Showing posts with label TCL Electronics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TCL Electronics. Show all posts

Monday, May 20, 2024

The big media fail of TCL Electronics with its launch event for new TV sets and home appliances for South African market.


by Thinus Ferreira

TCL Electronics on Friday held a launch event for new TV sets and some of its other products, for the Middle East and Africa region in Istanbul, Turkey.

Unfortunately, TCL Electronics couldn't be bothered to communicate with South Africa's media beforehand that it would take place, and sadly couldn't be bothered - either during or after the event - to do PR and send out basic press releases about what happened there and about its latest product line-ups.

TCL Electronics presumably wants press coverage in South Africa for its products and for its event but failed to engage with South Africa's media beforehand, during, and afterwards to try and get any kind of reporting, or to keep journalists informed about what TCL would do, or has done.

Sunny Yang, TCL Middle East general manager, apparently spoke at the event. 

It's unknown what Sunny Yang said since TCL Electronics couldn't be bothered to issue any transcripts of speeches or organise that media in South Africa hear what was said.

Home appliances like washing machines, air-conditioners and refrigerators for the Africa and Middle East region apparently formed part of TCL's launch event.

Monday, August 14, 2023

TCL Electronics unveils C845 and C755 QC Mini-LED TV sets coming to South Africa, expanding into home appliances.


by Thinus Ferreira

TCL Electronics has unveiled its latest TV sets which the global brand will also be introducing later this year in the South African market with the official launch date and pricing that must still be announced.

TCL Electronics is also expanding its air-con business and is also moving into the home appliances space.

According to the company, the C845 is the newest addition to TCL's QD Mini-LED TV line-up, with TCL saying that the C845 will achieve the highest brightness levels to date of HDR 2000 nits, with brighter whites, darker blacks, and enhanced contrast for dynamic saturation.

The C845 will be available in the 65’’ model and is backed by an AiPQ Processor 3.0, "delivering outstanding picture quality combined with unparalleled sound thanks to built-in Onkyo sound and Dolby Atmos".

Later this year, TCL South Africa will also launch the C755 QD Mini-LED range which will feature the largest and fastest 98-inch Google TV variant. 

According to TCL, this TV "sets a new standard with its impressive 144Hz panel, Mini LED and QLED technology and will feature over 500+ full-array local diming zones".

The C755 will launch in the fourth quarter of  2023 in models from the 55’’ to 98’’, making this the largest and fastest Google TV to launch into the South African market.

For gamers, TCL introduced its new TCL C745 which combines QLED with Full Array Local Dimming technology, 4K HDR and a refresh rate of 144Hz VRR.

This is TCL's most advanced gaming TV and will be available to South African consumers in both the 55” and 65” models.

Alongside the high refresh rate, both the C845 and C745 range is equipped to meet the needs of gamers as well as well as film fanatics. 

Regarded as the next breakthrough in console gaming, the TCL C845 and C745 come with 144HzVRR and Game Master 2.0, 24 0Hz Game Accelerator as well as AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, promising seamless, artifact-free gameplay at almost any frame rate.  



"We believe that technology should be accessible to all, and our new range of televisions exemplifies this commitment," says Mike Chen, TCL South Africa general manager.

"By bridging the price gap between QLED and 4K TVs, we are making cutting-edge QLED technology more attainable for everyday consumer. This empowers our customers to experience the stunning visual brilliance of QLED without compromise, enhancing their home entertainment in ways previously thought impossible."

"As TCL Electronics continues to evolve and innovate, we are excited to reveal that we will be expanding on our established air-conditioning business and launching into the home appliance space very soon."

"Our goal is to create a seamless and integrated ecosystem that empowers our customers to elevate their daily routines, making their homes smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable than ever before."

Ryan Curling, TCL Electronics South Africa marketing manager, says "We are delighted to introduce our newest collection of televisions to the South African market".

"At TCL we believe in enriching lives through innovation, and this new range reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering superior quality and performance."

"Our decision to extend Google TV integration from our 43-inch to 98-inch models underscores our dedication to offering unparalleled convenience, access, and innovation."

In addition to the C845 and C755, TCL's C645 features state-of-the-art Quantum Dot Technology which delivers genuine cinematic colour made from over a billion colours and shades - all of the colours that cinema cameras can capture. 

This TV is also certified with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos so users can feel as if they are in a theatre in their own homes with incredible colour display, increasing contrast and high-quality speakers to enjoy a sound that moves all around with breathtaking realism.

The TCL C645 range is packed with a 120 HZ Game Accelerator and the range consists of 50’’, 55’’, 65’’, 75’’ and 85’’ models.

Friday, October 29, 2021

TCL Electronics launches its TV sets in South Africa from November including its P725 4K Google TV.


by Thinus Ferreira

TCL Electronics is launching its TV sets in South Africa, including its P725, voice-activation, 4K Google TV.

TCL Electronics, the global second bestselling LCD TV brand of 2019 and 2020 (as per OMDIA data) is entering the South African market from 3 November and says that its aim is to sell "affordable quality and smarter than smart televisions for all South Africans".

Robin YI, TCL South Africa general manager, says "We will be utilising South African resources as much as possible on the ground and that includes a local South African assembly partner with plans for expansion in the near future".

TCL will launch its 4K Google TV, the P725, as an introductory product in South Africa. It comes with voice activation.

Later in November TCL Electronics will introduce the C725 4K QLED Google TV in South Africa with Ryan Curling, TCL Electronics South Africa marketing manager, saying that it will "elevate quantum dot display technology to a new level".

At the same time as the launch of the P725, TCL South Africa will also introduce the P615 4K HDR Android TV in the Smart TV segment.

TCL Electronics didn't provide any recommended retail pricing for any of its TV sets for South Africa in its press release.


TCL Electronics says that its C725 and P725 products will both have full Google TV functionality with the P725 offering a 4K, HDR 10 professional audio-visuals, with MEMC (motion estimate and motion compensation) picture processing which offers smooth imagery for sports and fast-action sequences.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos facilities provide viewers with an exciting immersive experience. The devices are powered by an impressive AiPQ Engine Chipset to ensure every signal frame presents perfectly.
 
The P725 and the C725 also feature Google Assistant and Hands-Free voice control, allowing users to access, launch, and control content, turn on their TV set, switch inputs, adjust the volume, search for favourite content and more from a distance, leading to more enhanced entertainment experiences.
 
"TCL is the official TV partner of Call of Duty worldwide, demonstrating our ability to bring the best gaming experiences to users all around the world including HDMI 2.1 technology which supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates and is a futurist's dream," says Ryan Curling.

"As South Africans, home entertainment is a massive part of our lives and we're excited to play a part in that ongoing aspirational journey towards getting our greatness."  
 
Muhammed-Izhaar Ebrahim, TCL Electronics sales manager, says that initial offerings will be available through takealot.com and a key distribution partner Atlas Appliances, with more distribution channels that will be added.