ALDI SUNDAY 1st Nov: Bauhn 55" Full HD TV - €550

_Tombstone_

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-01-nov/products-detail-page/ps/p/55-full-hd-tv/


No Model No given.

pippip

Love the way one of the stand out features is "Remote control with batteries" :pac:

The energy rating image gives B55-63FHDF which returns nothing on google?

KosaH

"The integrated Saorview HD tuner gives you access to over 50 digital TV channels and 24 radio stations, all subscription-free!"

Really?

Popeleo

KosaH wrote: »

"The integrated Saorview HD tuner gives you access to over 50 digital TV channels and 24 radio stations, all subscription-free!"

Really?

Not really. Just some muppet in the office copying and pasting the UK website details and replacing Freeview with Saorview:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sun-01-nov/product-detail/ps/p/product-page-94/

greasepalm

ok then i will buy the tv and will return it faulty as the 50 digital channels dont work.freeview listed and is that not mpeg2 and saorview is mpeg4?

byte

greasepalm wrote: »

freeview listed and is that not mpeg2 and saorview is mpeg4?

It mentions FreeviewHD, which is MPEG4 DVB-T2, which is backwards compatible with MPEG4 DVB-T1 which Saorview uses (in basic terms).

Kristopherus

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-01-nov/products-detail-page/ps/p/55-full-hd-tv/


No Model No given.

Model is B55-63FHDF

Cantona's Collars

byte wrote: »

It mentions FreeviewHD, which is MPEG4 DVB-T2, which is backwards compatible with MPEG4 DVB-T1 which Saorview uses (in basic terms).

+1

Plus if you live on the East coast,you can pick up digital tv from the UK.There's the 50 channels straight away.

PeterDuggan

Many bad reviews for previous models of Bauhn tv... http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bauhn-50-127cm-full-hd.html.

enoefay

The details are really poor on this product ...

Whats the refresh rate and the response time ..?
Is there an optical connection for a sound bar ..? Cause it would be needed (2 x 8w speakers is not great)
I assume its LED as it doesn't state otherwise ..?

The price is really low and generally when it is then its time to run a mile ...

The cheapest 55in HD TV argos has is 749

But at least it has all the details about it ...

Gumbo

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-01-nov/products-detail-page/ps/p/55-full-hd-tv/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2015-10-30_15-20

Any reason why this TV should or should not be purchased.

Description
Get large screen entertainment of the highest quality with the Bauhn 55" Full HD TV, offering full HD resolution, a built-in Saorview HD tuner and USB playback. Full HD 1080p provides great clarity and vibrant colours, with up to 5x the resolution of standard definition TVs. Enjoy a cinematic experience in your own home whatever you’re watching and enjoy a crystal clear viewing experience on this impressive 55" display.

The integrated Saorview HD tuner gives you access to over 50 digital TV channels and 24 radio stations, all subscription-free! In addition to 3 HDMI ports that are ideal for connecting your high definition devices, the Bauhn TV boasts 2 USB connections that let you play back your digital photos and movies from a USB device.

Built-in Saorview HD tuner
1920 x 1080 resolution
Wall mount VESA standard size 200 x 200
Remote control with active energy batteries
Metal feet stand

dodzy

kceire wrote: »

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-01-nov/products-detail-page/ps/p/55-full-hd-tv/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2015-10-30_15-20

Any reason why this TV should or should not be purchased.

No reason not to if you can house a 55". I can't

It's full HD.
3 HDMIs.
Dual USB.
Speakers might not be great but thats easily addressed.


And as usual, the ALDI 3yr warranty is the 'deal sealer' IMO

moleyv

It doesn't say what the refresh rate is. If it is low it may be more noticeable on such a large screen.

colm_mcm

What 50 channels can you get on saorview? Thought there were only 8 or 9

PeterDuggan

Some really bad reviews for Bauhn tv's... http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bauhn-50-127cm-full-hd.html

and more bad reviews... http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bauhn-aldi-47-full-high-definition.html

dodzy

PeterDuggan wrote: »

Some really bad reviews for Bauhn tv's... http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bauhn-50-127cm-full-hd.html

and more bad reviews... http://www.productreview.com.au/p/bauhn-aldi-47-full-high-definition.html

In fairness, there was 20 reviews on the first link. I'm sure there was '000s sold. Most were on to complain that TV failed after 2yrs. Its €200 lower than Powercity's cheapest offering in the 55" range.

Soarer

Did we ever think we'd see the day when we'd be wondering if a 55" tv for less than €600 is a good buy?

Yamanoto

colm_mcm wrote: »

What 50 channels can you get on saorview? Thought there were only 8 or 9

They just lifted the blurb from the UK description, the addition of Saorview being the only change.

Shoddy stuff tbh.

chicorytip

550 euro is not exactly bargain price territory for that type of "spurious" product. A Panasonic 50" plasma would be a better alternative.

Invincible

dodzy wrote: »

No reason not to if you can house a 55". I can't

It's full HD.
3 HDMIs.
Dual USB.
Speakers might not be great but thats easily addressed.


And as usual, the ALDI 3yr warranty is the 'deal sealer' IMO

The 3 year warranty is worthless if you get the TV home and discover a dead or stuck pixel, like I did before.
At least in a shop you can ask to see the TV unboxed and working before you buy and as for the 3 year warranty, Richer sounds give a 6 year on their TVs.

drunkmonkey

chicorytip wrote: »

550 euro is not exactly bargain price territory for that type of "spurious" product. A Panasonic 50" plasma would be a better alternative.

If only they existed any more...no decent plasmas can be got now...spending €500 on a 5 year old kuro will get you a real telly to be proud of, even a second hand Panasonic.

styron

Invincible wrote: »

The 3 year warranty is worthless if you get the TV home and discover a dead or stuck pixel, like I did before.
At least in a shop you can ask to see the TV unboxed and working before you buy and as for the 3 year warranty, Richer sounds give a 6 year on their TVs.

Most monitor/TV warranties are immune to a dead pixel or two, but Aldi also have a 60 Day no quibble refund if anything doesn't meet your expectations, provided you retain the original packaging and receipt.

I wouldn't mention it as faulty though - particularly as they and most retailers/manufacturers consider a dead pixel or three (among two megapixels - 2073600 [1080p]) below that threshold.

Mervyn Skidmore

I wouldn't touch this tv. With very few panel manufacturers left, tvs are still items where you usually "get what you pay for". The mother has a 2 year old Vestel tv with terrible speakers and the panel is already giving up, getting blocky and having to reset the tv a lot. I have a samsung for 3 years that's been perfect so far. If you have the €550 now, save it and add another €550 to it next year and you'll get a proper TV.

Soarer

chicorytip wrote: »

550 euro is not exactly bargain price territory for that type of "spurious" product. A Panasonic 50" plasma would be a better alternative.

Plasma will have a reflective screen and the danger of screen burn. Plus it's 5" smaller.

And, maybe I'm wrong, but the cheap Panny stuff is just rebadged tripe.

loyatemu

Mervyn Skidmore wrote:

The mother has a 2 year old Vestel tv with terrible speakers and the panel is already giving up, getting blocky and having to reset the tv a lot.

If she'd bought it in aldi it would still be under warranty. I have a 7 year old Mirai bought in Tesco & it's still working fine, it luck of the draw.

Mervyn Skidmore

loyatemu wrote: »

If she'd bought it in aldi it would still be under warranty. I have a 7 year old Mirai bought in Tesco & it's still working fine, it luck of the draw.

It's a bit over the 2 year mark now, probably 2 years and 3 months. There's a lot of junk out there in the TV market. My sister got a 32 inch Panasonic tv there recently for around €280. Thought that was a great bargain for a reputable brand. I did a bit of googling and it seems that even Panasonic use Vestel panels in their cheap tvs.

sonny.knowles

Soarer wrote: »

Did we ever think we'd see the day when we'd be wondering if a 55" tv for less than €600 is a good buy?

Cheap != Good

Akrasia

I think Samsung and LG are the only manufacturers to not sell rebranded third party tvs as their own these days.

Akrasia

Akrasia wrote: »

I think Samsung and LG are the only manufacturers to not sell rebranded third party tvs as their own these days.

Sony don't use 3rd parties and also make the best tv's money can buy.

slave1

Carl Ambitious Pekinese wrote: »

Sony don't use 3rd parties and also make the best tv's money can buy.

Lordie, you need to update your thoughts there mate, you are 100% wrong.

Sony exited panel manufacturing a number of years ago due to heavy losses, so much so that the Sony TV division was completely separated from the Sony parent because it was dragging it down.

Samsung, LG and Sharp have been providing Sony with their panels for the last number of years and then went to an un-named China supplier last year for its updated X-Reality Pro processing engine and Triluminous colour technology.
Unreliable supply led them back to LG for it's premium range this year but the quality of blacks are very poor from LG so the best Sony models this year are below flagship level.

TerrorFirmer

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

I wouldn't touch this tv. With very few panel manufacturers left, tvs are still items where you usually "get what you pay for". The mother has a 2 year old Vestel tv with terrible speakers and the panel is already giving up, getting blocky and having to reset the tv a lot. I have a samsung for 3 years that's been perfect so far. If you have the €550 now, save it and add another €550 to it next year and you'll get a proper TV.

I bought a Vestel before thinking 'Sure, it'll be fine'. It actually went bad after two weeks, first developed a vertical line, then one HDMI stopped working, couldn't believe it.

That said my current TV is a UMC manufactured 'Sharp' Aquos and it's fine, great picture but dreadful sound (have a seperate), was 449 for a 50", still on sale in Tesco. Don't regret it.

ralphie

Anybody buy this 55 inch TV in Aldi.

eronayne

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

enfant terrible

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

Why plasmas have a much better picture. Reason they didn't catch on was because they were more expensive to make and people wanted ultra thin screens even if football looks a blurry mess on most of them.

Akrasia

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

Plasmas are great, but nobody makes them anymore

ralphie

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

I think it's LED.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

Jaysus, what made you think it was plasma?!

highdef

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

would probably give it a punt if it was not a plasma panel.

Try pick it up. If you can't pick it up easily enough, it's probably plasma. Doubt it though. Eight years ago I gave my in laws my old aldi 32 inch led TV. It was nearly 5 years old at the time. Still in perfect working order and is used daily.... Sometimes you get lucky with these bargains. Having said that, it's so old that it has dvi instead of HDMI and doesn't do hdcp but they are happy connecting the sky box via scart.

Ten Pin

eronayne wrote: »

Looked at it last night instore and couldn't figure out if it was a plasma screen or LCD/LED so didn't purchase.

Looking at the energy label from aldi site, at 90 watts it's probably LED/LCD

MayoForSam

Not a hope this panel is a plasma .

For the price, it is most definitely a bog standard LED/LCD, better quality OLED panels are way more expensive. My 7 year old Panasonic plasma is still going strong, picture quality can't be beaten, however plasmas are heavy, expensive to make and power-hungry, therefore no-one is making them any longer.

slave1

It's LCD or (highly unlikely) Plasma, there is no such thing as a LED screen.
What LED indicates is the technology behind lighting the LCD screen.
Stupid marketing people make it out that LED screens are better when in reality they don't exist.

Capt'n Midnight

slave1 wrote: »

It's LCD or (highly unlikely) Plasma, there is no such thing as a LED screen.
What LED indicates is the technology behind lighting the LCD screen.
Stupid marketing people make it out that LED screens are better when in reality they don't exist.

Actually there are led screens where every pixel is a separately addressable OLED so you can get plasma levels of darkness, great if you watch a lot of horror or sci-fi. They are the future, but for early adopters you are talking about a laying down a couple of grand for a TV.

In the meantime most things described as LED just use LED's instead of fluorescent as the backlight for an LCD panel.

And yes marketing people should flung out to space on Ark B.
Sick and tired of seeing TV's with a "HD Ready" badge and not knowing if they are really HD or not.

Capt'n Midnight

highdef wrote: »

Having said that, it's so old that it has dvi instead of HDMI and doesn't do hdcp but they are happy connecting the sky box via scart.

off topic just try a HDMI-DVI converter

http://www.buyincoins.com/item/325.html#.Vjkn3mtDvDc €1.53 and if you order now it would make a nice Christmas present.

If it has a VGA input then Plan B might be http://www.buyincoins.com/item/18138.html#.VjkpC2tDvDc HDMI to VGA €5.52

AMKC

Tesco were selling 50in Blaupunkt tvs during Christmas last year for 300 euro. Was very tempted. Looked nice too.

Mervyn Skidmore

AMKC wrote: »

Tesco were selling 50in Blaupunkt tvs during Christmas last year for 300 euro. Was very tempted. Looked nice too.

Junk too unfortunately.

_Tombstone_

Very hard to get a decent Telly at the Mo. LG range is shocking poor at the minute...they had great sets this time last year.

Phibsboro

zerks wrote: »

+1

Plus if you live on the East coast,you can pick up digital tv from the UK.There's the 50 channels straight away.

Just in case anyone is going to buy this telly (or any digital terrestrial TV) on the basis of picking up the UK digital channels (aka Freeview), this is actually a very difficult thing to achieve for most of the east coast. Anything other than the border counties are going to need an industrial sized aerial to have a chance at picking up Freeview. Reports of anyone getting it in Dublin are few and far between. Here is an example thread from the Terrestrial forum a few weeks ago on boards with someone in Cavan trying to improve their reception from a fairly massive looking aerial...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057509482

Thargor

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

Very hard to get a decent Telly at the Mo. LG range is shocking poor at the minute...they had great sets this time last year.

Really? I was just thinking the LG range in Power City these days is absolutely fantastic looking, haven't been keeping up with the reviews and wouldn't pay Power City prices though.

Samsungs current range and they're ugly curved screens and ugly plastic fake chrome stands can feck off.

Etnies

This is like a crash course in TV's. I'd like to know where everyone grabs their knowledge of which LCD's are being used in which TV's and by what company. It seems to change every other month - what to buy and what not to buy.