au/product/900022643/longlife-recycl…

    • jv on 02/08/2014 - 23:59

      Will it work with this PVR? or do you need to upgrade?

      • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2014 - 00:17
        +6

        When this PVR gives you grief with remote input lag, channel changing lag and multiple error messages you will probably need the sand pit so you can bury it.

        • WT on 03/08/2014 - 09:07
          +1

          sounds like one of kogans better products then!

  • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2014 - 00:57
    +1

    Possibly $55 + postage if you have already done this…

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/154989

  • Mumbles on 03/08/2014 - 01:00
    +1

    Just some tips to save extra dollars. You can still take advantage of the 5% cashback on your tap-and-go ING Direct or ME bank cards. I bought three of these and asked to scan them separately.

    I don't recommend buying this Kogan PVR without trying one out. I'm about to return the ones I bought last week. They're the older Kogan KAPVR50XXXA model. Kogan's new model is KAPVR50XXXB.

    • XucCac on 03/08/2014 - 09:03

      I did this at aldi and got a call from the head office saying if i do this dodgeycway again they will cancel my card
      LOL!

      • and i still havnt got my $75 from the promotion!
  • Mumbles on 03/08/2014 - 01:34
    +8

    Fudge! I now recommend staying away from these!

    My KAPVR50XXXA just fried itself as I was typing up the previous message. Smoke was literally coming out the right hand side rear of the box (near the yellow A/V cable) and I had to pull the plug out of the wall. I bought my PVR on Thursday, used it for 10-20 hours with most of the plugs used up: HDMI + digital coax audio + A/V (Yellow) + Left audio (White) + Right audio (Red).

    Was viewing ABC24 (HD) for an hour then changed to 7Mate (HD) and the box went blank, reset itself three times and then fizzled with a puff of smoke.

    Batch information for mine is:
    - Model = KAPVR50XXXA
    - Serial number = KAPVR50XXXAB0159 (its printed on the side of the cardboard box)

    • HW_Module: M3606
    • HW_Version: MC6313-VER1.0
    • SW_Module: KAPVR50XXXA
    • SW_Version: DVB-T V1.0.5
    • Date: Jun 15 2012

    Good luck to anyone thinking to buy one of these. I'm returning this as DOA and going to get a refund on the other two. There's no way I'm leaving my parents to deal with Kogan's tech support for this model.

    My experience with Kogan Technical Support has been bad for this Masters bought product. I raised a support ticket on Friday to request the latest firmware. Got an email reply within 15 minutes saying Kogan couldn't find any record of my email address, kogan account or the transaction details. They asked for the serial number.

    I replied to the email 30 minutes later (still on Friday). Gave them the model number and specifically asked if Kogan provides support for Kogan products sold at Masters. Since telling them I bought it at Masters they haven't responded.

    • eatwell365 on 03/08/2014 - 06:08
      +2

      My wish to own a PVR is now vanished like a puff of smoke.
      (don't watch enough TV to justify myself to get one, but this is good price!!!)

      Better than wake up in smoke.

    • samlor on 03/08/2014 - 08:22

      Geezuz! That's a safety/fire hazard.

      • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 08:25
        +2

        Probably not - just a component or 2 frying in the power supply. Never seen a fire in a low wattage consumer appliance over years of repairs even after lightning strike, but have seen quite a few put out smoke as they fail. There's not much that is flammable inside, but if something fell through the ventilation vents… Still it's a worry. Wouldn't buy.

        • samlor on 03/08/2014 - 08:31
          +1

          Gotcha, should have put a question mark in that last phrase but that's good to know, thanks.

        • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 14:13

          @samlor:
          No worries. That was no criticism of you ;-) If it was my new PVR, I'd be the one giving off fumes.

    • delfredo on 03/08/2014 - 08:43

      You must have recorded a mission clip from Jim.

    • crayner on 03/08/2014 - 10:32

      Why haven't you taken this up with the retailer (Masters)?
      https://www.masters.com.au/DIYProjectsIdeas/SupportHelp/Retu…

      • Mumbles on 03/08/2014 - 14:50

        My previous comment was getting huge and I should have communicated a bit better. While the PVR was working, I discovered a dozen bugs. I raised a support ticket on the Kogan website and described my 4 worst bugs and asked if they had a later firmware than the version on my box or could fix the Kogan PVR's bugs.

        My PVR fried itself a day after the tech support request. Kogan don't yet know its blown up.

        As the PVR only died last night I haven't had a chance to return it to Masters. I only had time to warn OzBargainers so they could avoid the hassles and be informed that Kogan's Technical Support might not want to help Masters customers.

  • StewBalls on 03/08/2014 - 03:25

    Ok, I've had a fair bit to drink, way too much coffee & can't sleep…but for the life of me I can't fathom why Masters is selling Kogan products???

    • Gina Rinehart on 03/08/2014 - 04:18
      +1

      That baffled me too, but I guess they have a department for home entertainment (like shelves for TVs and such), so may as well try and sell these? That's the only reason I can think of.

  • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 05:21

    Last deal had discount code OR14 - anyone try it? (Masters site isn't letting me register on the phone. Won't recognise any postcode for delivery.)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/153931

    • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2014 - 05:29

      Just tried and got

      We're sorry but we were unable to validate your promotional code.
      Please check that the code you are trying to use is entered correctly and has been activated or is still active.
      Spend $100 get $20 off customers
      In order to be eligible to redeem this promotion you must have a cart total over the value of $20 (excluding delivery).
      If there is still an issue, please contact our customer support team on 1300 337 707.

      • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 05:34

        Thanks TB, worth a try.

  • hluu0111 on 03/08/2014 - 09:18

    Who is TB? and how does he or she related to TA?

    • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 14:14

      Only Alphabetically related.

  • bin555 on 03/08/2014 - 10:41

    Was about buy this but based on comments it seems like a fail. Anyone can recommend a decent budget on of these?

  • giggles on 03/08/2014 - 10:53
    +1

    Kogan take Planned Obsolescence to new heights, or lows depending on your point of view.

    Devices ARE at least meant to survive 12 months use, Kogan.

  • wildwild on 03/08/2014 - 12:42

    Does anyone know if it has a 2.5" or 3.5" internal HDD?

    • Elppa8 on 03/08/2014 - 13:02

      2.5" according to the specifications.

    • Mumbles on 03/08/2014 - 13:38

      For warranty reasons its best not to buy it for the hard drive. Once you open the PVR you probably void Kogan warranty. Remember that you are buying this product from a Hardware store and not a computer store so they might not have handled with care.

      • INFIDEL on 03/08/2014 - 14:18
        +1

        Often PVRs contain CE spec HDD. Consumer Electronics HDD do not contain the error checking used in PC HDD. There is no need for error checking (decreases speed) in large video files. But speed of processing/ storage is crucial.

    • Mumbles on 03/08/2014 - 14:21

      I peaked through the grill on mine. Its a 3.5" SATA HDD.

      Although every Kogan batch can source different parts. My specific PVR batch had a Hitachi HDS721050DLE630, manufactured May 2012, 6Gbps.

      When the PVR was working I never felt much heat being produced from the air grills and the PVR case felt cool. So I guess the HDD doesn't run too hot.

  • MaMan on 03/08/2014 - 18:57

    I got one today and it works just fine. You need to remove the thin film of plastic over the top, front and sides of the unit. I am not going to biotch for 75 bills

  • sysmaster on 03/08/2014 - 20:31
    +3

    Chullora NSW store was selling it for $45, I saw only 3 left on the clearance desk.

    • spy on 09/08/2014 - 00:33

      Photo possible dude?

      • INFIDEL on 09/08/2014 - 08:48
        +1

        Something tells me a photo now would be of a blank space on the shelf! Still listed online at $75.

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