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SkinnyPupp · 08-31-2018, 03:37 PM

I was TV shopping this week, and I remembered this thread. You wouldn't believe how much more expensive TV's are in HK compared to USA (and I assume Canada). Also we don't have those budget brands with decent TV's like Vizio and TCL (there are some TCL but only shitty models)

I could have bought a huge cheap TV, but quality is pretty important for me, so I went with 55". My choice ended up being between the Sony X900F 49" and Samsung NU8000 55". I went with the Samsung because it allowed me to get a bigger TV for a bit cheaper, and it looks to be good for gaming. I do kind of wish I could have gone for the full backlit panel, but 49" is pushing it (I sit about 8 feet away from the TV)

It ended up being about $10K HKD with delivery, etc. It's $7800 HKD at Bestbuy.ca right now. This is at one of those little cheap stores listed at price.com.hk, not full retail (Broadway and Fortress sell it for HK$13,480.00, almost TWICE THE PRICE as Bestbuy Canada!) No tax of course

Though it did come with some useful gifts (soundbar, Samsung 8" tablet, and $500 worth of grocery coupons which is as good as a cash rebate)

08-31-2018, 03:37 PM	#61
SkinnyPupp Hacked RS to become a mod Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong Posts: 55,063 Thanked 25,871 Times in 9,091 Posts Failed 1,573 Times in 719 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I was TV shopping this week, and I remembered this thread. You wouldn't believe how much more expensive TV's are in HK compared to USA (and I assume Canada). Also we don't have those budget brands with decent TV's like Vizio and TCL (there are some TCL but only shitty models) I could have bought a huge cheap TV, but quality is pretty important for me, so I went with 55". My choice ended up being between the Sony X900F 49" and Samsung NU8000 55". I went with the Samsung because it allowed me to get a bigger TV for a bit cheaper, and it looks to be good for gaming. I do kind of wish I could have gone for the full backlit panel, but 49" is pushing it (I sit about 8 feet away from the TV) It ended up being about $10K HKD with delivery, etc. It's $7800 HKD at Bestbuy.ca right now. This is at one of those little cheap stores listed at price.com.hk, not full retail (Broadway and Fortress sell it for HK$13,480.00, almost TWICE THE PRICE as Bestbuy Canada!) No tax of course Though it did come with some useful gifts (soundbar, Samsung 8" tablet, and $500 worth of grocery coupons which is as good as a cash rebate)