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    #2372
    ben101
    Registered Users Posts: 445 ✭✭ben101


    Shmah wrote: »
    Sorry I'm clueless about tvs and free view / saorview. Can I buy that LG tv and come home from argos, plug it in and get free view channels without an aerial? I live in an apartment and we aren't allowed but aerials / dishes up. There are sky dishes on the roof which cover the whole building but I guess these won't give me saorview!

    Have one of these tvs reserved so any advice gratefully welcomed!
    No ,you will need an aerial for saorview.An indoor one might do it but it all depends on the area on how strong the signal is.


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    #2373
    Shmah
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Shmah


    ben101 wrote: »
    No ,you will need an aerial for saorview.An indoor one might do it but it all depends on the area on how strong the signal is.

    Thanks for that. It says it has a free view digital tuner. Is this different from saorview and will this work without an aerial? (I tried googling but I'm even more confused!)

    Thanks again


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    #2374
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    Shmah wrote: »
    Thanks for that. It says it has a free view digital tuner. Is this different from saorview and will this work without an aerial? (I tried googling but I'm even more confused!)

    Thanks again

    Argos being an English company tailor all their descriptions to that market... So yes...it does have a free view tuner for their market...but it also has an mpeg4 tuner inbuilt for Saorview... You will need an indoor aerial, one that is mains powered, and just place it as high as you can, or by a window to give yourself the best chance of a good signal


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    #2375
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Anything advertised in the Republic as a TV must handle Saorview. No exceptions.

    Ask you neighbours about TV aerials they may have already tried. If you are in Dublin and have a clear view of the mountains then you'll probably be OK.

    It's a real shame that apartments aren't wired up with communal TV aerial and communal satellite feed from Astra 2. Costs during construction are minimal.


    Terrestrial
    All about TV through your aerial, including DTT,


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    #2376
    TallGlass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,935 ✭✭✭TallGlass


    Folks, I ordered this aerial from eBay yesterday. It is good value in my option.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/251344231531?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    27.47€ delivered.


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    #2377
    th283
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭th283


    Hi I got this aerial today
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1074815/Trail/searchtext%3ETV+AERIAL.htm

    Simply plugged it into the TV (techwood freeview/saorview compatible TV but we don't have an outdoor aerial) and it worked straight away


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    #2378
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,107 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Can I ask for a ban on any and all further discussion of Saorview on this thread, it's really annoying.


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    #2379
    barneyrub
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭barneyrub


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Can I ask for a ban on any and all further discussion of Saorview on this thread, it's really annoying.
    Why? It relates to the product. If it support saorview its a bargain for me. If not and ive to buy other things to enable it then its not as much of a bargain.


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    #2380
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    Anything advertised in the Republic as a TV must handle Saorview. No exceptions.
    barneyrub wrote: »
    Why? It relates to the product. If it support saorview its a bargain for me. If not and ive to buy other things to enable it then its not as much of a bargain.


    That's why.


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    #2381
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭mcw92


    barneyrub wrote: »
    Why? It relates to the product. If it support saorview its a bargain for me. If not and ive to buy other things to enable it then its not as much of a bargain.

    I'm pretty sure I've seen someone answer about this TV having saorview a good while back.
    If you buy it and its not saorview compatible just return it.


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    #2382
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,932 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    CH3OH wrote: »
    LG 24MT46 24 Inch Full HD LED TV. 262/7182 at €129.99

    The TV is back in stock in all stores except Jervis
    http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=262%2F7182

    Up until the 22nd Feb the following promotion is also running
    Spend over €100 and get a €10 gift card
    barneyrub wrote: »
    Does this have saorview?
    Just to stop the moaners nagging about trying to help someone out with a bit of additional info regarding a product they intend buying I can confirm this TV receives the Saorview channels together with Freeview channels (the UK equivalent of our Saorview with digital terrestrial channels received via an aerial)

    I bought this telly last week and Id say its the best value for money around for that size anyhow. I havent got round to checking all the features yet but I did insert a USB stick and watched part of a movie I had on it. The remote control has a record button so I assume it does that also but havent checked it yet. The usual DVD, Blue ray player, Sky box etc can be connected to it and it can also be used as a PC monitor as it has a VGA slot.

    Sound and picture are very good quality and so far I have no complaints with it.


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    #2383
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    So....any Argos bargains around?


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    #2384
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    vicwatson wrote: »
    So....any Argos bargains around?
    Knock yourself out

    http://argos.scanner.today/ie/


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    #2385
    ninty
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭ninty


    If you live near these Argoses
    Salt and Pepper Grinder link
    LEGO® Lights Darth Vader Torch link


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    #2386
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    Sennheiser CX300-II In-Ear Headphones - White

    Was €44.99 - previously on sale at €26.99

    Now €23.99

    Stock levels - Checkargos


    71-2580834SPA82UC1675921M.jpg


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    #2387
    papu
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    Kenjataimu wrote: »
    Sennheiser CX300-II In-Ear Headphones - White

    Was €44.99 - previously on sale at €26.99

    Now €23.99

    Stock levels - Checkargos


    71-2580834SPA82UC1675921M.jpg

    Great set of headphones!


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    #2388
    Withrax
    Registered Users Posts: 175 ✭✭Withrax


    Same here, didn't think they were great headphones


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    #2389
    Niveus Tauri
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭Niveus Tauri


    Sorry for offtopic, but cant find this anywhere .
    If it said on their website that offer valid untill 26/02 , does it mean that its valid on 26th as well , or it expires at 23.59 on 25th ?


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    #2390
    Niveus Tauri
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭Niveus Tauri


    Sorry for offtopic, but cant find this anywhere .
    If it said on their website that offer valid untill 26/02 , does it mean that its valid on 26th as well , or it expires at 23.59 on 25th ?


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    #2391
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Niveus Tauri wrote: »
    Sorry for offtopic, but cant find this anywhere .
    If it said on their website that offer valid untill 26/02 , does it mean that its valid on 26th as well , or it expires at 23.59 on 25th ?

    This usually means.. until close of business on 26th..in my experience


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    #2392
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Yep. End of whatever date it says.


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    #2393
    Tech Overhaul
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭Tech Overhaul


    Needed a cheap sim free phone.
    Seems to be a great phone so far but has no 4G.

    Motorola Moto E White €89.95.

    Black version is €25 more expensive. :confused:


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    #2394
    crasy dash
    Registered Users Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Try meteor for huawei y550 has 4g very good battery for 79 i thibk and unlocked very easily on ebay


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    #2395
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,107 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Xbox One are on sale too for €379.99 with two free games, none of the bundle consoles seem to be in stock though only the console sans kinect. Evole and Minecraft are the two free games, Dragon Age and Minecraft was an option too but all gone now.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2585530/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox+One%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox+One+consoles%7C37328802.htm

    No deals on phones unfortunately.


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    #2396
    fleet_admiral
    Registered Users Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭fleet_admiral


    Xmas Stocking


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    #2397
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,107 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    The ironing is delicious, it's ten months to christmas today, get these before they sell out.


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    #2398
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    Pot Noodle Chewdriver Set

    Now €3.99

    Stock levels @checkargos

    18-2401827bSSUC17579319M.jpg


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    #2399
    DANNY2014
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭DANNY2014


    Kenjataimu wrote: »
    Pot Noodle Chewdriver Set

    Now €3.99

    Stock levels @checkargos

    18-2401827bSSUC17579319M.jpg
    Omg just what I always wanted thank you kind sir...


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    #2400
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    DANNY2014 wrote: »
    Omg just what I always wanted thank you kind sir...

    To quote argos
    Eating a Pot Noodle has never been more fun!
    :pac:


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    #2401
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    ninty wrote: »
    NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight link


    This is still at €40. I got one a few weeks ago as my first ereader. Don't know how it compares to other devices but I like it. For the money its great.

    People should be aware that out of the box it is effectively "locked", as you can only buy books from Barnes and Noble but they only let people in thd US&UK buy books (some people use alternate adresses and IP tricksto purchase books via their Nook website). This means that if you buy ebooks with DRM elsewhere eg. Easons website, you have to remove the DRM before manually transfering via Usb and a computer.

    You can add books manually that don't have DRM.
    You are locked out of borrowing library ebooks as there is no Overdrive app for the Nook Simple Touch.
    There are many public domain/out of copyright books available via the Nook's store app for free but quality of these books greatly varies.

    You can of course look into rooting which is apparently easy. From the best that I can tell without rooting the WiFi has no purpose in Ireland south of the border.

    I am guessing Argos are selling them at this price to shift stock they probably shouldn't be selling. Great device but Caveat Emptor.


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