Hitachi 42 Inch Full HD Freeview HD Smart LED TV- €354

blizzard13

is this a bargain? a bit unsure.... from Argos



http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=616664

keano25

If I was going down the smart route I wouldn't go hitachi, also it has no built in wifi so you'll have to buy a dongle or home plugs on top of that price.

50hz on a 42inch tv would let the picture down too in my opinion.

total former

blizzard13 wrote: »

is this a bargain? a bit unsure.... from Argos



http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=616664

Not really imo.

Hitachi do not have a good rep and the specs of this TV are not great.

If this matters to you, Hitachi tvs come from the same factory as Finlux and other low cost brands, they're not really Hitachi.

muffler

They've been trying to shift those for some time now so I suspect they're not good quality at all. Just a month ago it was only €299

blizzard13

Thanks for this .. I reckon ill give it a miss so

Can you recommend any tvs?

Kristopherus

I got it when it was €299. Very good value, Very narrow bezel around it so it seems bigger than it is. It could do with 2 extra hdmi sockets. I got a Simple vsky®HDMI 3 Port Switch Superb Quality Full HD 1080p HUB HDMI v1.3b (Latest) 2.5Gbps HD-DVD PS3 Xbox360 Blu-Ray Audio & Video 3 x Input 1 x Output Ultra High Performance--Factory Seller from Amazon UK and it works a treat. Very happy with that tv so far.

_Jumper_

keano25 wrote: »

50hz on a 42inch tv would let the picture down too in my opinion.

You're talking a starting price of about €545 for a 100hz.


If i put last years models in front of ya, You wouldnt tell the difference on a decent panel.

mcw92

_Jumper_ wrote: »

You're talking a starting price of about €545 for a 100hz.


If i put last years models in front of ya, You wouldnt tell the difference on a decent panel.

Heres a 42" LG 100hz for 369.

A 40" Samsung 100hz for 359

EDIT, sorry you prob meant a smart TV.

So a 40" Sony for 479, a 42" LG for 449 or a 40" Samsung for 469.

_Jumper_

mcw92 wrote: »

Heres a 42" LG 100hz for 369.

A 40" Samsung 100hz for 359

EDIT, sorry you prob meant a smart TV.

So a 40" Sony for 479, a 42" LG for 449 or a 40" Samsung for 469.

First lg and samsung their aren't anyway, I didn't check the rest.

You're reading the manufacturers bullsh1t lies.

Here-->http://www.rtings.com/info/fake-refresh-rates-samsung-clear-motion-rate-vs-sony-motionflow-vs-lg-trumotion

_Jumper_

mcw92 wrote: »

Heres a 42" LG 100hz for 369.

A 40" Samsung 100hz for 359

EDIT, sorry you prob meant a smart TV.

So a 40" Sony for 479, a 42" LG for 449 or a 40" Samsung for 469.

The smart sony isin't either, more lies, the smart lg actually says in the description that's it's only a 50 aswell. It's a wonder.


The majority of people fall for this crap.

Again though, unless you know what to look for, you won't see a difference really on a good new panel.

_Jumper_

Here's one I think on a quick look for 500, not bad.

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-13-42LB630

Snap that up if you're after a TV, my google skills say it's been down around 430 at some stage before the xmas so....

cullenswood

Is now a good time to buy a TV? I am thinking of getting a 40/42 inch one. Am in no rush, not interested in a Smart TV. Some of the models above look decent for a budget of around 400 or less. Do you reckon these prices will go back up again, or stay down for a while / get cheaper as people tend towards Smart TVs

uck51js9zml2yt

I got a 39" samsung 5 series smart tv in power city last week for 399. reduced from 549.they are doing a lot of clearance prices on tv's instore at the moment.

Furzy

cullenswood wrote: »

Is now a good time to buy a TV? I am thinking of getting a 40/42 inch one. Am in no rush, not interested in a Smart TV. Some of the models above look decent for a budget of around 400 or less. Do you reckon these prices will go back up again, or stay down for a while / get cheaper as people tend towards Smart TVs

Currys have a good deal today on a 42" LG 100Hz (not smart) for €369 - seems like a good buy. Sorry can't post link but it's LG 42LB561V 42” LED TV.

MBSnr

The samsung-ue40h5000 in Currys is not a bad TV for the price (I paid 359) - it's non SMART but a good few of the SMART functions don't work here anyhow (BBC iplayer etc) or are irrelevant to me. It's only 50Hz refresh (not 100Hz due to 'marketing' as Jumper says). The thing that swung it for me is that it has great sound from the speakers with plenty of customisable settings to get the best possible picture out of it (if you are so inclined). I can't complain.

I avoided the LG 42LB561V for two reasons - some reviews didn't rate it and also it was larger than I wanted with issues about fitting it on a corner unit as the feet are wide apart (no central stand).

EDIT just seen it's gone back up from the price I paid......

CJmasgrande

I have the Samsung smart version and the wifi connection keeps breaking on it total disaster. I spent several hours trying all fixes including router and I have come to conclusion from studying the issue on the net that Samsung have serious flaws on the smart TVs and I've given up on it being sorted.

The tv smart feature just keeps going round in circles stating internet connection lost, repaired,, lost, repaired over and over again.

jacob2

currys is doing a panasonic 39 inch for 299 euro

thc4me

I got the Samsung UE40H5500 40 inch in Tesco Extra Wexford yesterday for 399. I have to say I'm very happy with it, gets great reviews http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-ue40h5500-review
and the smart tv functions on it are really snappy with the quad core processor. I'll attach some images if it helps anyone, they also had a 48 inch Toshiba 3D full HD (no glasses) for 449. But the 40 inch was perfect for my needs plus I think Samsungs are best for "smart" functions.
Maybe it's not bargain of the year but it might help someone.
Cheers

thc4me

And here is the Toshiba I didn't go for.

dashcamdanny

mcw92 wrote: »

Heres a 42" LG 100hz for 369.

A 40" Samsung 100hz for 359

EDIT, sorry you prob meant a smart TV.

So a 40" Sony for 479, a 42" LG for 449 or a 40" Samsung for 469.

I got that LG 42".

Best TV I ever had

ablelocks

dashcamdanny wrote: »

I got that LG 42".

Best TV I ever had

which one, the 369 or the 449?

i'm trying to find a 42-50" tv with a quality screen - doesn't need smart/3d or any of the extra "features". if anyone can recommend one I'd appreciate it.

MBSnr

thc4me wrote: »

I got the Samsung UE40H5500 40 inch in Tesco Extra Wexford yesterday for 399. I have to say I'm very happy with it, gets great reviews http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-ue40h5500-review
and the smart tv functions on it are really snappy with the quad core processor. I'll attach some images if it helps anyone, they also had a 48 inch Toshiba 3D full HD (no glasses) for 449. But the 40 inch was perfect for my needs plus I think Samsungs are best for "smart" functions.
Maybe it's not bargain of the year but it might help someone.
Cheers

That is a bargain as the non Smart UE40H5000 was only 40 Euro cheaper.... Oh well not to worry as the nearest Tesco Extra is over 80 miles from me anyhow....

satguy

I just bought one of these Hitachi 42 Inch Full HD Freeview HD Smart LED TV to use as a screen for a new build PC.

Here is a very quick review,, But will say at first glance, that this is a very nice TV, and the picture is very sharp.

Price.. €324 at Argos...

Crimsonforce

Stop buying smart TV's,another fad,along with 4k, curved TVs and whatever next, a listening tv...

Buy a Chromecast for 39 Euro's, turns any TV into a smart tv,stays connected to WiFi and is very easy to work.

nxbyveromdwjpg

What exactly are the features of a smart tv?

jca

Crimsonforce wrote: »

Stop buying smart TV's,another fad,along with 4k, curved TVs and whatever next, a listening tv...

Buy a Chromecast for 39 Euro's, turns any TV into a smart tv,stays connected to WiFi and is very easy to work.

+1 on that. I've a Samsung smart TV and rarely if ever use the smart apps ( most are crap anyway)

peckerhead

Crimsonforce wrote: »

...whatever next, a listening tv?

We have those already. :cool: (here's how to turn it off...)

+1000 on the gimmick call, btw. The most worthwhile features to have (other than good picture/sound quality, obviously) are spare HDMI/USB ports, IMHO.

Capt'n Midnight

Crimsonforce wrote: »

Stop buying smart TV's,another fad,along with 4k, curved TVs and whatever next, a listening tv...

Buy a Chromecast for 39 Euro's, turns any TV into a smart tv,stays connected to WiFi and is very easy to work.

Or get an Amazon Fire Stick or an android box or the apple thingy or something similar to that Blu-Ray player that had smart apps or setup remote desktop on an old laptop plugged into the TV

Even if there is an insurmountable security problem you can replace the box for a lot less than it costs to change a TV.


Smart TV's are totally insecure. Completely. There's no way I'd entrust my login and password to one. And the history of OS's has shown us that you can't bolt security on afterwards, you pretty much have to design it in from day 1. And does anyone expect TV manufacturers to provide firmware updates for models they don't make anymore ? In November Microsoft patched a 19 year old security flaw


Stuff like LG TV's phoning home with the names of files on any media you stick into them. And then http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-25042563

LG has admitted it continued collecting data on viewing habits even after users had activated a privacy setting designed to prevent it.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31324892

Technology giant Samsung is warning its customers to avoid discussing personal information in front of their new smart TV sets.

The warning applies to viewers who control their sets using its voice activation feature.

It listens to conversations, and may share any details it hears with Samsung or third parties.

http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-smart-tvs-forcing-ads-into-video-streaming-apps/

Just days after its TV voice recognition software came under fire for invading privacy, Samsung users are reporting unwanted Pepsi ads appearing while they watch their Smart TVs.

KaaaaaaPOW

Crimsonforce wrote: »

Stop buying smart TV's,another fad,along with 4k, curved TVs and whatever next, a listening tv...

Buy a Chromecast for 39 Euro's, turns any TV into a smart tv,stays connected to WiFi and is very easy to work.

Good TVs have smart bolted on. No avoiding it.

Capt'n Midnight

KaaaaaaPOW wrote: »

Good TVs have smart bolted on. No avoiding it.

You need processing power and memory to decode HD terrestrial transmissions and show teletext (and operate the record / playback) So most of the smarts are already there, just need to add ports and apps. Soon it'll be next to impossible to get a dumb large screen TV.

Just reinforces the point that it's not worth spending more for smart.

For now only older stock and entry level TV's won't always have smart, but may still be bargains

Most important part of the TV is the LCD panel and it would be nice to know which panel was in which one.

I wouldn't get worked up on the sound quality of cheap flat screens, you're probably going to need some external speakers anyway.

Snake Plisken

Can this receive soar view?

jacob2

yes it receives saorview

Snake Plisken

jacob2 wrote: »

yes it receives saorview

Thanks, Also what about the MHEG the Saorview teletext?

jacob2

yes it receives saorview teletext