Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Anybody managed to find reviews on the blueback 100hz model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freak 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) another review from CNET Edit: Thanks first Aussie review I have seen. But i now think with the 46" Samsung 6 Series at Sub-$2800 already on release, the LG 50 and 100hz are overpriced. Edited June 5, 2008 by Freak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FeZZa 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 But i now think with the 46" Samsung 6 Series at Sub-$2800 already on release, the LG 50 and 100hz are overpriced. I got my 47" for $2400, how are they overpriced? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I got my 47" for $2400, how are they overpriced? The LN46A650? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Blueback 47" is not cheap - http://www.theelectricdiscounter.com.au/as...=LCD+Television Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freak 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Blueback 47" is not cheap - http://www.theelectricdiscounter.com.au/as...=LCD+Television Yeah an extra grand for the LG with almost the exact same specs, and slightly older with a design that will likely not please some, I think LG need to adjust their price now.. LG Likely knew this when they launched it before the 6 series. You can almost get the 47" 50hz for the same price as 46" 100hz Samsung. Don't get me wrong the LG is a nice set, but I'm not sure i could pay an extra 1K for a blue back..... Edited June 5, 2008 by Freak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kulfi 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Don't get me wrong the LG is a nice set, but I'm not sure i could pay an extra 1K for a blue back..... We could buy a can of paint from Bunnings and make the TV any colour we want for under $50 ! Flourescent yellow or nail polish pink anyone ? What has LG got that makes the Scarlet or Blue-back worth buying that the others don't offer at a lower price ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 47LG65YD Full HD - 1920x1080p 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio 4ms Response Time 100hZ (True Motion) 24fps (Real Cinema) 4 x HDMi (v1.3) USB 2.0 - Music & Picture Blue Back Intelligent Sensor (Doesn't only adjust brightness, but sharpness, contrast & colour) SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 47LG65YDFull HD - 1920x1080p 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio 4ms Response Time 100hZ (True Motion) 24fps (Real Cinema) 4 x HDMi (v1.3) USB 2.0 - Music & Picture Blue Back Intelligent Sensor (Doesn't only adjust brightness, but sharpness, contrast & colour) SuFz Thanks, do you have any pricing on the 70YD series at all? RRP's even Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks, do you have any pricing on the 70YD series at all? RRP's even 42LG70YD - RRP$2699 47LG70YD - RRP$3299 52LG70YD - RRP$4499 Still a little while away though.. SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 42LG70YD - RRP$269947LG70YD - RRP$3299 52LG70YD - RRP$4499 Still a little while away though.. SuFz So I assume they are cheaper then the blueblack scarlet 100hz range then? They must be not as good as the blueback scarlett somehow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 They're very similar spec wise.. A few $100 cheaper though.. I guess it's the 'appeal' of the scarlet range that they're aiming for. Not only that, but the 100hz Blue Scarlet range will be the Super Slim range. SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 They're very similar spec wise..A few $100 cheaper though.. I guess it's the 'appeal' of the scarlet range that they're aiming for. Not only that, but the 100hz Blue Scarlet range will be the Super Slim range. SuFz I hope their picture quality is identical and the price difference is the design and super slim factor. Although you may not know, how many months do you think the 70yd are off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Desbert1 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi I'm currently based in the Middle East but will be returning to Perth in the next two weeks. They have just launched the LG Scarlett (32 inch) here for roughly AUD $1100. How does that compare to the prices in perth and who would be a good retailer to contact on this. Any advice or suggestions appreciated Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 HiI'm currently based in the Middle East but will be returning to Perth in the next two weeks. They have just launched the LG Scarlett (32 inch) here for roughly AUD $1100. How does that compare to the prices in perth and who would be a good retailer to contact on this. Any advice or suggestions appreciated Cheers Retail Price is $1399 But they're all over the show for around the 11/1200 dollar mark.. If you can get them to around the 900 mark.. You'd be laughing all the way to the bank! SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenomX2 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 does anyone know what are the differences between the blue and scarlet range of LG LCD TVs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 does anyone know what are the differences between the blue and scarlet range of LG LCD TVs? The scarlet come in redback which below 42" are non 1080p. Blue coloured back is 1080p + super slim + 100hz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenomX2 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The scarlet come in redback which below 42" are non 1080p. Blue coloured back is 1080p + super slim + 100hz. Thanks for the info. Was considering getting LG scarlet LCD but now there is another version. Haven't seen any blue back range of LG LCD TVs yet though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks for the info. Was considering getting LG scarlet LCD but now there is another version. Haven't seen any blue back range of LG LCD TVs yet though. They aren't yet available for a while. I'm not 100% sure when they will be around, as they aren't yet in Australia. Some retailers may have them through early shipment etc. But I'm yet to find any.. SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) They aren't yet available for a while. I'm not 100% sure when they will be around, as they aren't yet in Australia. Some retailers may have them through early shipment etc. But I'm yet to find any..SuFz I know some retailers actually have the model on their screen with pricing etc, so I can assume they can't be that far off! Thanks for the info. Was considering getting LG scarlet LCD but now there is another version. Haven't seen any blue back range of LG LCD TVs yet though. Yeah, the blueback is this one - http://au.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv..._42lg61yd.jhtml If you aren't a fan of the scarlet range in general, there is also the LG70YD which im talking to SuFz about. These from what we can assume have similar specs to the blueback, but a typical design. We are not sure when they will be available though. Edited June 9, 2008 by Pleasure Paulie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I know some retailers actually have the model on their screen with pricing etc, so I can assume they can't be that far off!Yeah, the blueback is this one - http://au.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv..._42lg61yd.jhtml If you aren't a fan of the scarlet range in general, there is also the LG70YD which im talking to SuFz about. These from what we can assume have similar specs to the blueback, but a typical design. We are not sure when they will be available though. Yeah.. LG actually have a backlog of orders and are struggling to keep up! The 70 series is supposedly set to drop end of this month, which is very hopeful! I'd be looking to July to be getting all the LG models. The blueback scarlet was available through 1st round orders, which were very limited. They didn't send ours - which kinda 'stooged' us. But all is well, the are coming soon (Hopefully!) SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Yeah.. LG actually have a backlog of orders and are struggling to keep up! The 70 series is supposedly set to drop end of this month, which is very hopeful! I'd be looking to July to be getting all the LG models.The blueback scarlet was available through 1st round orders, which were very limited. They didn't send ours - which kinda 'stooged' us. But all is well, the are coming soon (Hopefully!) SuFz Well that's good news then. How popular have the scarlet range been anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well that's good news then. How popular have the scarlet range been anyway? Phenomenally Popular! We can't get enough of them! SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) Pleasure Paulie: I've got the 42LG61YD in stock If you wanted to take a look at one.. Give us a bell! Quite a nice looking set.. Called in a few favours all around the place and LG secured a few for us! SuFz Edited June 10, 2008 by SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Pleasure Paulie: I've got the 42LG61YD in stockIf you wanted to take a look at one.. Give us a bell! Quite a nice looking set.. Called in a few favours all around the place and LG secured a few for us! SuFz O really. What does the picture quality look like compared to the 60FD? Does the blue extend down to the bottom of the frame, as the red does on the 60fd? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) O really. What does the picture quality look like compared to the 60FD? Does the blue extend down to the bottom of the frame, as the red does on the 60fd? PQ is very very nice! Had a little play with the settings and she comes up a treat! Threw on "The Transporter" BluRay and she comes up a treat! Definitely a goer! It's basically a blue backed, thinner version of the 50hz model. SuFz Edited June 11, 2008 by SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 There really does not seem to be much talk about the new LG tv's compared to the Samsung 6! Maybe not many people have them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade1970 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 is it really worth the extra cash to get the 61 100Hz model or will the 50hz 60 model be good enough i watch a bit of football and soccer so will the 60FD do the job for me? i'm only going to be running foxtel standard definition at this stage through the TV. is the footy ok watching it on SD? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The 61 is a phenomenal looking unit - I would stick with the 61 and push towards that! It's not about fitting whats in your budget now.. It's about future proofing yourself! You don't wanna buy something now, thats not going to meet your needs at a later stage. Even if it takes you an extra 6 months, so be it! Wait that 6 months and keep that extra cash aside for the quicker unit. SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I was reading somewhere else also that 100hz can be good for sport - if that's what u want to use it for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade1970 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I had a few sales people warn me against buying an LCd Tv from LG. They did not stock LG themselves but i had also heard from a tv repairman that LG have the most comebacks he comes accross. this may not be the case now as the units in question had 1 year warranties but does anyone else know much abnout this? this panel sounds great and is good value for money for $1900 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade1970 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 if i'm planning on watching a lot of fox sports in standard definition (cable conection) will the 60 Fd do the job for me or should i get the 100HZ 61 series to get smoother viewing? $500 is the difference between the 2 at the moment ($1900/2400) this is the most important decision for me as i watch fox sports and espn which make up 90% of my viewing. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FeZZa 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 my 60FD seems to perform fine with afl and soccer, so not sure how much better a 61FD would be ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 if i'm planning on watching a lot of fox sports in standard definition (cable conection) will the 60 Fd do the job for me or should i get the 100HZ 61 series to get smoother viewing? $500 is the difference between the 2 at the moment ($1900/2400)this is the most important decision for me as i watch fox sports and espn which make up 90% of my viewing. . I can't really say as I dont watch much sport on Fox.. But even saying that much.. I find the 61 great when watching Nascar on Saturdays on TenHD and then S.O.O last week looked AWESOME on the 61! SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade1970 0 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Fezza Were you watching the AFL and soccer in SD or HD ? let me know what it looks like in SD cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pleasure Paulie 0 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Any news on the LG70 series? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Any news on the LG70 series? Just called LG.. They haven't been released as yet.. Looking at around 2 weeks for a release date and then about 4 - 6 weeks till stock starts arriving in Aus. SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuFz 0 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I had a few sales people warn me against buying an LCd Tv from LG. They did not stock LG themselves but i had also heard from a tv repairman that LG have the most comebacks he comes accross. this may not be the case now as the units in question had 1 year warranties but does anyone else know much abnout this?this panel sounds great and is good value for money for $1900 . LG used to have the most comebacks - But that's because they sold phenomenal amounts of there product! Fair enough they were new to the industry still walking along their learning curve. But now, they're creating the curve for other manufacturers to learn from! Now.. The LCDs have 3 year warranties and with their smaller appliances eg. DVD Players, Recorders, they provide an in home service! SuFz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FeZZa 0 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 FezzaWere you watching the AFL and soccer in SD or HD ? let me know what it looks like in SD cheers i was watching afl on HD and soccer (euro on sbs) in hd (ch30 which is broadcast as 576p which is true sd as true hd has to be atleast 720p and above and sbs can't afford that yet ) and it looked great anyway. no blurring/shearing effect etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freak 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) I had a few sales people warn me against buying an LCd Tv from LG. They did not stock LG themselves but i had also heard from a tv repairman that LG have the most comebacks he comes accross. this may not be the case now as the units in question had 1 year warranties but does anyone else know much abnout this?this panel sounds great and is good value for money for $1900 . I get the feeling if LG products were really that bad they wouldn't be sold at all... But the reason for so many returns is the amount of sales..... If LG are the biggest manufacturer of electrical goods in the world, there is a high likely hood that they will also have the highest level of faults on those items. It's just maths..... In all likely hood Sony do likely get less returns, of course they likely sell about 1/5th of the amount of electrical items worldwide. I'm not saying LG are the best quality gear around, they aren't..... They are just one of the standard large consumer level product makers around. But i would be looking at the features, specs and price, and be worrying less about the name. 3 Year Warranty, is fairly standard.. I used to sell Acer Monitors many years back, used to come back 3 times often as any other monitor we sold, Normally this would be a worry... Of course we sold about 30:1 Acer to Sony, So on averages of items sold It was the Trinitrons made in either Mexico or China that came back for repair or replacement more often than not..... So we would get 5 faulty Acers to 1 faulty Sony, the difference is we would of only sold 1x Sony to get 1x Sony faulty, meanwhile there were at least 25 Acers still working without issue for somebody... Edited June 26, 2008 by Freak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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