Plasma TV's - all you gadget men out there!
Sep 7th 2003, 7:24 pm
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Plasma TV's - all you gadget men out there!
We have found a real bargain price for a 42 inch plasma tv. Samsung £1999 pounds. Hubby has dreamt about one for ages and we may relent and spend a bit of our profits on one to take with us.
I have searched lots of the sites out there and they are about £3500 equivalent price in Aus, so it could be a good idea to buy over here.
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
I have searched lots of the sites out there and they are about £3500 equivalent price in Aus, so it could be a good idea to buy over here.
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
Sep 7th 2003, 9:01 pm
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It MIGHT work in Oz, depending on it's spec. Best to check with the manufacturer at that price!
I am a little leery on the life expectancy on Plasmas, and a dealer near me says they should last ten years.....
Sep 7th 2003, 9:14 pm
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i hate to sound like a parrot, but i heard that too and was also a little concerned. However after 10 years i'd be wanting to get something new.... hmmm wonder how long it will be before holographic TV comes out? 
Sep 7th 2003, 9:37 pm
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Re: Plasma TV's - all you gadget men out there!
Originally posted by tinaj
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
Hey Tina,
Send these guys a quick email with your model of Samsung - they may be able to beat the price, and put it aside for you; save shipping and guaranteed to work.
http://www.tvmarket.com.au/
HTH
Sep 7th 2003, 9:51 pm
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I have heard that UK TV's do not pick up the sound in OZ.
Plasma has a finite life in hours. If you have a family of TV addicts you may only get a few years life out of it.
Flatron/trinitron TV's have a better life and an extraordianary picture.
Plasma has a finite life in hours. If you have a family of TV addicts you may only get a few years life out of it.
Flatron/trinitron TV's have a better life and an extraordianary picture.
Sep 7th 2003, 10:28 pm
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I'd also make sure that it is packed really well, they seem a bit delicate to me. If I had one, I'd take it.
Sep 7th 2003, 10:40 pm
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Re: Plasma TV's - all you gadget men out there!
Originally posted by tinaj
We have found a real bargain price for a 42 inch plasma tv. Samsung £1999 pounds. Hubby has dreamt about one for ages and we may relent and spend a bit of our profits on one to take with us.
I have searched lots of the sites out there and they are about £3500 equivalent price in Aus, so it could be a good idea to buy over here.
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
We have found a real bargain price for a 42 inch plasma tv. Samsung £1999 pounds. Hubby has dreamt about one for ages and we may relent and spend a bit of our profits on one to take with us.
I have searched lots of the sites out there and they are about £3500 equivalent price in Aus, so it could be a good idea to buy over here.
The question is - will it work out there? and what do I have to ask the assistant about to check if it's compatable.
Unless its multi band multi region it won't work without a new sound board fitted anyway. Save your cash and blow it on something out there.
Sep 7th 2003, 10:43 pm
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Aussie TV is crap. All those programs get in the way of the constant ads.
