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Hitachi 58QLEDSM20 58" 4K Ultra HD Android QLED TV $588 C&C Only @ JB Hi-Fi

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Hitachi 58QLEDSM20 58" 4K Ultra HD Android QLED TV $588 C&C Only @ JB Hi-Fi
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Bargainaholic on 22/10/2021 - 19:44 jbhifi.com.au (889 clicks)
Last edited 22/10/2021 - 20:36 by 1 other user
  • 58" Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 QLED Panel
  • Included Google Assist Voice remote control
  • Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube & Google Store streaming apps
Electrical & Electronics 58inch Hitachi TV UHD TV

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  • adgnetworks on 22/10/2021 - 20:00
    +1

    reviews dont seem good.

  • hurr1cane on 22/10/2021 - 20:10

    65" $788

  • Bargainaholic on 22/10/2021 - 20:10

    Seems alright with average of 4/5 star reviews.

    Same tv at The Good Guys on sale for $795
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/hitachi-58-inches-sm20-4k-uhd…

    • solidussnake on 23/10/2021 - 08:12

      Love this review from: Karen

      Its a fabulous tv but once set up it had a fine purple line at the bottom of screen but couldnt return as ripped open the box.

      Yeah doesn't matter if the box is ripped or gone it's faulty and should be replaced 🤣

  • Mikeyy888 on 22/10/2021 - 20:16

    Not bad for a basic smart TV

  • buckethat on 22/10/2021 - 20:17
    +4

    Didnt know hitachi made TVs.. I thought they only made.. other electronic.. devices

    • Neoika on 22/10/2021 - 20:23

      Previous comments indicate it is the same as EKO QLED series. BTW, I have this one at home, bought in July (for even lower price). It is labeled "made in China" at the back, probably made by TCL, Hisense or other Chinese TV makers, obviously not by a Turkish company as someone mentioned.

      • Fuzor on 22/10/2021 - 20:28
        +1

        It would be good if it was TCL or Hisense. But unfortunately it is a Turkish company. They probably just do some design and "engineering" in house and then subcontract out the manufacturing. They wouldn't have anywhere near the manufacturing capability of TCL or the vertical integration.

        • Neoika on 22/10/2021 - 20:45
          +1

          I did some research but the label format tells me it is not the usual style of that Turkish Co. Besides EKO TV, Sharp TV has also very close if not the same UI from some YouTube reviews. The main downside I found is the picture setting can not be adjusted while watching a video.

          I think more people bought the 75" one for $945 or $796 (limited stock) later in July.

          • koolchamp81 on 23/10/2021 - 01:09

            @Neoika: Did the TV unit receive any Android updates?
            Thanks

            • Neoika on 23/10/2021 - 08:18

              @koolchamp81: I think no. It is common with all 3rd party manufactured devices.

              • koolchamp81 on 23/10/2021 - 11:10

                @Neoika: Thanks for the reply. Is it running Google TV or just an old Android TV ? EKO TVs received Android update , assuming same softwares . Hitachi is bigger brand as compared to EKo , should have provided some update. However not much an issue if you we Google Chromecast.

                • Neoika on 23/10/2021 - 22:04

                  @koolchamp81: I just did system update today after notification. So it does have, but I think the Android ver may be stuck at 9. As I have 3 TVs, I do not keep track of update for each one well.

              • koolchamp81 on 23/10/2021 - 15:56

                @Neoika: Is this model a frameless one like EKO Qled version ? EKO Qled has a very small thin frame which makes it look like a frameless.

                • Neoika on 23/10/2021 - 15:59

                  @koolchamp81: There is a review by TGG on the YouTube that you can find easily. I dont think there are people have both TVs at home to compare.

    • watwatwat on 22/10/2021 - 20:30
      +1

      Are you a wizard?

      • Bargainaholic on 22/10/2021 - 21:04

        Yes, do you want to see my wand?

  • Bargainaholic on 22/10/2021 - 20:22
    +1

    I believe these are Konka TV's that are rebadged. Also possibly identical to the BigW Eko tv's

    • MasterScythe on 22/10/2021 - 21:28

      Very likely, the brand is distributed by TEMPO here in aus.

      • tunzafun001 on 22/10/2021 - 22:31

        So a Bauhn, Lindsar (which is Tempo)

  • hardya on 22/10/2021 - 21:47

    So much for HITACHI being a quality Japanese brand. Flogged off the name to a licensee based in China or Turkey? The sun has set on the land of the rising sun manufacturing

    • MasterScythe on 23/10/2021 - 01:43

      It depends. Hitachi Japan are still the only company/factory who make Plasma displays.

      • solidussnake on 23/10/2021 - 08:15

        Make plasma displays in 2021 ??

        • MasterScythe on 23/10/2021 - 12:00

          Yep, they're the only ones who do.
          When international travel opens up, its a decent factory tour.

      • omblygombly on 23/10/2021 - 12:22

        I bought a Hitachi Plasma TV must be at least 15+ years ago. It was great. Had a powered base so you could change the angle of the TV with the remote. Also you could have 3 separate small screens on the left hand of the the main screen to watch other channels. Though these were static images updated every 10 or so seconds.

        Only gave it to a friend because I wanted a larger TV.

  • otter-raptor on 23/10/2021 - 09:42
    +2

    I saw this TV in store , looked washed out sitting next to other TVs

    • Neoika on 23/10/2021 - 09:58
      -1

      I can imagine that the sale commission for the price is very low now as it was listed for $995. An instore salesperson would much prefer a customer to buy a Samsung, LG, etc. with high commission. Some people even said it was switched off instore in the previous deal post.

      • otter-raptor on 23/10/2021 - 10:21

        Yeah that's a high probability too

      • solidussnake on 23/10/2021 - 13:34

        Even lower model Samsung's and LG's also have very low commissions

        • hardya on 23/10/2021 - 16:53
          -1

          The sales goons tinker with the dials to make it look washed out

          • solidussnake on 23/10/2021 - 17:12
            +1

            @hardya: They usually just set them all to dynamic. Which makes the bad ones worse..

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