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Phil Allison

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Hi,

got myself one of these a few days ago:

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6831/dick-smith-28-5-quot-72cm-hd-led-lcd-tv

Currently on special, for a mere $199.

Has both analogue and SD/HD digital tuners plus facility to use a USB
storage device for record and playback.

While I have nothing really to complain about - the specs leave out
things, are ambiguous about others and have an error.

First, it does not weigh 21kgs - fully packed, the weight is about 8 kgs
and the set alone is 5.5 kgs.

The AC consumption is 65VA or about 36 watts.

The AC lead is attached and rather short - maybe one could cut it and fit an
IEC in-line female plug.

There is a hardware AC switch, easily accessible, under the screen - using
this is bound to extend the life of the SMPS.

Stereo audio output can be had from the mini-jack headphone socket ( at low
level ) OR from 2 x RCAs at high level - the latter having no remote
volume. The sound quality available is first class.

The inbuilt speakers will go quite loud, but have limited bass and treble
response.

The blue ON led is too bright, but easily tamed with a bit of opaque
adhesive tape.

While 72cm may seem small, viewable pic size is considerably bigger than
with a 68cm CRT and STB.

One nice feature is you get the new program title displayed for a few
seconds when channel changing.

Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.



..... Phil
 
On Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:08:27 +1100, "Phil Allison" <phil_a@tpg.com.au>
wrote:

Hi,

got myself one of these a few days ago:

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6831/dick-smith-28-5-quot-72cm-hd-led-lcd-tv

Currently on special, for a mere $199.

Has both analogue and SD/HD digital tuners plus facility to use a USB
storage device for record and playback.

While I have nothing really to complain about - the specs leave out
things, are ambiguous about others and have an error.

First, it does not weigh 21kgs - fully packed, the weight is about 8 kgs
and the set alone is 5.5 kgs.

The AC consumption is 65VA or about 36 watts.

The AC lead is attached and rather short - maybe one could cut it and fit an
IEC in-line female plug.

There is a hardware AC switch, easily accessible, under the screen - using
this is bound to extend the life of the SMPS.

Stereo audio output can be had from the mini-jack headphone socket ( at low
level ) OR from 2 x RCAs at high level - the latter having no remote
volume. The sound quality available is first class.

The inbuilt speakers will go quite loud, but have limited bass and treble
response.

The blue ON led is too bright, but easily tamed with a bit of opaque
adhesive tape.

While 72cm may seem small, viewable pic size is considerably bigger than
with a 68cm CRT and STB.

One nice feature is you get the new program title displayed for a few
seconds when channel changing.

Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.
Click to expand...
Just had a look at one on the DSE site, quite tempting as I don't have
a 'proper' TV (just a large LCD monitor) in the living room... and I
have friends staying who can't get their head around my setup... any
misgivings on this purchase since you posted this?
 
On 3/12/2012 4:08 PM, Phil Allison wrote:
Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.
Click to expand...
Or just rely on the Australian Consumer Law on the basis that a
television should last at least 2 years anyway.

Though enforcing that in the event might cost $37 (in NSW), unless
you're a pensioner, in which case $5.

Sylvia
 
"Jeßus"
"Phil Allison"
got myself one of these a few days ago:

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6831/dick-smith-28-5-quot-72cm-hd-led-lcd-tv

Currently on special, for a mere $199.

Has both analogue and SD/HD digital tuners plus facility to use a USB
storage device for record and playback.

While I have nothing really to complain about - the specs leave out
things, are ambiguous about others and have an error.
Click to expand...
(snip rest)

Just had a look at one on the DSE site, quite tempting as I don't have
a 'proper' TV (just a large LCD monitor) in the living room... and I
have friends staying who can't get their head around my setup... any
misgivings on this purchase since you posted this?
Click to expand...

** Nope.

I have not tried the USB recording feature as yet.


..... Phil
 
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:12:25 +1100, Sylvia Else
<sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote:

On 3/12/2012 4:08 PM, Phil Allison wrote:

Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.

Or just rely on the Australian Consumer Law on the basis that a
television should last at least 2 years anyway.

Though enforcing that in the event might cost $37 (in NSW), unless
you're a pensioner, in which case $5.
Click to expand...
Good to know :)
 
On Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:45:06 +1100, "Phil Allison" <phil_a@tpg.com.au>
wrote:

"Jeßus"
"Phil Allison"

got myself one of these a few days ago:

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6831/dick-smith-28-5-quot-72cm-hd-led-lcd-tv

Currently on special, for a mere $199.

Has both analogue and SD/HD digital tuners plus facility to use a USB
storage device for record and playback.

While I have nothing really to complain about - the specs leave out
things, are ambiguous about others and have an error.

(snip rest)

Just had a look at one on the DSE site, quite tempting as I don't have
a 'proper' TV (just a large LCD monitor) in the living room... and I
have friends staying who can't get their head around my setup... any
misgivings on this purchase since you posted this?


** Nope.

I have not tried the USB recording feature as yet.
Click to expand...
No worries, thanks. I might buy one while I'm down Hobart tomorrow if
I have the time.
 
On 5/12/2012 5:44 PM, Jeßus wrote:
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:12:25 +1100, Sylvia Else
sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote:

On 3/12/2012 4:08 PM, Phil Allison wrote:

Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.

Or just rely on the Australian Consumer Law on the basis that a
television should last at least 2 years anyway.

Though enforcing that in the event might cost $37 (in NSW), unless
you're a pensioner, in which case $5.

Good to know :)
Click to expand...
Just to be clear, there's nothing in the Australian Consumer Law that
expressly says a television should last at least two years. How long
something should last depends on the circumstances. But I'd be surprised
if a tribunal or court would consider it reasonable for a television to
fail after less than two years.

Sylvia.
 
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:11:47 +1100, Sylvia Else
<sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote:

On 5/12/2012 5:44 PM, Jeßus wrote:
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:12:25 +1100, Sylvia Else
sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote:

On 3/12/2012 4:08 PM, Phil Allison wrote:

Lastly, you can extend the warranty to 2 years for an extra $28.

Or just rely on the Australian Consumer Law on the basis that a
television should last at least 2 years anyway.

Though enforcing that in the event might cost $37 (in NSW), unless
you're a pensioner, in which case $5.

Good to know :)


Just to be clear, there's nothing in the Australian Consumer Law that
expressly says a television should last at least two years. How long
something should last depends on the circumstances. But I'd be surprised
if a tribunal or court would consider it reasonable for a television to
fail after less than two years.
Click to expand...
One would hope. I ended up buying the 96cm model ($39something).
Setup couldn't be quicker or simpler, not terribly impressed with the
quality of the plastic or the base... but hey it was cheap.

When I declined their offer of another 12 months warranty, they
offered it to me for $14, so I took it.
 
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