Kogan Releases Cheap HDTVs With Built-In DVD Players
We’ve seen Kogan’s stuff here before, but this deal almost appears too good to be true. They’ve just launched two LCD HDTVs, in both 19 and 22-inch models, which include a side loading DVD player, a built-in digital tuner, plus SUB and memory card slots for DiVX, AVI and.JPG file playback.
The price? It’s just $449 for the 19-inch and $599 for the 22-inch. The TV itself is a 1440 x 900 panel, which isn’t the normal size for a HD screen, but is still high-def. The set also includes a HDMI input for your HD device.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the quality won’t match, say, a Sony BRAVIA LCD. But then again, it’s a tiny fraction of the price. I’ve put in a request for a review unit – despite my reservations, part of me thinks this could be the ideal unit for a rumpus room, bedroom or games room. Stay tuned for the review…
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After having looked for some months for a HD LCD TV with DVD(12v) player, and having compared prices, I have come to the conclusion that the Palsonic unit from R T Edwards (Ipswich)is the best value for money beating Kogan by at least $70, and no delivery fee as I can pick up from the shop. This will not prevent me from “snipeing” on E-bay though, in the hope of getting a bargain while others sleep.
Steve
Hi, I’m not highly amusing, I’m just commenting on Kogan Tv’s.
I work for a Hotel and we have purchased 60 kogan TV’s.
Thirty were standard defination and 30 were Hd Televisions – not with DVD’s.
The 30 standard TV’s – None have broken down but the picture is poor. The remote control units are dreadful, cheap and respond dreadfully. They are so frustrating and you have to stand about 1 meter from the TV.
The 30 Hd TV’s – not with DVD – the picture is good. The remote’s however, like the standard TV’s, are really poor. Some are good but about half, you have to be very close to the television to change channels etc. It’s only now we’re finding some faults. Five out of 30 – is it good or not, I don’t know. Two had nothing on the screen, just blank. Two have stuck in surround sound – can’t change. One wont turn on when it’s warm.
One only HD TV we have with DVD, won’t play a DVD.
For a Hotel, there cheap. It looks like they may only last about 12 months. We’re looking at buying more, but is it worth it? To get them repaired they have to go back to Melbourne.
We’re really not sure on this Kogan Brand. The Price is good for a Hotel, but is it worth it?