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Pique

degsie wrote: »

Isn't Freeview terrestrial?

Yes and as it's Freeview HD it should work here. Not 100% on the tuners this has though.

54and56

Pique wrote: »

Yes and as it's Freeview HD it should work here. Not 100% on the tuners this has though.

Dies UK Freeview = Irish Saorview from a technical perspective?? If so the built in tuner will get you RTE, TV3 etc but it won't get you any of the UK Freeview channels unless you are in a few spots on the east coast which can pick up a Freeview signal from Wales. Not sure about the border counties picking up a Freeview signal from NI.

dodzy

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Dies UK Freeview = Irish Saorview from a technical perspective?? If so the built in tuner will get you RTE, TV3 etc but it won't get you any of the UK Freeview channels unless you are in a few spots on the east coast which can pick up a Freeview signal from Wales. Not sure about the border counties picking up a Freeview signal from NI.

If anyone buys it, it'll work here, no question. Sony site specs also state that this exact model comes with DVB-S2 tuner so FTA satellite on board too which is a nice touch. One reviewer on Amazon says that it has twin sat tuners, which would allow watch one/record another feature.

Android TV on board also; another plus.

Yamanoto

Pique wrote: »

Yes and as it's Freeview HD it should work here. Not 100% on the tuners this has though.

You'll often see the advice given on boards that 'if it's not Freeview HD, it won't do Saorview', but for the past few years, most 'standard' Freeview sets have had the requisite goodies on-board to deliver Saorview without issue i.e. DVB-T + MPEG4 + MHEG5.

Round Cable

The Sony TV is on the Saorview approved list, and according to Argos, it's a dual tuner, so by connecting a hard drive you should be able to watch one channel and record another. Also an internet search shows it has dual FTA sat tuners, nice feature, but freesat with a 7 day guide would have been better.

CH3OH

Unfortunately price has gone back up as Amazon don't have stock
There are a few warehouse deals at £457( irish vat included)

check the description carefully

There is 1 with the following:

"Used - Very Good
Item is in original packaging, but packaging may come damaged. Item is pristine and without scratches. All purchases eligible for Amazon customer service and a 30-day return policy."

ikol_

any one ever buy the warehouse deal what are your thoughts on them some good prices for a damaged box

FobleAsNuck

ikol_ wrote: »

any one ever buy the warehouse deal what are your thoughts on them some good prices for a damaged box

you're still covered for 6 months, go for it. bought many discounted items before, never had trouble

CH3OH

ikol_ wrote: »

any one ever buy the warehouse deal what are your thoughts on them some good prices for a damaged box

I had mixed results

I've bought camera lenses,filters, a tv, memory cards, etc. all without any issue

I bought a desk fan and the motor was burnt out when i got it.
Contacted customer service and they said just dispose of it as it wasn't worth sending back

Recently bought a sim free phone and it was a nightmare
Described as like new - unmarked.
Got it and description was correct, but it was an Indian sim free phone
that required first use on an Indian network.
Customer service came to the conclusion that a customer had bought one on amazon.co.uk and sent it back but switched phones before returning
I lost about €28 on the currency transaction( Amazon compensated me for this)

Also bought a HP printer and someone had returned it without the cartridges..

Davy

Temp closed for review


Thread Reopened. Helpful posts only please. Posters who continue to derail the thread will be removed.

Keep this thread for minor bargains/small savings, otherwise start a new thread.

Thanks for the patience.

Zascar

I was looking for a knife sharpener and I found this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AnySharp-Global-Worlds-Sharpener-Classic/dp/B001DXVL6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461844311&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener - £14.99 down to £9.98

Marketed as the worlds best knife Sharpener - I saw Jamie Oliver using one on one of his videos. Looks like you can take old blunt knives and make them razor sharp again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGA0DRYrghI

I also bought this plyers for £0.49, a handled set of hex keys for £7.14, and a 58pc screwdriver set for £10.48

sioda

Zascar wrote: »

I was looking for a knife sharpener and I found this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AnySharp-Global-Worlds-Sharpener-Classic/dp/B001DXVL6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461844311&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener - £14.99 down to £9.98

Marketed as the worlds best knife Sharpener - I saw Jamie Oliver using one on one of his videos. Looks like you can take old blunt knives and make them razor sharp again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGA0DRYrghI

I have this great sharpener but it will take its toll on your knives so not great if you have cheap ones.

54and56

sioda wrote: »

I have this great sharpener but it will take its toll on your knives so not great if you have cheap ones.

How do you mean? It wears them down quickly? If so isn't it better to have a sharp knife for Y years than a blunt knife for 3 x Y years??

evolutionqy7

sioda wrote: »

I have this great sharpener but it will take its toll on your knives so not great if you have cheap ones.

Didn't even notice. I only used a couple of knives I would have bought from Lidl years ago and the sharpener did a great job...too great to be fair, slit a fair bit of my skin of my finger after sharpening by an accident.

Best knife sharpener I ever had and requires very little time and effort to sharpen a knife.

keane2097

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

How do you mean? It wears them down quickly? If so isn't it better to have a sharp knife for Y years than a blunt knife for 3 x Y years??

You might be able to have a sharp knife for 3 x Y years with a whetstone though

Harika

keane2097 wrote: »

You might be able to have a sharp knife for 3 x Y years with a whetstone though

Those knife sharpeners have a very small whetstone included. I have a completely different model from Lidl and it works really well. Don't see the big difference except that with a knife sharpener it is harder to ruin the blade.

54and56

Zascar wrote: »

I was looking for a knife sharpener and I found this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AnySharp-Global-Worlds-Sharpener-Classic/dp/B001DXVL6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461844311&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener - £14.99 down to £9.98

Marketed as the worlds best knife Sharpener - I saw Jamie Oliver using one on one of his videos. Looks like you can take old blunt knives and make them razor sharp again.

Good spot, just ordered one. Thanks.

Zascar

Slightly off topic hope this is allowed, but I love finding the best sellers in each category on Amazon. 99% of the time if it's the No. 1 best seller in a category its a safe buy and a great piece of kit. Is there a way to see a big list without routing through each category? Sometimes you go to a category and it does not list the best sellers, I usually google it.

mailburner

Zascar wrote: »

Slightly off topic hope this is allowed, but I love finding the best sellers in each category on Amazon. 99% of the time if it's the No. 1 best seller in a category its a safe buy and a great piece of kit. Is there a way to see a big list without routing through each category? Sometimes you go to a category and it does not list the best sellers, I usually google it.

this maybe?
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers/zgbs/ref=zg_bs_tab

Discodog

ikol_ wrote: »

any one ever buy the warehouse deal what are your thoughts on them some good prices for a damaged box

I used it for an expensive pruning saw & I was so pleased. Saved 30% & the only damage was a tiny tear in the bubble pack. I would definitely do it again as you have a return for full refund guarantee.

sioda

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

How do you mean? It wears them down quickly? If so isn't it better to have a sharp knife for Y years than a blunt knife for 3 x Y years??

Very true sharp every time. This is a fantastic piece of kit.

unklerosco

Zascar wrote: »

I was looking for a knife sharpener and I found this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AnySharp-Global-Worlds-Sharpener-Classic/dp/B001DXVL6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461844311&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener - £14.99 down to £9.98
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Have had one of these for a few years, stuck on the window ledge by the sink and use it daily.. best kitchen gadget I've ever bought.

Zascar

I can't wait to get it. I love a good kitchen knife and I end up buying new ones - now I can revive a couple of old knives I used to love but rarely use any more

unklerosco

I've had the same ikea knives for around 4/5yrs now.. keep it stuck in your kitchen somewhere and it just becomes habit to run the knife through it a few times before you use it, keeps them nice n slicy..

54and56

Zascar wrote: »

I can't wait to get it. I love a good kitchen knife and I end up buying new ones - now I can revive a couple of old knives I used to love but rarely use any more

Exactly this!!!

_Tombstone_

I sometimes bring a knife into Butchers when I'm getting something and get him to sharpen it.

Discodog

That sharpener is fine for everyday knives but I wouldn't use it for a high quality blade.

It works by tearing off metal. To sharpen a blunt knife quickly you have to remove a lot of metal.

Proper knife sharpening was a mystery to me. I bought a diamond sharpening block from Lidl & after a year or two decided, once & for all, to learn how to use it.

It's really satisfying to learn how to make a knife razor sharp.

Atomic Pineapple

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Dunno if this is the now TV box to go go for or not but seems like good value?

54and56

Pretty good looking unlocked 4G phone for €130 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019FMN3K2/ref=gbps_img_s-3_5227_69987688?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=899825227&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=T75DKGKDATR4JV23932N

54and56

Just spotted these, my one has a pair and loves them. Super value for €20 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Q2VIW9M/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_5227_b2ff167b?smid=A1VFP8YF5XT3U8&pf_rd_p=899825227&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=6YW7FPY5M865TZ7J487R

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