Bush 40" 4K UHD Smart TV @ €322

soirish

Argos in the north have this TV at €322. Same model here is €630.

Item 448/7605

Argos.co.uk link

Argos.ie link

PM delivery should be around €14 + £3.95 for Argos UK.

User ratings 3.7 / 5
Several complaints about TV going into stand-by when watching Netflix app.
Argos update:
"We have been working with our manufacturing partner since the issue was raised and as a result we have implemented a software fix; users are required to connect to the internet and follow the on screen prompts to access the automatic software upgrade. "

Argos UK stock checker:
http://www.checkforme.co.uk/product/4487605

Argos product support:
http://www.argos-support.co.uk/guides/guide/4487605

Instruction Manual:
http://www.argos-support.co.uk/ctrl-data/uploads/files/4487605_D0012.pdf

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Nollog

Non-mobile links:
http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=4487605&authToken=

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerm/4487605.htm

TitianGerm

Do Argos deliver to Parcel Motel?

nano267

Yes. I have ordered many items.

soirish

With cheap oil, stronger euro and Revolut it might pay off to go shopping at the border. Yes I know 4K doesn't make much difference on 40" but it's still a good price for a smart TV.

AS1890

nano267 wrote: »

Yes. I have ordered many items.

Thanks for this. Going to order now. What Happens with bulky items such as this TV. Do ParcelMotel deliver to your home or the locker depots that they have? (Obviously those depots won't store a TV just want to know how it works)

Thanks.

Oat23

AS1890 wrote: »

Thanks for this. Going to order now. What Happens with bulky items such as this TV. Do ParcelMotel deliver to your home or the locker depots that they have? (Obviously those depots won't store a TV just want to know how it works)

Thanks.

When it's checked in up the North it'll be oversized and you'll see an option on your account to have it sent to your local depot (if you have one) or have it delivered to your house.

There is of course an extra charge for oversized items.
https://my.parcelmotel.com/Member/PriceCalculator

AS1890

Oat23 wrote: »

When it's checked in up the North it'll be oversized and you'll see an option on your account to have it sent to your local depot (if you have one) or have it delivered to your house.

There is of course an extra charge for oversized items.
https://my.parcelmotel.com/Member/PriceCalculator

That's perfect. There is a Night Line depot 10 minutes from my house. based on the TV dimensions I used the calculator and added on a few CMs for packaging etc. It comes up as €7 does that sounds about right to you?

Sorry for the all the questions just want to be sure before using it.

Oat23

AS1890 wrote: »

That's perfect. There is a Night Line depot 10 minutes from my house. based on the TV dimensions I used the calculator and added on a few CMs for packaging etc. It comes up as €7 does that sounds about right to you?

Sorry for the all the questions just want to be sure before using it.

It'll be close, but at most I would say €14. If you enter the dimensions, add a little for packaging but then bump it up by 3-4 CMs more it goes to €14.

rogieop

How can i check if this is in stock in newry? the websie isnt giving me the option...

Oat23

rogieop wrote: »

How can i check if this is in stock in newry? the websie isnt giving me the option...

On the right hand side of the page there's a box to type in a postcode.

BT35 6AL for Newry and it says in stock.

rogieop

Oat23 wrote: »

On the right hand side of the page there's a box to type in a postcode.

BT35 6AL for Newry and it says in stock.

Thanks a mil. Gonna pop down tomorrow and hopefully pick one up..

soirish

User ratings 3.7 / 5
Several complaints about TV going into stand-by when watching Netflix app.

CaSCaDe711

50Hz motion rate, so expect plenty of blurring when viewing on this.

Chimichangas

soirish wrote: »

Argos in the north have this TV at €322. Same model here is €630.

.............
User ratings 3.7 / 5
Several complaints about TV going into stand-by when watching Netflix app.

Comments say firmware update released to fix that issue.
But only one USB, is that enough?

tonyheaney

hi I'm in Carlow we have an Argos Extra

if I choose the home delivery I believe it's €7 for me but what do I don't want home delivery? what do i do then


also when do i need with the TV does it have a stand already?

is the delivery safe?

tonyheaney

hi I'm in Carlow we have an Argos Extra

if I choose the home delivery I believe it's €7 for me but what do I don't want home delivery? what do i do then


also when do i need with the TV does it have a stand already?

is the delivery safe?

TitianGerm

tonyheaney wrote: »

hi I'm in Carlow we have an Argos Extra

if I choose the home delivery I believe it's €7 for me but what do I don't want home delivery? what do i do then


also when do i need with the TV does it have a stand already?

is the delivery safe?

It's 630 on the Irish site.

tonyheaney

yeah i noticed that :mad: i tried signing up to the uk site needed a valid phone number and post code. for that price id have taken my 600 and bought three :D

Red Silurian

tonyheaney wrote: »

yeah i noticed that :mad: i tried signing up to the uk site needed a valid phone number and post code. for that price id have taken my 600 and bought three :D

Parcel motel or Parcel wizard?

TitianGerm

tonyheaney wrote: »

yeah i noticed that :mad: i tried signing up to the uk site needed a valid phone number and post code. for that price id have taken my 600 and bought three :D

Use Parcel Motel they give you an address up north.

soirish

Chimichangas wrote: »

Comments say firmware update released to fix that issue.
But only one USB, is that enough?

Great, updated the OP.

We have been working with our manufacturing partner since the issue was raised and as a result we have implemented a software fix; users are required to connect to the internet and follow the on screen prompts to access the automatic software upgrade.

soirish

checknow.co.uk/ shows several stores which are out of stock however item can be reserved and collected in a couple of days.

tonyheaney

One USB?????? Nooooooo has to have at leat 3 no less and not too closes together WHY OH WHY do they place the usbs side by side

soirish

tonyheaney wrote: »

One USB?????? Nooooooo has to have at leat 3 no less and not too closes together WHY OH WHY do they place the usbs side by side

4x HDMI sockets (HDMI 2.0); 1x SCART socket, 1x AV socket; 1x PC input socket; Ethernet; WiFi not enough?

USB hub would set you back 5 quid.

witnessmenow

soirish wrote: »

checknow.co.uk/ shows several stores which are out of stock however item can be reserved and collected in a couple of days.

I havent really launched this yet, but it should be checking the stock live. Says that its in stock or orderable in all stores in NI

http://www.checkforme.co.uk/product/4487605

tonyheaney

soirish wrote: »

4x HDMI sockets (HDMI 2.0); 1x SCART socket, 1x AV socket; 1x PC input socket; Ethernet; WiFi not enough?

USB hub would set you back 5 quid.

to be honest i prefer to have my stuff on USB or HDD. not in to Netflix myself. but a good computer should have 5 usb ports

NIMAN

I wouldn't be rushing out to buy this tbh, tread carefully.

My reasons:
It's a Bush, you get what you pay for.

Do you need 4k? Don't buy into the hype. What 4k programming are you going to watch on it? If you feed it with HD picture or BluRay discs will provably be fined but most of your content is likely to be SD television from sky, Freesat or saorview. There's a good chance it'll look ni better than on your current telly. Plus there's a good chance it'll look worse.

Discodog

NIMAN wrote: »

I wouldn't be rushing out to buy this tbh, tread carefully.

My reasons:
It's a Bush, you get what you pay for.

Do you need 4k? Don't buy into the hype. What 4k programming are you going to watch on it? If you feed it with HD picture or BluRay discs will provably be fined but most of your content is likely to be SD television from sky, Freesat or saorview. There's a good chance it'll look ni better than on your current telly. Plus there's a good chance it'll look worse.

I thought that when the 32 inch was on BA from Argos. I dithered for ages & finally decided to get it on the certain assumption that I would be taking it back.

It's fine & considering the price, a bargain.

soirish

CaSCaDe711 wrote: »

50Hz motion rate, so expect plenty of blurring when viewing on this.

Just to be clear 60Hz is mostly needed for XBox/PlayStation. On this TV the HDMI supports 4096x2160p at 60Hz and DVI supports 1600x900 at 60Hz.

I've linked the product manual in OP.

tharmor

tonyheaney wrote:

One USB?????? Nooooooo has to have at leat 3 no less and not too closes together WHY OH WHY do they place the usbs side by side

Did u mean HDMI ?

Chimichangas

Chimichangas wrote: »

Comments say firmware update released to fix that issue.
But only one USB, is that enough?

tonyheaney wrote: »

One USB?????? Nooooooo has to have at leat 3 no less and not too closes together WHY OH WHY do they place the usbs side by side

tonyheaney wrote: »

to be honest i prefer to have my stuff on USB or HDD. not in to Netflix myself. but a good computer should have 5 usb ports

tharmor wrote: »

Did u mean HDMI ?

This TV has actually 3 USB ports (1 is usb3.0) and 4 hdmi ports. The remote is fairly user friendly. Its a decent buy for that price.

fryup

what does a HD picture look like on a 4k TV?? washed out??

Chimichangas

fryp wrote: »

what does a HD picture look like on a 4k TV?? washed out??

Not on my lg 4k tv.
But on this bush tv... Not sure picture is that vibrant..
Try adjusting the picture settings, incl back light.

James Delaney

fryup wrote: »

what does a HD picture look like on a 4k TV?? washed out??

I read a review recently advising 4K picture improvement only noticable on a 65" screen & +.

Its another gimic like Curved screens to 'entice' consumers to change their tv, 2b up to date ..... much like the 'sales pitch' for mobile ph technology.

Google 4 article.

pippip

James Delaney wrote: »

I read a review recently advising 4K picture improvement only noticable on a 65" screen & +.

Its another gimic like Curved screens to 'entice' consumers to change their tv, 2b up to date ..... much like the 'sales pitch' for mobile ph technology.

Google 4 article.

Not totally true, its more about the size of the tv versus the distance you sit from it. If you're sitting too far away for the size of the screen you won't notice any difference.

Its not quite a "gimic" either, curved tv's are essentially the exact same tv as flat and the effect is open to opinion and interpretation. 4K is actually a higher resolution, its physically a better spec.

NIMAN

I'd be more concerned for those watching SD channels on this TV.

HD upscaled to 4k might not look too bad, but SD upscaled to 4k has the potential to look very poor, depending the quality of the upscaling software on-board the TV, and I'm guessing the Bush wouldn't be as good as a Sony, Samsung or LG in doing the upscaling.

And remember that the majority of your channels into the TV are likely to be SD

Chimichangas

NIMAN wrote:

I'd be more concerned for those watching SD channels on this TV.

NIMAN wrote:

HD upscaled to 4k might not look too bad, but SD upscaled to 4k has the potential to look very poor, depending the quality of the upscaling software on-board the TV, and I'm guessing the Bush wouldn't be as good as a Sony, Samsung or LG in doing the upscaling.

I've seen this TV picture, HD and SD channels look faded, washed out. I was blaming the backlight settings a little and maybe angle of viewing, as in straight on is best. Bit disappointing but it was a cheap TV.

NIMAN

My point exactly. Spend a hundred more and get a decent branded one, will be money better spent.

Chardee MacDennis

As I said previously, i'm very impressed with the picture for the price. There is a lag on the TV with gaming, that's the biggest negative. Oh and the remote is useless..

Chimichangas

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

As I said previously, i'm very impressed with the picture for the price. There is a lag on the TV with gaming, that's the biggest negative. Oh and the remote is useless..

What settings do you use for picture?

Chardee MacDennis

Chimichangas wrote: »

What settings do you use for picture?

i cant actually remember! I'll look when i get home.

lowbatt07

is anyone else having issues accessing the side hdmi ports? none of my hdmi cables will fit in as the plastic/setting is too deep in the tv - it's almost as if i need to remove a side panel to use

SeanyMc22

I see someone said there is lag when gaming. Thinking about getting this solely for Xbox One/PS4 gaming, to anyone that picked this TV up have you used it for gaming?

bozharry1

This tv is made by Vestel.So is Finlux Sharp Grundig and so on.I have a 32"Finlux tv.I opened it the other day to find every part in it is Vestel.Not one part is Finlux.These TVs made by Vestel give alot of trouble.Stay clear and buy a Sony Lg or Samsung.The only thing Bush about this tv is the label.

bozharry1

Ok here is a semi complete list of tv brands that rebage vestels crap Tvs, there are many other brands but here is a basic insight, if I've missed any brands feel free to comment and add.

Vestel Tv Brands What To Look Out For:

Acoustic Solutions
Akai
Alba
Anderson
Atec
Blaupunk
Bush
Celcus
Cello
Daewoo
Digihome
Digilogik
Dual
Durabrand
Electra
Emerson
Feguson
Finlux
Goodmans
Graetz
Grundig
Hisense
Hitachi
Horizon
Isis
Jmb
Jvc
Kendo
lexsis
Linsar
Lodos
Logik
Luxor
Matsui
Medion
Mikomi
Mitsubishi
Murphy
Onn
Orion
Pacific
Panasonic
Pentis
Proton
Phillips
Polaroid
Proline
Qiivive
Regal
Sanyo
Seg
Seiki
Selectline
Servis
Sharp
Strong
Teac
Technika
Technonsinic
Techwood
Teco
Telefuncen
Teletech
Telsa
Tevion
Thomson
Tiny
Toshiba
Universum
Vestel
Vestfrost
Videoton
Voxson
Walker
Waltham
Watson
Westwood
Wharfdale

bozharry1

Founds this on Badcaps forum.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

What's this TV like for older parents? They're not fussed with HD....they use an Openbox for sky and there's little or no HD on it. They want it primarily for saorview, Netflix. What's the software like for this, would it be easy for older folks to navigate. Is it saorview compatible. Is there any issues with it?

Thanks.

Don Imac2

The Hunky Monster wrote: »

What's this TV like for older parents? They're not fussed with HD....they use an Openbox for sky and there's little or no HD on it. They want it primarily for saorview, Netflix. What's the software like for this, would it be easy for older folks to navigate. Is it saorview compatible. Is there any issues with it?

Thanks.

Argos says it is Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland).

Phibsboro

bozharry1 wrote: »

Ok here is a semi complete list of tv brands that rebage vestels crap Tvs, there are many other brands but here is a basic insight, if I've missed any brands feel free to comment and add.

Vestel Tv Brands What To Look Out For:

Acoustic Solutions
Akai
Alba
Anderson
....

It is not really as simple as that unfortunately. Philips for example are made by a Chinese company called TPV. What happens is that for some entry-level/low margin models these brand licencing companies outsource the work to Vestel. So most of the current high end Philips models are made directly by TPV (who make AOC monitors for example).

One definite mistake is Hisense. Hisense are a large chinese manufacturer, with big ambitions for western growth. They recently bought the Sanyo brand in the US for example and have a direct presence here in Europe (e.g. hisense.co.uk). There might be a couple of vestel models models lurking in their 1080P range but the key 4K models are coming from China.

philstar

Phibsboro wrote: »

There might be a couple of vestel models models lurking in their 1080P range but the key 4K models are coming from China.

is that a good thing??