Looking for a 26" LCD, advice wanted re www.pcwb.ie

Glenbhoy

After extensive reading up and searching I found these 3 online which appear to offer good value. They are considerably cheaper than anything I can find elsewhere, anyone know anything about the retailer?

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/Displays/LCD%20TVs/LCD%20TVs

The 3 I am torn between are:

LG: 26LG3000

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/LGLCD013

SAMSUNG: LE26A457

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/SAMLCD80

SHARP: 26D44EBK

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/SHALCD12

and the same Sharp TV as above, but €38 more expensive, for no discernible reason - anyone know why?

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/SHALCD10

Anyone got any thoughts on the retailer, the prices and which if any I should buy? This will be a bedroom tv, primarily for DVDs and some TV (not HD).

All comments welcome and appreciated.

Smoggy

Would you not lay down a few extra euro and get a 32" ? All the above brands can be bought as 32" for under 500 - Sony as well.

Zonda999

You do know that those prices dont include VAT, dont you??

Glenbhoy

Zonda999 wrote: »

You do know that those prices dont include VAT, dont you??

I didn't, but i initially suspected that may be the case - no reference was made to looking for a VAT number though when i was going through the motions of checking out, which they must do if they are not charging me VAT afaik, which led me to believe that maybe they weren't.
The LG above can be got and delivered to the north for €370 from pixmania.co.uk - €550 from pixmania.ie!!
Re the 32" and it being only a few quid extra, I know and was thinking that, but I decided I had to cut off somewhere (I started off looking for a 22"), plus I've done so much looking I've had enough and don't want to start checking out 32" inches now too!!
Does anyone have any thoughts on the models above or what might fit the bill best (and I suppose I could maybe think about a 32").
Requirements, bedroom TV, min 26", mainly dvds, some ntl digital and maybe ps3 in the future (I'm working on that one;)).

Glenbhoy

I'm thinking of making a purchase today, anyone got any quick comments on any of the 3 tv's I listed - or where I could get a cheap Sony 26V4000 (which seems to be the best regarded tele in this class).
Any pointers appreciated.

Zonda999

Here, at richersounds its £360 and the delivery to ireland, for boardsies is 20£.Thats 475euro all in.Not a bad price but the 32" version is remarkably, only £10 more so i'd have that instead.

As for ordering, if you want it in a hurry, i'd call their belfast shop nad they should be able to sort you out.A lot of boardsies are very happy with their service as can be seen from their consumer interaction forum here

Glenbhoy

Thanks Zonda, will give that a try.

Glenbhoy

Looks like that tv is only available in store - I will be north in a few weeks, but not belfast, hmm. The other question I have is whether or not you think the 5 year guarantee is worth it for £36.95 - i normally stay away from these, but with an LCD it might be worth it?

Zonda999

Did you try ringing them?? I know it says that for a lot of the tvs on that site but i know a few boardsies that have got tvs that, according to the website, can only be got in store.RS deliver them down south for just £20.

Glenbhoy

Yeah called them, but no can do - i reckon i'll order one to the belfast store and I'll be up there in the next few weeks, so can collect it then.
Cheers for the help - one last thing, 5 year guarantee, yay or nay?

Zonda999

Glenbhoy wrote: »

Yeah called them, but no can do - i reckon i'll order one to the belfast store and I'll be up there in the next few weeks, so can collect it then.
Cheers for the help - one last thing, 5 year guarantee, yay or nay?

Fair enough. Not really sure about the warranty.It seems alright value at about 50e but personally i wouldnt bother.I dont mind takin the risk usually.