What brand is what ?

**rastus86** · 10-10-09, 10:18 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, 10:14 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, 12:38 PM

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, 07:33 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, 10:45 PM

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

**mate** · 13-10-09, 10:59 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, 11:34 AM

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

**iwacelect** · 13-10-09, 12:44 PM

Quote:

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, 09:31 PM

hey guy's thanks for your feedback so far

**rastus86** · 15-10-09, 10:17 PM

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

**tedy bear** · 16-10-09, 01:11 AM

Quote:

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, 01:36 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, 05:14 PM

Quote:

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, 08:45 PM

Quote:

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

10-10-09, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
rastus86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 42 Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 6	What brand is what ? 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

12-10-09, 12:38 PM	#3
bambbbam Former Vic-20 Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Westralia Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 167 Thanked 375 Times in 175 Posts Rep Power: 43	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. __________________ Love is an exploding cigar that we all willingly smoke.

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LeroyPatrol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.E. Vic Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 161 Thanked 668 Times in 408 Posts Rep Power: 150	there were 42" panasonic with HD tuna for like $1200 from Retravision. __________________ UltraPlus 980HD $349 Hyundai Sat/Terr Combo $349 MEDIASTAR PVR'S HD1100S / HDX9100 - $269 / $419 Selectv Sub Cards - $39 or $29 for Premium Members inc. post with 1 month FREE!

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mate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: rooting my mum Posts: 1,617 Thanks: 88 Thanked 161 Times in 118 Posts Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ iam a bogan

13-10-09, 11:34 AM	#7
bambbbam Former Vic-20 Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Westralia Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 167 Thanked 375 Times in 175 Posts Rep Power: 43	I believe ALDI has a 32 for 499.. getting cheap, aren't they? __________________ Love is an exploding cigar that we all willingly smoke.

12-10-09, 10:14 AM	#2
iwacelect Who let the smoke out! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 186 Thanked 224 Times in 157 Posts Rep Power: 40	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 __________________ When I explained to the guy what avatar I wanted, that wasn't what I meant!

12-10-09, 07:33 PM	#4
marty 17 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern rivers Nsw Australia Age: 67 Posts: 938 Thanks: 172 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Rep Power: 22	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.

13-10-09, 09:31 PM	#9
rastus86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 42 Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 6	hey guy's thanks for your feedback so far

15-10-09, 10:17 PM	#10
rastus86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 42 Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 6	i have just seen the AWA models in BIG W what are they like ?

16-10-09, 01:36 AM	#12
Twoshots Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Wood Posts: 1,097 Thanks: 305 Thanked 82 Times in 50 Posts Rep Power: 27	Samsung lcdz are not a bad buy,got a couple and cant complain. Pretty good pricing as well...have alook __________________ Old Dog, No Flies

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