25" Full HD TV - 179.99

chops018

http://www.xtravision.ie/electronic/HannspreeST251M_Hannspree


Anyone know if this is a good TV??

My 26" TV that I use for my Xbox is on it's way out, can't ignore the price of the above as I want a TV that size.

mufcboy1999

its a grand tv, iv got the 32' inch model its pretty good plenty of hdmi slots and good picture quailty as its full hd.

the only thing i can fault it on is sound wise it isnt great but its not that bad, if sound is what your looking for you can pick up a decent surround sound kit for pretty cheap these days maybe under 50 euro.

might get this model as a second tv for the bedroom myself.

chops018

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

its a grand tv, iv got the 32' inch model its pretty good plenty of hdmi slots and good picture quailty as its full hd.

the only thing i can fault it on is sound wise it isnt great but its not that bad, if sound is what your looking for you can pick up a decent surround sound kit for pretty cheap these days maybe under 50 euro.

might get this model as a second tv for the bedroom myself.

Cheers for the reply.. seriously considering it now for the price as other 24-28" inch tv's such as samsung all seem to be 280-400!

Sound wouldn't be too much of a problem as I cant have it blaring loudly too much.

mufcboy1999

chops018 wrote: »

Cheers for the reply.. seriously considering it now for the price as other 24-28" inch tv's such as samsung all seem to be 280-400!

Sound wouldn't be too much of a problem as I cant have it blaring loudly too much.

ye i know its crazy, hannspree are a pretty good brand there a german company.

im pretty sure you get a 2 year warrenty on this tv and a 1 year warrenty of xtra-vision so keep your receipt mate!

chops018

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

ye i know its crazy, hannspree are a pretty good brand there a german company.

im pretty sure you get a 2 year warrenty on this tv and a 1 year warrenty of xtra-vision so keep your receipt mate!

Thanks again.. Think I'll invest, and a 3 year warranty is good aswell. Hopefully I don't wake up tomorrow with a load of negative reviews on here now :P

Polar101

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

ye i know its crazy, hannspree are a pretty good brand there a german company.

They're from Taiwan.

jamesd

Was new 32 inch tvs on amazon delivered for €280 lately, I got 2 and brillant tv's so they will probely come up again soon.

Fighting Irish

Can this be used as a PC monitor?

chops018

Fighting Irish wrote: »

Can this be used as a PC monitor?

It can indeed but I think I read somewhere that it might not be the best for a monitor, says on the xtra vision site that it "can be used a PC monitor". Not sure if there is a VGA connection on it though incase you aren't able to use a HDMI connection but it does say that there is PC input available on the connectivity section in the product details.

Johnboy1951

Looking at the pics available it has a VGA input for a PC as well as an audio jack input for sound.

CarefulNow

Can anyone please tell me if it can be used with saorview. The page won't load on my phone

Cantona's Collars

CarefulNow wrote: »

Can anyone please tell me if it can be used with saorview. The page won't load on my phone

They have to be saorview compatible now or else they are deemed as not fit for purpose.

Try this thread for the list of compatible tv's. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056096032

It's compatible (Mheg5)

3D TV No
TV Aspect Ratio 16:09
TV Audio 10W + 10W
TV Audio Interface HDMI / PC Line-in input × 1; AV/SV/Component R/L A
TV Brightness 300 cd/m2
TV Channel Edit Yes
TV Colour System NTSC/PAL/SECAM
TV Connectivity 2 x HDMI, 1 x Scart, Pc Input , 1 x Component, 1 x
TV Consumption ON: 65W ; Stand-By: < 1W
TV Contrast 1000:1 (typ)
TV Dimensions 605.2 × 442.5 × 156 mm with base, 605 x 414 x 74 mm without base
TV Display Size 25"
TV Favourite Channel Yes
TV Freeze Picture Yes
HD Ready Full HD Yes
TVMHEG5 Yes
TV Package Contents User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Remote Control + Batteries, Power Cord.
TV Picture and Sound Preset Mode Yes
TV Resolution 1920 x 1080
TV Response Times 5ms
TV Sleep Timer -- Select
TV Stereo FM Radio With DBS NOTEXCLUSIVE
TV Swivel No
TV Teletext -- Select
TV Reception System DVB-T (with Common Interface) / PAL / SECAM
TV Vesawall Mounting Yes
TV Video Connection HDMI x 2, Full Scart x 1, YPbPr (Component) x 1
TV Viewing Angle 170/160
TV Viewing Aspect Ratio Full / Normal / Panorama / Zoom / Subtitle / Auto
TVWSS Yes

dowtchaboy

CarefulNow wrote: »

Can anyone please tell me if it can be used with saorview. The page won't load on my phone

There seems to be some doubt on the Boards Terrestrial forum about ST series, at least there was in 2010.
Still - they shouldn't be selling it if it does not work with Saorview, unless they specifically say it's for use with UPC or Sky, or that it will work if you add a Saorview box!
Suggest you specifically ask about Saorview when buying it. Seems a good price if it's the real deal.

Johnboy1951

I checked this morning when considering getting one for use with PC as dual purpose TV/Monitor

I was told by the store that it is NOT suitable for Saorview ..... "doesn't have MPEG-4 which is why it is cheap and being sold off" ...

.... so no MPEG-4 HD decoder it seems ...

I'll pass.

mufcboy1999

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I checked this morning when considering getting one for use with PC as dual purpose TV/Monitor

I was told by the store that it is NOT suitable for Saorview ..... "doesn't have MPEG-4 which is why it is cheap and being sold off" ...

.... so no MPEG-4 HD decoder it seems ...

I'll pass.

If your tv has the MPEG-4 does this mean you don't need the saorview box and dish?

A bit of topic but is saorview a 1 of fee or do you pay every month? because you don't get many channels at all.

To the poster above can't qoute your comment I'm on my phone but I could have swore they were made on germany, I was told that by the sales rep in extra vision !

wait4me

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

If your tv has the MPEG-4 does this mean you don't need the saorview box and dish?

A bit of topic but is saorview a 1 of fee or do you pay every month? because you don't get many channels at all.

To the poster above can't qoute your comment I'm on my phone but I could have swore they were made on germany, I was told that by the sales rep in extra vision !

I think that this summarises Saorview but am open to correction:

Saorview is the name for Digital TV in Ireland. Digital TV is free - there are no monthly fees. To get Digital TV one needs:

An aerial NOT a dish and:

A MPEG4 enabled TV (If you want teletext you need MPEG5)
OR
A TV connected to a Saorview receiver box.

At the moment one receives, RTE One, RTE Two, TV3, 3e, TG4, and a few other RTE channels like RTE one +1 and RTE News Now.

chops018

Well I've no intention for using this for Saorview.. Just for my Xbox 360 and watch some TV shows or Movies!

Seems pretty suitable for this kinda stuff??

dowtchaboy

chops018 wrote: »

Well I've no intention for using this for Saorview.. Just for my Xbox 360 and watch some TV shows or Movies!

Seems pretty suitable for this kinda stuff??

Should be - and if need be you will probably be able to get a basic Saorview adapter/box for less than 30 yoyos before long.
Won't be as neat as having a TV that can handle Saorview and record to USB/disc, all nice and neat on one remote etc. - but as long as you know what you are getting it seems a great price.

paddy147

dowtchaboy wrote: »

Should be - and if need be you will probably be able to get a basic Saorview adapter/box for less than 30 yoyos before long.
Won't be as neat as having a TV that can handle Saorview and record to USB/disc, all nice and neat on one remote etc. - but as long as you know what you are getting it seems a great price.

250 euro for a 32 inch,full hd and saorview too.:)

chops018

paddy147 wrote: »

250 euro for a 32 inch,full hd and saorview too.:)

looks good.. but saorview doesnt bother me and I 32" is too big.. between 24-28 to be honest is fine!

paddy147

chops018 wrote: »

looks good.. but saorview doesnt bother me and I 32" is too big.. between 24-28 to be honest is fine!

You could also get a 22 inch Samsung Full HD and Saorview TV in Tesco,Omni Park for 140 euros a few days ago.

80 euro off the llst price.

Loads of great deals out there now.

Theres also a Philips 26 inch hd tv with freeview and saorview in Tesco for 199 euro at the moment

chops018

paddy147 wrote: »

You could also get a 22 inch Samsung Full HD and Saorview TV in Tesco,Omni Park for 140 euros a few days ago.

80 euro off the llst price.

Loads of great deals out there now.

Theres also a Philips 26 inch hd tv with freeview and saorview in Tesco for 199 euro at the moment

What Tesco's are these?? Didnt see anything like that in the 3-4 Tesco's near me..

paddy147

chops018 wrote: »

What Tesco's are these?? Didnt see anything like that in the 3-4 Tesco's near me..

There were 3 22 inch Samsungs on the shelves of Tesco,Omni Park,Santry on Monday.

A few LG 32 inch Full HD/Saorview Tvs in Tesco,Artane for 250 euro yesterday (I bought 1).

And various 26 inch 32 inch,37 inch and 42 inch HD Ready and Full HD/Saorview TVs on sale in Tesco,Clarehall at the moment,but alot of them were sold out last night.

chops018

paddy147 wrote: »

There were 3 22 inch Samsungs on the shelves of Tesco,Omni Park,Santry on Monday.

A few LG 32 inch Full HD/Saorview Tvs in Tesco,Artane for 250 euro yesterday (I bought 1).

And various 26 inch 32 inch,37 inch and 42 inch HD Ready and Full HD/Saorview TVs on sale in Tesco,Clarehall at the moment,but alot of them were sold out last night.

cheers,

the ones near me prob didnt do deals like that the past week or i missed out!

might just try and go with the hanspree, they're cheap and there hasnt been anyone as of yet saying they're a really bad TV, although I know they wouldnt be the best out there, but for the price I think it will do for my needs.

paddy147

I also have a 22 inch Hannspree HD TV and its a cracking little TV too.

Great colour,pic quality and also very good sound too.

chops018

paddy147 wrote: »

I also have a 22 inch Hannspree HD TV and its a cracking little TV too.

Great colour,pic quality and also very good sound too.

Thanking you.. Settles it then, ill either get this 25" one for 179.99 or the 28" one for 250 quid!

Jim Division

paddy147 wrote: »

dowtchaboy wrote: »

Should be - and if need be you will probably be able to get a basic Saorview adapter/box for less than 30 yoyos before long.
Won't be as neat as having a TV that can handle Saorview and record to USB/disc, all nice and neat on one remote etc. - but as long as you know what you are getting it seems a great price.

250 euro for a 32 inch,full hd and saorview too.:)

Paddy, where did you get the 32' LG for €250?

paddy147

Jim Division wrote: »

Paddy, where did you get the 32' LG for €250?

Tesco,Artane Castle.Last night at 10pm.

See thread below.:)


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056425101

Daniel S

Just want to get one thing very clear:

I'm on the 25" Hannspree tv (€229) which has saorview and works fine as my pc monitor via HDMI.

The TV for €179.99 is the same model, with close enough specs, but does not support Saorview. I was talking to both the stores in Ennis and in Shannon before I bought my tv.

The €229 25" tv has Saorview, the €179 one does not.

paddy147

Daniel S wrote: »

The €229 25" tv has Saorview, the €179 one does not.

Add another 20 euro and you get the LG 32 inch Full HD/Saorview then.;)

Daniel S

paddy147 wrote: »

Add another 20 euro and you get the LG 32 inch Full HD/Saorview then.;)

€20 on top of the €180 or €230?

Also, I was going to get the 32" Hannspree it's just thats way too big for a pc monitor.

paddy147

Daniel S wrote: »

€20 on top of the €180 or €230?

Also, I was going to get the 32" Hannspree it's just thats way too big for a pc monitor.

The LG is 250 euro (well 249 euro,to be exact).:)

So for an extra 20 euro,you get a bigger 32 inch full hd/saorview TV.

Its a no brainer really.

Kintarō Hattori

paddy147 wrote: »

The LG is 250 euro (well 249 euro,to be exact).:)

So for an extra 20 euro,you get a bigger 32 inch full hd/saorview TV.

Its a no brainer really.

Not necessarily. I'm on the lookout for a television for a bedroom. Something between 22-26" would fit the bill. While a 32" might be better value it's just too large in my case.

chops018

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Not necessarily. I'm on the lookout for a television for a bedroom. Something between 22-26" would fit the bill. While a 32" might be better value it's just too large in my case.

Exactly the same as me; looking for a 24-28" for the bedroom for my Xbox 360.. 32" would be too large, although it is a great deal indeed!!

So either this 25" hanspree or the 28" hanspree I saw on Pixmania.com will do the job.