We're planning to move to Brisbane in Jan/Feb next year, and could really do with a new TV, ideally I would want a plasma/LCD.

Are most modern TVs compatible? I've also heard that electricals are more expensive in Australia, does anyone have experience of this when taking into account shipping costs etc?

Thanks.

we brought EVERYTHING with us nearly five years ago and very glad we did. the tv's all needed an adjustment costing about $50 each and worked perfectly.
if you do this bring plenty of 4 way sockets for uk things, we obviously changed heaps, it helped along the way, just to change one for certain areas.
as time has gone by we've bought new things, just paid $1500 for a 42 inch lcd lg (brand) tv which already alan thinks is too small!
big silver fridge freezers (double door) with ice makers are around $3000 (can be more, can be less)
those are the only things we've been looking at lately.
the 3,500 pounds it cost to bring all our stuff was well worth it we feel, not just electrical items of course, two beds (will be in use for years) chests of drawers (which seem to be very dear here) every day stuff, kitchen gadgets, stationary, tools, garden stuff, pictures.... could go on all day. to replace everything would feel like i've got no history! though of course lots of things have gone by the wayside now and we've got lots of other stuff! a HUGE help at the beginning, we took a rental with a great landlord who let us use the necessities till our stuff arrived, it was like christmas!
good luch with whatever you choose.
karen

Hi

Just a few words of advice.....Personally i would wait until you arrive here b4 buying a new tv.

Firstly, biggest is not always best, and i would certainly want to check out potential properties,etc..get idea of room sizes, b4 taking the plunge.Because it is very easy to get swept along with all the fancy jargon and b/s the shops throw at you, a huge tv in the wrong size room could be a costly mistake.

Secondly, I think electrical eqp here is reasonably priced, and you have to consider the possible damage done when transporting such a long distance. Also warranties, are they valid ??

Thirdly, do your homework. I was very well armed with all the info i needed when i was shopping around for a new tv. All the info you need is on the web.
In most shops, i knew more than the assistants who are trying to sell you an expensive piece of gear. Also don't be afaraid to haggle.
The price you see should NEVER be the price you pay.

Because i had researched i managed to get $2,600 off my purchase, i knew the tv i wanted was being replaced and that any stock would be in theory clearance, although they would'nt tell you that, i also got delivery and a 5 year warranty thrown in.

By the way the if you want anything over 36" i would recommend going for Plasma, all the info seems to point to that being the best option

I would wait before buying an LCD or plasma till you get here.
We had just bought one in the uk 6 months prior to leaving, and when we looked into what it would cost to ship and insure, it pushed the price up by another 200 pounds. We sold it for half of what we paid for it to a family member, and then replaced it here, the same model.. for about $200 more than we sold it for in the UK. Prices seem to have come down over here on tv's since we did our first trip here.

We brought out a Samsung 42" plasma, when it arrived here it was smashed. We paid £1500 for it, we have just replaced it for a Samsung 42" plasma and a Samsung 40" LCD - we managed to get a deal because we were buying two boxes total cost including 3 HD leads just under $2700 - i would wait before buying.

FWIW wait until your here. We bought a HISENSE 42" LCD for $1399 and 2 x HISENSE 19" LCD's for $499 each from the Good Guys.
BONUS: They came with a 3 year warranty....no brainer.

Good site for advice http://www.dtvforum.info/.

Ian

if you need a new tv buy one and keep the box it comes in,we brought our 46" x series sony bravia lcd over with us without any problems,
great tv would recommend it

I've just installed my 46" Bravia HD TV and Sony surround sound - got 28% off RRP which seems reasonable.

Superb picture and good sound. Biggest problem is working out what all the buttons do.....

get the kids to sort it, thats what i do.
im normally there for hours trying to sort it, and they come along and GET IT straight away!

saves me heaps of time in the long run.

No children in *this* old folks home <g>.

grandkids, neighbours kids, any child would do.

if not good luck!

we took all tvs and all worked fine , we got good picture and sound we get all channels. need to unlock some dvd players but that was it for us . what i will say is bring heaters with you , as it does get cold in winter , and it does rain alot to in winter . all the best
Dave

Thanks guys for all your advice.

Think the best thing to do is probably to wait until we get there and know what sort of house we'll be in, unless of course the old one breaks very soon!



Cheers

We brought our lcd tv with us and worked o.k. I would buy a tv when you get here, some electrical items are more expensive than U.K but tv's are definately cheaper.