Argos RIP thread

Mantis Toboggan · 02-10-2017 1:32pm

Zombienosh wrote: »

Well this is a bargain?

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7495467/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7Ccat_50000639%7CBackpacks%7C50000640.htm

I'd say there's something fishy going on with this!

degsie · 02-10-2017 1:41pm

Zombienosh wrote: »

Well this is a bargain?

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7495467/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7Ccat_50000639%7CBackpacks%7C50000640.htm

I'd cast doubt on that bargain. Seems reely expensive and might catch someone out.

The_Conductor · 02-10-2017 8:07pm

Zombienosh wrote: »

Well this is a bargain?

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7495467/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7Ccat_50000639%7CBackpacks%7C50000640.htm

Seems to be some stupid price on mobile site- but java version is 24.99
It looks sort of cute- but even at the 24.99- its not exactly a compelling purchase- read the reviews from previous purchasers.

Orobhsa · 03-10-2017 10:40am

Sony KDL49WE663BU 49 Inch Smart Full HD TV with HDR €599.99 Cheapest price around.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6873956.htm

On lookout for new tv. Any good?

TitianGerm · 03-10-2017 11:05am

Orobhsa wrote: »

Sony KDL49WE663BU 49 Inch Smart Full HD TV with HDR €599.99 Cheapest price around.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6873956.htm

On lookout for new tv. Any good?

Use the code TV10 at the till for another 10% off.

Thar_Cian · 03-10-2017 11:39am

Does anyone know how long the TV10 promotion lasts for?

Kuva · 03-10-2017 12:27pm

Thar_Cian wrote: »

Does anyone know how long the TV10 promotion lasts for?

Seems to be running years at this stage!

The_Conductor · 03-10-2017 1:45pm

Cape Clear wrote: »

Anyone who missed these they are available in Aldi from Thursday October 5th for €11.99
https://www.aldi.ie/lifesaver-carbon-monoxide-alarm/p/077064148134100

Guys- anyone who is buying these- they are not compliant with HAP housing rules, nor are they acceptable under house insurance, as an alarm. These are for peace of mind- but they are not a replacement for a formal alarm system.

Thar_Cian · 03-10-2017 3:20pm

Kuva wrote: »

Seems to be running years at this stage!

I saw something about it from years ago when I googled it, but I wasn't aware it's been a continuous offer. Thanks.

marcbrophy · 03-10-2017 4:37pm

While the code is one that has been used over the course of many years, it's not always valid. It's just used during certain promo cycles!

harr · 03-10-2017 4:38pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Guys- anyone who is buying these- they are not compliant with HAP housing rules, nor are they acceptable under house insurance, as an alarm. These are for peace of mind- but they are not a replacement for a formal alarm system.

I didn’t know that...what’s the reason they are non complaint..I have a couple in my own house any reason in particular or are theay just **** quality ?
Would you recommend a better one...

iwillhtfu · 03-10-2017 5:09pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

but they are not a replacement for a formal alarm system.

What is classed as a formal alarm system? I doubt it's a fire alarm panel along the lines of gent etc. and the only difference between these and the standard these days would be mains connection wit battery back up as opposed to battery being the primary source of power.

Acceptable under house insurance? Is it a requirement of house insurance that carbon monoxide alarms are present. I don't ever recall reading that.

bromley52 · 03-10-2017 5:52pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Guys- anyone who is buying these- they are not compliant with HAP housing rules, nor are they acceptable under house insurance, as an alarm. These are for peace of mind- but they are not a replacement for a formal alarm system.

Many systems people have in their homes are not compliant. It's always best when it comes to insurace to say you don't have anything. Eg Alarm, smoke, CO etc. The savings to be had are miniscule compared to the hassle if God forbid anything were to happen.

deadanonymau5 · 03-10-2017 6:01pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Guys- anyone who is buying these- they are not compliant with HAP housing rules, nor are they acceptable under house insurance, as an alarm. These are for peace of mind- but they are not a replacement for a formal alarm system.

^A MOD kicks off the chat in a "No Chat" thread...:rolleyes:

harr wrote: »

I didn’t know that...what’s the reason they are non complaint..I have a couple in my own house any reason in particular or are theay just **** quality ?
Would you recommend a better one...

iwillhtfu wrote: »

What is classed as a formal alarm system? I doubt it's a fire alarm panel along the lines of gent etc. and the only difference between these and the standard these days would be mains connection wit battery back up as opposed to battery being the primary source of power.

Acceptable under house insurance? Is it a requirement of house insurance that carbon monoxide alarms are present. I don't ever recall reading that.

bromley52 wrote: »

Many systems people have in their homes are not compliant. It's always best when it comes to insurace to say you don't have anything. Eg Alarm, smoke, CO etc. The savings to be had are miniscule compared to the hassle if God forbid anything were to happen.

bromley52 · 03-10-2017 7:27pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

^A MOD kicks off the chat in a "No Chat" thread...:rolleyes:

This is a chat thread.

The_Conductor · 03-10-2017 7:34pm

harr wrote: »

I didn’t know that...what’s the reason they are non complaint..I have a couple in my own house any reason in particular or are theay just **** quality ?
Would you recommend a better one...

To be compliant they have to have the 10 year battery (for smoke alarms) and be wired into a central system (for a CO detector).

As per the above poster- the course of least resistance- is to simply say you don't have a detector, when answering the question about detectors on your home insurance check list.

The_Conductor · 03-10-2017 7:34pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

^A MOD kicks off the chat in a "No Chat" thread...:rolleyes:

:P

iwillhtfu · 03-10-2017 8:03pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

To be compliant they have to have the 10 year battery (for smoke alarms) and be wired into a central system (for a CO

I'd call bull **** on that one maybe the written word but a battery with a 10 year life span I can't see it.

Also what is this centralised system you refer to? Any link to this requirement?

The_Conductor · 03-10-2017 8:06pm

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I'd call bull **** on that one maybe the written word but a battery with a 10 year life span I can't see it.

Also what is this centralised system you refer to? Any link to this requirement?

Its in the HAP checklist- we have several discussions on it over in the Accommodation and Property forum. Its perfectly safe and legal to rent a house to a normal tenant- with a regular fire or CO detector- but not a HAP tenant- who is entitled to have specs which meet current building regs (regardless of when the building was constructed).

iwillhtfu · 03-10-2017 8:32pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Its in the HAP checklist- we have several discussions on it over in the Accommodation and Property forum. Its perfectly safe and legal to rent a house to a normal tenant- with a regular fire or CO detector- but not a HAP tenant- who is entitled to have specs which meet current building regs (regardless of when the building was constructed).

I wouldn't be taking the HAP check list as gospel I'd like to see a link to the tech spec or legal requirement as it sounds like a made up requirement tbh. I can't see someone retro fitting main powered alarms to a house willingly it's a messy job. Current building regs aren't applied retrospectively afaik. Anyway I digress the alarms linked are sound and fit for purpose imo but yes there are better systems.

Invincible · 04-10-2017 1:49pm

Orobhsa wrote: »

Sony KDL49WE663BU 49 Inch Smart Full HD TV with HDR €599.99 Cheapest price around.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6873956.htm

On lookout for new tv. Any good?

It wasn't long until they increased the price by 100!
If you're on the lookout for a TV, richersounds.com are hard to beat with the assurance of their 6 year warranty on screens!

vicwatson · 10-10-2017 7:41am

Lenovo 10” tan that was posted in the Argos bargains thread - anyone any experience of this? Tried to find reviews online but no go, anyone know where to see reviews and full spec?

wally79 · 10-10-2017 8:57am

vicwatson wrote: »

Lenovo 10” tan that was posted in the Argos bargains thread - anyone any experience of this? Tried to find reviews online but no go, anyone know where to see reviews and full spec?

GSMarena.com is usually good for spec

Think the Argos one is 16gb version of below

https://m.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab3_10-7953.php

Here’s a review
http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-tablets/lenovo-tab3-android-tablet-hands-on-review-3635416/

google “lenovo tab 3 10.1 16gb review” for reviews. A few out there

10-10-2017 9:53am

vicwatson wrote: »

Lenovo 10” tan that was posted in the Argos bargains thread - anyone any experience of this? Tried to find reviews online but no go, anyone know where to see reviews and full spec?

It's decent enough. Main weakness would be screen resolution (it's not Full HD) and onboard storage of 16GB. Even if you use an external SD for media, you won't be able to move a lot of apps from internal storage, and it can easily be filled up. I know this is the case with one of my kids who is constantly downloading games.

Finding exact specs on these tablets can be a nightmare, even when you click on this tablet on the Lenovo site, it takes you to the Yogo Tab 3 specs.

Ghost Train · 10-10-2017 10:11am

vicwatson wrote: »

Lenovo 10” tan that was posted in the Argos bargains thread - anyone any experience of this? Tried to find reviews online but no go, anyone know where to see reviews and full spec?

I haven't any major complaints about it. Screen and sound seem ok for price. Have a cheap Kindle fire 7" with poor viewing angle, this would be much better than that

Argos UK site has user reviews
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6779469

vicwatson · 10-10-2017 10:46am

Id be using it for watching movies off an SD card only, ok for that?

SmallTeapot · 11-10-2017 10:36am

Just wondering does anyone have inkling if the argos vouchers are due back at some stage in the near future? (I.e Free €10 voucher when you spend €100 or more; Free €5 voucher when you spend €50 or more)

I vaguely remember the promotion running October last year....but not sure if there is a pattern with respect to how frequently the offer appears.....or indeed if it's scheduled

Thanks

vicwatson · 11-10-2017 11:14am

wally79 wrote: »

GSMarena.com is usually good for spec

Think the Argos one is 16gb version of below

https://m.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab3_10-7953.php

Here’s a review
http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-tablets/lenovo-tab3-android-tablet-hands-on-review-3635416/

google “lenovo tab 3 10.1 16gb review” for reviews. A few out there

This gone back to €139.99 when I went to collect it yesterday but as I has a reservation at 109.99 they honoured it, I like Argos for doing that.

GY A1 · 11-10-2017 3:20pm

vicwatson wrote: »

This gone back to €139.99 when I went to collect it yesterday but as I has a reservation at 109.99 they honoured it, I like Argos for doing that.

How's this looking for you so far
Good buy ?

vicwatson · 11-10-2017 4:53pm

GY A1 wrote: »

How's this looking for you so far
Good buy ?

Haven’t had time to get into it. Will let ya know

Argos RIP thread

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