scaria197

Maybe this has been asked before, but is it worth shipping a NTSC LCD TV to Australia? Australia uses PAL system.

I am not sure if I should or not. Right now you can get a 32" LCD TV in the USA for USD350!! I can barely imagine how much will I sell mine used for.

If you have a Foxtel Setup box and an HDMI Output from the box, does a difference in NTSC/PAL Matter?

Does Foxtel boxes/cable boxes have HDMI outputs standard?

As always appreciate your comments/inputs/advice!!

Sherlock Holmes

Does it have a NTSC / PAL switchover? If so, it might work.

On the other hand, prices here are now fairly good. Strong Aus dollar, more demand etc have seen prices become reasonable.

freebo

Our Foxtel IQ2 and the cheap freeview decoder we bought both have HDMI out.

scaria197

hmm does not have a switch..it is a regular American TV...alienated from the world standard..made in china though!!

So am I correct in assuming that for foxtel/cable as long as you have box that supplies HDMI out and you TV has HDMI in..you are good....???

freebo

As far as I know if your TV does not accept a PAL signal it won't play Aus TV, regardless of which cable you connect it with, hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Check here - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/25...-ntsc-flavours

Sherlock Holmes

I'm pretty sure that is correct.

ABCDiamond

What brand TV is that ?

A 32" HD LCD TV here can be bought for A$398, and a 42" for A$499.

scaria197

It is a Sharp Aquos 32". If I sell it off here I will prolly get about 100 even for it

ABCDiamond-which brands do you get for the prices you mentioned? Are prices on "thegoodguys", dicksmiths, harveynorman good indicators of price? or the price you pay if paying cash is lower?

Sherlock Holmes

I think you may have to bite the bullet and sell that and get a new one when you get here. I have to say, that in the whole emigration saga, a tele is not the most important thing.

scaria197

True..A TV is not a big deal..additionally, if you buy at 20-30 % higher, you dont buy TV's everyday.

I just wonder why did North America decide on 110V? All my other appliances need to be sold too!!

Sherlock Holmes

Much of Europe was 110v for a while and has moved over to 240 ish. Canada has a 220v outlet just for your cooker. All very odd.

ABCDiamond

The Sharp 32 Inch Aquos LCD TV LC32D33X is normally about $799.

In the 2008 Boxing day sales, there was this one: Sharp 32” Aquos HD LCD TV $596
It would be interesting to see the prices this year

The prices I quoted were the cheapest "Dick Smiths own brand etc" from this weeks letterbox catalogue drops. But before any less for cash discounts.

Goodbuys prices can normally be discounted by about 12% for cash or Credit card, and that is just by showing a road club membership card

Other discounts depend on negotiation.

scaria197

ABCDiamond,

Thanks that is useful information.

How do you get these Road membership cards? I have AAA here, but not sure what is the equivalent down under.

Wol

You don't need any memberships - almost every store is open to bargaining. They expect to be made an offer.

scaria197

ok and 10-12% negotation is typical or in other words, do stores typically accept 10-12 % less that listed price?