Refurbished 42” Soniq 1920x1080 LCD (L42V12A), $159.01 (+ $30 Shipping) @ Soniq Online

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Refurbished 42” Soniq 1920x1080 LCD (L42V12A), $159.01 (+ $30 Shipping) @ Soniq Online

Lbrenwildman on 15/10/2014 - 12:23 soniq.com (3223 clicks)
Last edited 29/09/2015 - 15:24 by 1 other user

This model had been previously posted on OzBargain about a year ago for $276 refurbished from JB. Here it's $189.01 delivered direct from Soniq.

Key Features:
* 42" Screen
* 1920 x 1080 Resolution
* USB Timeshift and PVR Recording (External Hard Drive required, not included)
* 2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
* 1000:1 contrast ratio
* Digital EPG
* Teletext
* Digital Noise Reduction
* Progressive Scanning
* Parental Control
* 18 month warranty

I was looking to get a second-hand 42” LCD but it was cheaper to get a new refurbished one. Go figure. Its the official Soniq website (although it seems dodgy) I took a gamble and ordered. Shop emailed saying that there would be minor scuff marks but works perfectly, and also said sorry for poor product description as their website is being upgraded.

Well it seems to work fine. There are minor scuff marks which aren’t visible unless looking for them (I've tried to capture on the phone camera), but I guess this would vary for each TV. They probably do pick-up but you would have to email them.

Maybe someone who bought it last time could comment a review below?

Cheers

Link to buy:
http://www.soniq.com/au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view…

Manual (for full specs, 13MB, slow website):
ftp://ftp.quatius.com.au/Manuals/L42V12A.pdf

Photos:
Model: http://postimg.org/image/c7qyc6zd1/
Receipt: http://postimg.org/image/eqcncvl39/
Box: http://s2.postimg.org/4ubkd8fbd/box.jpg
TV: http://s2.postimg.org/rzlyz8kg9/tv1.jpg
Front scuff: http://s2.postimg.org/4vli6nh55/def1.jpg
Running: http://s2.postimg.org/p6xcsy9hl/screen.jpg

Electrical & Electronics 42inch Full HD LCD TV Soniq TV

24 Oct 2014 11:27am

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[Deactivated] on 15/10/2014 - 12:32

+6

Great first post. Heaps of info. Cheers

I wonder how they came to the 1 cent.
- PlagueistheCheap on 15/10/2014 - 12:47
  
  +15
  
  The 1 cent makes it easy when looking at the books to see if an item was clearance price or not. You will see this practice at Target, Kmart, etc
  - HomeAlone on 15/10/2014 - 13:06
    
    Don't think that's the case here.
highon2str on 15/10/2014 - 12:37

wow. thanks for your efforts.
allergic2work on 15/10/2014 - 12:40

hmmm so tempting as a computer monitor…….anyone have any experiences with this model as a monitor?

EDIT - appears comments from the last time this TV was posted aren't that great :(
- HomeAlone on 15/10/2014 - 12:52
  
  +1
  
  50hz 1080p 42" as a computer monitor. lol
  - Bargaphile on 15/10/2014 - 14:08
    
    60HZ :P
    - eug on 15/10/2014 - 14:18
      
      If you click on the product link, the main title says "50Hz".
      
      TVs here are in multiples of 50Hz thanks to our power line frequency.
    - alittlelewd on 15/10/2014 - 14:33
      
      @eug:
      
      You are incorrect.
      
      As with nearly every other 50hz progressive LCD, this Soniq is capable of 60hz.
    - eug on 15/10/2014 - 14:42
      
      @alittlelewd: You're right. I was thinking of TV frame rate, not display refresh rate. Soniq should update their title. Hopefully there are no scaling problems like reported in previous threads.
- EnALup on 15/10/2014 - 13:19
  
  It you will be using it from a distance using wireless keyboard and mouse and watch movies, it might be ok. But for normal routine work, I would say resolution is not that great.
  This resolution is best for a 24". Would be ok for 27" but not above.
  - mikeInside on 15/10/2014 - 13:50
    
    +2
    
    As a general rule to know how far back you should sit from a 16:9 1080p display regardless of size: if you put your thumb on your nose, and spread your other fingers horizontally, your pinkie and index fingers should line up with the edges of the screen you are watching. This even works in movie theaters.
    
    I've been using a 1080p 55" connected to a computer for years, works great. However there's two things you really need in a monitor - a low response time and 1:1 pixel mapping. Sony has this, there's a good chance Sonique won't.
- bucket on 15/10/2014 - 13:53
  
  I recently took mine back to JB as it had a fault.
  
  Every now and then when I'd turn it on there'd be a completely black screen. The sound would work but absolutely no picture. It would eventually sort itself out but it would take up to half an hour sometimes.
  
  I did however use it as a second monitor for movies and fifa etc… worked fine when it was working of course.
  
  Put up with it for a couple years until I noticed the 48" on special for the same price I paid for the 42". Thank you warranty
- Mixhael on 15/10/2014 - 14:54
  
  +3
  
  Lag, dude. I bought a soniq tv a few years ago to use as a monitor, but there's a noticeable amount of lag. Enough to throw me off every time I moved my mouse. And not just soniq, but most TV's do this since they're a TV first and a monitor second. Only exception for me was on a Sony TV which had no noticeable delay.
- tazmaniak on 15/10/2014 - 15:19
  
  I have a Soniq 32" LCD 1920x1080 that I use as a computer monitor. Very happy with it, though not sure if the models are comparable.
mafmouf on 15/10/2014 - 12:47

+2

You were logged out?!?!

So tempting though. Great post :)
- brenwildman on 15/10/2014 - 18:06
  
  +2
  
  He he, I just hooked up a friend's PC to test the screen. Of course I'm logged on elsewhere… :D
  - mafmouf on 15/10/2014 - 21:23
    
    I'll let it slide this time.
  - zappa on 23/10/2014 - 10:02
    
    Any pixel mapping Bren? pc mode / dot mapping using hdmi?
    - brenwildman on 24/10/2014 - 00:18
      
      I'm not too sure what you mean. I set the computer to 1920x1080 via a vga to hdmi connector. The pixels seemed 1:1 no blur/fuzz/clipping etc, very crisp.
Skurfer on 15/10/2014 - 13:05

+6

Awesome. Was just looking to purchase a cheap 42" for the outdoor area under the verandah. Needed something so cheap I dont care when it fails to stop working from being undercover outside. This fit the bill perfectly. Summer, cricket and beers outdoors. Can't wait
Midoli on 15/10/2014 - 13:11

wonderful just got one for bedroom :)
- eug on 15/10/2014 - 14:19
  
  +3
  
  That's quite large. How many inches do you need in the bedroom?
  - combatant on 15/10/2014 - 14:28
    
    Are we still talking about TV's here? Don't want to delve into peoples private lives! lol
    - StewBalls on 15/10/2014 - 14:42
      
      We do, we do…
  - dazza826 on 15/10/2014 - 15:56
    
    51" in the bedroom is good, any bigger would be too big…
youknow on 15/10/2014 - 13:35

Now I want to know what the blurred out items were in the task bar!?!?
- Mikinoz on 15/10/2014 - 13:37
  
  +11
  
  meatspin website lol
  - brenwildman on 15/10/2014 - 18:08
    
    +5
    
    Thanks for that, unfortunately now I know what meatspin is :(
    I was using a friend's PC so didn't want their stuff to pop-up. Sorry nothing interesting…
dhleoz on 15/10/2014 - 13:48

-2

does it have a usb port?
- battler on 15/10/2014 - 13:49
  
  did you read the description:
  "USB Timeshift and PVR Recording"
  
  it will also play xvids, jpegs, etc
Make it so on 15/10/2014 - 13:50

Not usually a fan of either Soniq or refurbished products, but at this price and with a good warranty….
crazyj on 15/10/2014 - 13:52

+1 for the screen grab of OZB (and for the deal!) THX!
Bargaphile on 15/10/2014 - 14:00

I bought it and dont even know why LOL Put it in the shed I suppose
unelectric on 15/10/2014 - 14:16

Thanks OP. Bought two - one for a present and one for myself.

edit: OP would you be able to measure the length of the TV?
gusta7 on 15/10/2014 - 14:21

+1

out of stock …
- ChatCPT on 15/10/2014 - 14:42
  
  +1
  
  oh no I spent too much time reading the comments!
pacman21 on 15/10/2014 - 14:43

$30 more for http://www.soniq.com/au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view…
- Withdr4wn on 15/10/2014 - 14:49
  
  Not sure what this site is, but this one claims free shipping https://discountpoint.com.au/our-products/tv-players/lcdtv/4…
- MYCatSmells on 15/10/2014 - 14:57
  
  I was looking at this over the weekend.
  I was tempted to get it, but it is an older model (has the circular base).
  I believe it is the L42S10A-AU model, so its a 2010 model - had some not so good reviews.
  The L42V12A is the 2012 model and I guess would be an improvement of the 2010 model.
  I just purchased the L42V12A :-) I'm glad I waited.
hoons on 15/10/2014 - 14:46

Got one! Thanks OP
jjsnacks on 15/10/2014 - 15:47

Damn missed out.. My current TV is a 22" computer screen haha
kid0717 on 15/10/2014 - 15:59

Thanks Op. Do you happen to know how long it will take to ship to melbourne?
- brenwildman on 15/10/2014 - 18:11
  
  +1
  
  Mine was shipped to melb eastern suburbs quickly (courier picked it up on Friday then delivered it on Monday). It did take a bit though before shipping for 'processing' (like seven days) - partially because Soniq's email went to my junk filter. I emailed them to push things along.
  - maybeamacy on 18/10/2014 - 02:07
    
    What courier did they use?
    - brenwildman on 24/10/2014 - 00:24
      
      TOLL PRIORITY (AUS), with tracking
Pacify on 15/10/2014 - 16:48

damn thats a great price, pity I missed it
jaero115 on 15/10/2014 - 17:12

I'm so upset I missed this, so wanted it. ThanksOP
Mr KT on 16/10/2014 - 10:30

+1

Just checked back today and bought one.

Looks like they have more in stock today.

http://soniq.com/au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=pro…
- brenwildman on 16/10/2014 - 10:35
  
  -1
  
  Ha ha, and they have updated the product picture but no description. I wonder if they realise they've been hit by OzBargain? So how do I remove that out of stock sign? Other people were disappointed they missed out and would probably want to know they're still available!
  
  Edit: fixed it!
  - Mr KT on 16/10/2014 - 10:53
    
    +1
    
    Thanks for posting the deal
    …and they're trying to push other products to the listing with 'Recommended Products' lol
    Good price…can't go wrong with 18 month warranty.
    - brenwildman on 16/10/2014 - 10:55
      
      That is hilarious - looks like they're updating it as we speak! Hope they don't up(date) the price.
    - Bungsaii on 16/10/2014 - 11:35
      
      Interesting… Where did you see it say it was 18 months warranty?
    - brenwildman on 16/10/2014 - 12:19
      
      @jinsiik:
      It used to be the only picture on the product page, but now seems to be gone? Also said on the order confirmation email. I don't trust warranty anyway, Australian consumer guarantee is most important.
tre180 on 16/10/2014 - 11:27

+1

If you're in Melbourne you can pickup in Braeside to save on shipping, just placed an order with them via email. Cheers OP!
jabbairc on 16/10/2014 - 12:36

out of stock!
maybeamacy on 16/10/2014 - 14:49

Thanks! Purchased - has anyones order shipped yet?
MaMan on 17/10/2014 - 12:19

Soniq 42in FHD 120Hz LCD TV $189 - Just scored one.
jjsnacks on 20/10/2014 - 15:35

+3

This is back in stock!
- sp3tsnaz on 20/10/2014 - 19:29
  
  Awesome, managed to grab one this time :D
Lukian on 20/10/2014 - 17:51

Mine was attempted delivery on Friday. Hopefully actually receiving tomorrow =)
lisa651 on 20/10/2014 - 20:33

Just bought one, thanks OP!
LHSolutions on 21/10/2014 - 10:50

Everyone happy with their purchase :)

No dead pixels and how is the sound (speakers)?
- Lukian on 21/10/2014 - 10:57
  
  That's what soundbars are for. :>
  - Lukian on 23/10/2014 - 10:43
    
    +1
    
    Actually the speakers aren't awful so far, PS3 sounds are hearable at 22-28(/100?) and the start-up music is actually quite a bit louder.
Franconian on 21/10/2014 - 12:30

Ordered on 15th October, still waiting for delivery (Melbourne). I contacted Soniq by email on 16th October trying to pick it up myself, but apparently it was already loaded…
- Franconian on 21/10/2014 - 14:27
  
  +1
  
  Not impressed with their service. I was told it would be delivered either Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. After follow up today it changed to Wednesday. Pickup not possible.
  
  It seems like nobody has received their orders yet.
maybeamacy on 21/10/2014 - 16:03

Was told Friday or Monday shipping, didn't reply to my request about tracking number so called today and was told it would be shipped out today lol.
- maybeamacy on 21/10/2014 - 17:45
  
  +1
  
  Lies
  
  "Sorry there has been a delay with the dispatch of stock because we have to arrange stock transfer in between warehouses.
  
  I have been informed by the warehouse team that it will be shipped out this Thursday, I will send you the tracking link when ready.
  
  Thank you for your patience."
arcticmonkey on 21/10/2014 - 16:14

Sold out again - D'oh!
jjsnacks on 21/10/2014 - 20:17

I cancelled my order so another one might be back in stock soon! Going to save up for a LED TV, as the power consumption on this says 200watt.. Too high especially on solar power
- Lukian on 23/10/2014 - 10:42
  
  I'll need to check it's sleep mode settings (hopefully there are some to turn the screen off after x hours), that's pretty large!
hoons on 22/10/2014 - 13:40

+1

Got e-mail today…

"You item has been shipped, here are the tracking details:

Tracking no: XXXXXXXXXX
Tracking link: https://online.toll.com.au/trackandtrace/

Please register your product by login to you online account.

SONIQ confidence 18 Months Warranty Terms and Conditions
Thank you for shopping at SONIQ and we hope to see you soon."

…about time! :)
- maybeamacy on 23/10/2014 - 00:30
  
  Yay same.
Mr KT on 22/10/2014 - 15:10

+1

I received my unit on Tuesday (21/10). I think their warehouse team must be working overtime after being hit by OzBargain :)

The unit has a few scratches but the picture is perfect, no dead pixels. The speakers are average but who cares, attaching a dedicated soundbar is the way to go.

These guys have some really cheap stuff. Might take another plunge and grab a TV/DVD combo for the kids.
http://soniq.com/au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=pro…
Franconian on 22/10/2014 - 16:10

I received my unit too. I can't see any scratches etc. however it has a disturbing buzzing noise when turned on. I have already tried to mute, adjust sound or colour settings, but it does not have any impact.

Is this normal for this unit?
- Lukian on 23/10/2014 - 10:41
  
  +1
  
  Yup! (Slight) buzzing noise. Won't be an issue when using.
  Possibly a faulty capacitor, which will hopefully fail in 18mths and then you'll get another refurb ;)
  - brenwildman on 24/10/2014 - 00:31
    
    Yeh mine does that too, not really noticeable when in use (audio playing). Not sure if replacing the cap would help? Could it just be the frequency of the SMPS?
constantly L8 on 23/10/2014 - 04:07

Hows the image quality on this? Is it worth it for $159 + shipping?
- Lukian on 23/10/2014 - 10:40
  
  I haven't used it much yet. What are you planning on doing with it? I just wanted a larger screen for consoles as our 30" was too small (and can now be returned to a bedroom).
Lukian on 23/10/2014 - 10:39

Out of stock again, I can't report it as I have already (to report it back in stock).
zappa on 23/10/2014 - 11:51

Thanks OP, got one.
maybeamacy on 24/10/2014 - 13:07

OMG toll said my TV won't be coming today - have to wait over the weekend again :(
gwindsor on 25/10/2014 - 07:30

Mine came yesterday. very happy with it. Good picture, average sound, no dead pixels.

Couldn't find a scratch or dent anywhere on it, although the packing carton was pretty hacked up, so I suppose that could have been the reason it was a refurb?
gwindsor on 25/10/2014 - 19:25

Problems :(

Optical out appears to not be working.
- maybeamacy on 26/10/2014 - 03:00
  
  Did you get it working?
  - gwindsor on 26/10/2014 - 08:09
    
    Nope, definitely dead. Tried all SPDIF modes (auto, PCM & off). Will try their support number soon.
maybeamacy on 27/10/2014 - 18:00

Received my TV today - crack in the black panel at the front lol
- brenwildman on 27/10/2014 - 23:53
  
  lol, I guess it is a gamble, hope it still works well though!
zappa on 28/10/2014 - 10:50

Ordered Thursday and no word on tracking numbers - too early to follow up?
mel82 on 28/10/2014 - 12:16

I ordered over a week ago and they sent me a cancellation email yesterday saying they can't fill the orders!!
- jabbairc on 28/10/2014 - 20:42
  
  I just got the same email notice from them - can't fulfill the order and claiming it was an error on the website.
  
  What are our rights on this guys?
  - MaMan on 29/10/2014 - 00:11
    
    The point about the error is probably true. I refreshed the web page regularly for 2 days and the stock status on the $159 unit would change constantly. If they have no stock then what can you do. I got the 42" 120hz for $189 and I am wrapped.
zappa on 29/10/2014 - 10:41

I wonder if they did a random cull of orders? I'm a week in and no cancellation or tracking. I might just leave well enough alone and wait and see.
zappa on 31/10/2014 - 20:45

Annoying, still nothing.
JordanM on 04/11/2014 - 11:19

I received mine today, ordered on 23/10
- zappa on 05/11/2014 - 13:07
  
  Me too ordered 23/10 received 3/11, really happy with the TV for the price; only gripes
  
  No 3.5 headphone audio out jack (only a 3.5 audio in, wtf) for 2.1 computer speakers.
  
  Has a 'just scan' aspect setting for computer but the picture is really ordinary.
  - Franconian on 06/11/2014 - 18:07
    
    Bugger, How can I connect speakers onto it? I was hoping to connect my 3.5 headphone connection speakers onto it.
    
    Do I need speakers with digital Audio Out Optical plug?
    - zappa on 08/11/2014 - 16:29
      
      I'm not sure but I bought the adaptor below to try and go from optical out to create a 3.5mm headphone outlet. Won't arrive for weeks but I'll update you.
zappa on 05/11/2014 - 15:04

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Audio-Optical-Fiber-Toslink-Plug-…?

I wonder if this is the right adaptor ?

This was posted 10 years 1 month 8 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Refurbished 42” Soniq 1920x1080 LCD (L42V12A), $159.01 (+ $30 Shipping) @ Soniq Online

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