Smart TV €249 - Argos

SystemsGuy

Spotted this today. Alright price for the spec @ €249

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5019838/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

dr.fuzzenstein

Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

With 4K being the next standard, this resolution just won't cut it. This is not even full HD (1920x1080).

enya kenny

I don't see the fascination with smart TV's. Also its only 720P.

Buy a cheap Android Box and have four times the power and 100's of more options.

greenspurs

enya kenny wrote: »

I don't see the fascination with smart TV's. Also its only 720P.

Buy a cheap Android Box and have four times the power and 100's of more options.

if only I knew what android boxes you were talking about ....... ? *ahem

enya kenny

greenspurs wrote: »

if only I knew what android boxes you were talking about ....... ? *ahem

This is the one I have. Lot information on the android forum. You need to get a wireless mouse for it as well which is around a fiver Do a bit of googling to see its real value. Can't be discussed here but have a look at the best KODI add-ons on google.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_193367.html

refusetolose

enya kenny wrote: »

This is the one I have. Lot information on the android forum. You need to get a wireless mouse for it as well which is around a fiver Do a bit of googling to see its real value. Can't be discussed here but have a look at the best KODI add-ons on google.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_193367.html

you'd still need a tv with that though would ya?

D'Peoples Voice

greenspurs wrote: »

if only I knew what android boxes you were talking about ....... ? *ahem

To be fair, I think he is right. The smart tv function is very limited in what it can do.
You're best to read this thread [url] http://www.boards.ie/thread/2057446012/[/url]

When buying a TV, I think you should focus on pixels, refresh rate and number of hdmi ports. Don't buy it for its "smart" functions.

colm_mcm

Yep, with my lg smart tv, i get a different notification every few months that such and such a service will no longer be available, once they sell you the to they don't care. You can't just get apps for them like you can on android. I still like mine because it's all in one, but even my roku box has a better selection of apps.

Sir Osis of Liver.

I got a 50" Sharp smart tv recently and the picture is excellent.
The apps though are pure sh1te.The only worthwhile one is Youtube.

I don't even bother with them.I just use a cheap android box(€25 delivered) that I keep updated and well maintained.

asharkman

enya kenny wrote: »

This is the one I have. Lot information on the android forum. You need to get a wireless mouse for it as well which is around a fiver Do a bit of googling to see its real value. Can't be discussed here but have a look at the best KODI add-ons on google.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_193367.html

I have that one. For 25e it's insane value for money.

James Delaney

asharkman wrote: »

I have that one. For 25e it's insane value for money.

Which Android box did u buy 4 €25 ?

vicwatson

I assume the one that's in the link. Above.

Felix Jones is God

Pay another €20 for a box with 2GB ram and 16GB storage if you can.

firestarter51

I got my smart tv from pixmania five or six years ago
Played around with the smart side of it for a couple of months, only decent thing on there is the rte and tv3 player which constantly buffer so I end up giving up after ten minutes
Never use the smart part anymore, it's not even connected to the Internet now
Better spec tv is the way to go and swerve the smart option
I have openbox and an android box on mine now

James Delaney

firestarter51 wrote: »

I got my smart tv from pixmania five or six years ago
Played around with the smart side of it for a couple of months, only decent thing on there is the rte and tv3 player which constantly buffer so I end up giving up after ten minutes
Never use the smart part anymore, it's not even connected to the Internet now
Better spec tv is the way to go and swerve the smart option
I have openbox and an android box on mine now

*******
So whats d advantages of a android box ???

firestarter51

James Delaney wrote: »

*******
So whats d advantages of a android box ???

Have you got Google
Well Google android box
And then google
Openbox with subscription


Say thanks when you're ready
🀔

AMKC

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

I got a 50" Sharp smart tv recently and the picture is excellent.
The apps though are pure sh1te.The only worthwhile one is Youtube.

I don't even bother with them.I just use a cheap android box(€25 delivered) that I keep updated and well maintained.

Did you get that in Tesco was a great deal on it there a few weeks ago. Would have got one myself except my local Tesco only had the 43'' one and it was the same price as the 50 so I did not bother after. If it had of been the other way around I would have bought it.

Blackie Grey

James Delaney wrote: »

*******
So whats d advantages of a android box ???

some of the apps wont work and if you have bad speed lines your fooked

firestarter51

[Mod snip]

Not a smart Arse response but the boxes I suggested are not allowed to be discussed on this forum as they are illegal

Hope that helps James
Google is your friend when it comes to illegal things

Sir Osis of Liver.

AMKC wrote: »

Did you get that in Tesco was a great deal on it there a few weeks ago. Would have got one myself except my local Tesco only had the 43'' one and it was the same price as the 50 so I did not bother after. If it had of been the other way around I would have bought it.

No,got it from Littlewoods.

Nice telly for €400 apart from the sh1te apps.

cian_r

asharkman wrote: »

I have that one. For 25e it's insane value for money.

Where can you get it for €25? I would have thought you would be hit with import duties from the site linked above?