[Argos]Sony KDL32EX401U 32 Inch Full HD 1080p LCD TV

Canonfan

This TV is digital compatible in the Republic of Ireland.

Television picture quality:

* Full HD 1080p.
* Freeview digital tuner.
* 32in (81cm) widescreen TV with 81cm visible screen size.
* Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels.
* 50Hz.
* BRAVIA Engine 2 image enhancement.

Connectivity:

* 4 HDMI sockets.
* 2 SCART sockets.
* PC input socket.
* Component video socket.
* Composite.
* Optical connection.
* Headphone socket.
* S-Video socket.
* AV socket (side and rear).
* 1 USB port.

Sound quality:

* NICAM sound system.

Digital features:

* Digital text.
* RF loop.
* Auto setup.
* Auto scan for new channels.

Additional features:

* UHF/VHF tuner.
* Sleep timer.
* Child lock.
* Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
* Size of TV H49.7, W80, D9.7cm.
* Weight of TV 9.5kg (unpackaged).
* Complete with tabletop stand.
* Size of TV with stand H80, W53.2, D22cm.
* Weight of TV with stand 11kg.
* Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 200 x 200mm bracket.

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At €369.99, it's not bad from a local shop. Also seems to be in stock in a lot of the shops.

Fresh Pots

Canonfan wrote: »

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At €369.99, it's not bad from a local shop. Also seems to be in stock in a lot of the shops.

Nice find, wish I could afford it!

Liffey Valley have the last 2 in dublin by the looks of it.

Rsaeire

I like the fact that it comes with 4 HDMI inputs; something I don't think I've seen very often, if at all, on a TV of this size.

sk282

Not sure about the model number but I saw similar spec Sony TVs at Marks and Spencer (Dundrum Shopping Center). Price was just a bit more as far as I can remember but could be worthwhile checking if you can't find it at Argos.

heffsarmy

The newer version Sony KDL-32EX403 is the same price.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5296118/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

positron

The version heffsarmy linked to does 'freeview hd' as well, which means it can recieve Saorview / Irish DTT, afaik.

clickhere

Any Boardies got this set, would you recommend it.

Zonda999

positron wrote: »

The version heffsarmy linked to does 'freeview hd' as well, which means it can recieve Saorview / Irish DTT, afaik.

Both models can do saorview, there is no doubt about that

druss

Got the Sony KDL-32EX403 mentioned by heffsarmy this morning. Had time to scan in the channels before work and first impressions are favourable! Big step up from my four year old samsung and the EPG looked well.

Looking forward to seeing how the wifi bit works later.

madmoe

druss wrote: »

Got the Sony KDL-32EX403 mentioned by heffsarmy this morning. Had time to scan in the channels before work and first impressions are favourable! Big step up from my four year old samsung and the EPG looked well.

Looking forward to seeing how the wifi bit works later.

Hi mate,
You using an external aerial to get the Irish Digital channels?

druss

madmoe wrote: »

Hi mate,
You using an external aerial to get the Irish Digital channels?

Yeah, standard external terrestrial aerial. I ran back to the house with it and plugged in the aerial. Select country and the scan picks up the digital services first, then the analogue. On digital option the radio stations and tv stations are all listed in the same view. I'm not sure if i can change that. I'd prefer to switch between radio and tv modes..but not a real problem.

Its a fixed stand, so no tilt and swivel.

I quickly had a look at the EPG. I haven't checked teletext on errortel yet. The extra HDMI should be handy. I'll test the recording on usb later and youtube..but as i said, initial impressions are good. Maybe my old tv makes it look that bit better though!

madmoe

druss wrote: »

Yeah, standard external terrestrial aerial. I ran back to the house with it and plugged in the aerial. Select country and the scan picks up the digital services first, then the analogue. On digital option the radio stations and tv stations are all listed in the same view. I'm not sure if i can change that. I'd prefer to switch between radio and tv modes..but not a real problem.

I quickly had a look at the EPG. I haven't checked teletext on errortel yet. The extra HDMI should be handy. I'll test the recording on usb later and youtube..but as i said, initial impressions are good. Maybe my old tv makes it look that bit better though!

Col, I bought a rabbit ears with a digital receiver on it I think but sometimes signal is very bad. You have a model you could recommended?

druss

madmoe wrote: »

Col, I bought a rabbit ears with a digital receiver on it I think but sometimes signal is very bad. You have a model you could recommended?

I wouldn't be an expert. You should probably post in the terrestrial forum here..lots of smart installer types posting there!

I would think your problem is the rabbit ears, and it won't be solved by the tv..there may be a way of boosting the signal somehow through that.

madmoe

Cheers mate.

Canonfan

I have a code for Sony KDL-32EX403 in Drogheda Argos. First reply on thread will get it.

No pm, please.

byte

madmoe wrote: »

Col, I bought a rabbit ears with a digital receiver on it I think but sometimes signal is very bad. You have a model you could recommended?

This link might help (scroll to bottom of page)

wil

druss wrote: »

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Looking forward to seeing how the wifi bit works later.

Wifi?
Do elaborate

banchang

druss wrote: »

I quickly had a look at the EPG. !

How do you get the EPG ?

dario28

wil wrote: »

Wifi?
Do elaborate

Does it come with the Sony wifi dongle ?

druss

dario28 wrote: »

Does it come with the Sony wifi dongle ?

banchang wrote: »

How do you get the EPG ?

wil wrote: »

Wifi?
Do elaborate

It doesnt actually come with the Wi-fi dongle. Its Wifi ready, as opposed to wifi enabled. I just saw the wi-fi logo on the box in the morning and thought i might have got really lucky! I might get the dongle later i suppose and it wasn't on my mind when i bought it.



Banchang, do you have the tv? Its just the standard digital programme guide..looks well.

jacool

Collecting mine today.
have also ordered a Vonets VAP11G wi-fi bridge through ebay as the over €70 for the SONY dongle seemed saucy!
I'm a novice so setting it up should be fun!

Big thanks to heffsarmy as I originally had ordered the 401 for the same price.
I'm replacing a SONY CRT lump so looking forward to the extra storage space already!!

Mark 00

Canonfan wrote: »

I have a code for Sony KDL-32EX403 in Drogheda Argos. First reply on thread will get it.

No pm, please.

Hey Canonfan, I'll take that code if its still going. Thanks

Canonfan

Mark 00 wrote: »

Hey Canonfan, I'll take that code if its still going. Thanks

Cool , sending you pm now.