saorview compatible?need answer urgently

crazygeryy

guys can you tell me if this is saorview compatible?it doesnt say and if it is im ordering it tonight.it says it for every other tv but not for this one.

http://www.did.ie/Product/HANNSPREE-FULL-HD-LED-TV-SV28LMNB/19611/28012.0.0

liamtech

crazygeryy wrote: »

guys can you tell me if this is saorview compatible?it doesnt say and if it is im ordering it tonight.it says it for every other tv but not for this one.

http://www.did.ie/Product/HANNSPREE-FULL-HD-LED-TV-SV28LMNB/19611/28012.0.0

Features ultra-sharp Full HD 1080P image resolution
Provides excellent image detail, picture quality and video performance
Great for watching HD programming, sports, movies and enjoy gaming
Integrated Digital Tuner for DVB-T and DVB-C reception
HDTV reception: MPEG-4 AVC Technology (H.264)
2 x 5W Audio Power and Sound Mode for enhanced audio enjoyment
High Contrast Ratio: X-Contrast 4.200.000:1
Ultra Low Power Consumption
Media player for video, pictures and music playback via USB
Comprehensive input/output connectivity with VGA and 2 HDMI
Connects to over-the-air HD antenna,cable set-top box,Blu-ray™ DVD player, gaming console, VCR, video camcorder, and PC
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) minimises picture noise, reproducing images true to the original.
3:2/2:2 Pulldown Processing smoothes out pictures by correcting errors in frame rate.
Golden Pin Design Award 2010

TECHNICAL:

TV Reception System SDTV and HDTV (MPEG-4 AVC H.264), DVB-T with CI+. DVB-C. MHEG5. PAL / SECAM.

As far as i can see it is compatible but NOT CERTIFIED - i am simply going on what it says on the DID Website - i have never used it and cant guarantee anything - DID should be able to confirm if it is compatible - from what it says i believe it is

TO BE PRECISE:

It says it supports DVB-T HD with MHEG5 with support for MPEG-4 AVC H.264 - in my opinion that is compatible - just not certified! If you buy it and it doesnt work you are WITHIN YOUR RIGHTS TO GET A REFUND as it is being sold as a TV and as such should be at least Irish DTT compatible if not certified.

id say you should be ok - in my opinion it is an Un-Certified yet Compatible TV

This seems to be the nearest certified in terms of Size/price :

http://www.powercity.ie/index.php?par=10-11&cat=TV,%20DVD,%20Camera,%20Computer%20&action=brandstory

I know its not FULL HD but its worth considering -

The Cush

Check the Saorview approved products list - http://www.saorview.ie/products-retailers/saorview-approved-product-listings/

watty

Only buy a certified set. Anything else is a mugs game now.

http://www.saorview.ie/products-retailers/saorview-approved-product-listings/

Also DID are poor at honouring their consumer obligations. So don't risk it.

crazygeryy

thanks guys for the quick response.like you said it looks like it will but its not certified and its not on the list of approved saorview tv s.i think i might leave it until the morning and ring d.i.d.,better to be safe than sorry.

thanks again.

liamtech

watty wrote: »

Only buy a certified set. Anything else is a mugs game now.

http://www.saorview.ie/products-retailers/saorview-approved-product-listings/

Also DID are poor at honouring their consumer obligations. So don't risk it.

I cant argue with what anyone has said here - they are correct and at this stage you are better off certified - its the only way to be sure moving forward...

It doesnt strike me as a great deal tbh - i know its relatively cheap for a full HD 28" screen, but you can get a 32" HD READY CERTIFIED 720P TV for 250euro

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=laptopbacker&pcode=NM3296

and a FULL HD 1080P Certified TV for 347Euro

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-32LK450&pages=1&prod=32LK450&brands=LG&image=

Its an LG which i would rate over Hanspree in my opinion -

But to be balanced - I reckon the Hanspree will work... it seems to tick all the boxes - the only situation that i can think of is if saorview launched a Multi Screen Option for sports - in that case, despite the MHEG5, the hanspree may not be sufficiant - that being said ... we just dont know - the hanspree is LED so i can see the attraction

If you can live with 720P HD ready id go for the 32" certified set - theres another walker model available slightly more expensive

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-WP3212&pages=1&prod=WP3212&brands=WALKER&image=

crazygeryy

liamtech wrote: »

I cant argue with what anyone has said here - they are correct and at this stage you are better off certified - its the only way to be sure moving forward...

It doesnt strike me as a great deal tbh - i know its relatively cheap for a full HD 28" screen, but you can get a 32" HD READY CERTIFIED 720P TV for 250euro

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=laptopbacker&pcode=NM3296

and a FULL HD 1080P Certified TV for 347Euro

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-32LK450&pages=1&prod=32LK450&brands=LG&image=

Its an LG which i would rate over Hanspree in my opinion -

But to be balanced - I reckon the Hanspree will work... it seems to tick all the boxes - the only situation that i can think of is if saorview launched a Multi Screen Option for sports - in that case, despite the MHEG5, the hanspree may not be sufficiant - that being said ... we just dont know

If you can live with 720P HD ready id go for the 32" certified set - theres another walker model available slightly more expensive

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-WP3212&pages=1&prod=WP3212&brands=WALKER&image=

i want the 32 but the wife wants the 28 as she thinks the 32 is to big lol ill do a bit more thinking but i wont be buying the 28 for now anyway.cheers

liamtech

crazygeryy wrote: »

i want the 32 but the wife wants the 28 as she thinks the 32 is to big lol

Same problem with my other half - i solved it by almost insisting on a 37" and then i 'dropped' back to a 32.. I FEEL YOUR PAIN!:D

Sam Russell

Tell her that 32" is the new 28" because it is wide screen.:)

John mac

get a 42 and say its a 28

ShamoBuc

I told herself it was time to get a new tv a few months ago...told her our 28 was a bit small for the room ( actually 32) and that a 37inch would be nice, got a 42 inch....she's none the wiser.

watty

42" 16:9 has so little bezel it easily replaces a 28" 4:3 CRT. IMO it's entry level HD for an average living room.

crazygeryy

ShamoBuc wrote: »

I told herself it was time to get a new tv a few months ago...told her our 28 was a bit small for the room ( actually 32) and that a 37inch would be nice, got a 42 inch....she's none the wiser.

ill get rid of the couch and put in a 42 inch!

ISAA

crazygeryy wrote: »

ill get rid of the couch and put in a 42 inch!

or the wife