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Aldi 28 July: Bauhn 47" Full HD LCD 100Hz $599 with PVR. 4.3" GPS $79. HD STB Set Top Box $40

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Aldi 28 July: Bauhn 47" Full HD LCD 100Hz $599 with PVR. 4.3" GPS $79. HD STB Set Top Box $40
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Pbattler on 20/07/2011 - 21:35 aldi.com.au (3476 clicks)
Last edited 20/07/2011 - 22:59 by 1 other user

Some respectable electronics prices at Aldi next week.

Bauhn® 119cm (47") Full High Definition 100Hz LCD TV $599

  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Contrast ratio: 2000
  • Brightness: 450 cd/m2
  • Response time: 5ms
  • PVR function via USB
  • 2 x 10W stereo speakers
  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • Glass stand
  • Built-in Full HD tuner
  • Connections: 3 x HDMI, 1 x Ypb Pr / Y Cb Cr, 1 x AV video/audio in, 1 x Composite video in, 1 x VGA (PC) input, 1 x USB (software updates, media files and PVR)
  • Sleep timer
  • Parental lock
  • 2 x 10W speaker output
  • Black piano finish

4.3" GPS $79 http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_18547.htm

  • 4.3" GPS unit
  • Latest Sensis mapping
  • 128MB RAM
  • Spoken street names
  • 3D view and land guidance
  • Built-in 2GB flash memory

Vivid® HD Set Top Box with PVR Function $39.99 http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_18551.htm

  • Receives all free to air HD and SD channels available in your area
  • DVB-T, MPEG-2 & MPEG-4 compliant
  • PVR function via USB
  • HDMI output
  • Multimedia playback via USB
  • LED display
  • HDMI, Composite (YPbPr), RCA and Coaxial output
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  • Feepitee on 20/07/2011 - 21:40
    +5

    128 GB of Ram!?!?! Is that even possible?

    • foobar on 20/07/2011 - 21:44

      That's how it appears on the Aldi site as well, has to be a misprint, most probably 128MB.

      • fchis on 20/07/2011 - 22:00

        ya, otherwise, the GPS will fly!

        • foobar on 20/07/2011 - 22:14
          +2

          It'd certainly be worth every cent of $79 and one hell of a bargain.

        • codhopper on 20/07/2011 - 22:55
          +1

          128GB of RAM would be pretty heavy; especially at the density it would need to be to be to fit into a small GPS form factor.

          I'd say that the GPS would be quite down to earth.

        • lsdbeta on 20/07/2011 - 22:57

          If it actually had 128GB of ram, I'm sure the same guys who installs linux onto a tennis ball or a can of coke will some how plug that gps into their PC making it the cheapest memory per dollar ever.

  • kirt on 20/07/2011 - 21:53
    +1

    Damn you Aldi give us Perthies some lovin' :(

    • [Deactivated] on 20/07/2011 - 22:05
      -1

      If only http://www.wepostaldigoodstoperth.com.au really existed.

      They would be making a fortune.

      • kirt on 20/07/2011 - 22:13
        -2

        Hmmm…yes…just like Price Usa, but instead someone buys stuff from Aldi for you, and sends it over west…

        Hey TightBottom - great idea - lets make it happen…

        • Buy stuff from Aldi for people
        • Ship to said people for 5% extra with a minimum charge of $10
        • ???
        • Profit!
      • superforever on 20/07/2011 - 22:16
        +1

        Fortune? How many do u think you can get by 9am?

        • kirt on 20/07/2011 - 22:20

          Look TightBottom - our first customer!

          superforever - what would you like to buy today kind sir?

  • dan76n on 20/07/2011 - 22:13
    +3

    Wow $599 for a 47' full hd tv with 2 year warranty. Bet they sell out by 9am.

    • superforever on 20/07/2011 - 22:16
      +1

      9:02am ….

    • oz-dxer on 20/07/2011 - 23:02

      Last time it was a full on mad sprint to the pallet at the back of the store as soon as the store opened.
      Competition was so fierce that there was nearly a punch on between two ethnic customers.
      In the "tug of war" for a TV, one ended up with the end of the cardboard box the other with the telly.
      I wish i had of filmed it at the time.

      Now i think they hand out coupons in the queue to stop the mayhem

      • scotty on 20/07/2011 - 23:09

        It really depends. Near where I live (Sydney South East, lots of Greeks and Indonesians around here), special items usually got sold out within minutes. I was surprised when I went to my parents' place for holidays (Gold Coast), where the local Aldi still had plenty in stock several days past Thursday.

        • bargainhunter on 20/07/2011 - 23:33
          +4

          Beware of Greeks buying gifts ;)

        • sweefu on 21/07/2011 - 00:05

          What do Greeks and Indonesians have to do with Aldi specials selling out quickly?

        • scotty on 21/07/2011 - 00:53
          +3

          They just seem to queue up in front of Aldi before me on Thursday mornings :P

        • sweefu on 21/07/2011 - 01:56
          +1

          Just realised my question reads as quite aggressive. No offence meant, just totally missed the joke.

          Blame lack of sleep/too many cheap ozb energy drinks!

  • Kranbone on 20/07/2011 - 22:20

    Damn I just bought a tomtom start. I've been burned by a generic GPS in the past. I wonder how this compares.

  • delfredo on 20/07/2011 - 22:34
    +1

    Is Bauhn made in China?

    • forenzic on 20/07/2011 - 22:35
      +2

      yes of course it will be made in china! what isn't these days! even top brand names come from china!

      • Cluster on 21/07/2011 - 00:33
        +2

        Indeed. The better question is which company designed and made the panel. The country of origin is basically irrelevant. My Panasonic air conditioner was made in Malaysia and my Honda in Thailand.

        • bernsy on 21/07/2011 - 08:34

          Dude,

          So whats the point you trying to get at.. hahaha

    • lsdbeta on 20/07/2011 - 22:58
      +1

      The owner of this site is made in China. What's your point?

      • scotty on 20/07/2011 - 23:01
        +3

        Wrong.

        • easternculture on 20/07/2011 - 23:19
          +22

          did u mean WONG lol

        • Michaelz101 on 21/07/2011 - 11:38

          instant classic ROFL

        • bozter on 21/07/2011 - 12:52

          that is funny!

        • lsdbeta on 21/07/2011 - 23:49

          ah republic, people's republic. same same.

          unless i'm somehow totally off base there…

      • bargainhunter on 20/07/2011 - 23:36
        -1

        Perhaps you're thinking of Mr. Sulu.

        • Cluster on 21/07/2011 - 00:31
          -1

          He was made in the USA

  • zooboy on 20/07/2011 - 22:36
    +2

    damn thats a good price for the tv

  • samfisher5986 on 20/07/2011 - 22:43
    +4

    While Aldi have named it horribly, I recommend this product

    http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_18550.htm

    I have the same device, but branded under something else from Amazon.

    Its a huge battery and has all the attachments for all phones.

    I paid $55 from Amazon so this is very cheap.

    • lsdbeta on 20/07/2011 - 23:02
      +5

      "named it horribly"

      Fission Power Pack

      Dude, the only way that name could be any cooler is if you added the word "stealth" in there somewhere.

      • samfisher5986 on 20/07/2011 - 23:31
        +1

        I mean because it says "for ipad" indicating that its only for apple products.

        this thing charges anything a computer usb port charges.

        • Yarkin on 21/07/2011 - 11:12
          +2

          Can you run a flux capacitor off a USB port? I need an answer quickly.

      • Cluster on 21/07/2011 - 00:34
        +1

        Fission power pack? Maybe they could use it at Fukushima.

    • martology on 30/07/2011 - 10:26
      +1

      Yes I agree, I got one of these and they are very good. It says on the packet that it will only add and extra 3.5hrs to your ipad but I got this for my iphone and it easily charges it several times. It has a huge capacity and is very portable.

    • auna on 08/08/2011 - 20:36

      http://www.focalprice.com/ID199W/DE550A_Builtin_5000mAh_Univ…

      Same product, different tips. Get it if you missed out on the Aldi one.

  • binks on 20/07/2011 - 22:48

    For the set top box, can I connect it to my PC monitor (using VGA or DVI)?

    • bigosmallo on 20/07/2011 - 23:03

      Nup.

    • bargainhunter on 20/07/2011 - 23:41
      +2

      HDMI, Composite (YPbPr), RCA and Coaxial output so you'd need a HDMI to DVI cable (for video), these can be found for under $10.

      • binks on 21/07/2011 - 09:04

        Thanks for that. If I use HDMI to DVI cable, then what about the sound? How can I hook this to my PC speaker? Sorry I'm not good with audio/video equipments.

        • bargainhunter on 21/07/2011 - 10:13

          I bought an adaptor from DSE a day or 2 ago that connects/adapts the PC 3.5mm jack to RCA audio.
          http://dicksmith.com.au/product/P6573/adpt-3-5mm-st-skt-2-x-…
          BTW I'm using a DVI monitor with a media player using this exact setup.
          Also consider the aspect ratio; 16:9 monitors should be fine but what about 16:10? Will these STB's cope? Anyone out there done this?

  • McMerc on 20/07/2011 - 22:56

    Do the tv do usb playback i.e. mkv etc

    • davidl2 on 21/07/2011 - 00:05

      from the previous 42" version it doesn't!
      but who knows what this one does?

      and I couldn't find any FIRMWARE update for the 42",
      so basicly as it is!

    • battler on 21/07/2011 - 07:26

      could do: "1 x USB (software updates, media files and PVR)"

  • FOX on 20/07/2011 - 22:56

    Sweet deals~ and thx to samfisher5986 for the product info.

  • oz-dxer on 20/07/2011 - 22:56

    Its always a bit hit and miss with the Bauhn TV's.
    I got a 42" LCD HD (AX-42F02) (2009) and the picture is just crap, poor colour etc
    i also have a 46" bauhn, (AX-46FZ) seems ok, pic is fine, the kids use it for the Xbox.
    It would be good to be able to view the TV first, However i guess you can always return it but that is just a PITA.

    Nothing compares to the 65" Samsung for pic quality, but it did cost a tad more….

  • bigosmallo on 20/07/2011 - 23:07
    +2

    I bought a 42" Bauhn a couple months back and I'm blown away by the PQ. With the proper tweaking it's comparable to any high end LCD I've seen in the shops

    I was surprised to even find 1:1 pixel mapping in the manufacturer settings.

    To top it all off it has an excellent energy rating and 2 year warranty.

    To anyone hesitating with buying one, do yourself a favour and take advantage of the no questions asked return policy by Aldi.

    Oh, and get in quick at 9am sharp Thursday morning because by about 9:15 all the TV's were gone at my local Aldi.

    • dn4hc on 21/07/2011 - 00:20

      What tweaking dud you do..

      • bigosmallo on 21/07/2011 - 00:27
        +1

        Well I had to change the colour balance on each menu setting for each input first.

        Then I had to go into the manufacturer settings to change the backlight because it was ridiculously bright (not sure why that wasn't in the regular settings).

        Then to get 1:1 pixel mapping I had to go into manufacturer settings too.

        • bajillionaire on 21/07/2011 - 10:33
          +1

          bigo, do you know of any video files or picture files you can download and play on a flat screen to help you adjust the colour balance? I'm thinking there must be something like "Now adjust the brightness until you can JUST see the logo in the middle" sort of thing.

          They have these adjustment guides in some video games, same sort of principle. Just wondering if there's something more generic for TVs.

          Edit - Found these links via a quick Google Search:

          http://www.cnet.com.au/perfectly-calibrate-your-lcd-tv-24000…
          http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/lcd-tv-calibration.htm…

          Would still welcome any other hints or recommendations to easily calibrate a flat screen however :)

        • kheob on 21/07/2011 - 10:49
          +2

          Look up the AVSHD calibration disc. It's free and you can even burn it onto a DVD. However, this will only help you calibrate Brightness (Blacks), Contrast (Whites), Sharpness and Under/Overscans.

          To calibrate colour, you will need to purchase a Blue Filter. These can be bought pretty cheaply.

          Even though the above methods will help in achieving a better picture, to get the most accurate picture you will need to invest in a colourimeter.

  • greenie4242 on 21/07/2011 - 00:27

    I bought one of the Vivid HD set-top boxes and it's absolute garbage. Don't waste your time with it.

    The remote control is the most unresponsive one I've ever encountered, sometimes need to press a button four or five times before it responds. The recorder function is awful, there's no simple record, stop and pause button. You need to go through a complex menu simply to view a recording, you can't just press play or press a button to show previous recordings. There's no way to jump straight to a certain time in a recording so if you want to watch a movie an hour into the recording, you just have to rely on the fast-forward button. It doesn't remember the last position you watched it from so you need to do this EVERY time.

    Scheduled recordings are so hit-and-miss when it comes to reliability that it's worthless as a recorder. Half the time the entire recording is blank, or it works for a whole then goes black part way in.

    The box constantly loses its signal, even when you're in the middle of watching it. The box also seems to create interference with my other PVR. If I plug the box in series with my PVR, the PVR loses every channel except One HD.

    I wish I'd returned it under the 60 day returns policy but I ended up in hospital and had other things on my mind, so now I'm stuck with it.

  • anarky on 21/07/2011 - 00:41

    Does anyone know from experience whether all Aldi's have this TV for sale or just some stores?

    • samfisher5986 on 21/07/2011 - 00:42
      +1

      All, but some stores receive a lot more stock then others.

      • anarky on 21/07/2011 - 00:50

        My local (South Melbourne) told us they didn't sell TV's last time for some reason, was just double checking. Thanks! :)

  • greenlantern on 21/07/2011 - 03:38

    would the picture quality be any better than the Soniq or comparable?

  • juzz88 on 21/07/2011 - 09:17

    Eagerly anticipating reviews on this TV. I may take advantage next time Aldi has a TV sale as I'm moving out next year. Need a big, cheap TV for the bedroom.

  • d3ft on 21/07/2011 - 09:18
    +1

    Are Bauhn's TVs are good as their toothbrushes?

    • ccrap on 21/07/2011 - 12:09
      +5

      You're confusing it with braun ;)

  • bm on 21/07/2011 - 09:21
    +1

    I bought this 47" TV last time it was on sale (6 months ago?) for $799.

    All I can say is I'm extremely happy Aldi has a no questions asked return policy. The TV is was sheer rubbish. If you're blind and deaf, the TV is then almost acceptable. Uneven backlight emissions on black screen and a continuous humming from the speaker.

    I found it amusing another person was returning theirs at the same time :)

  • sydshopper on 21/07/2011 - 10:05

    Is the GPS unit any good? Have others tried Aldi GPS devices before?

    • samfisher5986 on 21/07/2011 - 10:09
      +2

      I've used one, its one of the best.

    • mister_snrub on 21/07/2011 - 12:38
      +1

      I have had an Aldi GPS for around three years now. Mine is a Medion brand, 3.5" device. Excellent build quality, I must say.

      I can't speak for this one, but the one I have runs Windows CE 5.0 and I've been able to easily install my own GPS software of choice ;-)

      The one poor thing is that the battery is effectively non-existant, but I just run it on the 12V power socket in the car, so the woeful battery life doesn't bother me.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/07/2011 - 10:06

    Amazing.the people will rush to buy this tv without a chance to view the picture quality or sound quality just because its cheap.you get what u pay for.

    • juzz88 on 21/07/2011 - 10:09
      +2

      ALDI have a two week return policy. If you don't like the TV, you can return it and get a full refund. No questions asked.

  • Plumpton on 21/07/2011 - 10:08
    +1

    I bought Bauhn 42" TV at AlDi for $999 few years ago, queued from 8.20am … the whole pallet of TV sold within 5 minutes. Great experiences … 45' late for work … and my boss said "wish I was there" :-)

  • delfredo on 21/07/2011 - 10:17

    I'd rather buy a plasma equivalent and get a better audio visual quality out of it with the same price.

    • samfisher5986 on 21/07/2011 - 10:20
      +1

      cheap plasma's are horrible.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/07/2011 - 11:47

        Samsung series 3 ones are cheap & pretty good. or did you mean the soniq/nutec ones?

        • samfisher5986 on 21/07/2011 - 14:42

          I'm talking about a plasma equivalent of the product at Aldi, it will be bad quality.

  • sunnyii on 21/07/2011 - 16:01

    I'm interested to buy, but I dont want a fight at Adi…

  • berger on 21/07/2011 - 18:17

    i have bought 2 of the 5" version of this gps. they are very good. the only reason i bought two, is my first one was stolen. so bought the exact same again. easy to use. clear directions, speed, camera alerts, etc. worth every cent. even if its just a spare.

    • Jay100 on 23/07/2011 - 21:54

      I have the 4.3" version. Good features. Happy with it. Only issue is that the speed limits indiacted by the GPS are occasionally inaccurate. For intance, at several loctions along the Syd-Can Freeway, GPS shows the speed limit as 100 instead of 110.

  • ccrap on 28/07/2011 - 18:01
    +1

    Some additional info on the TV for those that need it:

    Aldi Product Number: 36207
    Model Number: Bauhn AS-47FHZ1
    Dimensions with stand: 1124 x 241 x 745
    Dimensions w//o stand: 1124 x 110 x 697

    Aldi Guildford NSW had about 20 on the floor as of 5:30pm.

  • abacus on 01/08/2011 - 17:00
    +1

    So after about 3 hours of purchasing, assembling and tuning I took the 47" inch back and got a refund. Told at the store that they didn't get one return. Wondering if anyone actually bought one - 62 pluses - and what you thought of the picture quality.

    • Purt on 01/08/2011 - 19:28

      Mine is perfect. The store sold out in about 30 seconds.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2011 - 14:55

      I bought mine yesterday. Set it up and I'm really happy with the picture quality without changing any settings. While in some respects you get what you pay for (lack of wifi support, build quality is above average but not great) in more respects you are getting a lot out of it for the price. If you don't need wifi, if you're not watching the best quality movies every day - $599 is hard to go by. 2 years warranty is good as well - the 32" they are selling next week has only 1 year I think.

  • abacus on 01/08/2011 - 23:11

    Glad to hear. Plenty left at St Kilda.

  • DarrenLi on 03/08/2011 - 17:47

    Hey guys, having a few problems with the Monitor Overscanning because I'm using it as a PC Monitor.

    Does anyone know how to get into the manufacture's settings? It used to be Source > 2, 5, 8, 0.

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