Price break through — brand new plasma TVs for under $1,000. From this week's Big W catalogue on the front page, AWA 106cm HD Ready Plasma TV is now at everyday low price of $998.
heard they are phasing out the 60gig version and replacing it with the 40gig version for now.
AWA doesn't seem reputable. They must've skimped on quality
You bet! 42 big inch for under 1,000 bucks, what should you expect?
I guess the idea is, it might break down after 2 years, which lets you buy your next big TV for another $1,000, which is probably going to be more advanced than your Sony plasma that you bought for $3,000 2 years ago…
My 40" AWA from 2 years ago hasn't skipped a beat. Neither has my 32" AIWA from Big-W last year.
I just got one - my samsung rear projection had a 'convergence' issue whereby it would cost $400-$500 to fix (only 4 years old - out of normal and extended purchasable warranty - original RRP $3k). Happy with the AWA - had my doubts - but the picture quality is good and clean. Had to hunt one down - most of them were sold out - last resort was in Sunbury (VIC) Big W - only had 2 in stock. Staff were saying that they were selling like hot cakes. Also they noted that AWA is only sold through Big W and within the documentation you can get Extra 2 years coverage at a cost of $220.
hey i was lucky enough to get one of these tv's,i put it on layby,at that price it's a bargain!even if it lasts 3 years ill be happy,cant wait to watch the sumer of cricket on it!there where only 2 left at my store.
I've got a xbox 360 as well so cant wait to play it on the 106cm:)
Also in the same catalogue — 40GB version of PlayStation 3 console for $688. I saw the same thing in Kmart's catalogue as well but without a price. Is it one of the cheapest Blu-Ray player at the moment?