Looks like the best price I've seen for this TV. I recently picked one up for my mother at $899 which was a bargain in itself. I really can't fault this TV, I own an OLED TV myself and can say 4K HDR content looks really good from my testing. You cant go wrong at this price.
TGG is owned by JB Hi-Fi so what does one expect. It's actually JB and their sales tactics running the show when it comes to TGG.
I wonder which screen panel manufacturer makes the panels for these TVs. Is it Samsung, LG or some thing else.
Its Sharp. Made in Japan panel too
Source?
Sharp TV’s are licensed by Foxconn, and before that Hisense licensed and made them. I’m dubious they’d be using Japanese panels, or that the manufacturing has anything to do with Sharp Japan.
Is then probably a rebadged Hisense TV. That's a pretty great deal for the price.
They were suing Hisense for selling crap TVs in America under the Sharp name, and de-valuing the brand.
This TV is an "Aquos", which I believe is a proper Sharp. Owned by Foxconn now?
Correct. Sharp Australia (and the rest of the world other than the USA) has never had anything to do with Hisense. Sharp USA several years ago sold the TV brand to Hisense and then took legal action again Hisense as they weren't happy with the quality of the TV's being made by Hisense with the Sharp brand slapped on them (for the US market only) Sharp USA as of 3 years ago now has the TV business back in their own hands. Plenty of legal proceeding.documents and articles online about this.
Sharp for the rest of the world has always been Sharp, which is owned by Foxconn.
The panels in these are made by Sharp in Japan and they are assembled Malaysia.
Souce, I have one, other source, head into a Good Guys and you'll see for yourself.
On a side note, if you have an iPhone you have a Sharp panel in your hand. They are a lot bigger than many might think.
@ChadHominem: Apple iPhone screens are made by different manufacturers, depending on the model and year. For example, for the iPhone 12 series, Samsung, BOE and Sharp supplied most of the OLED displays.
Samsung got exclusive rights to manufacture all the displays for the iPhone 14, and Foxconn is the primary manufacturer of all iPhones.
LG currently only makes displays for iPhones with LCD screens, along with a small number of OLED ones for older models.
If you look over the history of iPhones it's between these 4 display suppliers and constantly changes with each iteration.
@ChadHominem: Sharp Japan still kicking along, not much consumer presence since financial woes and Foxconn majority ownership. But can confirm Sharp IGZO LCD's come in all the high-end Dell laptops (precision workstation, XPS line and others - looking at the hardware ID for the monitor in device manager then looking that model number up will reveal the details). They look glorious too. I think the iPad pros may also have Sharp igzo LCD panels also.
I just hit reply didn't specially mean to reply mrsavedave, just chiming in.
It's top quality buddy.
Sharp was bought out by Hisense. So it could be a rebadged Hisense TV
https://www.whathifi.com/advice/sharp-tvs-are-they-any-good-…
The linked article it doesn't say that at all.
It says Hisense bought the rights to sell the Sharp brand in the Americas, but that deal expired in 2019 and Sharp have bought back those rights.
Foxconn own the Sharp brand.
Sharp does have a large LCD manufacturing plant in Japan, it's that same factory that put them into financial stress to the point that they sold at firesale price to Foxconn.
Incorrect. See above. Nothing to do with Hisense.
Earn $60 'Store Cash' buying online this weekend only
Very few stores have it, no deliveries.
All the current Sharp TV's have been out for around 18 months.
New models are coming soon, so this is a very good time get one of these if having the latest model isn't important :)
These tv's any good for gaming?
It will be a 60hz at 4K TV. It will be fine for say an Xbox One X or PS4 Pro console if one still has it.
It will be fine for the newest consoles too. Not much is 120fps. I’m hoping we don’t lose 60fps as we get through this generation!
Careful.
All televisions these days have great picture quality.
Suggest the two key differentiators as follows.
Brightness. This isn’t what you think. Don’t think “I never use more than 60% brightness setting so it doesn’t matter”. It makes an enormous difference to the liveliness of the picture and especially in a bright room. Get as bright as you can afford.
Software. Is it a leading OS or some weird obscure thing that inly has east european apps from 1993? You want Google TV or Tizen, though I far prefer the latter. Is it snappy or slow? Or do you want to save money on the TV and just use a dongle?
If you are a gamer ignore everything I say, I have no idea in that regard.
It's OS is Google, if anyone wants to know :)
The software should not be a factor in your decision when buying a television. All TV software gets old fast. Chromecasts and Shields are cheap and good. You should buy the best panel in your budget and forget about the software.
The factor for me in appliance software is how easily you can lock the networking down. Old software is a security vulnerability because nobody maintains their firmware for more than a couple of years.
Chromecasts are not all that convenient compared to inbuilt software….coming from someone with one and a firetv. If you have good software to start with, you will definitely enjoy it lol. Dongles represent an efficiency in the market, they really shouldnt be this widespread. Additonal power, hdmi, excess advertising at times. I just bought a tv with good software and my firetv…is sitting in a drawer collecting dust.
Careful. Tailor your copy and paste to the topic. ie this tv is android so you didn't need point 2
Bought a 60 inch Sharp Aquos in 2013, last of the 3D TV's.
Still going strong!
I brought it because of the 3 year warranty compared to scummy 12 months with everyone else.
Turns out I didn't need it but I cannot fault this TV.
Yep, and they still come with a 3 year warranty :)
Awesome my 8 y.o Samsung LCD died a few days ago in my bedroom (have to drive 51km to pick one up but I dont mind a drive for a bargain!)
Does anyone have an idea if the sharp TV has the same wall mount system/dimensions as the samsung's?
99 percent of tvs use the vesa standard mount. Theres actually a few potential size hole patterns in that standard so most mount kits will suit a few options of have adaptor plates.
Ok cheers thankyou! I'd thought I'd read somewhere lg oled require a unique mounting system.
There are the odd monitor or tv models that do something wack. Like super mega ultra thins style. Always worth checking. But that keyword you are looking for is "VESA"
Was expecting this to be edge lit at this price and its atleast backlit.
I don't understand your comment, mate. Keen to hear what you've got to say though, as I might buy one.
Same. I dnt understand hahaha
My understanding is the light source on an LCD TV comes in different ways.
Edge lit - TV is lit from the sides = poorest contrast quality
Back lit - TV is lit from the back = bit better contrast
Full Array back light - TV is lit up by multiple zones from the back = better contrast
Mini LED - TV is lit up by thousands of these zones = even better contrast
Quality hierarchy looks like this for current TV's
OLED >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MINI LED > Full Array LCD > Back Lit LCD > Edge Lit LCD
That's it its better then edge lit! Its direct lit! so an array of leds shine light from behind the lcd panel. Unfortunately it's not the next step up which is full array local dimming where the led backlights can be individually controlled for OLED like black levels (contrast).
$679 if you use the student beans $20 promo code
Gosh that's getting close to very tempting prices.
I had no interest in the 70 inch deal, just because it would be such a huge 30" a jump from what I currently use which is 40".
But this is very tempting for a 60" Aquos. I might have splurged if it was closer to $600. Going to use the fact there is little stock and no delivery (no warranty if you pick up) as an excuse to pass.
no warranty if you pick up
What…? Of course there’s warranty on the TV if you pick it up. Only thing you may have issues with if you get it home and the screen is cracked, they may have an out with it, but doesn’t mean you don’t have any warranty at all for the TV.
Yeah TGG told me if i transport it flat i dont get a Warrenty, i had no choice could only fit it flat in car, had to sign a bit of paper because of this :(-. And driving the 100km home i Hit many jarring bumps in the road assuming i had totally smashed this new TV, but it was fine when unpacked! Sharp have this "7 shields" thing, they are built like tanks and can cop some abuse, theyve always jad a good reputation for reliability.
That was you who commented on one of the previous deals?
Yeah I think most normal cars even with seats all folded will not fit a boxed large TV in vertical position. To make things worse I have a small car so it definitely won't 😑.
Sharp have this "7 shields" thing, they are built like tanks and can cop some abuse, theyve always jad a good reputation for reliability.
That is comforting, but still would prefer to have the warranty just in case. Even great technology can have it's own issues such as dead pixels. Even one day the TV might not turn on or recognize a specific input.
Not sure if dingaling was the one who wrote one of the comments I read about it, but TGG (not sure about all other retailers) will tell you when you arrive for pickup the TV box must be transported upright otherwise the warranty is void.
I don't have a tall car so the 60 inch TV will likely only fit if I lay it down at an angle or completely flat like dingaling said. Also apparently they only tell you this information when you arrive to pick it up.
Only thing you may have issues with if you get it home and the screen is cracked
I have also read a previous comment on a TV deal that said they opened the box and the screen was already damaged, which was not their fault due to it being delivered. But if that happens to you and you picked up the TV and laid it down flat in your car then you are SOL.
"No warranty", huh, what would make you think that? Makes no difference if you collect it or have it delivered, the same 3 year warranty applies.
Personal damage, of course, has nothing to do with any warranty for any product.
""No warranty", huh, what would make you think that?"
Past comments said this specifically about The Good Guys pickup experience, but I have heard the same thing about picking up a TV from JB HiFi as well (I think I read the JB HiFi pickup story here on ozbargain as well, in forums). If the TV box does not sit perfectly upright in your car during transport warranty is voided. This is with pickup only, while with delivery you don't have this issue.
I assume the packaging/product is only designed to provide max protection for the item inside in a certain orientation. e.g. I have seen it written on boxes before where it says "THIS WAY UP ONLY" with a big arrow.
Yes, that would be because even a well protected very large flat glass screen would be vulnerable to weight and sudden impact, which is far more likely if it's laid horizontally.
I doubt very much that TGG have any legal right to make someone sign a disclaimer, and I also doubt that you can sign away your legal rights wrt warranty. As long as you took care, they have no way of knowing if your transport caused any problem (it's equally possible the damage was caused during OS delivery/delivery to the store - hence them trying to hoodwink people into signing). Their lack of a delivery option would also likely weigh against them in any dispute.
Point is stand your ground. That said no-one really wants to get into that argy bargy, waste their time and energy and give themselves unnecessary stress, which is what some sellers rely on. Same applies wrt statutory warranty which was previously mentioned by someone on this deal.
Yes, that would be because even a well protected very large flat glass screen would be vulnerable to weight and sudden impact, which is far more likely if it's laid horizontally.
Not sure exactly how it's all protected inside. It makes sense to have the box standing vertically if it's in the warehouse, where you can have large items falling from high places. And having it lie down horizontally flat in any situation could make it easier for something smaller and pointier to be dropped on top and punch through the box and hit the TV display so I think these scenario's make sense.
At the same time in isolation, having the TV's box upright means it could fall over more easily than if it were horizontal and flat (even a bit of wind could do it). And falling over I think is more than enough force to cause some damage. Again though in the warehouse it will be less of an issue because the boxes can be surrounded by other boxes or scaffolding.
But I think if it's for just basic transport it's more about how the TV display will do inside the box with a bumpy trip, so I am assuming here the internal packaging is designed to give maximum protection/cushioning (whether in a car, truck or aeroplane) when the box is in the correct upright position.
One more thing this made me realize though. Is even if the TV's box does fit in your large SUV/Van upright, you will then have to arrange things in a way to keep it from toppling over when you take a corner. Either by putting other objects you had in your car already around the box, or use straps of some kind.
Anyway sorry my main point is not to really start a discussion about how the TV packaging/box works. But more about me just being careful from warnings others have given about choosing to pick up TV's.
Point is stand your ground.
I just searched for that JB HiFi forum post now but I can't find it. Anyway that's what OP did they refused to sign the waiver, but pretty sure they also said that meant JB wouldn't let them take the TV. That's what the whole post was about if I remember correctly.
I have no idea about the legal side of things, other users might be able to confirm that.
@harshbdmmaster718: If you break/damage any device after you've purchased it, that won't be covered, as product warranty doesn't cover user damage under Australian Consumer Law.
Only insurance covers accidental damage.
If you can't fit it in your vehicle safely in it's box, that's a risk which you can decide if you want to make or not, I personally wouldn't.
You still have a warranty, however you decide to transport it home, no retailer can dictate this.
Eg, if I damage my phone screen because I dropped it, I will have to pay to repair the screen during the warranty, but then later a manufacturing fault occurs with, let's say the battery, I am still entitled to get the phone repaired within the warranty period.
Either way, I think it's always best to leave a TV in it's box for transportation, it's just not worth the risk as the screen can easily break in this environment (then it's only good for the bin).
I suspect retailers have seen a good number of people remove TV's from the box to get it into their vehicle, it breaks on the way home and then blame the retailer :/
I think this one is an earlier model. Probably not much difference, although the remote is different.
No Dolby Digital here, but adoption isnt all that good anyway.
anyone knows if it's built in airplay?
Ill see if i can find out when i next see this TV to test if it does airplay. I did a google and according to this overseas site it does support airplay https://bsb.mn/products/by-code/SHAR-4T-C60CK1X
Update: I've trawled through the user manual i found here: https://sg.sharp/sites/default/files/products/documents/4T-C….
but couldn't find any mention of apple or airplay so i would say it doesn't support airplay.
Not available for delivery and pick up at tgg near me . Just as well I guess. Saved me some cash
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Dang it! If only the interest rate not increased so much that I could afford this
Thiughts on this vs the Hisense 55" A7 (quoted $680) or the TCL 58P635 or P735??
Will be used in a shed so bright open space.
Thanks.
Can anyone comment on whether google TV can be upgraded on this TV?
Also, is Google TV 9 all right for normal use or is it getting a bit long in the tooth (current version is 13)?
I bought a 60" Sharp Aquos back in 2011 (FHD) it is still in use and the picture quality is quite superior to my 3 year old TCL. I would recommend a Sharp television.
Does anyone know if Kayo sport works on this tv? Cheers
Just checked and yes there is a Kayo app to download on this Sharp TV from the appstore.
Just picked impulse purchased this today.
So far so good however AFL looks fairly average on Kayo.
My experience is that AFL ran through Kayo TV apps is poor.
Can anyone confirm what AFL looks like on this TV from free to air/Foxtel as well as kayo on Chromecast.
As a side note, the cricket looks great 👍
My experience is that AFL ran through Kayo TV apps is poor.
Take a look and see if the frame rate has been ‘lowered’ to 25Hz as they do that a couple of days after the game has been aired so they always look absolute shit!
I’d guess at this stage that all the games would have been converted, live games and for a couple of days will be at full 50Hz so will look better but Kayo do that to save bandwidth I’d imagine. One of the things that really annoys me about them as it just seems a way to cheap out.
Thanks mate. I'm not a big TV buff so it's relieving to know this is one of Murdoch's trick.
I thought I bought a lemon for a second
The best test will be to watch the live fox footy channel as opposed to on demand stuff which is usually at a lower frame rate.
Pickup one up at TGG Ballarat yesterday. Easy to set up and pretty decent 4K images, but I can’t get Netflix HDR to display correctly. I set the Netflix playback to “high” bit the images are still dark. I can’t see any adjustments in the TV menu.
BTW, there’s a label on the front bretzel that says “Japanese Panel”.
I cant remember if you can press the tools button on remote to adjust picture settings within Netflix or if have to exit Netflix and the. Adjust those settings. But standard setting with warm colours seemed to be the sweet spot for me and hdr seemed good to me. Hopefully you have been able to solve it.
How does a YouTube 4k hdr video look?
Haven't tried it. Will post when I've tested.
I'm not an expert, but maybe you need a better HDMI cable to display HDR? Or only one of the HDMI sockets on the TV supports advanced functions (HDR)?
Google says "Only the Category 3 HDMI cables can support the HDR feature."
Got this yesterday and it's been making a clicking noise and randomly turning on my soundbar on at night. The sound bar is connected to hdmi arc with intel nuc on hdmi 2, anyone have the same issue or know what the issue is?
I wonder if you take the TV off the internet to see if it still does it. Google Android TV OS could be doing something that is waking things up and turning the soundbar on. or the NUC for that matter. Might have to try a process of elimination. Thats all I can think of sorry.
Maybe will try that tonight, thanks!
Google Android TV OS could be doing something that is waking things up and turning the soundbar on.
Yeah I would think the same. Since the TV has it's own OS, it might be doing auto OS/firmware update or App updates. If that's the case it should stop happening by itself after it's finished (maybe just leave it and see if it's still happening in a few days).
FFS it's gone
Yeah noticed it's not available to checkout now, but it still seemed to show stock at some stores wierd. Update actually its now no stock anywhere
I keep on missing out on these TVs. My TV's dying and I could really do with one 😭
Id keep my eyes out for the Sharp 70" Ive seen that on sale at TGG briefly as low $814 or something similar. They will probably try to clear these out too. Thats friggen incredible value.
Just looking at the 70" sharp that was $809 on sale last month @ gg now $1699 hahaha seems there doing half price BS like most retailers these day .