Looks like a nice unit, with the standard 60 day satisfaction as well - enjoy :)
Bauhn 65" Smart 4K UHD (Black Series) $999 (Starts 16/11) + Garden Care (Starts 19/11) @ ALDI
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If it were more reliable, perhaps yes.
But it seems that the dumb ones are as bad as their previous smart ones.
Clearly the trouble is similar to the ChangCheung, HiSense ones- the software is simply badly implemented. Call me a depressed pessimist, but the Aldi ones are certainly worse. Causes could be many, but my money is on Aldi requiring a software skin that is clearer than the manufacturers own skin, and that this places a poorly tested layer on top of an already buggy base, fail to test properly. Even worse, they have failed to put in place a mechanism whereby bugs can be fixed, tested and released like they can with most computer-based products.
But you hit the nail on the head, the big question once people drag these new ones home for a beating, is how good is this new model?
And will 12 months warranty be enough to reduce the chance of being left with a white elephant?
As posted above, the previous (non-smart) model from September was only $799
In typical Aldi fashion there is no specific details on this new one. Might be the same manufacturer, might be something completely different und untested.
The theoretical ability to have "60 days satisfaction" is all well and good, but the warranty on these Bauhn TVs is generally only 12 months. Getting service and parts will be a significant challenge after that.
So, whilst the specs look OK on paper, in my mind it's a fairly risky purchase to be dropping $1000 on.
Otherwise if you dont like you have 60 days and a full refund ;)
So what? It's what happens AFTER the 60 days that is a worry.
Warranty and acl.
So what?
I'm not sure if its a worry as you do have the 12 months warranty + if you buy with a credit card/debit card that has insurances you get an extra 1 year warranty. If still in doubt there is this thing called statutory warranty which covers all items for a reasonable lifetime (Yes even if warranty has ended) this should give you extra piece of mind should you then need a refund down the track - which also includes having used it for x period of time!
I'd expect the statutory Australian "Consumer Guarantee" would cover you beyond both the 60 day satisfaction period and the 12 month manufacturer warranty period?
I'd expect that you might be dreaming.
Consumer Guarantees are not really "enforceable". You can try to bluff the retailer, but what chance do you really think you'd have unless you took Aldi to court?
It often amazes me how many of you OzBargainers wet yourselves & throw your hands in the air when a retailer or manufacturer says no to a warranty claim. That's not the end of the debate by a long shot.
You're all so ready to presume that our statutory authorities are toothless tigers that you won't even have a go…FFS, man up! I've actually had FT take Aldi to task for me over a statutory warranty claim, with a result in my favour; hence why I know you're talking nonsense.
You're all so ready to presume that our statutory authorities are toothless tigers that you won't even have a go
They are. I've been there and done that, from both the Consumer side and from the Manufacturer side. If the manufacturer digs their heels in, you won't get far unless you take things legal.
I've actually had FT take Aldi to task for me over a statutory warranty claim, with a result in my favour; hence why I know you're talking nonsense
Well, good for you. Some other people prefer to purchase a product with a decent warranty in the first place, so then there is no need to "fight for your rights" via Government agencies.
Keep in mind that this is a ULTRA cheap 65" no-name TV that sells for $1000 from a supermarket chain. Why would there be any expectation that it would be of the same quality as a $3000 or $5000 TV from a name brand?
This guide is lovely, and demonstrates how vague the whole thing is:
http://consumerlaw-staging.tspace.gov.au/files/2016/05/0553F…@llama: You are actually both right, the law will protect you, however if the seller/manufacturer digs in their heels you have no choice but to pay $45 and take them to court. For a 100 item this can be tough, however it's what is needed in our society to complete the process. For something worth 1k it's an easier decision to make, just take the buggers.
The other reason Stewballs is right though is that a lot of people can't be bothered taking it all the way, but that's exactly what is needed to keep the bustards honest. Once someone has been before the courts a few times, they are going to start complying with the e
Law pretty quick@llama: 'Keep in mind that this is a ULTRA cheap 65" no-name TV that sells for $1000 from a supermarket chain. Why would there be any expectation that it would be of the same quality as a $3000 or $5000 TV from a name brand?'
Incorrect: The expectation comes about from what a consumer (or a judge) would reasonably expect a television to last or perform, and that has nothing to do with the vendor, the brand or the warranty provided for that matter.
It just has to be a new TV (one that is not sold as used or abused.
Incorrect: The expectation comes about from what a consumer (or a judge) would reasonably expect a television to last or perform, and that has nothing to do with the vendor, the brand or the warranty provided for that matter.
TOTALLY INCORRECT
Consumers don't make up their own warranty terms and durations. If they did, then all products would need to last forever.
Being an armchair lawyer here on Ozbargain doesn't mean much in the big wide commercial world.
Let's consider the concept of "wear and tear"… the degradation of the product due to normal use. For example, vehicle tyres, vehicle engines, SSD memory, etc. Consumables and medicines have "use by dates" that may be sporter than consumer's expectations. Electronic goods do not have an infinite life.
Also, products can fail due to external circumstances that are not the fault of the product itself.
For example, a power surge or lightning strike or continuous operation at elevated temperatures or numerous other things might make a TV fail quicker than a consumer might reasonably expect. These kinds of failures are not covered under ACL / Consumer Guarantees.
With my dealings with NSW Fair Trading in this exact subject, I know that they do not have unrealistic expectations of the life of things. People who buy the cheapest possible product do not "automagically" get Consumer Protection for an indefinite period.
Consider a polyurethane belt purchased at Kmart, compared to a high quality leather belt purchased from RM Williams etc. The consumer might have an expectation that their $3 Kmart belt will last 5 years, however the reality is that it won't.
@llama:Do you mean that a lawyer for a Supermarket would actually stand up in Court and claim because you bought it from a Supermarket (their shop, their brand), that the product was somehow inferior to other products sold at (by inference) "more reputable' shops?
A television is a television, it is not a normal consumable good like those you describe, something that is in any way physically 'worn out'. It fails in its designed lifespan, measured by mean time to failure, OR a manufacturing defect.
However, noone is claiming a TV has an infinite life here.
Some bozo might claim it would wear out like a belt, but that does not mean it does. There are rare external circumstances, yes. But they are rare, like acts of God. Power surges and lightning strikes seem convenient excuses, and they are harder to argue against, but it is easily done, especially when these products are numerous and are failing so regularly, made abundantly clear by the bad stories all over the place.
A TV that doesn't last 3 years, even a cheapie, is arguably performing below expectations. I am sure you could argue longer than that if one were to take the time to put the argument well.
At the end of the day, it is just about what is reasonable life expectancy, and what isn't.
Do you mean that a lawyer for a Supermarket would actually stand up in Court and claim because you bought it from a Supermarket (their shop, their brand), that the product was somehow inferior to other products sold at (by inference) "more reputable' shops?
I don't know. Why does Aldi only offer a one year warranty for it, where most other "more reputable" brands offer 3 years? Changhong offers 3 years - so are they "more reputable" or "more reliable" products than Aldi's?
It fails in its designed lifespan, measured by mean time to failure, OR a manufacturing defect.
So, does the 1 years warranty clearly show that Bauhn branded items are designed to have a shorter lifespan? If not, then why doesn't Aldi warrant them for 3 years like other TVs?
especially when these products are numerous and are failing so regularly, made abundantly clear by the bad stories all over the place.
Oh, so are you saying that Bauhn TVs are well known to have a short lifespan?
At the end of the day, it is just about what is reasonable life expectancy, and what isn't.
Which is something that a consumer doesn't just make up to suit themselves.
The Government leaflet on Consumer Guarantees sums it up quite nicely:
Goods are of acceptable quality when a reasonable consumer, fully aware of the goods’ condition (including any defects) would find them:
…
durable — for example, the toaster must function for a reasonable time after purchase, without breaking down.
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This test takes into account:
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the price paid - for example, a cheap toaster is not expected to last as long as a top-of-the range oneSo, the questions are… Does Ozbargain consider that a <$1000 65" 4K TV is a cheap TV? Should the cheapest TV of that spec be expected to last as long as a top-of-the range one?
Anyway, I am wasting my time here. My advice remains "do not rely on "Australian Consumer Guarantee" as a replacement for a proper manufacturer's warranty.
@llama: 'do not rely on "Australian Consumer Guarantee" as a replacement for a proper manufacturer's warranty.' Fair advice of course.
You could perhaps have considered:
- TVs lasted for decades before anyone gave extended warranties
- It is normal for consumers to consider their new one should last a reasonable amount of time in comparison to their old one, not just others in the marketplace at the time.
- One could have used any one of a number of other competitive brands in the marketplase that offer 12 months warranty just like Aldi ones- not least the biggest brands, but also the price competitive ones.
- Many of the cheap brands offer longer warranties as they are being competitive or need to do something to gain profile
Of course they now have a bad reputation, but that doesn't mean that every consumer knows it. Many think the complete opposite because they aren't aware of what gets said online as much as the next person. And of course, that just means that they fail more commonly causing the ACL to be tested more quickly, as so many fail, esp. at 12-36 months.
My point is just that you really need to have luck on your side to successfully claim a modern solid state product worth this money, from a name brand and one of the world's largest retailers, (for a product that normally lasts a lot longer than 3 years) should not be covered in the event of a major fault.
A TV is NOT a toaster; it has no moving parts; it does not live in a harsh or dynamic environment; it is not exposed to chemical/liquid attack, and its lifetime is commonly measured in decades.
A TV is NOT a toaster; it has no moving parts; it does not live in a harsh or dynamic environment; it is not exposed to chemical/liquid attack,
You have absolutely no idea.
and its lifetime is commonly measured in decades
Yeah, sure. OK.
@llama: Oh, my appologies. I see, I mistook your example!
Still an Aldi TV is not exactly cheap. There are cheaper, nastier ones. And 3 years is barely reasonable for any TV to last, even if it wore a cheap SE Asian brand and only came with 12 months warranty. That some of the cheap ones come with 3 or more tells us all this.
I agree KJA, I didn't read your comment before responding..
llama It does work, Well it is enforced by you the complainant when you make it at that time (it will not work if you do sweet fa about it though). I know this as I have friends who teach this stuff day in and day out and know it back the front!
llama It does work, Well it is enforced by you the complainant when you make it at that time (it will not work if you do sweet fa about it though).
Jase1, It doesn't necessarily work if the manufacturer and retailer "defend it" from their side.
I know this as I have friends who teach this stuff day in and day out and know it back the front!
I know this because I do it day in and day out, rather than just tutoring people in the theoretical.
So, I could certainly "win against" somebody who specifically purchased a el-cheapo TV with a 1 year warranty then expected it to be of same quality and durability as a $3000 TV with a 3 year warranty. What would they do about it - hire a lawyer and try to sue the company?
The simple basic principle of "ya get what ya pay for" is what applies. Consumers cannot buy the cheapest possible crap then bully retailers and manufacturers into supporting the product to the same level as a higher quality one. If that was the case, then there wouldn't BE any low-cost products, no choice at all - everything would need to be the top of the range!
That said, the main reason that consumers are successful is because serious matters like ACL get escalated to management, and it's not worth chucking management wages and potentially lawyer fees at the problem in order to deal with it.
Put another way… a decent lawyer capable of dealing with ACL is $500 per hour. Management time is worth more (in lost revenue), so it pointless costing yourself $10,000 to save against giving somebody a $1000 TV that probably only cost you $500 anyway.
Also consider that the Consumer Guarantees under the ACL only applies between Consumer and the Retailer. Manufacturers like us can tell the retailer to get stuffed, as they have no Consumer Rights since they purchased for the purposes of resale. But retailers spend heaps on marketing, so they don't want unhappy customers.
In such cases where the Consumer pulls a stunt like ACL / Consumer Guarantee after a warranty is expired, most retailers would have a policy to refund them and get rid of them as fast as possible… no way you'd replace the product since that would mean that they had the opportunity to do the same trick again next time. Better to get rid of problem customers LOL
It doesn't necessarily work if the manufacturer and retailer "defend it" from their side
True, but you need to be better informed to be able to defend this and know your rights.
I know this because I do it day in and day out
What do you do day in and day out? Go and see retailers or are a retailer are you referring?
In fact not only do they teach it, but have actually presented themselves for their rights, only in the last month being last time, so I see the evidence of what they have negotiated (in their favours)!
Im not sure why you keep referring to lawyers as others in thread have also done re doing it yourself, and before you ask I have also put into practice myself as well.
Manufacturers like us can tell the retailer to get stuffed, as they have no Consumer Rights since they purchased for the purposes of resale. But retailers spend heaps on marketing, so they don't want unhappy customers.
You have answered this yourself, shows that consumers can win with retailers…
In such cases where the Consumer pulls a stunt like ACL / Consumer Guarantee after a warranty is expired, most retailers would have a policy to refund them and get rid of them as fast as possible
Again you answered it against your reaction to everyone saying something against you??
Better to get rid of problem customers LOL
Consumers win ;)
You have answered this yourself, shows that consumers can win with retailers
I didn't contradict myself, I actually thought I explained it well (but obviously some here are not able to comprehend).
Again you answered it against your reaction to everyone saying something against you??
Reaction? Something against me?
Reality is that Consumer Law is not a 100 % warranty. But consumers can approach retailers and MAY get a solution. Or they might not, in which case the law doesn't always protect them.
Consider an analogy of somebody Breaking and Entering into your home, and stealing your stuff. That is against the law, and you as a home owner have legal rights against that happening. But that doesn't necessarily mean that you won't get burgled. It also doesn't mean that you will get your stuff back even if the cops catch the criminal.
So, having laws that protect us against burglary doesn't negate the need for household insurance against things being stolen. Same kind of thing with Consumer Guarantees, but in a different way.
Consumers win ;)
Yes maybe, but not because some imaginary "law" provides imaginary "protection" for any product for any period of time. Products have a finite life, so if you buy something that the manufacturer isn't prepared to stand behind for longer than a year, there is a totally reasonable expectation that it is not a particularly good quality product.
Reality is that Consumer Law is not a 100 % warranty.
Guess we differ on views here but I know people who have won, myself included so I would call that warranty as per legislation.
but not because some imaginary "law" provides imaginary "protection" for any product for any period of time.
Thats why we need to educate people to be better informed to make an informed call of judgement of whats available to consumers.
Products have a finite life
Thats not in dispute??
if you buy something that the manufacturer isn't prepared to stand behind for longer than a year, there is a totally reasonable expectation that it is not a particularly good quality product.
I wouldn't think so. Would you say the same about a car with a 5 year warranty that may have issues, there are bad batches at times of every product and may be classed as a lemon, but I dont see it has anything to do with price!
Possibly to fit more into units they offer the minimum warranty taking into account they provide the 60 days no questions return for full refund that people can see in that time if its good or not good, have the standard 1 year warranty and hope that no one claims (if at all someone may do) but I cannot see why Aldi would not considering they want more market share with WW and Coles (not to mention the smaller IGA), plus the talk of Lidl coming to Aus by already trademarking many of their product names, one would think that Aldi want more market share (+ Costco as well if we go outside the square further) they all want to keep their customers happy so they tell their family/friends and end result being more revenue comes in.. If people dont know then we can help them with the statutory periods ;)
Agreed, the general market for this is 'OMG! 4k Smart TV under $1000' folks, who may not have all the information need to take the right decision.
I'm technical and I bought the previous 65" from the information I had available. No regrets, absolutely love it.
If these things did HDR and did it well I would probably be in the market. Who knows, it may come next year with a newer model.
Garden Specials added too
detailed specs?
Typical of Aldi to provide no specs. I've tried contacting Bauhn support in the past and they never get back to you either.
Specs here:
Leather gloves $4
Garden nozzle $6
20m garden hose $15Thanks Jase :-)
You might want to correct the start date
Have had this for almost a year now. We pretty much just use it for our Apple TV and the quality looks great. The sound is not quite as good but overall it's great value!
Yep, similar boat here… bought it nearly 12 months ago and use it for normal TV (just basic news etc.) but mainly use it with a Chromecast 2 for NEtflix & Plex and it looks fantastic! Little bit of motion blur detectable every now & then but for the money it's a great TV. Sound quality isn't a problem as we listen via a Surround Receiver & Speaker/Sub set.
Chromecast 2 can't even display in 4k. So your just watching in 1080p
Yep, I know… and it looks fantastic! Resolution isn't everything.
I did connect a PC up to to TV and ran some 4K content and 'meh', it was nice to see but didn't blow me away in fact I found it unnaturally clear. Each to their own though and being a year old I assume mine is the previous incarnation.
Similar here too, Aldi 42" bought >18 months ago approx - no problems still going as strong as when it was purchased from ALdi even though its not the same model, showing my Bauhn is fine too.
Have had this for almost a year now
Incredible! Did you collect it next week with your Delorean?
Alternatively, you don't have this TV since this TV is not yet released.
In fact, we don't even know the model number of this TV yet LOL
I'll take a wild stab in the dark and guess ATVS65-1116 ;)
Which certainly isn't the one that they sold a year ago LOL
ATVU65-0916 for $799 = September 2016
A year ago it would have been a model like ATVx65-xx15
Can't do 4k 60Hz HDR and 4:4:4
(No tv can sadly)Frustrating.
Not buying a 4k set until HDMI 2.2 or beyond is common.
I don't believe there are any screens which are HDMI 2.2, the prior 65" panel did come with HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 - if that's what you're referring to.
Nah it's kinda my point. HDR isn't ready for prime time until we get yet another HDMI spec. It seems to me, a bad time to buy a TV
they can atleast do 444 without hdr right
Well TV's can yes, HDMI latest version can, for sure - but I can't promise this TV, that I don't know.
If you want a non HDR monitor for your PC, you TOTALLY want a 4:4:4 4k, 60hz. No HDR but at least 60fps.
(I've never seen 120 / 144hz luckily so I don't feel I'm missing it and for just plain old Windows usage, 60 is fine anyhow)ive already got one
im using a 4k 4:4:4 60hz wasabi mango 55inch monitor (not tv, but probably uses a A- panel from an LG/Samsung TV)
but i wanted a proper TV that can do 4k at higher than 60hz
what the heck are you only about?
heaps of new 2016 model hdr tvs can do 4k 60hz HDR 4:4:4
including my sony x8000d which i tested last night with my pc
It is absoloutely impossible to do 4k, 60hz, HDR AND 4:4:4 the HDMI spec can't do it yet.
You can do 60hz, HDR 4k but you're missing 4:4:4 - so there's a little colour loss. In a game, you won't notice much difference.View this image on your TV in 4:4:4 60hz with HDR mode enabled (if a PC GPU can even output HDR mode / 10bit?)
http://i.rtings.com/images/Chroma-444.pngThis is what will happen without 4:4:4.
http://i.imgur.com/M5vp26L.jpgsaving this for later to test on my 4k monitor
proof here http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x930d
they even test input lag
"4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + HDR : 58.5 ms"
@neosin: That article is written by idiots, it's absoloutely impossible with current HDMI standards, go and look it up.
I bought the ?previous? version of this 65" 4K ATVU65-0916 for $799. Just returned it yesterday after having it for nearly 2 months because the screen would flicker like crazy and finally blank out completely. This was even after I did a firmware upgrade. The specs for that model are at http://www.bauhn.com.au/product-listing/65-4k-ultra-high-def… but I don't know how it compares to the model posted here as I can't see the model posted here listed on Bauhn's website. I must say, except for the screen problem it was a great TV for the price. I had it hooked up to my PC and loved playing games, watching movies in 4K with HDR HDMI 2.0a (3840x2160@30Hz under Linux and @60Hz under Windoze). BTW I thought Aldi had a 90 day return policy, not 60 days?? I would have swapped this for another but they were all out of this model, I guess because the new one is coming. I'll probably buy the model posted here and hope for a better experience because I can't find anything at a comparable price.
you say you played games, you didn't have any input lag?
There is a little bit of lag. Specs on bauhn website say 6ms GTG response time, but I'm not a pro gamer so it matters little to me. On 'doze I'm playing Ryse, Project Cars and Grid Auto in 1080p mostly full settings (I think I need to re-install driver as had some crashes at 4k) - games are fairly fluid and very playable for me. In 'nix I'm playing CS:GO native (~80fps), COH 1 via Wine (~60fps I think) & COH2 native (~40fps) at 4k.
the response time of 6ms advertised is for the screen is different to actual input lag, and frame rates.
input lag is measuring the time you press a button to the time it actual registers on screen.
the 55" is terrible for me. maybe the 65" was a little better.
feels like half a second later the mouse cursor moves on screen
Played games with this thing? Poor TV..
The Aldi 4K TV's have HDR! Really? That's news to me.
No, the screens don't feature HDR. But shouldn't impact compatibility.
hdr doesnt change my life enough for $1k premium it asks for
Sorry my bad, I was thinking about my video card. There is no HDR on this TV
My question is How do you get the catalogue early??
Regarding panel they are a standard 60hz panel. All Aldi models have been that way for a couple of years, pay for what you get.
The biggest draw back is the extremely poor service you get from Tempo, or should I say NO service you get.
After sales service isn't always the best from other premium brands either, I've got a Sony amplifier DOA and 3 months still no resolution.
I have been able to get a technician to look at a previous Bauhn screen of mine … so that's a plus. Downside, they weren't able to fix it. But that's the benefit of the 60 days return policy anyway … at least your assured of an exit strategy.
I rather go out to do gardening than staring at this TV
What's the difference between this and the $799 version? Is the smart functionality the only thing you get with the Black Series?
There may be a number of other differences in specifications, but the smart functionality is the most obvious one. And Imo, the smart functionality may not be an advantage … as it usually results in a laggy an unpleasant user experience.
Agreed, especially for the extra $200 / 25%. Smart manufacturers would do well to accept that smart TV functionality is more of a liability then a selling point. Anyone seriously using the connected features has invested in a Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku etc. I'm using a Sony Blu-Ray player for this, even though I don't watch Blu-Ray disks.
This should pair greatly with nexus player. UHD TV with pure android TV experience. What more. Nexus Player has all the apps you can think of including netflix, kodi (xbmc) and vlc. This will become a better buy than buying smart tvs of popular brands spending thousands
I never asked for this.
Well its your lucky day then.
I picked up the 55" 4K Black Series from the Special Deal last Wednesday ($699)
- Free-to-air SD content is just terrible to watch due to aggressive upscaling that fails miserably - borderline unwatchable.
- HD free-to-air content looks like SD content on a FHD TV.
- The tuner is weak. The reception breaks up often (my Dick Smith 40" never had reception issues plugged into the same aerial socket).
- 4K YouTube videos look great but they're almost indistinguishable from 1080p video.
- The smart features are a joke. Not the funny kind of joke, though.
- Never been able to get Freeview +Plus to work.
- The keyboard on the back of the remote is unusable - not backlight and tiny black keys.
- The remote layout it going to annoy the crap out of you and there's a half to one second delay before the screen responds to a command.
I'm really trying to love this TV but I think it's going back for refund.
same. even 1080 upscaling is terrible. colours are like one of those crappy photoshop filters you played around with in high school to make an image look like a cartoon.
Anyone know if the Anvil Lopper is any good? I'm hanging for the day that Aldi do some battery operated electric garden tools!
I purchased the Anvil Lopper last year and I am quite happy with it. It cuts through branches with ease and construction quality is also good. To get an equivalent Anvil Lopper from Bunnings or elsewhere it will cost more than $50-$60. I would have bought another one if I didn't already have a Cyclone Anvil Lopper purchased before I discovered Aldi Garden care products.
I was also pleased with the performance of the Ratchet pruning shears and if I intend to buy another one this time around as I think they represent excellent value for money and they are used much more often than the anvil loppers.
I have seen the 65" in the Macquarie Centre Aldio
Bought the 55" (Mrs put her foot down on the 65")
- Sound - HORRENDOUS
- TV - Not really had a chance but via Foxtel it looked like there was a lip sync issue.
- Gaming (PS4) - Was surprisingly good!
- Smart? no
- Apps - CrapRead "professional reviews" and will be buying a Chromecast2 to make the TV smart and to use with Plex etc
- Will try playing around with sound settings and picture quality using a calibration video or similar on Youtube or FIFA 17For $699 this will do for PS4. I have a Hisense 4k as well but it is at the back of the garage after moving house and not attainable. The Aldi one will go upstairs to the games room
"I have a Hisense 4k as well but it is at the back of the garage after moving house and not attainable."
That isn't very OZB of you!
The Hisense was bought when i saw the offer on OZB :)
****** EDIT ******
Took it back
Couldn't stand the lip sync issue and being told to adjust the settings.
Shame as was surprisingly impressed by the picture after calibration (not to the point of being amazing)
Does anyone know if this is available in WA? I know that aldi have different specials for eastern states vs WA and SA
I would have thought they would be on par having same deals!
I can only help on east side deals if there is a difference, unless you wait until next week before they start (if no one in the interim can give you the info)
it is available in WA as I was just looking at it on the website and was wondering what it is like but I didn't know there was a post up on it here already.
I somehow dont think it could replace my 55" Panasonic Plasma TV at a guess…
has anybody gone out and got one yet? whats your impressions compared to the non smart 65"
Checked Aldi Noarlunga an hour ago, has 5 units in stock.
Aldi Frankston had them piled up 6 sets, really do not like the way they lay them flat in the store. Can they not read the store this way up symbols cracked screens maybe if some shopper drops a heavy object on one?????
The buzz for buying Aldi TV's now seems to have died. Gone are the days when peopled queued up and fights broke out. Truthfully there product is just now very very ordinary. A lot of the other cheapies have caught them up and passed them by. Don't start me on the abysmal service you get from Tempo.
From previous reading it appeared that the SMART Bauhn TV's had a few issues.
Unless there is a panel difference then surely the $799 version with $200 in the bank for an extra dedicated smart device is a better bet?