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Philips 4K 50" Slim Smart LED TV $399 @ ALDI

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Philips 4K 50" Slim Smart LED TV $399 @ ALDI
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Alzori on 04/05/2020 - 13:48 aldi.com.au (12224 clicks)
Last edited 07/05/2020 - 13:44 by 2 other users

Unfortunately there's no model specified in the catalogue. Appears to be the 50PUT6103/79 just googling and looking for a similar stand and branding. Since it's "no longer available" I assume it's an older model they've got their hands on.

Apologies for the water damaged catalogue. Other deals in there are just some dog beds and accessories, and a solid American Oak dining table, let me know if you want pics. Edit: all special buys here https://imgur.com/a/nB8O2cz

Seems like a decent price, definitely one to look out for if it ends up discounted at your local.

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  • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 13:50
    +10

    FWIW the Philips smart tv interface is close to useless

    • no not me on 04/05/2020 - 14:43
      +75

      I think all smart TV functionality is absolute shit. I wish they'd make quality dumb TVs again, an external box is much better – longer support lifecycle, it can be disabled, faster boot times, etc.

      • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 14:44
        +2

        Somewhat true. Depends on the price difference. I can’t imagine the smart features cost much to implement, and the smart stuff on my entry level Sammy is pretty good

        • Alzori on 04/05/2020 - 16:56
          +1

          That's what I hear from my mate with a Samsung too, the functions on their newer models are actually pretty well done. Runs YouTube and stuff just as well as my shield.

          • sim36 on 13/05/2020 - 12:56
            -2

            @Alzori: just use chromecast. All happens on your phone, just cast content from whatever app.

            • Zorlin on 29/05/2020 - 17:57

              @sim36: Actually, it's controlled by your phone, but in most cases the Chromecast itself directly downloads and plays the content. The phone essentially sends it a URL and some DRM keys…

              By that I mean your phone isn't downloading the content and beaming it to the Chromecast, it's just controlling it.

      • dontpanic on 04/05/2020 - 14:50
        +4

        That's why I love my Panasonic. A shame they've abandoned the OLED market here.

        • shuffle1 on 04/05/2020 - 16:01
          +1

          Got a Panasonic OLED too, and I use the smart TV features all the time. Having the one remote for everything is so convenient.

          • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2020 - 16:07
            +1

            @shuffle1: I got a Logitech Harmony for exactly that reason.

          • knk on 04/05/2020 - 17:29

            @shuffle1: not quite as convenient as not all functions are supported, but hdmi cec (I think that's what it's called) should allow control of many android boxes with the one remote.

            It works well with my xiaomi mi boxes.

            • shuffle1 on 04/05/2020 - 17:32

              @knk: interesting, which remotes can you use as the one remote?

              • knk on 04/05/2020 - 17:35
                +1

                @shuffle1: The TV remote can push signals through to the xiaomi box but from memory a few things weren't supported. Maybe holding a button down or something like that. For the most part it was functional.

                I don't really watch regular TV, so instead I just use the xiaomi remote for everything which also allows you to turn the TV on and off with the xiaomi box.

      • spoco2 on 04/05/2020 - 15:16
        +9

        I'd have to disagree when it comes to TVs that run AndroidTV. Got a Kogan one using the credit card deal that was posted here a few months back. An interface that starts up very quickly from sleep, has all the streaming apps I want (which would be Netflix, youtube, google play music, Disney+), and I've been more than happy with the image quality. It's also used for gaming from our gaming PC, and it's been great for that too. So it's giving perfectly good 'dumb' tv performance, and allows me to watch streaming content without me having to fire up the PC, using just my remote, so I'm happy.

        Now, I also have an older Hisense 'SmartTv', which runs the Opera WebOS. That 'works' for Netflix and youtube, but that's about it. And so for that I've bought a fire stick to make that a lot more like the Android TV experience (because it basically is)

        • christythebest on 04/05/2020 - 15:26
          +10

          That's why I insist to buy Android TV but not Smart TV!!! I absolutely love my Android TV

        • cunningdrew on 05/05/2020 - 08:49

          Can you sideload apps for an Android TV Smart TV?

          • aik on 05/05/2020 - 12:31

            @cunningdrew: "adb install" works with sony android tv - enable developer options and adb over tcpip.

        • BadGiraffe on 07/05/2020 - 10:30

          Agree. The Android apps make it way more useful than other TVs.

          I have retroarch running on it. A bit janky (that's just the nature of the app), but once you have it running, you're in retro gaming heaven just using your TV. Will always get an Android TV from now on.

      • pizzacracker on 04/05/2020 - 15:36

        What do you recommend to buy as an external box? I don't have a smart or Android TV so open to anything. Thanks!

        • cheepo on 04/05/2020 - 15:42
          +7

          An Nvidia Shield if your willing to spend the money and want something snappy. A Vodafone TV or Amazon Firestick if you need something on a budget that gets the job done. They seem to the most popular choices here and can be purchased locally. There are a heap of other Android TV boxes for cheaper but experience may not be great.

          • hollykryten on 04/05/2020 - 15:58
            +2

            @cheepo: It's just a pity that Vodafone TV with the newest firmware no longer supports external hard drive with an NTFS partition.

          • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2020 - 16:10
            +2

            @cheepo: The Shield is just leagues better than anything I've ever used, including game consoles. I was pretty dubious about whether it'd be worth the money, but it really is. I'll never go back.

            • cheepo on 04/05/2020 - 17:11
              +2

              @[Deactivated]: Couldn't agree more. I have the 2017 model and it's been flawless except for the remote. They're just not in everyone's budget and they have only gotten more pricey as of late.

              • mooney on 04/05/2020 - 18:31

                @cheepo: I just got the updated shield. The new 'Toblerone' remote is as close to perfect a remote as I've ever used. Streets ahead of the old version.

                • hollykryten on 05/05/2020 - 15:20

                  @mooney: I had to throw out the old Shield remote. Why because it would flatten brand new batteries within days even when it was hardly used so it was useless. I think the remote that i had a serious fault. I'm planning on getting the new remote some day when can actually get it. In the meantime i just use say the Shield controller or Mad Catz CTRL controller for media controls.

        • sween64 on 04/05/2020 - 15:47
          +5

          Xiaomi Mi Box S, pretty bare bones Android TV interface with a Bluetooth and microphone enabled remote.

          • cunningdrew on 05/05/2020 - 08:51

            @sween64: Does it stream 4k flawlessly? I've got a Shield in the lounge but am thinking of cheating in the spare room and exercise room. But I still want to be able to stream 4k Netflix. I've heard the processor on the MiBox is a little slow and jerky for 4k

            • sween64 on 05/05/2020 - 11:25
              +1

              @cunningdrew: Streams 4K no problems. For me my limit is my internet and server source. Around 6GB/hour seems okay. If you’re streaming 4K Bluray rips from a NAS you should be able to get a higher bitrate. I use mainly Kodi. I haven’t used any Android TV apps at 4K.

        • becku on 04/05/2020 - 16:53
          +1

          I would recommend a google chrome. Have been using that for two years on my dumb tv and it works great with a lot of app support

        • Alzori on 04/05/2020 - 16:55
          +2

          100% recommend the nvidia shield, though yeah it will cost a bit. Mine has never skipped a beat though, handles everything I throw at it and the support from Nvidia is actually really good, they update the software pretty frequently.

        • knk on 04/05/2020 - 17:30
          +2

          I have an older xiaomi mi tv or mi box whatever it's called and have no complaints.

          Cost me $60each a couple years ago

        • spaceflight on 04/05/2020 - 18:08
          +1

          NVIDIA Shield is a good choice.

          So is Fetch TV

        • diddy50 on 13/05/2020 - 09:15
          +1

          nvidia shield 100%

      • Click_It on 04/05/2020 - 17:00

        They do. Sub $300 for a Linsar 50" DUMB TV. Hook up your Shield TV / Apple TV etc and good to go. No crappy smart features to bog things down.

      • twig on 04/05/2020 - 22:04

        How else are they gonna put ads on our TVs?

      • Ryballs on 05/05/2020 - 10:19

        My 2014 OLED running LG WebOS still boots quickly and runs the latest apps. Having used the different TV OS I think LG is best by far, especially for usability and support.

      • HungryRussian on 22/05/2020 - 18:53

        Yeah mate, i was selling top spec sony TV when was moving interstate, and ppl were just after any smart TV and hassling the price. So happy I haven't managed to sell it to dumb consumers and still can enjoy the Sony quality

    • vinni9284 on 04/05/2020 - 16:20
      +2

      +1
      Its junk and takes ages to turn on

    • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 13:54

      FSIQ < 70 😔

      • jv on 04/05/2020 - 13:55

        Can you load new apps?

        • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 13:56
          +3

          Friends of ours had one. Amazing picture but sold it and bought a Sammy because they couldn’t install anything outside of Netflix and YouTube.

          • jv on 04/05/2020 - 13:59
            +1

            @Bellpop: OK thanks…

            Might be good for using with a games console then.

            or maybe attach a vodafone TV.

            • xyron on 04/05/2020 - 14:03
              +8

              @jv: I don't think I'd ever buy a $399 TV for its smart features.

              • Click_It on 04/05/2020 - 17:02
                +6

                @xyron: I don't think I'd ever buy any TV for its smart features.

                • xyron on 04/05/2020 - 17:03

                  @Click_It: probably a good philosophy to be honest, TV makers have terrible track records for keeping their TV OSes up to date.

                  that being said ive got a TCL android TV from 2017 and its running android 8, modern enough to run all my apps and freeview+ etc without needing another box.

                  • Click_It on 04/05/2020 - 17:05

                    @xyron: That's good your TCL is doing the job. I guess there might be high end Tv's that do the job okay but the next fear is what you said, ongoing support. I have a TCL too but it's from 2014 and not up to the job at all.

                    I've owned a Shield TV since 2015 and there's honestly no going back.

            • DryScissors on 04/05/2020 - 14:39

              @jv: I doubt the response rate would be any good for gaming…

          • spaceflight on 04/05/2020 - 18:10
            +1

            @Bellpop: And external STB would have fixed that issue

  • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 13:57
    +16

    Do you own it after you buy it or is it Phillip’s?

  • Arthur Dunger on 04/05/2020 - 13:58
    +18

    a solid American Oak dining table

    I will do a nudie run through Aldi if it's really solid American Oak.

    • Mannsy on 04/05/2020 - 14:12
      +20

      Lol prob brand name is American Oak (made in China)

    • INFIDEL on 04/05/2020 - 14:14
      +1

      Knowing Aldi, no nudie run for you🏃

    • SuperGeek on 04/05/2020 - 14:53
      +3

      The table is hardwood american oak

      https://www.catalogueau.com/aldi/aldi-catalogue-special-buys…

      • Arthur Dunger on 04/05/2020 - 15:05
        +11

        Wow, looks like I'm doing a nudie run then.

      • concento on 04/05/2020 - 16:48

        Wasn't this on sale in March? Are they bringing back the same table?

        • INFIDEL on 04/05/2020 - 17:01

          A number of old sale items being relaunched as problems with Chinese factories & shipping affected by virus mean stock hasn't arrived for sales.

        • Alzori on 04/05/2020 - 17:08
          +2

          Yeah same table, but $249 this time. They explicitly reference it being cheaper than the run from March. Sucks if you bought it back then I guess.

          ALDI special buys catalogue for 13/5/20 and 16/5/20 https://imgur.com/a/nB8O2cz

    • strangeloops66 on 04/05/2020 - 15:06
      +14

      OK, but no hardwood please.

  • Mannsy on 04/05/2020 - 14:10

    Question for tech heads. I'm just looking for a good tv for playing PlayStation 4 and obviously 5 comes out soon…how would this tv go? I don't care about smart apps or anything as I watch tv through my laptop hdmi

    • PlasticSpaceman on 04/05/2020 - 14:26
      +10

      FWIW Philips stopped making TVs years ago. They were licensed to Funai Electric, but now I believe come from TPVision (https://www.tpvision.com/products/). Although as noted above this may be an older model in general they seem to be decent enough, though (https://www.philips.com.au/c-m-so/tv) - unless it's an older Funai in which case I dunno.

      • JeremyDealFiend on 04/05/2020 - 15:06

        How did you find out they stopped making TVs? Just curious

        • PlasticSpaceman on 04/05/2020 - 15:32
          +4

          It was in the news nearly ten years ago - they basically decided they were not making money, and finally stopped in 2012 or so. They then started making money through licensing the name - similar to Kodak, Polaroid, etc. I expect they keep an eye on the products released with their name, and would remove the license if they are rubbish due to the impact that might have on their other products.

          • Diji1 on 04/05/2020 - 16:25
            -1

            @PlasticSpaceman:

            I expect they keep an eye on the products released with their name, and would remove the license if they are rubbish due to the impact that might have on their other products.

            Er no.

            • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2020 - 17:14

              @Diji1: There wouldn't be much difference. TPVision were the company who did the manufacturing and R&D for Philips TVs. it's partly why they won the license from Philips when they refocused their company towards healthcare products.

            • PlasticSpaceman on 04/05/2020 - 17:35

              @Diji1: …ummm… well Philips have not sold the name, just the licensing right to use the name. The current agreement ends in 2023, but either could choose to end it then.

    • Rauland on 04/05/2020 - 14:39
      +2

      Cheap TVs have really bad input lag this will be no different.

    • cyssero on 04/05/2020 - 14:41
      +5

      If you're serious about gaming, I wouldn't. Your TV will be cheaper than your console, and you'll miss out on variable refresh rates which come with the new generation of TVs. Colour and response time would be my two concerns.

      If you are a casual gamer and just need something to play on without fuss during isolation, this will do fine.

    • griffith 101 on 06/05/2020 - 20:03

      I'm thinking of buying one so I can play the PS4 in my room. It will do its job as long as your expectations aren't that high. The picture quality will probably be poor, latency might be an issue especially for online FPS and backlighting will definitely be noticeable in dark scenes. But at this price, I'm not really expecting much and really only using it as a cheap monitor for the PS4 during the winter months when I can't be bothered getting out of bed. But I definitely won't be using it with the PS5 when it does come out.

  • scrimshaw on 04/05/2020 - 14:19
    +6

    https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/philips-50put6103-…

    I'm guessing this isn't Android TV but Saphi OS. One of the complaints also mention ads on the operating system as well…

    • PlasticSpaceman on 04/05/2020 - 14:31
      +1

      Ah. Good spotting. Yeah, would want to use a separate Android TV box (like a Voda or Nvidia shield) if you want a 'smart' tv.

  • wazman67 on 04/05/2020 - 14:33

    Anyone know from their Googling if it is VESA-mount capable?

    • strangeloops66 on 04/05/2020 - 14:51
      +2

      What about your Googling?

      VESA wall mount compatible
      200 x 200 mm

      Assuming that it is in fact the 50PUT6103/79.

      • Jackson on 04/05/2020 - 23:38

        People ask this question, but I have never seen a TV that isn't, at least not since CRTs

        • wazman67 on 05/05/2020 - 09:29
          +1

          I thought the same thing until recently, but there are plenty that are not compatible, especially from iffy brands.

  • DryScissors on 04/05/2020 - 14:38
    +1

    Hmmm…. this or the Ffalcon???

    • Maz78 on 04/05/2020 - 14:55
      +1

      FFalcon. Plenty of good reviews on it and it's $398 @ JB.
      https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/ffalcon-50uf1-50-4k-ultra…

      I grabbed a TCL at the end of last year when there was 20% off TGG Ebay sale. Picked it up for about $340. Great TV for the price and really good interface for Netflix / apps, etc.

    • jackary on 04/05/2020 - 15:25
      +10

      Here’s a semi-answer:

      The Philips is manufactured Tempo (same company that makes JVC, Polaroid, pretty much the entire Big W TV range lol)

      The Ffalcon is widely reported to be manufactured by TCL - unfortunately I can’t find the link but someone with a little more knowledge than I suggested the panel numbers were the same between the Ffalcon and the TCL 50P4US… take that with a grain of salt though.

      Another commenter suggested that the Smart OS on this TV is pretty average - I doubt the Ffalcon will be much better in that respect - expect to add an external box.

      TLDR: The Ffalcon may have slightly better picture quality but I’d probably go the Philips because of Aldi’s wonderful 60 day return policy, if you don’t like it, return it and buy the Ffalcon, no harm done. Plus, I don’t think many people realise Philips TV’s aren’t really ‘Philips’ any more as such, if brand cache is your thing…

      • DryScissors on 04/05/2020 - 16:41

        Thanks for the thoughtful answer!

      • pufffdragon on 04/05/2020 - 23:32

        I had an email from Soniq TVs and they seem to be selling Philips tvs on their site.

      • Speckled Jim on 06/05/2020 - 10:57

        The Ffalcon is widely reported to be manufactured by TCL

        Can confirm. It's on the manual and warranty card for a start.

    • Gavman on 04/05/2020 - 21:10

      Both crap. Get a Sony

      • lplau on 24/05/2020 - 20:19

        All crap, get a $$$$ TV.
        Sony doesn't mean it will perform better. It all comes down to the same price point. Can you get a better Sony TV for this price?

        Sony most of the time won't perform better than a good Hisense for the same price. Hisense has been making amazing TVs for the price within the last few years.

    • parad0x on 11/05/2020 - 01:25

      I think this 50in from Kogan

      should be the 3rd wheel in cheap 50" UHD Smart TV line up. Whilst currently sold out, retails for $389

      Personally I've been at ends with which way I was gonna fall in a weeks time. Be interested to hear some feedback on the Kogan as the FFalcon and Phillips have been covered well

  • striker5950 on 04/05/2020 - 14:43

    i wanted the ffalcon to be 598 again to pick one up, its crazy how many good deals came just 6 months ago, for example there was a tcl x7 65 qled (top of the range tcl tv) back in nov that could be had for 886 dollars after 200 cashback. where are such deals we havent seen one in a long time..

    • whytd on 04/05/2020 - 15:03
      +1

      Yeah I'm waiting for a good deal on a 55". There's been nothing worthwhile.

      • SquattingTiger on 04/05/2020 - 15:26
        +1

        Same here, finally in the market for a sub-$1000 main TV in that size, looks like between Hisense and TCL

  • DEvok on 04/05/2020 - 14:46

    ReFresh rate must be horrendous!oh but it’s a Phillips!

    • Diji1 on 04/05/2020 - 16:27

      If you think 60 is horrendous OK but you think most TVs are horrendous in that case.

  • j5ive on 04/05/2020 - 14:58

    Whats the best smart box these days?

    • strangeloops66 on 04/05/2020 - 15:08
      +9

      NVidia Shield

    • jackary on 04/05/2020 - 15:16
      +3

      Or ATV4K

    • PainToad on 04/05/2020 - 15:16
      +4

      Apple TV 4K

    • Bellpop on 04/05/2020 - 15:25
      +4

      Appletv 4K

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