Soniq 32" Full HD TV. $299 JB Hi-Fi (in Store)

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Soniq 32" Full HD TV. $299 JB Hi-Fi (in Store)
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melbourneboy on 25/05/2011 - 14:31 files.ozbargain.com.au (5549 clicks)

Seems pretty cheap for 32" Full HD. $299

Picked up Warrigal Rd, Chadstone store. Looks like it should be Australia wide, the guy said it was new stock this week.

Model: Soniq L32V11A-AU

USB Port, timeshift and recording capable.

2x HDMI Ports.

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    2stroksmokr on 25/05/2011 - 14:40

    Any reviews on this?

    • +3 votes
      wisc on 25/05/2011 - 19:51

      guys put a bit of the stats and review here:

      http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1705487

    • +2 votes
      socker on 26/05/2011 - 19:58

      picked up one at forest hill melb excelent picture real bargain

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    Super8Tab on 25/05/2011 - 14:41

    getting one before closing time thanks

    • +3 votes
      wisc on 26/05/2011 - 12:20

      congratulations on a fantastic first post by the way, welcome to ozbargains!

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    Saturday on 25/05/2011 - 14:42

    Wow, that is super cheap.

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    alfy on 25/05/2011 - 14:45

    Any idea on warranties on this TV?

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    drdolphin on 25/05/2011 - 14:51

    Thanks. Cant find any reviews on this model which is unusual

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      timmye on 25/05/2011 - 15:28

      It said above the JB guy said it was new stock this week.

  • +2 votes
    rodripa on 25/05/2011 - 14:51

    1 year. The Soniq TVs tend to be the better than the other no-name brands

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      vid_ghost on 25/05/2011 - 15:26

      Yep i do like Soniq TVs, the few my friends have had produced awesome QTY images!

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    Kaboda on 25/05/2011 - 14:55

    I had a 40 inch and I was pretty happy with it.

    • +15 votes
      montorola on 25/05/2011 - 14:58

      Wait, you HAD a 40inch? What happened to it? Lol

      I'd feel more comfortable if you said you still HAVE one haha

      • +2 votes
        vid_ghost on 25/05/2011 - 15:26

        He probably upgraded… my guess

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    Michael15286 on 25/05/2011 - 14:56

    I've always wondered about what JBHiFi classifies as "full HD"
    Is is 720p or 1080p?
    Edit: I now see in the picture as it being 1080.

    • +5 votes
      Methotical on 25/05/2011 - 14:59

      FULL HD should always be classified as 1920x1080 / 1080P

      HD in JBHI can be 1024x768 / 1366x768

      NB: if you click on the image is shows 1920x1080 for that tv ;)

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      Rumbaar on 25/05/2011 - 15:03

      Couldn't find it on the Australian Soniq site, but closest I could find was the L32V10A model on the international site. Which has it listed as Resolution: 1366 x 768 Pixels
      http://www.soniqav.com/Qvision.php?mdm=44b85fb99a3ade1261724...

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      khepri on 25/05/2011 - 15:03

      Picture indicates 1080p, and even with JB's "amazing" and "unbelievable", 'Full HD' is pretty much an industry standard 1080p

    • +6 votes
      tantryl on 25/05/2011 - 18:20

      I remember the days when HD meant 1080p, and anything under that was SD (standard definition).

      Then they started putting TV Tuners in SD TVs that could technically resolve 1080p but of course the TV itself displayed a lower quality image because that's all it could do. So they started calling SD TVs "HD" or "HD capable", even though only the TV tuner was HD capable.

      So they had to change it to Full HD and HD. Bloody marketing departments, ruining nomenclature for the little man.

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    scrimshaw on 25/05/2011 - 14:57

    How do 50hz tv's fair on gaming?

    I used to have a 50hz CRT monitor and some of my xbox games didn't work on 50hz mode at all.

    • +1 vote
      StewBalls on 25/05/2011 - 15:08

      I've always found them to work just fine. I don't like motion compensation, it makes most stuff look odd IMHO!

      You'll also hear people complain about response time for the panel if it's not under 6.5ms; but honestly, anything under 8ms does most games ok IME! ;)

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        Calam05 on 25/05/2011 - 19:23

        my 32 inch bravia has a bit of input lag compared to my 24inch monitor

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        Mark Heath on 25/05/2011 - 21:13

        Specced response time also isn't everything when it comes to the responsiveness of a monitor :)

        • +2 votes
          StewBalls on 25/05/2011 - 23:30

          Yep, precisely my point; that you can't just point to a single arbitrary figure & say everything below this will automatically be crap! :)

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    Oliver on 25/05/2011 - 15:01

    My Sony is 50Hz and all the 360 games work just fine.

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    prankster on 25/05/2011 - 15:02

    yeah im looking for a cheap HD tv for mum hehe

  • +1 vote
    chiefbodge on 25/05/2011 - 15:04

    Been looking for a full HD 32" for under $300 for yonks now this deal is sweet. GF has car atm and i'm not too keen to take this home on my motorcycle hope it doesn't sell out too quick.

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      wisc on 25/05/2011 - 15:47

      LMAO… also dont want to carry it home on the bike… dont want to or cant… one of the two…
      my car has a flat battery too :S

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    nubzy on 25/05/2011 - 15:06

    Soniq are very good TV's they use Samsung panels and are JB's house brand. The 42" Full HD LED they have for $798 is amazingly good value for the quality.

    I would like this little 32" for my room actually but i'd have to sell one of my PC monitors to get the cash for it.

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      pelanalcon on 25/05/2011 - 15:16

      Is this 32" TV using Samsung panel as well????

      how are their warranty services??

      anyone got any experience?

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        Methotical on 25/05/2011 - 15:26

        From memory all soniq tv's have a standard 1 year warranty and use Samsung panels for their screens.

        Ive had a soniq 42" plasma for 6 years and it still runs a treat.

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    Haroharo on 25/05/2011 - 15:07

    I can't seem to find this model on the the web or on Soniq's official site.
    Can anyone provide info on that?
    Cos if this checks out, i'll head off to buy one this arvo =D

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    billy_bob on 25/05/2011 - 15:11

    Shame JB is not one of the retailers listed on the Amex offer, this would have come down to $250! Soniq is only at JB so can't price match either, damn.

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      Methotical on 25/05/2011 - 15:28

      Ive seen soniq tv's at the Good guys.

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        McLarenMercedes on 25/05/2011 - 22:15

        Are you sure it was Soniq???? Soniq is an exclusive brand for JB/Clive Anthony's.

  • +6 votes
    Saturday on 25/05/2011 - 15:17

    Maybe a bit off topic, but the federal goverment's $300ish for pensioners to get a Set Top Box could actually get them a Full HD LCD tv like this…

    • +9 votes
      2stroksmokr on 25/05/2011 - 15:18

      Agreed. Most of the money goes to the contractors to install…pathetic.

      • +1 vote
        vid_ghost on 25/05/2011 - 15:30

        providing work for contractors is heling Australia more then sending the money overseas to china.. but yeah.. would be much better spent on this TV then $400 for a $30 ( $370 isntall cost ) settop box.

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        camelgrass on 25/05/2011 - 17:09

        People, get the really story from this thread and some of the links I provided instead of making misinformed comments. I'm not going to comment on this any more, but do read some of the articles and base your opinion on some facts provided in the articles.

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/44454#comment-470078

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        Dan_ on 25/05/2011 - 19:25

        .

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    2stroksmokr on 25/05/2011 - 15:17

    Anyone else confirm this is nation wide? Can't call at work. Will go down to local store after to check and purchase if its there!

  • -1 vote
    dopefishy on 25/05/2011 - 15:17

    Local QLD store has none in stock.. :{

    • +1 vote
      2stroksmokr on 25/05/2011 - 15:27

      Which store?

    • +2 votes
      bigosmallo on 25/05/2011 - 18:04

      What the hell does local QLD store even mean? I'm guessing there are dozens of jb hifis in QLD alone.

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      dopefishy on 25/05/2011 - 21:15

      AFAIK QLD (every store) has no stock yet.

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      ericookie on 01/06/2011 - 23:53

      Macgregor had 20+ left, just pick one today.

  • +1 vote
    robxxx on 25/05/2011 - 15:20

    My limited experience working at jb hifi told me to that the hisense brand represented the best value, and the best warranty. this is what pretty much every member of the team had in their loungerooms/bedrooms.

    • +2 votes
      wisc on 25/05/2011 - 15:48

      but do they have them for sub 300 dollars?

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    greenlantern on 25/05/2011 - 15:24

    just rang JB at Maribyrnong, they have 60 units and selling, going now to check it out as its setup and running.

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    ccrap on 25/05/2011 - 15:24

    +1, good deal and nice stealth photo taking ;)

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    Imsopov on 25/05/2011 - 15:26

    I have a soniq 42" had it for years now, never had a problem with it. Its in the bedroom now but still a decent tv.

    • -1 vote
      shmahoo on 29/05/2011 - 09:42

      I read this as you having 42" in the bedroom and never having a problem with it. I re-read the post, and my apologies.

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    alfy on 25/05/2011 - 15:27

    Anyone with Soniq's can comment on the response rates? Generally on cheaper TV's the time to change channels is pretty shocking.

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      vid_ghost on 25/05/2011 - 15:32

      Some do some dont, its a luck of the draw when it comes to cheapo TV's :) But this is a Tuner issue and not a TV issue. Channels can change slow on cheapo tv's sometimes.

      • +1 vote
        StewBalls on 25/05/2011 - 15:37

        They can also change slow on some name brands too, it's often model-specific more so than brand-specific! :)

        • +3 votes
          camelgrass on 25/05/2011 - 16:57

          Yep, my Sony Bravia changes channel soooo slowly … PITA.

          But this is a Tuner issue and not a TV issue

          LOL, I though the tuner is an essential part of the TV.

        • +1 vote
          altomic on 26/05/2011 - 20:00

          I was just staying in a hotel room with a philips 32inch TV. it was slower than my 5 year old Conia COTD $500 32inch TV

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    vegimate on 25/05/2011 - 15:30

    would JB would negotiate the tv better for cash$$$ ? any success ?

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    Kaboda on 25/05/2011 - 15:34

    Had cus I sold it for series 8 Samsung LED

  • +1 vote
    dopefishy on 25/05/2011 - 15:38

    Other QLD sales guy says they wont get that deal. SO ITS NOT AU WIDE.

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      camelgrass on 25/05/2011 - 16:59

      Really? I talked to a JB sales guy in Brisbane and he had no ETA but expected stock possibly by Friday.

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        dopefishy on 25/05/2011 - 21:16

        Yeah I rang up some other people after this and I am pretty sure that the stock is just late and the staff have no clue / want to push another TV in the mean time.

        Apologies.

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    septimus on 25/05/2011 - 15:44

    Do they have any bigger TVs on sale, like their 46" sonics?

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    lwzdew on 25/05/2011 - 15:55

    I am working in QONIQ, I could confirm the panel is form samsung/LG/Panasonic.

    Under this price, TV seems to have good value.

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    chiefbodge on 25/05/2011 - 16:01

    Has anyone managed to pick this up anywhere in Adelaide yet?

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    Twisty on 25/05/2011 - 16:14

    Can this play avi files via its usb?

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    life is a littl... on 25/05/2011 - 16:23

    does anyone know the measurements on this tv?

    • +3 votes
      annoynimous on 25/05/2011 - 16:38

      32 inches.

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        life is a littl... on 25/05/2011 - 18:49

        thanks but I was actually after the length height measurements just want to make sure it fits in a spot I picked out :)

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          wisc on 25/05/2011 - 19:35

          lol yeah i figured that was about to make fun though ;)
          796L233W578H

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    meetspin on 25/05/2011 - 16:50

    I had the 40 inch Soniq which only did 720p for about 5 years - it never broke down.
    Only issue I had with it was the HDCP handshake with my PS3 via HDMI.
    However, I'm sure it's not a problem anymore with 1080p and updated technology.

    I wouldn't say the picture quality of a Soniq is fantastic or awesome but for the price, it is worth it and gives other brands a run for their money. Just because the brand is cheap, doesn't mean the quality is :)

  • +9 votes
    Horizon on 25/05/2011 - 17:11

    Just spoke to "Andrew" in the TV dept at JB HiFi in Artarmon Sydney.

    He first said there was no such thing, then he said they'd sold out, then he said they hadn't come in yet and to ring back in 2 or 3 days or a week or something.

    Thanks Andrew, don't hold your breath for that promotion.

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      Orpheus on 26/05/2011 - 21:24

      Andrew must've worked at Harvey Norman before.

    • +2 votes
      noz on 27/05/2011 - 08:58

      That bloke is about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike.

  • +1 vote
    wisc on 25/05/2011 - 17:13

    FYI plenty left at broadie… wife's got one now :D

    fyi they are also tyring to upsell the wall brackets (cant blame them for trying)

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SONIQ-LCD-LED-TV-Wall-Bracket-Mou...

    30 bux… for a standard one.

    • +2 votes
      alfy on 25/05/2011 - 17:15

      Would be awesome if you could check out some of the specs for people on OzBargain. Stuff like what it plays through the USB connection, how it looks, speed of changing channels.

      • +1 vote
        Twisty on 25/05/2011 - 17:16

        That would be great!!! Avi via USB plz!!!

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    eutama on 25/05/2011 - 17:23

    Combine this with Amex $50 cash back… will defo a good bargain!

    • +1 vote
      Twisty on 25/05/2011 - 18:03

      How you do this???

      • +2 votes
        Daabido on 25/05/2011 - 18:31

        Can't. JB Isn't part of the promotion.

    • +2 votes
      omniX32 on 25/05/2011 - 18:32

      JB HIFI is NOT listed as one of the retailers on the Amex $50 cashback offer.

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    ameliaoz on 25/05/2011 - 17:27

    Just bought one from the Melrose Park (SA) store and the salesman said they had 40 in stock and another 70 on order

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    chiefbodge on 25/05/2011 - 17:30

    Just bought from West Lakes store - looked like they had plenty in stock.

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    Michael15286 on 25/05/2011 - 17:46

    WA doesn't seem to have stock yet. One of the stores said their getting some unspecified 32" stock TV's by midday tomorrow. Hopefully it's one of these!

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      auanz on 26/05/2011 - 12:14

      any update for this ?

  1. montorola on 25/05/2011 - 14:58
    +15 Wait, you HAD a 40inch? What
  2. eskimo on 26/05/2011 - 10:42
    +14 Everyone's been asking for
  3. 2stroksmokr on 25/05/2011 - 15:18
    +9 Agreed. Most of the money
  4. Horizon on 25/05/2011 - 17:11
    +9 Just spoke to "Andrew" in
  5. nubzy on 25/05/2011 - 23:37
    +8 yes.. I know.. which is why
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