Aldi (Tevion)32" LCD update

Jammer

it is the 32"..the res on the pc part was in 640 x XXX ...that could cause it to look smaller i guess.

PC World - €1299

copacetic

thats nuts, wasn't going by the res was going by the size of the keyboard, have the same one in work here and have two 26 inch screens in front of me and the keyboard
looks to take up the is the same relative size as yours is in the pic, must
be something to do with the pic..

which PC world? was out in blanch again and asked 4 people and they said
they have never had any TVs that the only ever do LCDs to go with the PCs...

Jammer

yeah in blanch. They had them in for ages, to go with their media PCs. They went from 1999 to 1499 and then to 1299. currys had them too, thats where PC World got them (same compnay overall).

Emmo

still got em?

Emmo

Emmo

Right does anyone know of a way to get either of the LCD TVs mentioned in this thread.

I went to PC world in Liffey Valley and Aldi in Tallaght and neither had any in stock.

someone metioned Aldi might re-order the TVs for you? is this true?

Finnally does anyone know if this is a good deal please?

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=310320&cks=PRL

Emmo

lensman

Emmo wrote:

Right does anyone know of a way to get either of the LCD TVs mentioned in this thread.

I went to PC world in Liffey Valley and Aldi in Tallaght and neither had any in stock.

someone metioned Aldi might re-order the TVs for you? is this true?

Finnally does anyone know if this is a good deal please?

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=310320&cks=PRL

Emmo

see this post from Tenshot earlier in this thread

podge3

There are still three of the Aldi TVs in Thurles, if anyone is interested.

dahamsta

Hmmm, I haven't had a spin in a while. I know this has been asked before but I can't remember the answer:

Does Aldi take Laser or cheques?

adam

podge3

Laser or cash

podge3

Hey dahamsta, if you are gonna go for a spin, you better hurry - only one left now.

Emmo

ok does anyone know how to get a number for the Aldi shops, just tried 11811 and all I got was an 1800 number thats not working from mobiles and not being answered when I got through?

Emmo

dahamsta

They're not mad on giving out operational numbers, you'd need to know someone that was given a direct dial by them.

adam

Emmo

that sounds about right.

Guess I might have to try something a little underhand.

Emmo

omathuna

Has anyone managed to get their sky remote to work with this TV?
What code did you use?

tk123

hey they had one of these this evening in the Finglas store for €1099 - jst in case anybody was waiting for them to come back on sale!!

Aepos

Aldi in Parnell St. had one this morning (Saturday) for €1099.00

Ae

Emmo

got that one, thanks.

Its sitting in the living room with the laptop, NTL Digital, DVD player and PS2.

Thanks

Emmo

DemonOfTheFall

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1782853&postcount=904

Doesnt sound like such a good deal after reading that post on a forum. Theres a 1000 post thread on avforums.com complaining about all of the things wrong with that TV. There are literally 10s of things that it claims it can do but can't.

I briefly considered it but after finding hundreds of people complaining bout it on avforums i reconsidered...

Dummy

Has anyone managed to get a wall bracket for the Tevion 28" LCD TV for decent money? Have noticed the following

- It's not a standard VESA size.
- The 2 screws holes at the top are only into the TV's housing with no support behind like the lower screw holes. This would seem to indicate that the TV is supported with only 2 screws.
- The screw holes again are not standard VESA

Have looked in some stores in Dublin but these brackets are 100 euro +

fatherdougalmag

FYI there's a 32" LCD in Aldi Fonthill as of yesterday at about 1pm.

slave1

Can I resurrect this thread for some updates
With the time that has passed and the news that Aldi look like having this - or similar - TV back in again on Thursday 13th....
...is this a worthy purchase>

Also, whats the viewing angle like, I want to put this in my kitchen/dining/living room so some of the seat are at a narrow viewing angle ( to the left + right )

Will read back through this thread, but would really appreciate feedback from those who purchased and their experience to date

Also, if someone know of similar TV worthy of consideration, parhaps post on the other thread doing the rounds here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054913245

Cheers

monkeyfudge

It would want to be a good deal cheaper this time around.

There are better HD LCDs around for that price these days.

I'm not hugely impressed with it in the long run. I find that a lot of ghosting occurs on fast moving images, such as a person a running.

And I never managed to get my Xbox 360 working in HD with it at all.

Popeleo

monkeyfudge wrote:

It would want to be a good deal cheaper this time around.

There are better HD LCDs around for that price these days.

I'm not hugely impressed with it in the long run. I find that a lot of ghosting occurs on fast moving images, such as a person a running.

And I never managed to get my Xbox 360 working in HD with it at all.

I must be lucky then - never had any problems with it, and my 360 works fine using a vga lead adapted into the DVI input. But as prices have changed, I'd expect it to be a lot cheaper this time round.

slave1

specs now available

HD ready with HDMI - the next generation of input, far superior to DVI, results in no loss of picture or sound quality
1000:1 contrast ratio (typ.)
550cd/m2 brightness (typ.)
Super fast response time of 8ms (grey to grey)
Full HDTV compatibility (720p, 1080i)
HDMI with HDCP decoding
Physical resolution: 1,366 x 768 (WXGA)
Double tuner to view 2 TV programmes simultaneously
Multipicture function with 12 pictures (1 moving and the other updating)
Teletext with 2,100 page memory plus special teletext functions, e.g. Multipage text (text pages belonging together can be shown simultaneously)
4 integrated games
Ideal for connecting home entertainment and multi-media devices
Connect to virtual surround systems via SCART socket
Settings for external decoder
Viewing angle 176° H/V (typ.)
Digital image scaling for excellent connection to external devices including computers
Comb filter
Noise reduction
499 programme channels
APSAS: Automatic installation system
Full-screen display in 16:9 and 4:3 mode
Sound modes: 5 band EQ, 5 pre-settings + user setting, Cinema surround
Built-in speakers: 2 x 10 watt RMS, 6 speakers
On-screen display
Child lock
Sleep timer
Multi-function IR remote (batteries included)
Dimensions: 820 (W)x 600(D)x 140(H)mm (without stand), 820 (W)x 600(D)x 320(H)mm (with desktop stand)
Weight: 14kg without stand, 15.8kg with stand
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Available in anthracite or silver finish
Wall bracket available via the helpline at €52.70

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base2

High def never worked on the first one. I brought it back a month back. Wasnt a bad tv mind. Just that there are betters ones arouind now and just as cheap.

vasch_ro

very tempted but then then followed link from this thread to another board re : that the tv does not meet HDTV criteria, does anyone use it with their xbox 360
I have the leads with premium pack and an advanced scart would this do ?
I am very very tempted by this deal as it seems to be the best there is at the moment.

Base 2 your comments scare me , how come the hi def did not work ?
could you post an example to a better priced similar TV that you referred to ?

and this link
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showp...&postcount=904

really really scared me !!! I'm running scared man !!!!:eek:

Jammer

Can get good branded TV's for a small bit more, thats not a great deal.

base2

Its a fine tv for the price (at the time mind), but it just can't actually do high def. I only brought it back to get the full refund to go abroad and I was quite happy with it up to that. It does high resolution with computers but just not 'high def' sources.

ChityWest

vasch_ro wrote:

I am very very tempted by this deal as it seems to be the best there is at the moment.

Base 2 your comments scare me , how come the hi def did not work ?
could you post an example to a better priced similar TV that you referred to ?

and this link
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showp...&postcount=904

really really scared me !!! I'm running scared man !!!!:eek:

Hi Vasch,

That link didnt work for me - can you tell me the gist of what it said ? I may be interested in one of these as they look like a good deal.

Can anyone who has one say is it good enough for pc games ?

Are there any caveats with buying one ?

What is the max resolution it can run at (I know this will depend on the card too ) - is there any upper limit to what resolution the tv can handle ?

Is it clear enough to read text - or do you have to bump up the font size /lower the resolution ?

Can you get wall mount brackets for it easily enough ?

Any info on the above would be appreciated.

Cheers

vasch_ro

this is what the link said :
The Aldi sales leaflet and the packaging made various claims about specifications and features and included the "HD Ready" logo.
The major issues are with the statements:
Quote:
"Dual tuner allowing full picture-in picture viewing so you can watch two channels at the same time or watch TV and use your computer at the same time"
Quote:
“HDTV compatible
- analogue via Scart (480i, 480p 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i) via composite Sync”
Reviews in Germany suggest that the failure of the latter feature means that the claim "HD Ready" is incorrect.
The EICTA license for the "HD Ready" logo, granted to Medion/Tevion, requires a 720p & 1080i analogue component input.
In tests on both original TVs and those with upgraded firmware, we have been unable to achieve a workable 720p or 1080i analogue component input on the Scart connections.

We informed Aldi of the problems and specifically of the HD Ready issue on 12th July by letter & fax requesting acceptance of the fault.

On 14th July Aldi advertised a new 42" Plasma screen with the logo "HD Ready". We informed Aldi that as this screen only had 480 vertical pixels, it could not conform with the HD Ready license conditions. Forum members were in contact with EICTA.

On 19th July Aldi informed us that they would be removing the HD Ready logo from their website and national advertising. We noted that they still were handing out leaflets with the logo on the 20th!

On 20th July Aldi stated that they had been assured by Medion that the 32" LCD fully conformed with the requirements for "HD Ready" but that Aldi had sent a TV to be independently tested to resolve the matter.

On 21st July the Plasma goes on sale - members report stores are displaying the HD Ready logo on posters, a number of members report some stores are not displaying any notice saying it is not "HD Ready"
Aldi fax a summary copy of the independent test. It clearly says that the Scart component analogue input at 720p and above fails - "no sync., disrupted picture". Copy attached to: http://www.avforums.com/forums/showp...postcount=1186
Aldi state that Medion say this does not matter as the input works over DVI.
If this is accepted, it means that only one HD device can be attached to the TV. To use a 2nd or 3rd the plugs at the back of the TV must be changed.
When tested by members, analogue input via the DVI socket results in unacceptable dark images.

I believe this refers to a very similar model TV and or possibly the same TV.
If you go to http://www.avforums.com
and do a search for the aldi 32 inch LCd you will find the entire 152 page thread !!! and other interesting stuff.