Lidl 40'' LCD TV €999.99

briman1983

Hey guys been looking through the regular bargain websites, Lidl seem to have an alright one again. Here's the specs i could see:

* Contrast ratio: 1200:1
* Brightness: 500 cd/m2
* 16.7 Million Colours
* Resolution: 1366(H) x 768(V) pixel
* HDMI with HDCP compatible
* Includes: HDMI adapter cable, remote control with batteries, net cable
* 40” LCD TV €984.99 + €15.00 Producer Recycling Fund

Doesn't look too bad.

patto_chan

Linky

bbbbb

Did some searching, looks like the Targe 4010 model?
http://www.targa.co.uk/index.jsp?SID=0&NAV=236&DOC=&PAGE=1910&PCAT=3&PROD=352&PTUBE=0&PARAMS=undefined&PARAMS2=undefined&SPCAREA=undefined
https://www.lidl-lcd.de/cgi-bin/lidl?HTML=lcd_aktion.html

christophicus

So is this a good tv then or not?? what kind of HD does it do?

briman1983

Model Targa Visionary LT 4010

Colors 16,7 million
Max. resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
OSD Easy-to-use graphical interface
Teletext TOP/FLOF, 4000 Seiten-Speicher, Level 1.5
TV-standards PAL/ SECAM
Input signals 2x HDMI input with HDCP
Areal input PAL/SECAM
1x SCART connector (RGB input, video / audio R/L)
1x SCART connector (S-Video, video / audio R/L)
1x S-Video / audio input R/L
1x video / audio input R/L
2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) / audio input R/L
VGA / Audio Input R/L
Max. diagonal 101,5 cm / 16:9 format
Audio standards NICAM; A2 Stereo; Mono
Audio data 2 x 7,5 watt RMS, 2-Way-speaker
- optical digital out (S/PDIF)
- coax digital out (S/PDIF)
- audio out R/L
- headset out
Response time 8 ms (Grey to Grey) (typ.)
Contrast 1200:1 (typ.)
Brightness 500 cd/m2 (typ.)
Viewing angle 178° / 178° (typ.)
Control elements Infrared remote control
Basic functions controllable on device

Important marks of conformity CE
Pixel error class: 13406-2 Class II
Power Supply Internal power supply with mains switch
Power consumption (On/Suspend/Off) 200W typical / < 2 Watt in Standby
Type 40" LCD TV
Measurements (WxHxD) 987 mm, 702 mm, 100mm (250mm incl. stand)
Weight 28,5 kg
Highlights - HD-ready
- Zwei HDMI -input
- optical und coax digital out (S/PDIF)
- PAL progessive Scan
- Twin tuner
Double picture display
- Automatic channel search
- Automatic channel sorting
- Front access AV input
- Programmable on and off timer switch
- Ready for VESA wall mounting
- removable speaker
Scope of delivery Infrared remote control with 2 batteries
- Power cable, antenna cable
- Components/adapter cable
- Stereo-audio / video-adapter cable
- Stereo-audio-adapter cable (cinch jack to jack)
- Fully-wired, double shielded Scart cable (Euro AV)
- HDMI adapter cable
- Extensive user manual with service information
- Wall- Mounting bracket
Warranty 36-month Pick-Up-And-Return

LegacyUser

So would this tv be perfect for an xbox 360 or a ps3 for example?

Dman001

cheesedude wrote:

So would this tv be perfect for an xbox 360 or a ps3 for example?

sounds like a good tv for a 360.It even has 2 component sockets

KdjaCL

cheesedude wrote:

So would this tv be perfect for an xbox 360 or a ps3 for example?

yup 2 HDMI and 2 Component handy to have.


kdjac

Scenic911

HD ready (720p, 1.080i) from here
Not bad at all..

S

Energizer

Is this good value and good specs for a 40inch?

Will be used for family main Tv use!

Do-more

Energizer wrote:

Is this good value and good specs for a 40inch?

Will be used for family main Tv use!

I've never had a problem in returning goods to Lidl, they have a policy of "If you don't like it, bring it back and we will give you a full refund"

So you've nothing to lose, bring it home, set it up and if you're not impressed, bring it back.

Specs look good tho and at least €400 cheaper than what else is around, that i know of.

Energizer

Thanks for the advice!

Scenic911

The only bad thing about the TV is the resolution which is 1366 x 768 pixels. While most recent ones are 1920x1080 pixels which suggest to me that is made with old technology. But it is still a good buy..considering the over priced stuff is in Ireland..but check out here It was recommended by friend tonight while we were discussing the lidl's TV.,,

S

1huge1

Yes i was about to say the same but there aint a huge difference between 1366 x 768 and 1920x1080 well not from what ive seen
and for that price I think its a brilliant deal

drdre

wheres the best place to get smaller tv something for 400-500 euro.with a smaller screen approx 30"

5h4mr0(k

Anyone know if this has a digital tuner?

SteM

5h4mr0(k wrote:

Anyone know if this has a digital tuner?

The specs don't mention it so I wouldn't say so. Not really needed in Ireland anyway.

vectra

Thinking of buying one of these this week in my local LIDL store to hook up to my sons 360 and probs hook it to my PC as well .
Only thing is, I spoke to one of the guys working there ( Buddy of mine )
He says they havent had any problem with them but the only issue he would have is the following.

1) 28 days to return & get full refund if not satisfied with product or if it developes a fault or whatever.

2) After the 28 days you get a replacement Set ( warranty is 3 yr's )

BUT...!!

He was very "iffy" about it being a Targa product as he fears they could pull the plug with Lidl thus leaving Lidl with the problem of any sets that develop a fault whist under warranty.
Basically saying if one does develop a fault after say 14 months and Targa no longer around.. How does Lidl stand by it then ?

Probably being a bit on the cautious side but worth a thought ?

skywalker

vectra wrote:

He was very "iffy" about it being a Targa product as he fears they could pull the plug with Lidl thus leaving Lidl with the problem of any sets that develop a fault whist under warranty.
Basically saying if one does develop a fault after say 14 months and Targa no longer around.. How does Lidl stand by it then ?

Why? lidl have been doing targa stuff since they came here, just like aldi do medion.

godtabh

skywalker wrote:

Why? lidl have been doing targa stuff since they came here, just like aldi do medion.

Thats not the pointing he is making.

He says if targa walk away from their deal to supply lidl what happens to your tv if something goes wrong

vectra

kearnsr wrote:

Thats not the pointing he is making.

He says if targa walk away from their deal to supply lidl what happens to your tv if something goes wrong

Exactly.

slave1

The only bad thing about the TV is the resolution which is 1366 x 768 pixels. While most recent ones are 1920x1080 pixels which suggest to me that is made with old technology.

This will only be an issue on larger screens, I'd pitch larger at 50"+
It would only be an issue here if you were sitting very close to the TV

Optimal seating distance
40" diagonal screen (screen height of 19 inches) × 3.1 = 5 feet

MarkR

Well, it's a manufacturers warranty, so I would assume that they would still have to honour it even if the retailler and themselves no longer had an arrangement.

As long as targa as a company is still there that is anyway. Even if it was disolved they would have to put in support arrangements as part of a dissolution?

godtabh

MarkR wrote:

Well, it's a manufacturers warranty, so I would assume that they would still have to honour it even if the retailler and themselves no longer had an arrangement.

As long as targa as a company is still there that is anyway. Even if it was disolved they would have to put in support arrangements as part of a dissolution?

Dont lidl offer the 3 year warranty and not the manufactuer

vectra

kearnsr wrote:

Dont lidl offer the 3 year warranty and not the manufactuer

Thats my point.

Manufacturer I assume is one year war.
Lidl offer 3 yr.

That is what I am wondering

godtabh

vectra wrote:

Thats my point.

Manufacturer I assume is one year war.
Lidl offer 3 yr.

That is what I am wondering

but if the manufacure wont supply lidl how do you get a replacement?

I dont think its gona happen so shouldnt really be an issue

mickoneill30

kearnsr wrote:

but if the manufacure wont supply lidl how do you get a replacement?

I dont think its gona happen so shouldnt really be an issue

If the warranty is with Lidl then it's Lidls prob not the buyers. I'd presume they'd source an equivalent TV from another supplier or give you your money back. I used to work in a company that gave a 3 year warrenty on PCs. We used to have to replace 3 year old PCs with whatever the current specs were when the buyers had a major problem. Nobody ever complained

Easy Rider

http://cgi.ebay.ie/HDD-Hard-Drive-Multimedia-Player-TV-WiFi-DiVX-320GB-MP4_W0QQitemZ120091575938QQihZ002QQcategoryZ1499QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You could get one of the above....

vectra

Easy Rider wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/HDD-Hard-Drive-Multimedia-Player-TV-WiFi-DiVX-320GB-MP4_W0QQitemZ120091575938QQihZ002QQcategoryZ1499QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You could get one of the above....

Where did that come into the discussion? :rolleyes:

colsku

vectra wrote:

Where did that come into the discussion? :rolleyes:

A very nice gizmo but i think that bloke is insane!

loopymum

If I wanted to get one of these TVs, what time should I be at the store for? think they open at 8am or is it only going to be a few per shop?

loopymum

What about this one http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Viewpia_LC-42IE12_42inch_HD_Ready_LCD_TV_LC-42IE12/version-1.asp

Ooops just checked the delivery charge for it and its almost 60 sterling.

bloody hell

godtabh

loopymum wrote:

If I wanted to get one of these TVs, what time should I be at the store for? think they open at 8am or is it only going to be a few per shop?

They have being trying to shift these tvs since before christmas so I'm not sur eif demand is high. I'd even check out a few places to see if they still have any left over

the whole year inn

Is the Lidl tv worth getting so , or the 32 " better to get?Who is actually getting the lidl tv

james

vectra

gob_smacked wrote:

Is the Lidl tv worth getting so , or the 32 " better to get?Who is actually getting the lidl tv

james

I think I will go ahead and buy one.

Deeco

vectra wrote:

2) After the 28 days you get a replacement Set ( warranty is 3 yr's )

BUT...!!

He was very "iffy" about it being a Targa product as he fears they could pull the plug with Lidl thus leaving Lidl with the problem of any sets that develop a fault whist under warranty.
Basically saying if one does develop a fault after say 14 months and Targa no longer around.. How does Lidl stand by it then ?

Probably being a bit on the cautious side but worth a thought ?

This is Bull Tv's are not replaced they are repaired on site,

Also Deal has nothing to do with lidl targa give the warrranty not lidl, they just sell them for them,

Anybody wonder why the price has dropped in less than a month or so of previous batch went on sale?

podge3

Reply to Deeco's post:


This is Bull Tv's are not replaced they are repaired on site - The warranty is a "pick up and return" when repaired. I can see any company repairing a 40" LCD in you kitchen.


Also Deal has nothing to do with lidl targa give the warrranty not lidl, they just sell them for them - Your contract is with Lidl. The 3 year warranty is with Lidl. If the set goes faulty, then you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund at the discretion of Lidl. Having returned several items to Lidl, I would have no worries about the 3 year warranty. You will at least get your money back

Anybody wonder why the price has dropped in less than a month or so of previous batch went on sale - "]Prices for this technology are dropping all the time. Lidl products are just following the downward trend

I hope to get one of these sets myself in a short while

godtabh

Deeco wrote:

Anybody wonder why the price has dropped in less than a month or so of previous batch went on sale?

They had it on sale before christmas for €1200 or what ever it was and couldnt shift it probably because it was so close to christmas.

They've reduced it to €999 and still cant shift it.

No they are on the offensive trying to shift it

skywalker

kearnsr wrote:

They had it on sale before christmas for €1200 or what ever it was and couldnt shift it probably because it was so close to christmas.

They've reduced it to €999 and still cant shift it.

No they are on the offensive trying to shift it

These are on sale at €999 normally?

vectra

Well,
I took the plunge and went ahead and bought one this morning.
So far everything looking good.

5h4mr0(k

vectra wrote:

Well,
I took the plunge and went ahead and bought one this morning.
So far everything looking good.

Was there much of a demand for them? Many left? Sold out? Fighting in the aisles?

godtabh

skywalker wrote:

These are on sale at €999 normally?

The orginal price was €1200 or something like tha and the dropped when they couldnt sell them off

Tazz T

vectra wrote:

Well,
I took the plunge and went ahead and bought one this morning.
So far everything looking good.

What's the picture like compared to a name brand?

vectra

Tazz T wrote:

What's the picture like compared to a name brand?

If you are talking about a Samsung or Philips or whatever i really couldnt say as i dont have any of those side by side to make a comparision :rolleyes:

BUT,
Xbox 360 looks class on it..

Deeco

podge3 wrote:

Reply to Deeco's post:


This is Bull Tv's are not replaced they are repaired on site - The warranty is a "pick up and return" when repaired. I can see any company repairing a 40" LCD in you kitchen.

Lets just say i know someone who fixes these tv's, and fixing in your kitchen is exactly what they do!!

Also Deal has nothing to do with lidl targa give the warrranty not lidl, they just sell them for them - Your contract is with Lidl. The 3 year warranty is with Lidl. If the set goes faulty, then you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund at the discretion of Lidl. Having returned several items to Lidl, I would have no worries about the 3 year warranty. You will at least get your money back

Contract is with targa they wil decide if you get refund usually if your tv is repaired more than 3 times or after your 28 day return policy has elapsed

It ain't bull man it's the truth, only previous non hd models are replaced 20" 28" models

podge3

Deeco wrote:

podge3 wrote:

Reply to Deeco's post:
Lets just say i know someone who fixes these tv's, and fixing in your kitchen is exactly what they do!!

I have no reason to doubt you

Deeco wrote:

Contract is with targa they wil decide if you get refund usually if your tv is repaired more than 3 times or after your 28 day return policy has elapsed

It ain't bull man it's the truth, only previous non hd models are replaced 20" 28" models

Completely wrong, Deeco - The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 says

"When you buy goods from a retailer, you make a contract with him. He agrees to provide certain goods to you for a certain price. If your purchase turns out to be faulty, the retailer, not the manufacturer, is responsible to you and must sort out your complaint"

Deeco

i hear you but these guys for some reason don't operate like that something to do with been a German company,

you can get your money returned within 28 days of purchase but after that
they say 3 repairs then money back crazy i know I've discussed this with few friends and can't figure out how they get around it but they do

Deeco

sorry misread your post
your right lidl should refund you but i know it is a hazy subject after the 28 days

podge3

I have returned a few things to Lidl over the past few years without a problem - one item was a digital camera that had abot 3 months to go on its 3 year warranty. A full refund was given without a problem.

On Thursday last I returned a plasma TV to Aldi. It was 8 months old but I got a full refund.

Maybe some store managers are harder to deal with than others.

pwd

This link didn't work properly. Are they still selling these then?

podge3

pwd wrote:

This link didn't work properly. Are they still selling these then?

I'd say they were all sold out PDQ last Thursday.