Re-branded TV's

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Hi everyone I was interested in knowing what's what concerning manufacturing TV's.
I've read about Panasonic/Vestel and Toshiba;but what I'd also like to know is how to tell which is/isn't re-branded and where the info lies.
 
Hi everyone I was interested in knowing what's what concerning manufacturing TV's.
I've read about Panasonic/Vestel and Toshiba;but what I'd also like to know is how to tell which is/isn't re-branded and where the info lies.

To be honest it's relatively hard to tell because brands don't really want people to know which models in their range are 'off the peg' badge engineered ones or in house developed ones. You can look for some signs though such as where it's made and where it sits in the range. You could also try your luck asking customer services where they might be honest and tell you which ones are in house.

Vestel combined with a few Chinese manufacturers (like Hisense) make the majority of the worlds TV's. Due to stiff competition many TV manufacturers, especially the Japanese ones have made most sets below a certain level just branded with their name. Price is usually the biggest clue. If you buying a flagship set it's going to be their own model and panel. It is worth noting though there nothing wrong with OEM sets, all the panels are pretty much the same and do a decent enough job.
 
Thanks for the info.
It's quite disappointing that the TV market has been pretty much monopolized.
Still,I'll research any future purchases and hope I find something good.
Also that makes me think,every TV I've had is most likely a Vestel or Hisense.
 
Not sure how it is for tv but I bought a monitor a qnix that have the same screen as a samsung and the trouble is that those screen sure are cheaper (bought my 27' 2560x1440 screen for 300 usd instead of like 500-600 for the Samsung one.

Now wiht low price comes a negative things tho it's the quality control. Sony/samsung or other brand usually have much higher quality check than chinese model sold without the big brand name. You have higher chance of getting dead pixel or can't be sure that your monitor will support higher refresh speed. For example the one I got I could bring it up to 144hz wihtout any trouble but some people struggle to bring it to 120hz.

So it's all small details like that. Again I'm not saying it's the same for tv's as I only buy Sony ^^;
 
Yes sometimes it's the other way round where generic models carry branded manufacturers panels but they will use grade B panels with 1 or 2 dead pixels or ones which don't have perfect colour reproduction which wouldn't have passed quality control for their own branded products. Also the software which drives the panel can have less functionality or features. Still you can get great bargains on generic screens and TV's with branded panels.
 
@stiggygonzalez the only thing I can recommend is work out how much you can afford, then how much you realistically want to spend (even though I have then money I don't always want to blow my whole budget).

Once you have a figure, go and look at TVs in your price range, either in a supermarket, 1st party retailer (aka Sony Centre/Panasonic Store) or 3rd party retailer (aka Richer Sounds/ Currys PC World)

Once you have seen the TV you like read some reviews on HDTV Test, AVS Forum, AV Forum.

Even "What HiFi" (just don't take thier paid for reviews as gospel).

Then seek out the cheapest price remember some places will price match too. Also places like Richer Sounds are currently having a huge sale and open box products have large discounts.

Regarding quality of the products like HiSense etc. They're cheaper for a reason but if they fit your budget and you're not overly bothered by the bells and whistles then they can be a good buy. There are plenty of people on this very forum who own cheaper brand TVs and like them.
 
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