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Hitachi L42EC05AU 42" 1080P LCD TV $323.70 + Delivery - ONLINE ONLY from BigW

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lovesabargain77 on 09/02/2012 - 16:24 bigw.com.au (3732 clicks)
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Same TV that was posted in the following deal http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/62460

However, this time it is around $75 cheaper.

Deal only available while stock lasts.

This deal is only available online and is NOT available at Big W stores.

Delivery charge to major cities seems to be around $16.00

Built-in DVB-T Tuner
Eco Friendly Innovations
1920 x 1080 Full HD
Power Consumption (150W)
HDMI x 3
DIVX
1,000,000 : 1 Contrast Ratio
USB 2.0 Connection

Dimensions:

1018 x 676 x 241 mm (with stand)
1018 x 634 x 103 mm (without stand)

Manufacturers website
http://www.tempoaustralia.com.au/hitachi-products/lcd-televi…

Product Manual
http://www.tempoaustralia.com.au/hitachi/manuals/L42EC05AU%2…

Electrical & Electronics 42inch Hitachi LCD TV TV

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  • nuggetbro on 09/02/2012 - 16:32

    Wow this cheap. Gets pretty good reviews as well!

  • digitalaxon on 09/02/2012 - 16:46
    +1

    ECO friendly innovations and yet, upto 150 watts consumption?… Price wise its excellent.. Only a few years ago I bought my mum a 32" HD LCD for $900…

    • Balls on 09/02/2012 - 17:23

      few years in technology times is like generations differences

    • z00m on 09/02/2012 - 18:37

      What is the Television market looking like for the next 4-5 months? I'm moving overseas for work and will need to buy a nice big TV before I go. Anyone with any idea think that TV quality will get better with cheaper prices than this by May? Or is this such a good price for a good quality TV I should buy it now and just store it in the shed until I leave?

      • Monad on 09/02/2012 - 18:55

        Why would you want to buy a TV before moving overseas? Unless you need one before you leave (and then you could pick up someones unwanted CRT and set-top box for nix), you'd be better to leave it until you return. As above, technology changes rapidly, devaluing older models. Also the warranty would be running while being stored in the shed.

        • z00m on 09/02/2012 - 19:10

          Moving overseas for 3 years, we get free shipping of all our possessions to our work supplied house, so would like something that will be good to watch. Where I'm going TV's aren't cheap so would like to pick something up here where they are obviously pretty cheap.

      • oz-dxer on 09/02/2012 - 19:22

        Overseas 110v or 220-240V?

        • z00m on 09/02/2012 - 19:30
          +1

          Same as Australia so 220-240V I assume

        • Charlotta on 09/02/2012 - 20:56

          Yes but which digital system are they using in that country as this set may only work on DVB-T.

          For more info wiki is your friend - esp see the map of distributions
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_television

        • z00m on 09/02/2012 - 21:16
          +1

          Yep its DVB-T so all good there. It's sold out now so I'll have to wait and see if prices stay around the same for this set or prices drop on higher quality sets. Fingers crossed

      • ThePistonHead on 09/02/2012 - 20:40

        Buy something good quality! You don't want this to break down while overseas.

        • chyawala on 09/02/2012 - 21:36

          I'd say this set would be as durable as any other sets regarding it lasting three years. Other sets cost more not because they are more durable, it's for better features, picture quality etc.

      • tyler.durden on 09/02/2012 - 23:17

        and did u think about warranty issues…

        lcds have a habit of failing within one year..esp the panel tend to get problems
        at least the ones I bought did

        and they were big name brands
        sony and samsung

      • batsxs on 10/02/2012 - 08:38
        +3

        get more OZbargain spirit and bring your TV with you to the plane for 10% GST back! :$

  • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 16:51

    Nearly half this price. http://www.1wow.com.au/hitachi-42-fhd-1080p-lcd-tv-l42ec05au…

    Seems like an odd price to sell it at. Maybe it's their cost price?

    I guess the manufacture warranty is 1 year when it's not mentioned?

  • Alzori on 09/02/2012 - 16:52

    GJ to all those people who waited two weeks from the last post to get this now :)

  • smarikoe on 09/02/2012 - 16:53
    +1

    Awwwwwww YEAHHHHHHHH

  • mr_fjackson on 09/02/2012 - 16:53

    anyone know what the warranty is on this ?

  • jazoom on 09/02/2012 - 16:55

    Warranties don't matter all that much when you consider your rights until the Australian Consumer Law.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2012 - 16:58
      +2

      I can't be bothered going through the OFT just to fix my TV, plus if a TV purchased at $320 in the second year, would be considered of merchantable quality, so it is likely that your appeal to the OFT would be rejected. So the $30 warranty plan is quite decent.

      • jazoom on 09/02/2012 - 17:01

        I said warranty, not "extended warranty". It was in response to the first guy.

    • wbeer on 09/02/2012 - 19:55
      +1

      Everyone knows these tvs have a 1 year warranty- and its why they are priced so competitively.

      If it breaks in the 2nd year and you have decided not the get the warranty- your fault. Suck it up and move on.

      • chyawala on 09/02/2012 - 21:39

        All makes offer one year warranty except for LG LED and Sharp LED, correct?

        • TScott on 10/02/2012 - 11:14

          SHARP Lcd offers 3 year standard warranty.

  • RandomNinja on 09/02/2012 - 16:55

    So cheap… but just can't justify another TV lol

    • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 16:56
      +2

      If the other TV doesn't have PIP then you should get this!!

  • CuteBirdy on 09/02/2012 - 16:58

    Is it a good idea to use this as a computer monitor?

    • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2012 - 17:00

      Depends for what, gaming and movies yes. Web browsing and other apps (i.e. Word or Excel), no. Large screens are quite inefficient and blurry compared to monitors. Also, you're electricity bill will be sky high compared to a 30-50W monitor.

      • Oliver on 09/02/2012 - 19:12
        +1

        your*

  • dimsim99 on 09/02/2012 - 17:00
    -4

    Similarly a Panasonic 42" plasma TV is again on special for $498 and in my opinion I would pay the extra $75 for a panasonic plasma vs hitachi LCD.

    Don't forget to hassle your friends and family who work with woolies about plugging in their Woolworths card details and get additional 5% off!

    PPS get the extended 2 yr warranty for $30

    Link here:
    http://www.bigw.com.au/electronics/televisions/plasma-tv/bpn…

    • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 17:01
      +5

      You mean an extra $175 ??

    • lovesabargain77 on 09/02/2012 - 17:02
      +2

      @dimsim99

      I like Panasonic and their range of Plasma tv's but the one you mentioned costs $175 more than the Hitachi and an extra $24 for delivery

      edit: Beaten by orange123

    • CuteBirdy on 09/02/2012 - 17:03
      +2

      Someone can't count !

      • dimsim99 on 09/02/2012 - 17:06
        +7

        Haha I stand corrected. Now how do I delete my comment…

        • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 17:07
          +22

          You can't. You must suffer the shame. lol

          You need MOD like powers.

  • Crownie on 09/02/2012 - 17:09
    +10

    Too bad this isn't a Japanese made Hitachi TV but a Tempo knockoff:
    http://www.channelnews.com.au/Display/Industry/T5V5U7H3?page…

    My Dad still has his Hitachi LCD bought 5-6 years ago. This Tempo TV I would avoid.

    • Cobalt_ on 09/02/2012 - 17:14

      Thanks for the heads up. Was just about to pull the trigger on this deal when I read the article you posted. Dodged a bullet there

      • T1OOO on 09/02/2012 - 17:22
        +1

        mate, its dirt cheap, who cares whats going on as long as you get the tv,……

        • Cobalt_ on 09/02/2012 - 17:27

          Mate, I want a genuine Hitachi orrite!

        • lazybones1987 on 09/02/2012 - 17:39
          -1

          I used to work at a retail giant and we used to get so many of these cheap branded TVs back for repair and at one point we had to stop selling them as the rate of return exceeded the rate of purchase.

          My advice: I personally wouldn't be buying it. But hey, if you are after a "disposable" TV for a cheap price, then go for it.

      • T1OOO on 09/02/2012 - 18:04
        +1

        Why was that ? Things have come along way. And if it lasts 12 months it will be fine. By then I'll pick up a 50" for 199 :-)

    • nubzy on 09/02/2012 - 17:21

      yes its not a real hitachi, not worth getting.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2012 - 17:25

      Agreed. I would give these units a very wide berth. For similar, or less, you should be able to get a deal on a Changhong or Hisense unit from HN or JB. Little difference in quality to these knock-off Hitachi units, but you won't have to try dealing with Tempo in the advent of a warranty claim.

      As a total aside, I remember my old boss - back in 2001 - walking into JB HiHi and getting "a fantastic deal on one of those huge plasma televisions". It was a standard definition Hitachi and set him back a little under $16,000. [thud] You can now spot them on the side of the road for council pickups! ;-)

      • eug on 09/02/2012 - 19:39
        +5

        If the quality is similar, I'd rather have "Hitachi" than "Changhong" in my living room. :)

        • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2012 - 20:41
          +3

          There is no proof in that article that these are made in some dodgey chinese factory (not that there is many left, most chinese factorys are state of the art 5 star hotel look alikes.).

          And why would hitachi put on their website that they are now distributed by Tempo if they had no idea?
          http://www.channelnews.com.au/Display/Industry/T5V5U7H3?page… Looks like a load of Cr@p

        • cyssero on 10/02/2012 - 16:58

          Hitachi have sold their trademark to the highest bidder. There is no Hitachi design/IP going into this unit. This is not Apple having Foxconn produce a product, or Dell getting Compal to manufacture a notebook. This TV has nothing to do with Hitachi, except for the namesake.

          Whether it's dodgy or not, we don't know. All that is trying to be said is don't buy this thinking you are getting a Hitachi designed TV, it's coming from any number of factories.

          Hitachi left the Australian CE market a while ago. Please see http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/21/hitachi-leaves-oz-goodbye…

      • WhiteEvo6 on 10/02/2012 - 12:58

        OMG, so what your saying is things dont hold their value forever…WOW I am not the only one in shock here I bet :/

    • ChatCPT on 09/02/2012 - 17:30
      +1

      wat the?! so its not even made by hitachi
      its like getting a soniq or… telefunken!!

      • Cobalt_ on 09/02/2012 - 17:35

        Yeah the whole thing stinks of deception and underhanded tactics especially if Hitachi has absolutely nothing to do with these TV's. Im sure the ACCC would be keen to hear about it.

        • lovesabargain77 on 09/02/2012 - 17:47
          +1

          Hitachi's official website states

          http://www.hitachi.com.au/products/consumer/home-electronics…

          "Hitachi LCD Televisions from 1st September 2011 are distributed in Australia by Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd. Please visit their site for further information"

          They also provide a direct link to the Tempo website.

        • videoman on 09/02/2012 - 18:48

          wow I read through most of the thread and I thought that Hitachi had just given the rights for this new company to use their name. But after reading the article it seems like this company just stole the Hitachi name and using it for themselves?

        • RickyNelson on 09/02/2012 - 21:38

          I would say the local distributor in Australia to be Tempo. Still Hitachi product.

        • cyssero on 10/02/2012 - 16:59

          It is not a Hitachi designed TV. They are distributed by Tempo under the Hitachi brand and manufacturers by a Chinese manufacturer who has the naming/distribution rights.

          Hitachi haven't "made" a TV in 4 years.

  • massari on 09/02/2012 - 17:10

    How would this TV go playing Bluray? Any good vs top end TVs? As in is there a massive difference?

    • T1OOO on 09/02/2012 - 17:20

      should be good…i dobut it much diff, its prob better than top end tvs 2-3 years ago,..

      its 1080P so should look good… well i hope and for that price, i wouldnt compalin

  • T1OOO on 09/02/2012 - 17:12

    whoo haaa… SNAPPED this one right up,… just selling my old 5 year old 52" rptv , this will do nice, real nice, HIT the spot!

  • stiiky on 09/02/2012 - 17:21

    Post seems to be about $15 most places as it is to west Queensland which usually gets stung on post. Seems like a great deal!

  • mrkyle on 09/02/2012 - 17:23
    -1

    1,000,000 : 1 Contrast Ratio?
    I think that is wrong, Big W states 30,000:1 which is more believable

    • lovesabargain77 on 09/02/2012 - 17:27

      The specs posted were taken from the manufacturers website

      I'd be careful with the specs on the Big W page, it states that the TV is 100hz - which seems incorrect based on info in the instruction manual.

      • T1OOO on 09/02/2012 - 17:35
        +1

        One is dynamic other actual.

        Dynamic, truth be told can be infinity : 1. It's just bs marketing.

  • stratbargain on 09/02/2012 - 17:27
    +1

    I'm pretty sure this is the same as the Bauhn 42" from last year @ $499, except less warranty

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/41160

    The menu's, remotes, inputs etc are all the same. Just slightly different design.

    Anyway the Bauhn was a great TV for the price.

  • battler on 09/02/2012 - 17:40

    one more reason to buy…
    user instructions from Tempo site says this has PVR (USB recording) function, not listed on BigW site or OP.

    • CVonC on 09/02/2012 - 18:09

      big w model number L42EC05AU matches the one in the manual which indicates that it does have PVR

  • massari on 09/02/2012 - 17:44

    Wait so does it come with 1 or 2 years warranty ? I cant see anything anywhere

  • Bullion78 on 09/02/2012 - 17:57

    If you pay with Amex you get an additional years warranty. At least with my card, pretty sure its across all amex cards.

    • oz-dxer on 09/02/2012 - 19:28

      same with Visa Gold/Platinum an extra year added on

  • z00m on 09/02/2012 - 18:33

    .

  • StopSpending on 09/02/2012 - 19:00

    Are your orders processed immediately? I paid by AMEX, and the status is still showing "Order Being Processed" after 1 hour

  • dubmark on 09/02/2012 - 19:10

    I'm ridiculously tempted by this. How long until they are doing 42' LED LCD's regularly for $398 or 42" LCD's for $299?

    • Keef on 09/02/2012 - 19:19

      Give it a year.

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 09/02/2012 - 19:17

    What's with everyone going on about extended warranty? The way TV prices are going, if the TV carks it in a year just buy another one!

    • Keef on 09/02/2012 - 19:20

      Have you not seen where this type waste ends up?

    • StewBalls on 09/02/2012 - 19:52

      You don't need to do that, just look up 'statutory warranty'. Most reasonable people would presume a TV should last at least 3 to 5 years!

      • boretentsu on 09/02/2012 - 20:23

        Yet large TVs manufacturers universally offer only 1 year.

        • StewBalls on 09/02/2012 - 20:27

          Lol, yep! The most ironic part is that when they offer 2 or 3 years warranty on a big ticket product they spruik like it's a big selling point…well, I suppose it is to uninformed consumers! :p

      • kwaker on 09/02/2012 - 21:46
        +1

        yes i posted a subject about the cttt (explaining how easy it is to take your complaint to them), just because the seller only gives you a year doesnt mean the tribunal will accept that, they said 3 years for laptops and so if you are the type of person that will take a product back after the time lapse then go read. i cant post links from a mobile just look through the forums under group deals its there somewhere

  • ronnknee on 09/02/2012 - 19:18

    Can it be mounted on the wall?

    Edit: After reading the manual, it appears you can!

  • essent1al on 09/02/2012 - 19:49

    Goddamn, I hummed and hahhed about this,

    NOW ITS SOLDOUT :<

    • boretentsu on 09/02/2012 - 20:22
      +2

      It could turn out to be a dud. Maybe that will turn your frown upside down.

  • liquidator001 on 09/02/2012 - 19:50
    +2

    $340 for a 42" 1080P LCD TV,what can we complain?

  • ultraskool on 09/02/2012 - 20:07

    Ok, so where have the 'Hitachi' company distributed their products to be manufactured in another country other than Japan right? I don't trust the build quality. It'll probably stop working after a year or two anyways…

  • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 20:31

    Gone!!

    • CVonC on 09/02/2012 - 20:40

      ozbargained! sort of

  • CI on 09/02/2012 - 21:20

    Does the USB slot provide a PVR function ?

    • CVonC on 09/02/2012 - 21:26

      read the above comments?

      yes.

  • CuteBirdy on 09/02/2012 - 21:34

    This is made by Tempo? They are a crap company, I had a Tempo TV that had large dark spots, they said it was normal but as if - I had to return it!

  • kwaker on 09/02/2012 - 21:42

    well if you missed aldi have 32" with built in dvd for $260 if you dont want it so big.

  • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 21:45
    +1

    Can someone link me to cheapest wall mount for this cheap tv?

  • kewell on 09/02/2012 - 21:49

    Got one and very happy you have to grab bargains when you can and today this is a bargain!

    • orange123 on 09/02/2012 - 23:58
      +5

      Why no +?

      • kewell on 10/02/2012 - 23:57
        +1

        How do I +?

  • massari on 09/02/2012 - 23:50

    Wasnt planning on buying a tv but I couldnt pass this up :D With my staff discount card it was basically free shipping <3 Now I can finally watch Blurays on HD instead of my old 22 inch moniter.

    • ronnknee on 10/02/2012 - 01:16
      +1

      Should've shared your staff discount haha.

  • RG05 on 10/02/2012 - 00:03

    Went to Campsie Big W today and they have a lot of sony LCD TV's on clearance most likely old models and a few ps3 120gb spider man TV bundles as well

  • DEvok on 10/02/2012 - 00:22

    dont know to much about no brand tvs, but when comparing picture to picture less say a samsung, can u even tell the diffence?

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