What brand is what ?

**rastus86** · 10-10-09, 09:18 PM

I am thinking of buying a new tv (lcd at this stage ) i was wondering if anyone can tell me what brand is what in regards to like the sales people say this cheaper brand is a re-badged ....xx .... brand like product x is a re-badged panasonic ect can anyone put some light on this as i only need to get a spare tv for the family room i want to get someing that is not that bad thanks

**iwacelect** · 12-10-09, 09:14 AM

this knowledge comes with a crap load of time and expierence, you see one model from maker "X" come from another maker "Y", but another of "x"'s unit are made by "X" and sold to "Y"

you see it happens on a model to model basis, and i'll tell you i have been surprised by some "reputilbe" that aren't inside, and yet i see maker "Y"'s unit selling for >$80 more, and inside they are the same unit!!!

so you'll have to adv on models you looking at and makes you'd prefer and see what we can dig up

**bambbbam** · 12-10-09, 11:38 AM

Slightly OT, but I read somewhere even ALDI are selling them now!

I think you will be fine if you stick to the brands like Panasonic and the others. The stuff like 'Kogan' etc if often rubbish.

Like most things, you get what you pay for.

**marty 17** · 12-10-09, 06:33 PM

I have an Aldi TV which is a rebadged NEC which are not that flash themselves.
But so far so good and I guess at the end of the day the Warranty you receive governs what decision one makes as everything these days is built to a budget.

I frequent the tip shops a fair bit and the brands you see there could be a fair indication of what may or may not last.

**LeroyPatrol** · 12-10-09, 09:45 PM

there were 42" panasonic with HD tuna for like $1200 from Retravision.

**mate** · 13-10-09, 09:59 AM

For the Original Poster:

Plasma TV's from 'no name' brands are often made with an LG panel or screen. The components inside such as the power supply and the fans and other electronic components could come from anywhere.

Those that repair them could shed more light on this.

**bambbbam** · 13-10-09, 10:34 AM

I believe ALDI has a 32 for 499.. getting cheap, aren't they?

**iwacelect** · 13-10-09, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by mate

For the Original Poster:

Plasma TV's from 'no name' brands are often made with an LG panel or screen. The components inside such as the power supply and the fans and other electronic components could come from anywhere.

Those that repair them could shed more light on this.

I did, back in post #2, for a more direct answer "ratus86" needs to post models and make which they are looking at then myself and other MAY be able to be more specific

**rastus86** · 13-10-09, 08:31 PM

hey guy's thanks for your feedback so far

**rastus86** · 15-10-09, 09:17 PM

i have just seen the AWA models in BIG W what are they like ?

**tedy bear** · 16-10-09, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by bambbbam

I believe ALDI has a 32 for 499.. getting cheap, aren't they?

Does anyone know if these are any good?..I was going to have a look at one but apparently people were lining up from 8am to buy one, so they were all sold out by 9.30am

**Twoshots** · 16-10-09, 12:36 AM

Samsung lcdz are not a bad buy,got a couple and cant complain.
Pretty good pricing as well...have alook

**iwacelect** · 16-10-09, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by rastus86

i have just seen the AWA models in BIG W what are they like ?

we are the agents for awa in hunter

they're not bad, you get what you pay for, get ext warranty for 4 years extra, then after 5 years if it buggers up toss it

**mborkp** · 18-10-09, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Twoshots

Samsung lcdz are not a bad buy,got a couple and cant complain.
Pretty good pricing as well...have alook

yes, I'm very happy with 46" I owe. Apparently, Samsung and Sony displays come from the same factory, the electronics and price is different. Personally, I preffer Samsung picture quality and approx.$1000 less in price

Cheers