Aldi 40" FULL HD 1080p LED TV €349.99

SallyRider

Looking for a new telly, is this good value??

40" FULL HD 1080p LED TV €349.99

Full HD Direct LED with thin bezel TV design. Built-in DVB-T to receive Tuner Digital TV and radio, plus built-in CI port for extra channels and a USB multi-media port.

Features:

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast 5000:1
Brightness 300cd/m²
16.7 million display colours
Digital TEXT
CI port to access pay TV channels
2 x 9W speakers
Energy Class A
Connections:

3 x HDMI
1 x SCART
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Component
1 x PC input
1 x Earphone
Dimensions:

VESA standard 200 x 200
Wall mountable
Dimensions with stand 930W x 615H x 210D (mm)
Dimensions without stand 930W x 555H x 85D (mm)
Accessories:

Remote control with batteries


https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-11th-july/products-detail-page/ps/p/40-full-hd-1080p-led-tv/

fryup

40" full hd at €350 is excellent value

can you make out the make? does it have a built in tuner to receive FTA channels?

the_syco

fryup wrote: »

can you make out the make? does it have a built in tuner to receive FTA channels?

Would usually say Silvercrest, but I don't know if they dropped them for everything, or just the burgers?

theShire

I think aldi electronics are usually branded as Tevion - no idea who makes them though

CarrickMcJoe

Got one of these before, sound is really bad unless you connect it to a surround sound.

beauf

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

Got one of these before, sound is really bad unless you connect it to a surround sound.

that's true of a lot of flat screen tv's though

TheInspector

Bought a TV from aldi a few years ago and it never had a headphone jack , caused all kinds of problems. So just to makes sure you double over on the specs , just something to look out for.


ps : i know this one has a 3.5 mm

coldfire1x

Saw a Walker Tv in Powecity yesterday that was on offer for €199 (only for yesterday and today) for €199.

It was a 32" Full HD telly. 50hz refresh rate.

Good price if anyone is looking for a cheap telly.

the_syco

coldfire1x wrote: »

Saw a Walker Tv in Powecity yesterday that was on offer for €199 (only for yesterday and today) for €199.

And for those who couldn't get a TV at Aldi, Powercity do 37" for €349, and 40" for €369.

paddy147

the_syco wrote: »

Would usually say Silvercrest, but I don't know if they dropped them for everything, or just the burgers?

Silvercrest is Lidl.

Tevion is Aldi.

TheInspector

any one know if this tv has an optical? dosnt say it in the specs.

Argos have this for 50 euro more
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1061990/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome%2Bentertainment%2Band%2Bsat%2Bnav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

Jamerican

I bought the last 42" tv deal about 1.5 years ago, and it's still running strong. Very happy with it

Oracle

coldfire1x wrote: »

Saw a Walker Tv in Powecity yesterday that was on offer for €199 (only for yesterday and today) for €199.

It was a 32" Full HD telly. 50hz refresh rate.

Good price if anyone is looking for a cheap telly.

Yeah good value, you can buy online and collect, or they'll deliver and remove old TV for extra €10: http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-12-WP32FHD&pages=1&prod=WP32FHD&brands=WALKER&image=

SallyRider

Sorry for my ignorance, but I thought that TVs with USB multi-media ports were able to play avi type files and maybe even record to a connected USB device, but it appears on this set the USB multi-media port may only be for viewing photos (jpgs). Would there be any televisions around this price range where the USB port is a media player or can record to an external drive or is that function only available with televisions in a much higher price range?

USB playback is quite common, e.g. this tv.

peejay1986

Annoying there's no full spec list. Would like to know refresh rate.

Dizraeligears

Will this recieve Rte etc out of the box or will I need a Saorview box also?

Mountjoy Mugger

Dizraeligears wrote: »

Will this recieve Rte etc out of the box or will I need a Saorview box also?

It's got a DVD-T tuner, so it will pick up Saorview channels with the aid of an aerial.

SallyRider

It says Saorview approved, so it should get Saorview channels with an aerial and sufficient reception.

Oracle

SallyRider wrote: »

It says Saorview approved, so it should get Saorview channels with an aerial and sufficient reception.

Yes you should. The aerial you need depends on how near you are to the Saorview transmitter. There's a coverage map here: http://www.saorview.ie/what-is-saorview/make-the-switch/coverage-map/

Pique

fryup wrote: »

40" full hd at €350 is excellent value

can you make out the make? does it have a built in tuner to receive FTA channels?

If it's the same as the 22" they sold a while back it's "e-motion".

The ad for that particular one didn't mention usb playback, but it does have it (will handle a 2.5" external HDD as well as a USB stick)
It's Saorview and picks up all the UK freeview ones too, but the ordering of the channels is a right pita.
The remote is very cluttered and un-intuitive so along with the channel ordering, makes it not-ideal for the oldies.
Perfect TV for the price though.

Now, as for the 40"? No idea, but I prsume it's much of a muchness.

paddy147

There should be a sticky thread dedicated to Aldi/Lidl media equipement and TVs....

Davy

paddy147 wrote: »

There should be a sticky thread dedicated to Aldi/Lidl media equipement and TVs....

Max of 3 so not going to happen.

evolutionqy7

I got a tevion TV like 5-7 years ago and still running perfect today in the living room. It was a 500 euro for a basic 32" TV that was 720p with two HDMI and two scarts + composite and TV aerial port.

Great to see price dropped and you get even more

fryup

peejay1986 wrote: »

Annoying there's no full spec list. Would like to know refresh rate.

whats refresh? is it important?

evolutionqy7

fryup wrote: »

whats refresh? is it important?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379206,00.asp

I wouldnt imagine it to be anything over 50Hz/60Hz. If your not a gamer, probably wont really matter that much.

Pique

TV signals aren't broadcast over that anyway. Most gamers use tvs instead of the expensive high refresh monitors cos they cost as much for a 27" as a 40" TV.

evolutionqy7

Refresh rate does make a huge difference to high quality content, like movies, games. First time you'll see it, you'll probably think its not natural.

The Samsung TV I have in my room is 200Hz and it's brilliant, but I paid twice the price of the Tevion one too

hitbit

Bought one of these last year. Seemed good unit clear picture etc. Unfortunately it developed a fault and had to be returned for repair. Then the difficulties really started. Despite packing it back in its original box and adding additional protective materials it came back from Sly Media in deplorable condition. The body was badly damaged and appeared to have been forced open with a sharp tool, the screen was scratched, several screws were missing, something large was rattling around inside it and to boot the fault had not been repaired. In fairness I returned it to my local Aldi store in Santry where the manager gave me a full refund. I then purchased a much more expensive Toshiba which has woeful sound quality. I had to buy a soundbar.
ps Last Christmas I was lucky enough to win a 42" Walker HD. Great unit with very good sound.

Hitbit

peejay1986

Pique wrote: »

TV signals aren't broadcast over that anyway. Most gamers use tvs instead of the expensive high refresh monitors cos they cost as much for a 27" as a 40" TV.

I've noticed a big difference watching football on TVs with 100Hz+

Klingon Hamlet

Not to shoot down the OP but Powercity are selling a 100HZ 40" Toshiba for €369.99 or a Cello 39" 50HZ for €299.99

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=eoldeals

bri007

anyone get one of these Cello TVs? Are they any good

daRobot

It's always worth sticking another 50-100 on top of your price, and buying a respected brand name in this case, over the cheaper unknown option.

You'll generally be keeping a TV for a few years, so it's money well spent.

peckerhead

In fairness, a 3-year guarantee is a big bonus at this price.

More here.

Capt'n Midnight

daRobot wrote: »

It's always worth sticking another 50-100 on top of your price, and buying a respected brand name in this case, over the cheaper unknown option.

You'll generally be keeping a TV for a few years, so it's money well spent.

Which big brand names didn't suffer capacitor plague by trying to save a few cents ? :mad:

How many companies fabricate 40" LCD panels ?


At a guess it's
EMO-W40/74J-GB-3B-FHCUP-ROI 40" Full HD LCD TV with PVR

this is a similar but different model so YMMV http://www.skymediauk.co.uk/Downloads/emotion/User%20Guide%20-40-74J-GB-HTCU-ROI.pdf


http://www.saorview.ie/product/emotion-2/

UK thread
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/40-full-hd-1080p-led-tv-with-freeview-289-99-aldi-from-thurs-11th-1598688?page=3#comments

Kristopherus

Is this set really Saorview capable?

This from Hotukdeals

"
The make is e-motion (checked in store for a booklet) Note: "Our 60 Day Refund Policy" If you are unhappy with anything Just bring it back with your receipt within 60 days and well give you a refund. Like it or your money back. Hmm tempting - I get to test it in situ and if there is anything wrong back it goes.... and a free 3 year warranty.Anyone care to comment on the Freeview?


Yeah they've put the Freeview and HD Ready bit close together so it could be mis-read as having Freeview HD. Mind you if you want Freeview HD in the same set Argos do the Bush version I think with Freeview HD built in for £299. You can also make use of a credit card there (like my 3% Aqua card) to bring it down to similar money.

However I see now why this Aldi set seems a bit overpriced for what it is, it doesn't have edge lit LEDs for backlighting but Direct LED. I've nicked this text from the Sony site to explain it;

Intelligent Peak LED - truly cinematic

Unlike Edge LED, Intelligent Peak LED backlighting uses many more white LEDs arranged directly behind the TV’s LCD screen to illuminate the picture – this is commonly known as Full or Direct LED. By controlling the light output of individual blocks of these LEDs, the system can light very specific parts of the picture, while dimming others to deepest blacks. It even provides localised ‘peak white’ lighting boosts, giving your television picture heightened contrast and detail; a lit match in a darkened room has never burned so bright.

So this set may give a picture improvement over edge lit LED sets due to better black levels and more uniform backlighting. The important thing is 'may' as it still appears to be a generic chinese tv but with a superior panel or at least backlighting system. Seems a good deal with the 3 year warranty assuming it performs well enough. It's unlikely to have the superior picture and motion handling of proper brands and personally I would always buy a plasma in preference unless I wanted 3D and then I would get a passive 3D set."

Capt'n Midnight

Kristopherus wrote: »

Is this set really Saorview capable?

It's advertised as a TV in Ireland so it has to be.

Kristopherus

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

It's advertised as a TV in Ireland so it has to be.

Yea, I would expect that. But then is the TV advertised in UK a different spec? HD ready only? Freeview only?

Capt'n Midnight

Kristopherus wrote: »

Yea, I would expect that. But then is the TV advertised in UK a different spec? HD ready only? Freeview only?

Freeview HD needs a T2 tuner, Saorview HD doesn't

Kristopherus

www.aldi.ie

Full HD Direct LED with thin bezel TV design. Built-in DVB-T to receive Tuner Digital TV and radio, plus built-in CI port for extra channels and a USB multi-media port.

Features:

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast 5000:1
Brightness 300cd/m²
16.7 million display colours
Digital TEXT
CI port to access pay TV channels
2 x 9W speakers
Energy Class A
Connections:

3 x HDMI
1 x SCART
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Component
1 x PC input
1 x Earphone
Dimensions:

VESA standard 200 x 200
Wall mountable
Dimensions with stand 930W x 615H x 210D (mm)
Dimensions without stand 930W x 555H x 85D (mm)
Accessories:

Remote control with batteries.

www.aldi.co.uk
Full HD Direct LED with thin bezel TV design. Built-in DVB-T to receive Freeview Digital TV and radio, plus built-in CI port for subscription channels and a USB multi-media port.

Features:

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast 5000:1
Brightness 300cd/m²
16.7 million display colours
Digital TEXT
CI port to access pay TV channels
2 x 9W speakers
Energy Class A
Connections:

3 x HDMI
1 x SCART
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Component
1 x PC input
1 x Earphone
Dimensions:

VESA standard 200 x 200
Wall mountable
Dimensions with stand 930W x 615H x 210D (mm)
Dimensions without stand 930W x 555H x 85D (mm)
Accessories:

Remote control with batteries



Note the differences in the descriptions in bold above. Freeview Digital tv is not Freeview HD which is needed for Saorview. What is Tuner Digital tv? Where does it say this tv has a T2 tuner?

Capt'n Midnight

Kristopherus wrote: »

Where does it say this tv has a T2 tuner?

it doesn't

and it doesn't matter here because T2 is only needed for UK HD
unless you live in an overspill area

Ricky91t

beauf wrote: »

that's true of a lot of flat screen tv's though

I'd say it's true only for cheap/bargain Flat Screen TVs.

I've owned 4 Flat Screen TVs, two were cheap, sound was crap, the other two were made by Samsung and Philips and the sound was brilliant, be worth bearing that in mind. A half decent surround sound could set you back €100+

Zardoz

Klingon Hamlet wrote: »

Not to shoot down the OP but Powercity are selling a 100HZ 40" Toshiba for €369.99 or a Cello 39" 50HZ for €299.99

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=eoldeals

The Toshiba is a demo set ,its not new,they have only 1 in stock.

beauf

Ricky91t wrote: »

I'd say it's true only for cheap/bargain Flat Screen TVs.

I've owned 4 Flat Screen TVs, two were cheap, sound was crap, the other two were made by Samsung and Philips and the sound was brilliant, be worth bearing that in mind. A half decent surround sound could set you back €100+

Well you get what you pay for.

We have a mix of Samsung and LG across the family and the sound varies depending on model. The LG's seem to be better, but I think they all assume anyone interested in decent sound will get a surround set, or sound bar, if they've a big wad on a TV.

daRobot

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Which big brand names didn't suffer capacitor plague by trying to save a few cents ? :mad:

How many companies fabricate 40" LCD panels ?

Asking questions tends not to be the best way to make your point.

Could you clarify what you're trying to say?

Capt'n Midnight

daRobot wrote: »

Asking questions tends not to be the best way to make your point.

Could you clarify what you're trying to say?

Large LCD panels are the main cost of a TV and are made by only a few companies.
AUO, LG Display, Samsung, Sharp and Chimei Innolux. Panasonic have pulled out of large panels for now

Samsung had massive problems with dodgy caps. LG and Sharp too. (happened to most of the main computer brands too) Penny pinching that eroded the brands.

And many of the other brands are assembled by Foxconn and others of that ilk.
http://www.cultofmac.com/226476/foxconn-prepares-for-life-after-apple/

The problem with manufacturing TVs is that Foxconn ends up competing with its own customers. Some analysts say that the company has two contradictory goals. On one hand, it doesn’t want to compete with the likes of Sony, Sharp, and Toshiba, because it has TV assembly orders from them. On the other hand, it has excess LCD panels produced by Sharp that need to be used up.

The point is that at the budget end of the ranges there may not be all that much difference between LCD TV's and most of the big brands have cut corners or are no longer making the stuff in house

daRobot

Thanks for that post, very informative.

Thing is though, it's not necessarily all about the panel itself. Some of the processing features can vary quite a bit. For example, a 60" LG plasma I had was sent back due to the audio on usb files dropping out of sync gradually - highly annoying.

This doesn't happen on my new 64 F8500 from Samsung, but this one is going back too, due to a weird direction buzzing sound which I can hear 10ft away on the couch- which seems likely down to a dodgy capacitor- which ironically the much cheaper LG didn't do.

SallyRider

I’m wondering, maybe these Aldi TVs are a false economy? At €350, this is only about €50 cheaper than a standard 40in LED TV. I know €50 is a lot and as a percentage it’s 12.5% less than a comparable TV for €400, but it’s still more expensive than the CELLO 39in 50HZ LED SAORVIEW TV for €330 in Powercity. Powercity also has a TOSHIBA 40 LED SAORVIEW TV for €440. Now I know the Aldi set comes with a 3yr warranty and many of the others only have a 1 year warranty, but most of the TVs today will usually last 3-5 years assuming it initially works out of the box. Now assuming the Aldi set last 5 years that’s €70/year and if the TOSHIBA set lasts 8 years that’s €55/year, not such a great bargain. I guess I’m concerned, because I’ve bought a few electrical products from Aldi and Lidl before that didn’t last, so I’m worried this could be the same.

TheDriver

it is a big purchase and one that will get lots of usage. I spent a lot of my Panasonic 5 years ago, its just coming up to end of warranty, still cracking picture (I know newer is better) and also if I was to replace, its a massive yoke to dump

Capt'n Midnight

SallyRider wrote: »

I’m wondering, maybe these Aldi TVs are a false economy? At €350, this is only about €50 cheaper than a standard 40in LED TV. I know €50 is a lot and as a percentage it’s 12.5% less than a comparable TV for €400, but it’s still more expensive than the CELLO 39in 50HZ LED SAORVIEW TV for €330 in Powercity. Powercity also has a TOSHIBA 40 LED SAORVIEW TV for €440. Now I know the Aldi set comes with a 3yr warranty and many of the others only have a 1 year warranty, but most of the TVs today will usually last 3-5 years assuming it initially works out of the box. Now assuming the Aldi set last 5 years that’s €70/year and if the TOSHIBA set lasts 8 years that’s €55/year, not such a great bargain. I guess I’m concerned, because I’ve bought a few electrical products from Aldi and Lidl before that didn’t last, so I’m worried this could be the same.

If the Tosh dies in years 2 or 3 the Aldi wins.

Toshiba don't make those LCD panels.

Actually there is a good chance the Tosh was made by Vestel in Turkey since they produce about 30% of the TV's in Europe for various brands.

beauf

tbh a warranty is the same for all of these except Panasonic. you can really only judge them on their specs and also by looking and listening to them in real life. Even with the same manufacturer some models are better than others. my sister had a higher or better model LG than me but mine does upscaling much better. you'd never know that unless you d compared them directly.