The TV Deals Thread 2017/18

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#226208 25-Dec-2017 14:40

I saw a few threads on TV deals being posted here so thought I'd start a thread where people can post their findings on the best TV deals here.

P.s I'm also looking for a good deal on a 55"+ TV.

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#1924990 25-Dec-2017 15:12

Found these deals which are on my list.

And these are the entry level 4K Premium Range

Sony KD55X8500E 55inch- $1598.00 - Noel Leeming

Panasonic TH-58EX730Z - 58 - $1298 - JB Hi

LG 55UJ752T 55 - $1,288.00- PB Tech

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#1924995 25-Dec-2017 15:31

I'm looking for a premium end ~50" LED at around sub $1500

Sony KD-49X9000E - $1497 - Harvey Norman

TCL 55X2US - $1736 - JBHifi

Panasonic TH-58EX730Z - $1298 - JBHifi

There seems to be a lot of talk of the Sony being the best of the non-OLED TVs so I'm edging towards that.

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#1924999 25-Dec-2017 15:55

posted this earlier but it is a good deal.

http://www.smithscity.co.nz/tv-and-audio/television/4k-uhd-televisions/9037378/Samsung-49-Curved-UHD-4K-Smart-TV---UA49MU6300.html

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#1925052 25-Dec-2017 19:12

vexxxboy:

posted this earlier but it is a good deal.

http://www.smithscity.co.nz/tv-and-audio/television/4k-uhd-televisions/9037378/Samsung-49-Curved-UHD-4K-Smart-TV---UA49MU6300.html

I've never gotten the point of curved TVs.

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#1925053 25-Dec-2017 19:14

If the Sony KD55X8500E gets to just over the $1000 mark, that would be a bargain.

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#1925060 25-Dec-2017 19:49

If anyone spots a good quality 4K 43" TV preferably with Android TV, or Android/IOS Casting ability, please let me know. Ideally under $1k.

W800C from Sony was my first choice, disappeared for a reason I can't fathom.

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#1925061 25-Dec-2017 19:49

vexxxboy:

posted this earlier but it is a good deal.

http://www.smithscity.co.nz/tv-and-audio/television/4k-uhd-televisions/9037378/Samsung-49-Curved-UHD-4K-Smart-TV---UA49MU6300.html

This is a great TV based on the fact I have the previous model and I like it.

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#1925068 25-Dec-2017 20:12

sonyxperiageek:

If the Sony KD55X8500E gets to just over the $1000 mark, that would be a bargain.

If it got under $1500 before march, in NZ, it'd be a bargain.

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#1925069 25-Dec-2017 20:12

I still can't tell a "good" LED tv panel type from a "bad" type just by looking at the model and price. *sigh why don't they put the panel specs on the specs page

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#1925110 25-Dec-2017 22:17

An OLED is the only TV worth buying.. And the 55" B7 is under $3k everywhere.

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#1925111 25-Dec-2017 22:27

sbiddle:

An OLED is the only TV worth buying.. And the 55" B7 is under $3k everywhere.

Thought about one myself ($1888 here), but two things.... We want to sell the house, and.... LG...

Had an LG before the Sony I have now.

In-laws have an LG, Brother-In-Law has an LG... While none of them are OLED, they have the latest OS, and I hate it.

edit: effed space-bar

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#1925115 25-Dec-2017 22:40

sbiddle:

An OLED is the only TV worth buying.. And the 55" B7 is under $3k everywhere.

I'd rather get a TV for just over 1k considering how much I spent on the Moet. :P

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#1925117 25-Dec-2017 22:50

blakamin:
sbiddle:

An OLED is the only TV worth buying.. And the 55" B7 is under $3k everywhere.

Thought about one myself ($1888 here), but two things.... We want to sell the house, and.... LG...

Had an LG before the Sony I have now.

In-laws have an LG, Brother-In-Law has an LG... While none of them are OLED, they have the latest OS, and I hate it.

edit: effed space-bar

LG have moved on from their days of being Lucky Goldstar. :)

I actually don't mind their OS and rate it above Android TV on the Sony.

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#1925119 25-Dec-2017 22:57

sbiddle:

LG have moved on from their days of being Lucky Goldstar. :)

I actually don't mind their OS and rate it above Android TV on the Sony.

hahaha... My LG was 2012.

That's the thing tho... I have a Sony AndroidTV and live with it daily (2015 X8500C), and spent the day today at the brother-in-laws, with his 2017 LG... I wouldn't want that in my house ever.

And the parents-in-laws 2015 LG.... Even worse.

Each to their own.

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#1925121 25-Dec-2017 23:00

I wonder if Harvey Norman will price beat Noel Leeming or Heathcote for the Sony 55" KD55X8500E TV.

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