my inlaws are wanting me to find a tv for them and i'm thinking about this 55" model now. seems like a pretty good deal compared to whats out there now. is it a good idea to hold off and wait a bit though in case prices may drop, etc?
FatWalker
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 17, 2012 @ 9:33p
cnIsfg said: dkd711 said: Many brands sold in the US are Re-labeled TCL TVs if I recall correctly.
Such as...? TCL just got FCC approval to distribute their branded products in the US 2 months ago. From our manufacturer contacts in our tech salvage business I don't know of anyone re-badging any TCL products in the US and we deal with directly with every major brand manufacturer as well as retailer private label re-branders of LCDs and LEDs selling in the US and Canada. If TCL has sold re-branded products in the US it was without the knowledge of the FCC so I seriously doubt it could be many if any.
Thanks for the great insight about this deal.......
hammer45
Wears Parachute Pants
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 11:28a
Looking at the BF ads, this still seems to be the best 55" LED deal this year. Anyone see a 55" cheaper?
ersb9
New Member
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 11:37a
TigerDirect has this for $649 for Black Friday. And although not a 55" there are multiple, albeit difficult opportunities for a Vizio 60" LED for under $700 this year.
I have a TCL 32" LED I got from Amazon, and it's just "ok". I'm on the fence with this one.
ashukg
Member
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 12:59p
ersb9 said: TigerDirect has this for $649 for Black Friday. And although not a 55" there are multiple, albeit difficult opportunities for a Vizio 60" LED for under $700 this year.
I have a TCL 32" LED I got from Amazon, and it's just "ok". I'm on the fence with this one.
Link? I see at 779 there.
SILVERZ28
Member
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 1:25p
ashukg said: ersb9 said: TigerDirect has this for $649 for Black Friday. And although not a 55" there are multiple, albeit difficult opportunities for a Vizio 60" LED for under $700 this year.
I have a TCL 32" LED I got from Amazon, and it's just "ok". I'm on the fence with this one.
Link? I see at 779 there.
It's not Black Friday yet.
afbond03
Member
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 2:02p
I would go with a TCL over a Vizio. Hate my Vizio, love my parents TCL. To each their own though.
opathal
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Nov. 18, 2012 @ 2:03p
My Vizio died in 13months.
TCL makes great music......Don't go chasing waterfalls......please stick to the rivers and the lakes that youre used to. I'm glad they ventured past making music to making TVs
hpmax
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2012 @ 2:02p
I ordered the 48" a couple days ago... Shipping was lightning fast. Ordered in the afternoon, shipped in the evening, received noon the next day. The TV seems good. I haven't done anything challenging with it, just hooked it up to my laptop. Audio is better than I was expecting, but I wasn't expecting much.
I have tried chasing down the $429, but I can't find any price tracker showing it was ever that, and I have one setup to email me if it ever goes below 479. I'm hoping to get $50 knocked off with the low price guarantee.
hammer45
Wears Parachute Pants
posted: Nov. 22, 2012 @ 2:21p
I think this monitor is better than the Samsung at best buy for $799.
AnotherBuger
Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2012 @ 4:24p
Seems like a nice no hassle deal. I sprung for one instead of fighting the crowds on black friday to try and get a slightly better deal.
Freeduh
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2012 @ 4:27p
@hpmax
"I have tried chasing down the $429, but I can't find any price tracker showing it was ever that, and I have one setup to email me if it ever goes below 479. I'm hoping to get $50 knocked off with the low price guarantee." While researching this TV I saw a SD post from 6 days ago with the lower price on Amazon as a hot deal here's the:http://slickdeals.net/f/5513308-TCL-LE48FHDF3300ZTA-48-Inch-1080p-240Hz-LED-HDTV-with-2-Year-Limited-Warranty-Black-429-Amazon
scott78945
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 22, 2012 @ 6:29p
opathal said: My Vizio died in 13months.
TCL makes great music......Don't go chasing waterfalls......please stick to the rivers and the lakes that youre used to. I'm glad they ventured past making music to making TVs
scott78945 said: opathal said: My Vizio died in 13months.
TCL makes great music......Don't go chasing waterfalls......please stick to the rivers and the lakes that youre used to. I'm glad they ventured past making music to making TVs
Hmm, thats TLC...but you tried.
congrats on falling for a 4 day old troll. Nice bump
cahiatt
Broke Member
posted: Nov. 23, 2012 @ 9:41p
AnotherBuger said: Seems like a nice no hassle deal. I sprung for one instead of fighting the crowds on black friday to try and get a slightly better deal.
As did I. I was needing something for a play area in the basement. Very pleased with it. Then again my primary set is a 47" LCD Proscan I bought from Sears about 6 years back. What a difference a few years can make with regards to picture quality.
hammer45
Wears Parachute Pants
posted: Nov. 23, 2012 @ 10:32p
Can someone confirm what the depth of this unit is? Looks like its not slim.
I have the 48" model. Its hard to describe the depth... The unit is ~ 1.7" deep. However, there is a panel that extends from the back of that another .6" or so. There is also a bar that goes across the bottom (about 2.5" tall) which has a total depth of about 3".
Heim
Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2012 @ 3:44a
BB also has Insignia 55" for $599.99.
ListedGuru
Member
posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 10:45a
Are the screens on these TCL's matte or glossy? Also even though these says 240hz I heard they are really only 60hz and that you can't adjust that? Is that correct? Any soap opera effect on these?
ListedGuru said: Also even though these says 240hz I heard they are really only 60hz and that you can't adjust that?
Where does everybody get this information that aways feels kind of half-baked? The screen has a matte finish, and I don't believe there's any way to turn the smooth motion feature off, but I don't have any reason to believe that the internals are from Sony or that it's not actually a 240 Hz set.
I've had this one for a few months now and have been very pleased, considering the price.
ListedGuru said: Also even though these says 240hz I heard they are really only 60hz and that you can't adjust that?
Where does everybody get this information that aways feels kind of half-baked? The screen has a matte finish, and I don't believe there's any way to turn the smooth motion feature off, but I don't have any reason to believe that the internals are from Sony or that it's not actually a 240 Hz set.
I've had this one for a few months now and have been very pleased, considering the price.
Does this set have the soap opera effect? I don't like the SOE thats why I was asking if you can turn off the 240hz setting (if it's really 240hz)...
Thanks for the info regarding it having a matte screen.
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