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LG 47LK950S 47" Cinema 3D LCD $645 Delivered from Amazon.de

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FEATURES

  • 3D CINEMA
  • Smart TV
  • MCI 100Hz
  • Triple Tuner (DVB-T/-C/-S) **
  • HbbTV
  • Smart Energy Saving Plus
  • Intelligent Sensor
  • Eco Flower
  • DivX HD
  • USB 2.0 (1 port only)
  • ISFccc Ready

It's not an LED LCD tv but still a good deal at the current price. The tv has a MCI (motion clarity index) rating of 100Hz which is LG's own rating method which I'm not sure is completely accurate but the picture looks good to me. It comes with a detachable power cable so no need to mess about with an adapter. You can simply use a compatible Australian power cable. The DVB-T tuner picks ups all free to air channels here in Australia without any additional adjustment. EDIT : Apparently not unless the country region is changed to Australia. I don't have any need for the other tuners so I haven't tried them and don't know exactly how to anyway. With the current firmware (05.01.10) the tv country region can be changed to Australia (AU) with a Logitech Harmony remote via the EZ_ADJUST service menu (link below) to access Australian smart tv content if required. Don't update to version 05.12.05 as this disables that ability. Being from Amazon (Germany) the price can fluctuate a bit but currently $633 delivered. Also I should point out if you add most anything else to the purchase the 40 Euro delivery fee stays the same. Just remember if you go over 1000 Euro Amazon will charge an additional import fee.

http://openlgtv.org.ru/wiki/index.php/Access_hidden_service_…

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  • Cluster on 18/06/2012 - 21:11

    Rechnungssumme: AUD 632.04

    What the heck? How can Amazon Germany afford to ship a 47" LCD TV by 2 to 12 day post to Australia for only 40 euros? That's insanely cheap. Even if it's coming from Amazon's nearest warehouse (New Zealand, I believe) that's really cheap.

  • jesseboy89 on 18/06/2012 - 21:15

    Does the warranty work here? I imagine that could be difficult..

    • Cluster on 18/06/2012 - 21:24
      +14

      When I bought a Crucial SSD from Amazon USA that proved to be faulty, Amazon refunded the purchase price plus postage with no questions asked. Impressive service. However they refunded a fixed $15 fee for the small box.

      According to Australia Post, airmailing 20kg to Germany would cost… $467 :-P

      • Click_It on 18/06/2012 - 22:43
        +6

        +1 for checking the reverse shipping costs. Sums up Australia Post perfectly :)

        • MATTDAMON on 19/06/2012 - 15:40

          Hang on, international postage prices arent completely set by Auspost, most of the cost is set by the international postal union. Besides its all about volume, if you were sending 20000+ articles a day, you would get a better cheaper price, and wouldn't be paying the full amount.

      • newguy on 19/06/2012 - 12:24

        Australia Post is so lame.

        • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2012 - 00:51
          -1

          auspost is good but ive noticed their prices have climbed very high lately, i tend to use other couriers now

  • couger on 18/06/2012 - 21:17

    nice find, will buy one if I dont have my LG 47LW6500,
    the DVB-S is bonus for me to get ride of my satellite box.

  • spy on 18/06/2012 - 21:43

    whats the Aussie equivalent for this?

    • Twisty on 20/06/2012 - 15:32

      Like to know too

      • Bellpop on 20/06/2012 - 17:06

        Me too

    • frewer on 21/06/2012 - 13:25
      +1

      Rip off version ? Then we have plenty

  • [Deactivated] on 18/06/2012 - 21:48

    Been doing some research, some owners have said it performs excellent as a 3D/2D TV/Bluray purposes but for gaming you will see a fair amount of ghosting.

    Pretty bloody tempting!

  • Yates on 18/06/2012 - 22:30
    +1

    I doubt LG Australia will help with any warranty issues in fact at this price they'll probably stop Amazon from shipping their products here if they can.
    I don't think LG have a triple tuner available here so there's no Australian equivalent.
    I don't game so I can't comment on the tv's gaming quality but apparently by default the input lag isn't great.
    I've read that labelling the HDMI input as PC will improve the input lag.

    http://ht3d.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/lg-47lk950-review.html

    • yaziyo on 19/06/2012 - 00:32

      Love the picture, Europe does it correctly!

  • Choc0 on 18/06/2012 - 23:36

    They will block this in no time at all. They already don't allow me to order nespresso machines anymore, and I only ordered 4, for a combined 40 euros postage

    • TheChorizo on 18/06/2012 - 23:52

      Do they still ship it if you have already paid? Its a very tempting bargain… :p

  • spy on 18/06/2012 - 23:53

    529eur means $661 ATM according to xe.com.

  • seijai on 18/06/2012 - 23:54

    Im turned off LG

    Bought the 50PV250 last August at JB for $850

    Then realised it does not support DTS!!!

    Apparently LG only licensed DTS for Korea (for that model anyway)

    • jinny7 on 19/06/2012 - 08:10
      +2

      your buying a tv for a tv, sir. if you want every codec played back thats what a media player is for.

      • seijai on 19/06/2012 - 08:19

        not sure if u are aware, DTS isnt exactly a codec. its digital sound which bluray relies.

        • jinny7 on 23/06/2012 - 21:44

          The main point was media player capabilities is complimentary.

          I dont see where you are going with DTS politics.

        • seijai on 25/06/2012 - 09:44

          What you on about? Im saying you cant use this TV with Bluray players, because there is no DTS which means if you play Bluray, there is no sound.

          There was no main point about media player capabilities

      • Untameable on 19/06/2012 - 09:59
        +2

        Well technically for DTS you'd most likely be using an external amp.

    • cyssero on 19/06/2012 - 10:14
      +4

      You want DTS output over your TVs inbuilt speaker? Waaa?

      Let your amplifier handle that. Or change your Blu-ray player to output PCM.

      Similar to listening to lossless audio with laptop speakers. No point.

  • Yates on 18/06/2012 - 23:57
    +1

    Amazon.de queries and advice Thread

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1888987

  • spy on 19/06/2012 - 00:36

    Any credit cards that can cover warranty on these? Should I purchase or should I not?

    • Cluster on 19/06/2012 - 00:50

      I have a BankWest Platinum card that offers free extended warranty (up to 1 year) and no service fee on foreign currency transactions. The Gold product also offers free extended warranty. However the key here is "extended", and I don't know whether BankWest's insurer would recognise the original warranty period that surely isn't available here.

      But claiming the insurance costs $100 a pop, so on a $~650 TV one might just wear the cost and avoid shipping a TV from Germany in the future.

      • salekhard on 19/06/2012 - 07:17
        +1

        Generally the insurers require an Australian warranty.

      • Nicko11 on 19/06/2012 - 08:09

        With my ANZ ….Its in my terms and conditions that item should be from an Australian seller…

  • spy on 19/06/2012 - 01:06

    If only they did AU shipping on this….. http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005LAZ8EW/ref=ox_sc_act_tit…

    No warranty makes me iffy especially when its an LG and especially when I read this from http://www.amazon.com/LG-47LG50-47-Inch-1080p-HDTV/product-r…

    After having an LG47 LG50 LCD 80 days the picture goes out and after their tech replaced the mother boards the unit still does not work.It is now three weeks later and I want a new set and LG will not budge on this.They want me to miss another day of work so they can try and fix it again.This set is less that 3 months old.One day of lost wages and three weeks of paying for HD cable that I cannot get.B.S.
    DO NOT BUY LG PRODUCTS.

    or

    This 47LG50 was a exchange for our Panasonic Plasma 42 inch that we
    bought 3yrs ago from Circuit City. The Panasonic went out 3 months before the extended warranty was up. We waited 5 1/2 month to get the exchange do to panasonic selling their parts department and they could not get the parts.
    After picking out the 47LG50 we had it a total of 6 weeks and it went out.
    :(
    Circuit City came out and within 2 weeks LG replaced the whole inside of the TV. We now have a great TV. :)
    I would recammend this TV if you buy the extended waranty.

    As tempting as it may be, I'd rather not gamble and will pass on this for now.

  • petestrash on 19/06/2012 - 02:02

    Bit the bullet…

    • petestrash on 26/06/2012 - 01:06

      Arrived today, all good.

  • dan76n on 19/06/2012 - 06:28
    +1

    Very good price and shows how well the Aussie suppliers must be going. But warranty issues are a concern to me.

    • noz on 19/06/2012 - 08:37

      Also, to claim warranty, do you need to communicate in German..?

    • killergreely on 19/06/2012 - 09:41
      +1

      There would be no manufacturer's warranty, nor statutory warranty, on this. The seller may offer you warranty (and may not), but the shipping costs back to them would rule that out as an option. Unless things have changed since last time I checked, LG do not do a worldwide warranty. It's not a particularly good deal given it's such a big gamble.

  • theworks on 19/06/2012 - 07:33
    +1

    Came to $600 aud with my 28degrees card. Thats insane.

    • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 09:27

      How do I get this 28degrees card?

      • pmupsinep on 19/06/2012 - 09:37
        -2

        How do you think?

        • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 09:47

          yer stupid question sorry. So these cards give you cheaper prices @ Amazon, what about other overseas places like Zavvi etc?

        • littlemissbargain on 19/06/2012 - 10:01

          Not really a discounted cheaper price. But because you don't need to pay for transaction fee or currency exchange fee, the price will be better than using other form of payment!

        • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 10:15

          thanks

      • Luc on 19/06/2012 - 09:48
        +4

        Simple just go here and apply http://www.28degreescard.com.au/ It took me 60 seconds to be approved and these cards are brilliant if you plan to travel overseas as they have no transaction fees or ATM charges oe money conversion charges.

      • nerd1 on 19/06/2012 - 10:27
        +1

        do the chicken dance

    • Nicko11 on 19/06/2012 - 09:56
      +1

      man , this is brillant card… wonder why I enevr came across.. it.. applying now and closing some stupid cards….
      No annual fee as well…..

      thanks dude

      • jvisaac on 19/06/2012 - 10:27

        "We want to make managing your money easy so we make it easy to find what you need to know. We will send you a monthly statement whenever you use your card. Each statement will show the transactions made over the last month and the minimum monthly payment required.

        The minimum monthly payment is either 2.5% of the total outstanding balance, or $30, whichever is greater. Your statement will also ask you to pay any overdue or over limit amounts."

        Im sorry im a really big rookie when it comes to credit cards, but does that apply when you have an outstanding balance? So there is no minimum monthly spend? So really, you can have this card for free and never will be charged unless you take more than 55 days to pay your outstanding balance.

        • Chivalry on 19/06/2012 - 10:46
          +1

          you are correct, ive had mine for almost a year, used it once or twice.

          so the minimum payment only applies if you have outstanding balance.

        • theworks on 19/06/2012 - 11:59

          I load my card into the positive and use it as a debit card, no risk of fees ;)

        • bargaino on 19/06/2012 - 12:11

          I load my card into the positive and use it as a debit card, no risk of fees ;)

          That is only needed for ATM withdrawals. (Useful when travelling).

    • jvisaac on 19/06/2012 - 10:20

      that card looks so good! cant believe I haven't heard of it before.
      any hidden things I should be aware of?
      thanks

    • spy on 19/06/2012 - 10:53

      So you paid in EUR but the 28 degrees conversion makes it $600?

  • Nicko11 on 19/06/2012 - 08:05
    +3

    Incredible price… No more waiting…Here is my contribution for Euro Crisis…. Amazon deals usually wont last for ever… Ofcourse if you already have an LCD dont throw your money for this… deals comes and goes but money goes easily but hard to make it…

    Warranty is a question mark….

    Just shows how much profit our brothers here are making and still crying about tax….No wonder why house prices are not dropping for top end ones. These are the guys who fool us and live the playboy life… But working mom and dads struggle to pay mortgage coz they have to spend 2-3 times price for the same stuff here in our lovely land….When a Robber robs - we dont say he is Greedy… We call him a Thief… So whats the appropitae name for our bro's here…

    Wish we could buy some american muscle cars like this as well ….I will be happy with a Camaro SRT8

  • bender on 19/06/2012 - 08:29

    Oh man, it's so tempting.

  • boomboomboom on 19/06/2012 - 08:44

    Great deal.

    @Yates: How long was the shipping took?

    And anyone ordered got their credit card charged already?

    Cheers.

    • Nicko11 on 19/06/2012 - 09:21

      ordered last night.. Not charged on Card yet. Shipping date says 20th. So 2 days.. to get it ready for shipping…Amazon Express shipping takes only 2-3 days from past experience . So all together 5 days(just a guess)

      • boomboomboom on 19/06/2012 - 16:38

        They haven't charge my card as well. Wonder is this deal still going through or not…
        My old TV decided to die on me, so need to know is this deal on before decide to buy another one.
        Thanks for the reply guys…

    • master1 on 19/06/2012 - 09:34
      +1

      I ordered home theater system from amazon.de Placed the order on Monday and the shipment was at my house on Friday Morning. You get an option to pay by AUD at the checkout so you will know that what you will be paying. If you leave the conversion on Credit card then they may charge you some money as well as unknown conversion rate.

      • Steptoe on 19/06/2012 - 13:44
        +1

        28 Degrees Mastercard will be less than Amazon conversion.

  • d3ft on 19/06/2012 - 09:16

    You could get an Australian delivered refurb for around the same price (with a 1 year local warranty), which in my opinion will end up being much a better deal.

    • [Deactivated] on 19/06/2012 - 09:45
      +1

      No you couldn't. I've been checking all the refurb TV sites with regularity, and their deals don't get close to this

    • Nicko11 on 19/06/2012 - 09:47

      Yes thats also not bad… but New is New….

      I think as amazon is ready to ship it to here, it should come with International warranty. The reason why I say this is , amazon wont allow you to checkout some electrical items which might mean it doesnt have international warranty. But how come they allow this one to be checked out. They arent that stupid…..

      • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 10:18

        I dont think LG Australia will cover the warranty to be honest. You could phone them and ask tho 1300 54 2273

        • spy on 19/06/2012 - 10:54

          Sorry meant to +1

  • LiQiD on 19/06/2012 - 10:02
    +1

    pardon my ignorance but does one need a step down transformer for this tv or does it support dual voltages (110-240)?

    thanks

    • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 10:05

      nah correct me if I am wrong guys, it has same power as here just different plug which is plug in plug out one so can be replaced with Aust one

      • LiQiD on 19/06/2012 - 10:09

        you may be correct…most EU countries use 220-240 volts…google told me…

        'life's pretty tough without a twisty' remember this slogan?

        • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 10:16
          +1

          I have a packet of Twisties every day to to help me play the ozbargin way

    • Yarkin on 19/06/2012 - 10:10

      Germany (Europe) is 230 V, same as Australia.

  • AL008 on 19/06/2012 - 10:13

    Isn't there a pretty big risk of shipping an item of this size, especially being a TV for such a long distance. I mean there is a pretty big chance that during transit the screen may crack. What happens if you receive the item and its either D.O.A or the TV screen has been damaged?

    • LiQiD on 19/06/2012 - 10:18

      AMAZON will replace it…checkout cluster's post regarding his ssd near top of page..

      • AL008 on 19/06/2012 - 10:51

        well Cluster said they refunded him a "Fixed $15 small box" so if you ship by Aus Post as Cluster stated was about $467. Hence I don't think they would pay this, since the cost of the tv is almost that price…

        • Cluster on 19/06/2012 - 12:11

          Amazon offered US$15 to cover the cost of posting the SSD back to the USA. They didn't ask me exactly how much I paid. As it turned out, US$15 wasn't enough to cover the AU$18 cost of registered air mail. Would Amazon.de cover anywhere near $467? I doubt it.

          The product's web page claims the package weighs 25kg, so it's even more than $467 (20kg). I don't know if Australia Post would even ship it as their online postage calculator only goes up to 20kg.

        • AL008 on 19/06/2012 - 13:18

          The weight of the TV I think I saw was around 18-19 kg.. I think components like speakers, cables, manuals and remote and packaging add up to the 25kg as stated.

          If you really did have a problem and were to only ship the TV itself without all other components, I'm sure you would be able to fit it under 20KGs.

        • odysseus on 19/06/2012 - 14:15
          +3

          The speakers are integral so you can't take them out. I doubt the manual, cables and remote would take away 5kg, and you'd need the packaging to send it safely.

        • Cluster on 19/06/2012 - 14:34

          18kg for the actual article, according to Amazon.de. I don't think 2kg of packaging material is going to cut it.

        • onemesh on 19/06/2012 - 15:43

          The base usually is around 3 to 4kg. you would not need to send that back. the real issue is the cubic volume. this is how couriers normally charge.

        • onemesh on 19/06/2012 - 15:46

          Australia Post will not ship this. they have a limit of 20KG AND 1.4m Girth (2 smallest sides multiplied by 2) this box is way too big.

        • irkj on 19/06/2012 - 17:35

          I posted a book back to Amazon.uk for $87 shipping using Auspost and they refunded every cent! I assume .de will do the same…

        • spy on 19/06/2012 - 21:39

          $400 odd might be a different story though…

    • bargaino on 19/06/2012 - 10:46

      I mean there is a pretty big chance that during transit the screen may crack.

      Not in original packaging. TV screens are plastic, not glass.

      BTW, if there is a fault, could you ship the logic board (or power supply etc) back for warranty, rather than the whole TV?

      • LiQiD on 19/06/2012 - 10:53
        +2

        sending faulty parts back means one would have to take the tv apart..i dont think you'd want to do that…

        anyway, below is LG's policy on warranty…

        'This LG manufacturer's warranty only applies to service within Australia to units purchased within Australia.'

        • Twisty on 19/06/2012 - 10:57

          Even tho this is a great price and it shows we are getting ripped here in Aust, I would rather buy one with a Warranty thats valid here in Australia

        • bargaino on 19/06/2012 - 11:32

          ..i dont think you'd want to do that…

          You'd get your local TV repair tech to identify the fault, and pay his labour.
          You just need Amazon/LG-de to provide the part.

          Otherwise just do the maths. Maybe add a 20% factor for lack of warranty, so still good at $750?

        • cyssero on 19/06/2012 - 12:21
          +1

          Replacing a mainboard or a faulty transformer will cost a few hundred at least. Unfortunately I don't think it's worth the extra stress.

  • rmamila on 19/06/2012 - 13:33

    What would be the best deal for 32 inch LED of a reputable brand in current market? I am looking for 32 LED. This is a very good price but too big for my requirement.

  • SrMoure on 19/06/2012 - 13:47
    +1

    Amazon can always send a paid postage stamp.

  • AL008 on 19/06/2012 - 15:59

    Does anyone know if this will be shipped via DHL Express, since DHL is from Germany. That means that it will be sent straight to your house. If so I hope my TV doesn't end up like this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ8qt9Oy8YI

    Or this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9JRmgo77D4

  • Choc0 on 19/06/2012 - 16:40

    Amazon shipped the Nespresso machines to me via UPS. Their Blu rays are via surface mail.

  • Bellpop on 19/06/2012 - 17:15

    Woah how much for a Samsung razer thin led LCD 50" I can't find it…

  • DEvok on 19/06/2012 - 19:14

    Can anyone apply for the 28agreed card? Guess only need to be over 18 of age, nice!

  • zinga77 on 19/06/2012 - 21:08
    +1

    I emailed Amazon about the warranty and this is what I got told:

    Dear Customer

    Greetings from Amazon.de and thank you for writing to us.

    You are welcome to return any item of consumer electronics or hardware or any mobile phone to us within 30 days of receipt if it does not meet your needs or expectations.

    For a detailed description in English of our returns policy please click on the link below:

    http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=50…

    The period of guarantee is two years if an item turns out to be defective. During this period the item will be repaired by our Consumer Electronics Repair and Returns Service free of charge.

    Alternatively, you can claim under guarantee directly from the manufacturer.

    If you won't get any support from the manufacturer, you can directly send the item back to us. We would be happy to help you.

    I hope I have been of service. Thank you for visiting Amazon.de.

    • spy on 19/06/2012 - 21:36

      Thanks dude, but says nothing about the shipping costs back to Germany.

      • zinga77 on 19/06/2012 - 21:39
        +2

        I think they are avoiding answering that part. I will send another email to them to see if they will cover the cost of delivery back to Germany. Doubt it though.

        • spy on 19/06/2012 - 21:40
          +1

          Keep up the good work brother. Oh and stay safe from them earthquakes.

  • zinga77 on 19/06/2012 - 22:17
    +4

    Ok here is the update from Amazon. Surprisingly it seems like they will refund the postal charges:

    Thank you for writing to Amazon.de.

    We want to offer an efficient and satisfactory service.

    Of course I will help you in this case you!

    Your satisfaction is important to us.

    As soon as we receive the returned items, we will initiate a refund for the value of the goods (including the postal charges for the returns).

    Satisfied customers are extremely important and we do our best to include you too do so.

    I thank you very much for your time and apologize for the hassle and inconvenience. Of course if you have any other questions, requests and suggestions. We are any time at your disposal and still wish you a nice day and a good week!

    • OzBLover on 19/06/2012 - 22:36

      i must say if they are going to refund the cost of postage and return then there is no reason why we should not buy this tv

    • spy on 19/06/2012 - 22:38

      SOLD! You my friend are a dead set champ!

    • spy on 19/06/2012 - 22:49
      +1

      So, just to be explicit, this applies to general warranty service and not the 30 day thing presumably?

    • noz on 20/06/2012 - 08:18
      +2

      This wouldn't leave me with 100% confidence that they would honour this. When it comes time to send the item in under warranty I wouldn't be surprised if they stalled on the refund of the postage charge when they see how much it is. You could be left with a very expensive postage bill, and outside the jurisdiction of any consumer affairs protection.

      • Twisty on 20/06/2012 - 14:52

        postage would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ omg noooo

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