ALDI - BAUHN 32" (81cm) Full HD 1080P 100Hz LCD TV $499
Specifications:
Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080
DVB-T HD digital TV tuner in-built
Contrast ratio: 5000:1
Response time: 8ms
2 x 10W speakers
2 x HDMI, VGA, S-Video, RCA component
4.5/6 Star Energy Rating
2 year in-home warranty
Bauhn is Aldi's higher end TV line (their other one is Vivid).
The difference in quality between these 32" TV's are incredibly small, if not the same. Other name-brands generally just charge you for the branding.
completely disagree, there is a large difference in the PQ of the 32" Tv's on the market
argh… why did you say that? I was just about to head into aldi… :)
weighs up mentally if its worth bringing home the 32" to try for < 60days
@ccrap: Yeah, go buy a Monster cable too because there is a large difference in the PQ of the HDMIs on the market
I think they reduced the price by $49?
Just lay-by a BigW AWA 37" last week for $597, still waiting them to restock. Seems ALDI's tv has better reputation than BigW's?
Judging from the products on display, I'd say Bauhn is by far a better make than AWA. Both are budget brands in their respective German and Australian markets. Sanyo is a comparable brand to Bauhn whereas TCL is similar in quality to AWA.
nice price.. does anyone have one of these? i so could you please comment on pic quality? Any other good 32" full hd 100hz deals going around? Thanks
Though not the same model, this is all I could find on youtube
This is good - I have one of this in 42 "!
I got the 42" 100hz 1080p LED BAUHN from Aldi a few weeks ago and it has been fantastic. Worth using a PVR/TiVo/PlayTV etc with it though as the built in tuner seems a bit sluggish. I can't speak for this model, but the 42" has USB input and plays popular video/audio formats from any portable media, which was a surprise bonus.
This one doesn't have USB input.
i saw that led tv today. it was on display at aldi wentworthville playing avatar (over usb!!) that tv looks hot, very slim profile.
How much was the 42" compared to the 32" ?
I think the 42" was $1199. It has a 6 star energy rating though.
also there was the 42" 200hz LCD reduced to $798
200hz? where?
I'd like to know more about this as well.
Be carefull of the response time! 8ms is not great.
yes i think mine is 7-8ms from 3 years ago and it is unbearable to watch AFL!
Brauhn use Samsung panels, have a great PQ
What do they mean by RCA component? Is it composite and component or just one of either?
Component provides a better viedo signal than composite. They use similar looking (RCA) connectors but with component the video is split over three cables rather than combined as one (with "composite"). Here's a quick summary:
http://www.lyberty.com/encyc/articles/svideo.html
http://www.lyberty.com/encyc/articles/tech/video-connections…
I would never buy aldi electronics again simply because I've had so many break down on me (eg microwave, induction cooker, heater) but it might be bad karma on my half. +ve for cheap
Might be bad karma ;-) I've bought two 23" Bauhn (Samsung panels. Even printed on box!), cyclonic vacuum (better than my old Dyson DC02) and turbo oven. No problems at all, great price and very happy with them. A bit of research and you can get some great stuff and their warranty is just as good as anyone (and best return policy in Aust retail).
I don't reckon there's any brand recognition and quality consistency for Bauhn; ALDI might have 3-4 suppliers to tender for each catalogue, lowest quote win the catalogue and to be branded Bauhn or Vivid. So most likely previous 42" and current 32" are different suppliers.
Brauhn and Vivid are made by 2 dirrerent suppliers. Brauhn uses samsung panels, vivid uses Lg panels. But the supplier doesn't constantly change with the model…
This is exactly how Aldi works… different suppliers may supply the item sold under Aldi's brands, even down to stuff like cat food and toilet paper. You may find that something you purchase regularly from Aldi that's great quality suddenly isn't very good, but it may revert after six months to the previous quality because of another change in supplier…
That's exactly how Woolworths, Coles and most companies work as well! Their online supplier auction/trading systems are big (inside knowledge). Apple change suppliers/manufacturer for each phones/computer. MS Xbox360s have a variety of component suppliers. Car companies share platforms and the same model car could be made in one country and them shift source midlife to another country. Cadbury changed it's core product formula and customers slammed them. Most of their other branded products, biscuts, toppings etc aren't even made by them (their name is licensed for marketing and they get a cut of profit). Nestle has changed it's Kit Kat palm oil source thanks to pressure. Kraft makes it's Premium crackers in China now (I thought we grew wheat cheap, darn it!). I could go on ;-)
Personally I think Aldi have a better local QA/QC dept than their competitors. Open the box and the first thing that greets you is quality local support information and a well written local manual. Compare it with the store brand stuff from Woolies/Coles with bad grammar/spelling mistakes, poor diagrams etc which don't give you much confidence in the QA of the product.
People make many of their buying decisions involving emotion/perception to a large part rather than understanding the real facts. That's why marketing still works so well!
You are half-right with your facts. The Apple iPhone has been manufactured/assembled by Foxconn Taiwan since its inception. Some components have changed supplier, and some have not.
@camelgrass: It depends how you interpreted my sentence. I included component suppliers (The components are manufactured by different companies) as well as computers so I don't see any problem there with the facts.
eg. Info for iphone http://texyt.com/iphone+manufacturer+supplier+assembler+not+…
@daydream: Yes, true. Although I don't see how comparing the manufacturing process of the iPhone to that of a Bauhn TV in any one particular Aldi catalogue is relevant. Also I question the relevancy of your comments regarding Cadbury, Nestle and Kraft.
All I know about this particular Bauhn TV is that it was made in China.
@camelgrass: If you follow the thread you will see that I am replying to Wampus' comment re: Aldi's home brand products! I'm making the point it's the same as everyone else and is no worse than the other supermarkets and name brand products.
hmmm food for thought.. im going to think about this over yum cha..
There were hideously long lines in Aldi and nearly 2 dozen units still there so didnt grab one as was time pressed. Still weighing it up though.
In the meantime, here's some additional specs which aren't available on Aldi's site for those of you considering this:
- Model number: Bauhn AS-32FZ1
- It has 2 x HDMIs
- 8 Day EPG
- Physical dimensions (w x d x h): 796mm x 232mm x 573mm(h) including stand
- Aldi product code: 7157
Seeing deals like this make me wish I didn't spend the $500 on repairing my Bravia. IF anyone decides to buy a Bravia don't expect it to last longer than 2 years.
there are still approximately a dozen TVs left at Aldi North Sydney. i just enquired.
I bought a 42" about 18 months ago that broke. I called up the warranty hotline, they sent a repairman out to pick up the tv. They couldn't get it working properly so they sent me a check for the price I bought the TV. So I went and picked up a 46" from Aldi at the same price.
The PQ etc was great, only the turner is a let down. And there after service support is excellent.
I can't understand how companies that specialise in electronics can't provide good customer support, whereas supermarkets that specialise in nearly everything do…
Because people put up with the bad service/premium prices and keep buying them because of their perception of name brand "quality". The rest of us enjoy the dollars saved and are more interested in looking at the screen rather than the name under it.
My experience is larger company tends to outsource their repair service who doesn't even have a clue how the TV looks like…., whereas most home brand suppliers run their own service team.
Very nicee… but still waiting till the good brands of near exactly this TV catch up in price. Or is Bauhn a good brand? Have no idea myself.