UPDATE: This offer is finished and the price is now $779 + delivery.
At this price a better deal would be the Sanyo 42" Full HD LCD TV @ $777 from some DSE stores, of course with free pick up!
Reviews & various forum threads:
http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/1080p42-lcd-tv-review-154763-101…
T3 Magazine review in PDF format: http://www.kogan.com.au/media/uploads/1080P42review-NOV09.pd…
plus check out
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/?action=threads_search&…
http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=90070
1080P42 User Guide in PDF Format: http://www.kogan.com.au/media/uploads/manuals/kgn1080p42vba_…
The Kogan 1080p42 features:
42"/ 106cm Full HD panel (1920x1080)
Full High Definition panel ensuring crystal clear TV with Progressive Scan up to 1080P. Doubles up as an excellent computer monitor.
Built in HD Digital Tuner
Watch all of the extra digital TV channels, such as the new ABC News 24, ABC2, ABC3, 7HD, 7Two, Nine HD, Go, One HD, SBS News and the very latest Freeview channels, without the need for an additional set top box.
HD Ready Logo
This label indicates that the TV can receive High Definition Digital TV.
(Wow! Features a HD Ready Logo Label! Cool, but no go-faster stripes…bummer…)
100Hz MotionMax Technology
The Kogan 1080p42 Full HD LCD TV features a state-of-the-art 100Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Panel teamed with Kogan’s MotionMax technology, giving you a smooth, blur-free picture with life-like detail.
3D Comb Filter
A new highly advanced Comb Filter is used to get the most of the resolution of DVDs and other Digital Sources!
Teletext and Electronic Programme Guide
With an EPG you will never miss your favourite programs again.
Teletext makes this perfect for the Hearing Impaired
Kogan Energy Saver Switch
As a responsible 21st century business, Kogan are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. As well as our paperless office and online store of user manuals, your TV also comes fitted with a Kogan Energy Saver Switch. Stop electrical leakages without the need to unplug your TV from mains power. Simply turn off your TV by this switch and reduce the unnecessary power drain created by standyby mode. The Kogan Energy Saver Switch can reduce energy leakage to almost nothing, leaving you comfortable in the knowledge that you are doing your part to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint.
What's in the Box?
• Kogan 1080p42 - 42" Full HD LCD TV
• Power Cable
• Kogan Remote Control
• Link to User Manual
Specs:
Model Number: KGN1080P42VBA
Panel Size (Diagonal): 42" / 106.7cm
Panel Viewable: 42" / 106.7cm
Panel type: LG Widescreen Full HD TFT-LCD
Panel Response time: 5ms
Panel Refresh Rate: 100/120Hz
Tuner: Integrated HD Digital Tuner
TV system: PAL/SECAM
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full High Definition)
Native Panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Widescreen
Aspect ratios supported: Panorama, 16:9, Letterbox 4:3, Auto
Signal Compatibility: 480i, 576i, 480P, 576P, 720P,1080i, 1080P
Colours: 16.7 Million Maximum
Computer Supported Resolutions: 640x480 @ 60Hz, 800x600 @ 60Hz, 1024x768 @ 60Hz, 1920X1080 @ 60Hz
Actual Contrast Ratio: 1300:1 (ANSI)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Viewable angle: 170(Horizontal) X 165(Vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch 0.4845mm(H) X 0.4845mm (V)
MotionMax Technology: Yes, Advanced Signal Processor to enchance picture quality
3D Comb Filter: Yes
Blu-ray Ready: Yes
Parental Lock
Yes
Inputs (Back):
HDMI 2
VGA (D-sub) 1
AV (Composite) 2
Component (YPbPr) 1
Audio In 1
Antenna In 1
USB (Test) 1
Other:
Speaker System Built-in 10W x 2 Speakers
Power consumption Average: <250W
Standby: <1W
Energy Star Rating: 2 Stars
Energy Saver Switch: Yes
Dimensions of TV without Stand L 102.5cm x H 66.9cm x W 11.6cm
Dimensions of TV with Stand (approx) L 102.5cm x H 74.0cm x W 33.0cm
Dimensions of Box (approx) L 108.0cm x H 84.0cm x W 37.0cm
Weight of TV with stand (approx) 20.5 kgs
Weight of TV in Box (approx) 27.5 kgs
TV Stand Normal
Wall Mount Hole Pattern 400 mm x 200 mm VESA
Wall Mount screw size: Metric M5
Side Buttons: Menu, TV/AV, Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down, Power
Television Depth (Thickest): (approx) 11.6cm
Television Depth (Thinnest): (approx) 11.6cm
DVD / USB:
Built-In DVD-Drive No
Location of Built-In DVD-Drive N/A
Supported Formats (DVD) N/A
Supported Formats (USB) N/A
Supported USB Devices N/A
I just got my tax return deposited into my account and am mighty tempted to buy this O_O