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Catch on "good" bargain 42" tv

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  • 25-08-2014 10:15am
    #1
    MostlyLurks
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭


    Hi All,
    Not a lot of experience in these things, I'm looking to buy a new 42" and was looking at the LG 42LB561V in Currys (I havent enough posts to let me add links yet....)
    Save 270 quid it says.

    Cant find any reviews of that specific model so I'm wondering could anyone see why this wouldnt be a good bargain?

    I could just smart it up with Chromecast?


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    #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,346 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Currys/PC World have their own model numbers, that prevents you from doing a direct comparison with other retailers, it also allows them to offer what is effectively a meaningless 'price guarantee' whereby they will offer to match or better the price from another retailer selling the same model for less.

    They can make any claims for '€xxx off' since nobody else sells that exact model so you really need to ignore that rubbish.

    You're asking if it's a bargain without telling us the price :confused:


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    #3
    MostlyLurks
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭MostlyLurks


    thanks for reply coylemj.

    Yeah sorry, I thought I would be able to put the direct link in so wouldnt have to give details, then didnt think of giving them when I couldnt link.

    It says down from €749.00 to €479.99

    Here is the listed Technical information

    Energy consumption

    On-mode power consumption
    52 W
    Energy efficiency class
    A+
    Screen

    Motion Rate
    100 Hz
    Screen technology
    Direct LED
    General

    Internal menu languages
    34 languages
    Audio

    Speakers
    2
    Audio Power
    10 W + 10 W
    Characteristics

    Manufacturer’s guarantee
    1 year
    PICTURE QUALITY

    Processing rate
    100 Hz
    Features

    Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Screen size
    42"
    Remote Control
    Yes
    Colour
    Metallic silver
    Annual power consumption
    76 kWh
    Connections
    - HDMI x 2
    - Scart x 1
    - Component x 1
    - USB 2.0 x 1
    Dimensions
    - Unboxed: 567 x 961 x 55.5 mm (H x W x D)
    - Unboxed with stand: 610 x 961 x 218 mm (H x W x D)
    - Boxed: 645 x 1054 x 146 mm (H x W x D)
    Weight
    - Unboxed: 9.2 kg
    - Unboxed with stand: 9.5 kg
    - Boxed: 11.6 kg
    TV Tuner
    DVB-T2 Irish Digital Ready HD Tuner
    Electronic Programme Guide
    8-day EPG
    Table-top stand
    Yes


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    #4
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,346 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    It's in the ballpark, this is a similar model in Power City for 450 ...

    http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-13-42LB550

    This is the model in Currys you're looking at ....

    http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-42lb561v-42andrdquo-led-tv/321522/6.9.3

    They both look ok, my only concern is that they only have 2 x HDMI ports so if you hook up a DVD/Blu-Ray player and a UPC/Sky box, that's the two ports gone - what happens if you want to connect a games console (PS3/Xbox), Apple TV, Chromecast or a digital camera for a slideshow?


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    #5
    MostlyLurks
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭MostlyLurks


    Yep looks like not a lot to choose between those two except the 29 quid.

    Hadnt considered only two HDMI ports as a problem (embarrassingly late going HD...) but I see what you mean.

    Had a quick look through a few other models in both power city and currys and two seems a bit standard for 42" non-smart anyway. Will keep looking though or go in shop and have a chat with someone.

    thanks for all advise, and for pointing out what they where up to with the part numbers and "discounts". Sneaky gits.


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