TCL launching Android and Google TVs in South Africa in November

[TCL_South Africa]

I don't think any of them support HDMI 2.1 though, which would make Amazon's TV a better value proposition in the budget category...

Heya, we actually do have HDMI 2.1 in the P725 and the C725 models.

 

[TCL_South Africa]

I am in the market for a TV. Need to start doing comparisons between these and the Hisense models.

No competition I think you'll be pretty happy with the package and costs in the coming month!

DM me if you want to ask anything or DM us on social media.

We're still technically "launching" and will be live in a few days.

 

[deweyzeph]

Heya, we actually do have HDMI 2.1 in the P725 and the C725 models.

Do your TV's have tuners? Are you guys aware there is a massive market in SA for TV's that don't have tuners in them?

 

[TCL_South Africa]

They offer some good stuff, Linux Tech Tips have some reviews.

Yeah, big fan of Linus too! Just make sure his model numbers line up with ours for a like-for-like comparison, but the tech and quality is the same.

 

[pinball wizard]

No competition I think you'll be pretty happy with the package and costs in the coming month!

DM me if you want to ask anything or DM us on social media.

We're still technically "launching" and will be live in a few days.

So, how about pixel phones for your second act?

 

[TCL_South Africa]

Not bad. Can’t wait to see them in-stores.

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing you see them in stores

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Heya, we actually do have HDMI 2.1 in the P725 and the C725 models.

Great to hear!

Edit: seems like the panels are only 60 Hz though?

 

[Vuilhaas]

Awesome! I've been hoping for this for ages!

Welcome @TCL_South Africa . It's really great to have a company rep on the forum

 

[Raphael123]

Finally coming into S.A hope they bring their soundbars too. Your move Hisense.

 

[TCL_South Africa]

Great to hear!

Edit: seems like the panels are only 60 Hz though?

Yeah, most won't need more than 60hz, there's also some smart Ai to help with smoothing. For the price I'd say that's competitive spec with the VRR, eArc, HDMI 2.1

A 120hz screen is coming, I just can't say when. https://www.tcl.com/za/en/products/c825/c825-55.html

 

[TCL_South Africa]

Awesome! I've been hoping for this for ages!

Welcome @TCL_South Africa . It's really great to have a company rep on the forum

Awesome, thanks! Appreciate that. Great to be around folks who love Home entertainment as much as we do!

 

[TCL_South Africa]

Finally coming into S.A hope they bring their soundbars too. Your move Hisense.

Watch this space ....or follow our socials. We'll be announcing new products over time. Can't speak to the sound bars unfortunately but if they come we'll let the community know.

 

[TCL_South Africa]

Do the specs mention tuners? If they do not have tuners, do they count as licensed TVs?

Hey there,

They do and are compliant for SA.

 

[GreGorGy]

Hey there,

They do and are compliant for SA.

that is a real pity

 

[McGuywer]

that is a real pity

Hahahahaha. Yes he missed the point there.

 

[shadow_man]

My 42" TCL that I got from my brother in China is still going strong. Years and years later.

 

[Ryno']

Awesome! I've been hoping for this for ages!

Welcome @TCL_South Africa . It's really great to have a company rep on the forum

Great stuff but watch them disappear when technical queries and complaints arise

 

[Sapphiron]

Hahahahaha. Yes he missed the point there.

@TCL_South Africa

We don't want to pay additional taxes where we don't need to. Many people want to use panels as gaming and PC displays.

The tuner and the taxes associated with it is just money wasted. ultimately, the client might decide not to purchase, or decide not to go with the more expensive model.

 

[McGuywer]

@TCL_South Africa

We don't want to pay additional taxes where we don't need to. Many people want to use panels as gaming and PC displays.

The tuner and the taxes associated with it is just money wasted. ultimately, the client might decide not to purchase, or decide not to go with the more expensive model.

Yes!
We dont need no tuners!

 

[GreGorGy]

Ever notice how very little comment is made by manufacturers or local agents regarding the tuner? I wonder why. Perhaps, SABS does not let them retail a product as big as a conventional television unless it has a (mostly useless) tuner.