Evotel 40 Inch Full HD 1080P LCD TV - €298.99 - Argos

lindtee

Just spotted on HUKD. Doesn't seem bad for the price:)

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5294512/Trail/searchtext%3E40IN+LCD.htm
LCD TV:
Television picture quality:

• Full HD 1080p.
• Freeview digital tuner.
• 40in TV with widescreen visible screen size.
• Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels.
• 50Hz.
• Brightness 550cd/m2.
• Response time 0.001ms.
• Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
• Progressive scan.

Connectivity:

• 1 HDMI socket.
• 2 SCART sockets.
• PC input socket.
• Headphone socket.
• S-Video socket.
• 1 USB port.

Sound quality:

• 10 x 2 watts RMS power output.

Digital features:

• Digital text.
• RF loop.
• Auto setup.
• 7 day electronic programme guide (EPG).

Additional features:

• Sleep timer.
• Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 400 x 200mm bracket.

Kristopherus

Great price, but NOT suitable for Irish DTT. Cracking tv, though. I got the 32in version after Christmas for €279, which I thought was a very good price then. It is a full HD tv.Great for anyone with a HD box.

PaulPinnacle

Current selling price valid until 01/03/2011

Safe enough, assuming they don't sell out.

Ricardo G

Great value for a 40 inch, went to reserve it in Waterford but none left so just got the last one in Wexford.

lindtee

There is also a Bush 24" Full HD for €138.99 but there seems to be little or no stock around, so not worthy of a new thread. http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5296503.htm

positron

Allegedly, this Evotel records to USB. Need to do some research, but how good is TV recording to USB, would it be good quality and can it be scheduled?

And oh, if anyone's looking to reserve, there's one left in Argos Drogheda right now.

Esel

• Response time 0.001ms.

Now that is fast!

TriStar6

lindtee wrote: »

There is also a Bush 24" Full HD for €138.99 but there seems to be little or no stock around, so not worthy of a new thread. http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5296503.htm

That 24" is LED so should be super slim as well, how does a 24" LED compare to LCD?

Ush1

Sold out most places. Would pick up one if Tallaght get them in stock.

Kinetic^

Out of stock in Dublin. :rolleyes:

MagicMarker

Looks like it's sold out in Dublin anyway.

nxbyveromdwjpg

Sold out everywhere?

MagicMarker

There's one in Dundalk.

witnessmenow

I miss argos stock checker.

I've one reserved for tullamore, im hoping to pick it up tomorrow. Question... will this fit in a car? Small enough car (seat ibizia) but could have the back seats down.

bennyc

witnessmenow wrote: »

I miss argos stock checker.

I've one reserved for tullamore, im hoping to pick it up tomorrow. Question... will this fit in a car? Small enough car (seat ibizia) but could have the back seats down.

YOu would be surprised what you would get into any hatch with all the seats properly down. I would imagine it would be any problem

Do-more

witnessmenow wrote: »

Question... will this fit in a car? Small enough car (seat ibizia) but could have the back seats down.

You'll be fine with the back seats down, I picked up a 40" Sony at Christmas and it just fitted into the boot of a Toyota Avensis saloon, only just though.

Mr.Crinklewood

Mmm is this too big for a bedroom?

Hal1

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Mmm is this too big for a bedroom?

:rolleyes:

davoxx

if anyone has the Bush 24" one and does not want it in the dublin area please pm me

porterboy

I'm looking for the bush 24 and can swap for evotel 40 reserved in Limerick area.

maciokacio

anyone have reserved Evotel in dublin and dont need it? i like to have one:) also looking for 24" in dublin area

nxbyveromdwjpg

I'd also take one in Dublin if it was going definitely, or Limerick !

stevosjc

I have a reservation code for Liffey Valley, if anyone wants it PM me.

derryman69

pm just sent - thanks

stevosjc

code is gone now

Do-more

Monaghan
Killarney
Kilkenny
Wexford

Showing stock at the mo...

Log-on

any one got a code for the evotel or bush in dublin?

Log-on

I have a code for castle bar and will trade! Really dont want to drive there for a cheap tv :P

lindtee

Dimensions of the box are roughly 44" x 32" x 15" for anyone worrying about will it fit in their car. Haven't really looked at the TV yet as am exhausted:(

antodeco

It will fit in a car. Got a 52" in the back of an Almera Hatch!

builttospill

Sitec wrote: »

anyone have a code for Kilkenny there not using!?

I've pm'd you.

mccarrd2

Buying any TV with only 1 HDMI slot and no Irish SaorView in it is just short sighted. Its a 2007 tv in 2011, pay the money and you wont replace it half as quick as u will that yolk. 50hz is poor too, So what is 40 inch, nothing else going for it

Mr.Crinklewood

mccarrd2 wrote: »

Buying any TV with only 1 HDMI slot and no Irish SaorView in it is just short sighted. Its a 2007 tv in 2011, pay the money and you wont replace it half as quick as u will that yolk. 50hz is poor too, So what is 40 inch, nothing else going for it

Well thanks. Between the stares I received lugging it down Grafton steet, to the stairs that I struggled up to the apartment, now you tell me it is crap!!!

jmorrisey

Picked one up in Tullamore tonight. Had to take it out of box to fit in car (Mondeo). Delighted with it. Attached my wd passport to it and it plays .avi movies perfectly. The sound is pretty decent too, which is something i was worried about. Overall delighted with it. Its replaced a 19inch monitor in the bedroom though so its like having a cinema screen in there now . If anyone is having doubts about it id say go for it. Im not a major techy or anything but so far i really cant complain about the set at all....

jmorrisey

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Well thanks. Between the stares I received lugging it down Grafton steet, to the stairs that I struggled up to the apartment, now you tell me it is crap!!!

It aint crap. It'll work perfectly as media player and connected to sky/ntl etc and loads of other stuff. I fricin love it!!!

witnessmenow

I helped a buddy of mine collect one of these from Argos this evening in Limeirck..... 3 HDMI ports!?

Also it definitely moved to 60hz mode when hooked up to the xbox

Some still in stock (didnt check them all):
2 in Ashbourne
1 in monaghan
1 Dundrum
2 Liffey Valey

Esel

The one in Dundrum seems to be reserved now (not by me..).

ft9

Anyone have a reservation code for Kilkenny or Carlow or Waterford?

davoxx

witnessmenow wrote: »

2 Liffey Valey

i called there are none in liffey valley??

gojony

Theres 5 in Strabane and couple in Derry if that helps anyone @ £249.99.

witnessmenow

davoxx wrote: »

i called there are none in liffey valley??

Im guessing there is a lot of lurkers , there was two there when i posted earlier

davoxx

witnessmenow wrote: »

Im guessing there is a lot of lurkers , there was two there when i posted earlier

no i meant i was in the store collected one, it looked opened, i asked for another told none left, went home and found the tv was broken, rang the store, they checked and said "there in none in stock here"

this happened at 8pm, so if someone reserved it and collects it tomorrow, can they tell me please as i would be quite annoyed to find out i've been lied out.

Esel

I checked Liffey Valley just before my post @ 22:56 above, and it definitely said '2 available'.

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Have a code for one in Dundalk if someone would like it PM me, i wont make it. And obviously, id swap for one anywhere in Dublin..

cheers

neacy69

witnessmenow wrote: »

I helped a buddy of mine collect one of these from Argos this evening in Limeirck..... 3 HDMI ports!?

Also it definitely moved to 60hz mode when hooked up to the xbox

Some still in stock (didnt check them all):
2 in Ashbourne
1 in monaghan
1 Dundrum
2 Liffey Valey

How does it look with the xbox? I would be slightly worried about the contrast and refresh ratio for the likes of MW2?

FearDark

Just reserved the last one in Limerick and got the text message to say it was reserved, how reliable is it? Will it definately be there when I go to collect tomorrow?

DublinKopite

So once I again it seems to be out of stock completely everywhere!

So would anyone know, since the deal lasts until the 1st of March according to the site, if they'd be getting more stock in before the deal runs out?
Or would I just have to get really lucky with one of you lovely boardsies offering me a reservation code anywhere in the Dublin area?

positron

FearDark wrote: »

Just reserved the last one in Limerick and got the text message to say it was reserved, how reliable is it? Will it definately be there when I go to collect tomorrow?

Yes, once have the reservation, they will hold it for you.

davoxx

Esel wrote: »

I checked Liffey Valley just before my post @ 22:56 above, and it definitely said '2 available'.

thanks for that ... get the feeling i've been lied to by argos ..

keane2097

neacy69 wrote: »

How does it look with the xbox? I would be slightly worried about the contrast and refresh ratio for the likes of MW2?

Black Ops looks ridic good on it.

MrThrifty

Hmmm... not wanting to spoil the party, but 'buy cheap, buy twice'?! I agree that for a 40 inch full HD it's good value but who are Evotel? And as another poster mentioned, I'd be concerned about the picture quality (contrast etc.) compared to the likes of more well known brands. I've seen some really cheap 'SandStorm' (or some name like this) HD TV's in Curry's but the brightness/contrast is crap when you look at neighboring brands on display. But it you're not fussed about these kinds of things and willing to take a chance on its reliability, then why not...