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EKO 70" 4K UHD Android TV with Google Assistant $795 + Delivery / $0 C&C @ BIG W

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Not on the website yet, but is on the catalogue, which is out today.

Runs Android TV OS and looks like decent image quality from previous posts.

Product Features:
4K Ultra HD with HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Google Play Store - With the Google Play Store for Android TV, whatever you're into, there's an app you're sure to love.
Android TV comes with your Google Assistant built in. Just press the Google Assist button on your remote control to quickly find the latest blockbuster or check the score of the big game
Chromecast Built-In - With Android TV, you can quickly cast photos, videos, music and other content that you love from your favourite device straight to your TV.
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube pre-installed for your viewing pleasure.
Netflix and YouTube buttons on remote for easy access.
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  • jv on 29/10/2020 - 11:15

    EKO 70" 4K $795

    Me and Benny and Aaron and two Italian guys were looking for one of these…

    • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 11:33
      +14

      Quoting Kenny Vance on OzB is the most esoteric thing I've seen today

    • Lit Homie on 29/10/2020 - 22:55
      +1

      For anyone who doesn't know it's a reference to the song 'Looking for an Echo' by Kenny Vance.

      Did my research for this one.

      Guess we found the answer to our sound?

      • the Unforgiven on 30/10/2020 - 08:10

        Ol' 55 did a grouse version of that song, and I play it all the time

  • scottb721 on 29/10/2020 - 11:18
    +16

    After working with an Android TV yesterday, a TCL, which seemed to take a minute to turn on, and not much better turning off, the first thing I'd be checking with a new tv is its 'boot time'.

    • jv on 29/10/2020 - 11:21
      +4

      After working with an Android TV yesterday, a TCL, which seemed to take a minute to turn on, and not much better turning off

      What model do you have ?

      Mine takes about 2 sec to turn on, and < 1 sec to close.

      • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 11:34
        +4

        Same here. I have two Sony and one TCL ANdroid TVs and the TCL boots up fastest! Only a couple of seconds

        • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 12:00
          +1

          Mine's a 55C715. boot is within 10 seconds from 'full off' and around 0.5 seconds from standby mode

          • jv on 29/10/2020 - 14:22

            @mingofmongo: I have the 50C715. Rarely turn it off fully unless an app is playing up.

      • scottb721 on 29/10/2020 - 11:42

        It was a 65C6US

        • iuselect on 29/10/2020 - 12:09

          I have a 55C2US and the cold boot time isn't fantastic at around 45-60secs. The standby mode is pretty bearable though at around ~5seconds

        • Drakesy on 29/10/2020 - 12:56
          +1

          Yep that's pretty standard, as long as you're not in a hurry to watch something it does the job.
          Having said that the starter died on mine (55c2us) and is currently a warranty claim.

          The latest update slowed it considerably. I think when i bought it it took ~20 seconds and now is out to 45-50 secs (this is with fast boot enabled)

      • fefris on 29/10/2020 - 13:15
        +1

        5 second on max, 2 secs off. Nothing wrong with TCL

    • carlJack on 29/10/2020 - 11:44
      +5

      Thats probably because the fast boot wasnt enabled.

      • scottb721 on 29/10/2020 - 11:52

        Thanks. I'll let the owner know.

      • Drakesy on 29/10/2020 - 13:09
        +2

        With fast boot enabled I was still getting these boot times unfortunately after the last update

      • Ashmattic on 29/10/2020 - 13:41

        I have this enabled on my TCL, and it's great when it works… but once like every 5 days it'll revert to a normal boot up and take over 2 minutes. It makes me wonder if it does this after automatically updating or something. I just wish it would tell me why it does it.The most frustrating thing is that it doesn't happen often enough for me to bother trying to claim it as a fault under warranty. Sometimes it will also start without the wifi on.
        Back in 2018 it would even boot into shop mode despite changing everything over in the settings and dev settings.
        Support eventually gave me the next version of Android in Beta and it stopped the shop issue.
        I'm probably going to fork out for a samsung next time to avoid this crap

        • carlJack on 29/10/2020 - 14:00
          +2

          Back in 2019, OTA update screwed my OS. I contacted the TCL support and they provided me with the stable version of Android and I manually updated the OS. It has been working very well since then. Bootup time is not a concern for me. I dont mind waiting for a minute. Eveything else works fine.I mostly use it for Netflix, Primevideo, youtube, Optus sports, Kayo and plex. Kodi is working well too. I even stopped using my android TV box.

    • DannyBoy on 29/10/2020 - 12:39

      I own both a TCL Q-Led and EKO 75" and the EKO is 10x faster than the TCL.

    • Springett on 29/10/2020 - 12:42

      Tcl power on- there’s a setting in the system that will cut the start up to seconds, settings - power options and switch on ‘ instant power on!

    • qq123456a on 29/10/2020 - 13:35

      my Hisense 65inch taking about 30s to turn on…. too long!

      • peterdante on 29/10/2020 - 13:45
        +1

        Hisense TVs are really let down by the operating system they use.

      • Pest85 on 29/10/2020 - 19:11

        My 65 4k Hisense takes around 2-3 seconds to boot.
        Which model do you have?

        • qq123456a on 29/10/2020 - 19:53

          what!!!!!
          my model is 65K700UWD

          • eug on 30/10/2020 - 00:08

            @qq123456a: My Hisense 55Q8 takes about 3 seconds as well.

    • HLTT on 29/10/2020 - 14:47

      I also have TCL nightmares, endless firmware upgrade/downgrade, hoping it would work like a normal TV but let down every once awhile when it starts playing up again, my latest problem is it random start up by itself, perfect for Halloween I guess?

  • Martinii on 29/10/2020 - 11:23
    +7

    As someone who's not in an immediate rush to get a TV, in your opinions, is it worth to snag this or wait for further sales (Black Friday, Christmas) throughout the year?

    • peterdante on 29/10/2020 - 12:30

      I am holding out, I feel Sony is gonna have some amazing deals come Christmas time.

      • ripoffmerchant on 29/10/2020 - 19:34

        I held off on the 65 x900h at $1995 hoping there is a better Black Friday deal. Sony usually do.

        • peterdante on 30/10/2020 - 09:27

          I'm thinking it will reach $1700

    • DannyBoy on 29/10/2020 - 12:42
      +2

      I doubt the big brands will even come close to this in price but if you are happy to pay a bit more I would be shocked if there wasn't a sale on Hisense or Samsung come Christmas

    • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 12:49
      +2

      If you've got a little more in your budget, I would wait until a TCL or a Samsung Crystal (budget) model drop to $1-1.5k for this size. But I can't imagine you'll see Samsung's Q range or any Sony's at the same price.

  • peuwayaqdq on 29/10/2020 - 11:23
    -1

    Any change that this TV comes out of the same factory as the better known brands?

    • jv on 29/10/2020 - 11:25

      that doesn't mean it's as good…

      • peuwayaqdq on 29/10/2020 - 11:44

        I didn't imply it would be … just curious.

        • S2 on 29/10/2020 - 11:59
          +10

          I didn't imply it would be

          Actually, your question did imply it.

    • Xizor on 29/10/2020 - 11:58
      +1

      More likely it comes out of the same factory as other generic label frankenstein assorted brands / models. Can be solid value depending on use case and luck, but go in eyes open.

      • xoom on 29/10/2020 - 14:24
        +1

        but go in eyes open.

        You can't tell me what to do.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2020 - 13:13
      +1

      I believe Changhong (Now rebranded to Chiq) make a lot of these generic Android TV's. No idea if they make this one though. TCL for example make the JB Hi-Fi FFalcon brand. TV's.

      • jv on 29/10/2020 - 14:27

        (Now rebranded to Chiq)

        Ventilation on this is not good…

        Only buy if you don't mind having a hot Chiq…

  • leftspeaker2000 on 29/10/2020 - 11:33

    Good price but probably had a garbage panel.

    • eug on 29/10/2020 - 11:44
      +16

      ….so it has a good panel now? :)

      • scottySK on 29/10/2020 - 13:11
        +3

        Phew that was a close one, glad it has been fixed

  • jayboi on 29/10/2020 - 11:37
    +2

    Big w listing is now up
    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/eko-70-4k-ultra-hd-android-t…
    Update the post link

  • mmjjbb on 29/10/2020 - 11:41
    +1

    no stock in vic?

    • eug on 29/10/2020 - 11:43

      Looks like no stock in Brisbane either.

    • mmjjbb on 29/10/2020 - 11:52

      no stock anymore, maybe hasnt been put into the system yet :(

  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2020 - 11:42
    +1

    People complain, but surely the panel quality is lightyears ahead of anything from 5 years ago.

    It's $800, ridiculous.

    I paid $599 for 65" ALDI over 2 years ago tho. My mates LG $1,800 panel shits on it clearly but triple the price.

    • bouncybear on 29/10/2020 - 11:44
      +6

      surely the panel quality is lightyears ahead of anything from 5 years ago

      What's that based on, apart from a feeling?

      • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2020 - 11:46
        +3

        Surely means implying as in there's a good chance technology has reduced in cost in that period of time to make it more affordable.

        • bouncybear on 29/10/2020 - 11:48
          +1

          If we're talking certain price ranges, then probably yes. But like you added: that expensive LG might stay better than cheap models for a couple of years more.

        • Xizor on 29/10/2020 - 12:01
          +1

          As much as technology "advances" so can complexity and definitely the creative ways of skimping to keep costs low at the bottom end of the market.

    • Mitch889 on 29/10/2020 - 17:44
      +1

      Lol, very poor logic there. These panels are cheapest of the cheap, and likely won’t be better than a decent panel from 5 years ago.

      I had a 65 inch 1080p Samsung that cost me $2k back in 2013, and it was easily better than the cheap TVs you got five years later. Sold it for $500 at just over 5 years old too, still looked great.

  • tightarse on 29/10/2020 - 11:43
    +3

    Great price.

    • jv on 29/10/2020 - 12:17
      +4

      But is is great value ?

      • s1Lence on 29/10/2020 - 13:01
        +2

        Yes, is is great value indeed.

  • kenison on 29/10/2020 - 11:45

    Anyone knows the warranty period?

  • popsiee on 29/10/2020 - 11:46

    No delivery or store my area : (

    Did it sell out in 5 sec 's ?

  • bugoy8 on 29/10/2020 - 11:46
    +1

    Great price but no stock?

  • bouncybear on 29/10/2020 - 11:46

    Is Android TV going to be as responsive, lag-free in 1-2-3 years form the purchase? Can it be replaced in future, if official updates slows it down?

    • Avatarz on 29/10/2020 - 11:51
      +9

      yeh it can be replaced as long as you have money.

      • bouncybear on 29/10/2020 - 12:04

        I meant the OS, with some unoffical software.

    • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 12:04
      +2

      I have a 3-year old Sony 75x8500G and it still performs as well as it did on day one.

      Having said that, we have an Nvidia Shield plugged in which we use more often than the built-in android OS, as it allows us to split the output to multiple TVs (one in the loungeroom, one in the kitchen, so we can watch TV shows whilst cooking/washing dishes/etc)

      So yes, I'd say if you find it slowing down, you can add a $200 Shield and fix the problem

      • Kanjus on 29/10/2020 - 12:33

        That model was only released last July.

        • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 12:52

          then I must have the model number wrong - might be a 'D' instead of a 'G'. (we have a 55x8500G in the bedroom, must have got them mixed up)

      • sandman28 on 29/10/2020 - 13:39

        I second the Nvidia Shield suggestion, one the best AV purchases I've made. How do you split the Shield's output to multiple TVs?

        • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 13:55

          I use a Denon X3400 amp (courtesy of the amazon.de bargain here a year or so ago) which allows you to split an input across multiple zones. I imagine you could do the same with a cheaper amp, or possibly an HDMI splitter from Jaycar provided it doesn't stuff up the HDCP.

    • MrFunSocks on 29/10/2020 - 17:31

      Can't see why it wouldn't be, but if it does get bad I'd just buy a media box like the new Chromecast and use that. My TVs are smart TVs but I still use media boxes as they're just better.

      • xoom on 29/10/2020 - 17:39
        +1

        And when the tv manufacturer stop updating the TV smarts you won't care. You will just change the media box whenever you want an upgrade.

    • Mitch889 on 29/10/2020 - 17:45

      Just plug in a new media box if it starts to drag, assuming the TV even works in 3 years. My Mum always buys these crazy cheap TVs, she didn’t even get 2 years out of the last one before it died.

      • eug on 29/10/2020 - 17:57

        FWIW I have a TV that I don't use much. It's a cheapass Dick Smith 50" from maybe 8 years ago. It still works fine when I do use it.

        • Mitch889 on 29/10/2020 - 20:12

          Obviously both our experiences are anecdotal, mine has just been that these cheapy TVs have a greater chance of dying young. I’m sure plenty survive longer.

  • l005e on 29/10/2020 - 11:48

    I cant see what wall mount bracket this will use? any ideas?

  • team teri on 29/10/2020 - 11:51

    To those who see 'no stock': give your local store a call, inventory shown online is often inaccurate.

  • naphman on 29/10/2020 - 11:51

    SO cruel - stuck with an old 1080p LG from 2012 and just need to convince the Mrs - but would love (OLED) but trying to sell a kidney to pay for either the Sony x900h 65" or LG Nano91 65" - but then one of these comes along and while it would be the better $$$ for the budget - I just can't bring myself to….

    Yet coming from a 8 yr old LCD - this would have to be better…..wouldn't it???

    Frustrated

    • rhimes on 29/10/2020 - 12:22
      +1

      Not sure…same question here. I've got an 11 year old Samsung that was pretty good at the time…wondering if this would be better. Use an Android box for streaming, so not worried about smart functions.

      • naphman on 29/10/2020 - 12:26

        Bout the same - Apple TV 4k + game consoles + Fetch Box
        …..live tv and its internal apps will be used .5% of the time.

      • Drakesy on 29/10/2020 - 13:00
        +1

        it's a bit hit and miss with the 4k panels.

        Our 2010 Samsung 1080p LED tv has better image quality than my new TCL 4k tv at 720p and 1080p, with sport being one of the stand outs. Having said that, if you're watching 4k content the TCL would win hands down.

        As for the smart features, i'd buy it purely for these

        • eug on 29/10/2020 - 13:07

          Our 2010 Samsung 1080p LED tv has better image quality than my new TCL 4k tv at 720p and 1080p

          Just wondering, are they the same tier? As in, is it a midrange/top-end Samsung TV vs entry-level TCL?

          • Drakesy on 29/10/2020 - 13:18
            +1

            @eug: Was probably a $2000 samsung vs $1200 tcl, but yeah in 10 years I would've thought the sd
            /hd image reproduction would have been better. The tcl is definitely more "blocky"

            • eug on 29/10/2020 - 13:29
              +1

              @Drakesy:

              Was probably a $2000 samsung vs $1200 tcl, but yeah in 10 years I would've thought the sd
              /hd image reproduction would have been better. The tcl is definitely more "blocky"

              Ahh. Are they the same screen size? Bigger screens would show scaling artifacts more clearly than smaller ones.

              I think the big names (Sony, LG) have better image processing and scaling than the cheaper brands (Hisense, TCL). You get what you pay for I guess!

              • bono on 29/10/2020 - 14:46

                @eug: Yeah the sony upscaling is incredible, and makes lower res content actually look good on large 4k screens

                Had a number of other issues with sony though .. and watch out the sony official ebay store are thieves

        • naphman on 29/10/2020 - 13:16

          How the remote? - people often say the cheapies have crap response on the remotes.

          • Drakesy on 29/10/2020 - 13:19
            +1

            @naphman: Remotes on the tcl are amazing responsive and don't even have to be pointed at the TV to work for some reason

            • naphman on 29/10/2020 - 13:22

              @Drakesy: ok - TCL is on the other list between this and the Sony or the Nano91 - probably best I chill and work a little more to the TCL - Their reviews are pretty good else as I read - good to know that their remotes are good too - it would bug the Mrs (and me i guess) .

              What TCL do you have?

    • mingofmongo on 29/10/2020 - 12:40
      +1

      the picture quality on this would probably be better than an 8-year old LG 1080p panel. If you're going to be waiting for spousal approval for another 2-3 years, may as well jump in now and get this one.

    • CanadaAye on 29/10/2020 - 13:12
      +2

      Picture quality would be better, but motion and possibly black levels would not be. If you watch a lot of sport this would not be a good choice. I have the 50" version as a secondary TV. It's bloody great value and looks amazing with animation etc however black levels are poor on dark shows (crushing etc) and motion in sport is not smooth. Android TV is great and in my experience so far is quite snappy.

      I'd buy another in an absolute heartbeat for the purpose I use it, but would not want one as my primary TV.

      • naphman on 29/10/2020 - 13:20

        Ahhh ok - yea it would be the primary TV…hmmmm

        Thanks for the info + everyone else here too!

    • dexx on 29/10/2020 - 19:06
      -3

      I'd take an 8yo 1080p Sony or Samsung over a 2020 4k TCL/Hisense/EKO. Assuming panel size is the same.

      • eug on 29/10/2020 - 19:24

        Don't forget that there are different tiers within each brand. I would absolutely take a 4K Hisense 55Q8 (quantum dot, FALD, 1000nit, Dolby Vision HDR, Bluetooth) over a 55" FHD ES6500 Samsung from 2012. Don't let the badge cloud your decision.

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 29/10/2020 - 11:54

    My mate has this one, even with 'fast boot' it's so slow and unresponsive

    • lomie on 29/10/2020 - 12:07

      How slow is it?

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 29/10/2020 - 13:09
        +1

        think ~ 5 second delay switching from one channel to another

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