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CrazyChick18 · 14-05-2014 09:34PM

ShaneU wrote: »

32" blaupunkt 720p led TV €199

http://www.tesco.com/direct/blaupunkt-32147-32-inch-hd-ready-720p-led-tv-with-freeview/500-5373.prd

Had about 6 of them tonight in coonagh Limerick.

Seve OB · 15-05-2014 10:22AM

ShaneU wrote: »

it's illegal to sell TVs in Ireland that aren't saorview compatible.

really?

MarkR · 15-05-2014 10:26AM

ShaneU wrote: »

The box in the store says saorview. And besides it's illegal to sell TVs in Ireland that aren't saorview compatible.

I call shenanigans!

I can see some for sale in argos that are not compatible.
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1436264/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome%2Bentertainment%2Band%2Bsat%2Bnav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

mcw92 · 15-05-2014 10:30AM

ShaneU wrote: »

And besides it's illegal to sell TVs in Ireland that aren't saorview compatible.

Where did you get this information from?

Most tvs now are saorview compatible anyways. If it has a mpeg4 timer, then it will work with saorview. But it won't get the digital text. Mpeg5 tuner is needed for the digital text.

ShaneU · 15-05-2014 11:49AM

MarkR wrote: »

I call shenanigans!

I can see some for sale in argos that are not compatible.
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1436264/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome%2Bentertainment%2Band%2Bsat%2Bnav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

Huh, France and Italy have banned tvs that aren't DVB-T2, thought they did it here too. Why sell tvs that are only partially compatible.

mcw92 · 15-05-2014 11:52AM

ShaneU wrote: »

Huh, France and Italy have banned tvs that aren't DVB-T2, thought they did it here too. Why sell tvs that are only partially compatible.

Argos sell them because they source all their stock from the UK. Tesco might be similar for some items.

MarkR · 15-05-2014 02:51PM

ShaneU wrote: »

Huh, France and Italy have banned tvs that aren't DVB-T2, thought they did it here too. Why sell tvs that are only partially compatible.

Because they have stock, and people will buy shiny things. I don't have an antennae on my roof, saorview isn't any priority for me.

rubadub · 15-05-2014 03:11PM

ShaneU wrote: »

Why sell tvs that are only partially compatible.

Because some people have no interest in saorview, so could be offered a cheaper alternative that they would happily buy.

Some people want no tuner at all, so you then need no TV licence.

I read there is some law here about the legality of non-soarview tvs, about the product being fit for purpose for the next 2 years or something. I also read they simply have to sell them as monitors and not tvs, so it is possibly legal to sell this device, just don't call it a tv, seems a grey area to me. The argos link says

This TV will not work with digital signals in the Republic of Ireland, you will require a digital set top box or satellite source.

So that might be enough of a disclaimer, and similar to the trick of calling it a monitor.

Back on topic, 4 packs of double deckers were still 1.39 in my tesco the other day, online it said it was over on 6/5/14

15-05-2014 03:36PM

seen Xbox 360 120GB Elite for 99euro in Tesco Cashel, not sure if it is good price. 4GB model was also 99euro. Nintendo wii 50 euro, PS3 DJ Hero hardware 10 euro

readytosnap · 15-05-2014 04:33PM

32" blaupunkt with saorview €199 and Technika 40" with saorview €329 bot in Roscommon store less than an hour ago, only seen 1 x 32" , but a few of the 40's

the groutch · 15-05-2014 10:16PM

198321 wrote: »

seen Xbox 360 120GB Elite for 99euro in Tesco Cashel, not sure if it is good price. 4GB model was also 99euro. Nintendo wii 50 euro, PS3 DJ Hero hardware 10 euro

only drawback with the Xbox Elite is you may have to also invest in a wireless network receiver.

Cooper07 · 16-05-2014 11:28AM

198321 wrote: »

seen Xbox 360 120GB Elite for 99euro in Tesco Cashel, not sure if it is good price. 4GB model was also 99euro. Nintendo wii 50 euro, PS3 DJ Hero hardware 10 euro

Same offers in Stillorgan today

TJJP · 16-05-2014 10:57PM

Blaupunkt 50" Full HD 1080P Led TV €399 in Stillorgan today too. One only, about 5 of the €199 32" ones though. Xbox 360, 120GB €50, Wii Sports Resort €99, Xbox kinetic add on €20, about 5 or so. DJ hero Xbox, Wii, €10, three or so of each. Wii Sports resort game and motion plus click-on €10, 5 or so.

grouchyman · 17-05-2014 08:33AM

readytosnap wrote: »

32" blaupunkt with saorview €199 and Technika 40" with saorview €329 bot in Roscommon store less than an hour ago, only seen 1 x 32" , but a few of the 40's

Bought one of the 32 inch ones yesterday. I see a few posts wondering about text. It has aertel. I think the sound and picture are very good. Based on one nights usage -I'm very happy with it.

D Trent · 17-05-2014 01:03PM

grouchyman wrote: »

Bought one of the 32 inch ones yesterday. I see a few posts wondering about text. It has aertel. I think the sound and picture are very good. Based on one nights usage -I'm very happy with it.

Is it the old Aertel or the new digital Aertel? And it's Blaupunkt yes?

CrowdedHouse · 17-05-2014 01:07PM

I saw the box of the Blaupunkt - it had Saorview approved on it (3 in Birr yesterday)

Reventon93 · 17-05-2014 01:35PM

anyone know if there are any xbox's in oranmore/galway going?

Kenjataimu · 17-05-2014 01:53PM

Nestlé Dairy box, the deluxe collection 400g 40chocs scanning at 4.74
The 180g dairy box is priced at 4.99

At least 3 left in Carrick on Shannon, not in the usual place.
Back wall, top shelf, to the right hand side, beside other chocolates, no shelf label.
Kinda towards where the birthday cards are.

grouchyman · 17-05-2014 02:07PM

D Trent wrote: »

Is it the old Aertel or the new digital Aertel? And it's Blaupunkt yes?

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It has the new aertel - same as whats my panasonic Viera. As to whether it's really Blapunkt -thats what it says on the box - How would I know if it wasn't?

sarah88 · 17-05-2014 04:48PM

Proco Jr. wrote: »

Nestlé Dairy box, the deluxe collection 400g 40chocs scanning at 4.74

The 180g dairy box is priced at 4.99

Oh these chocolate are lovely. Hope other stores are selling at the same price

D Trent · 17-05-2014 05:16PM

grouchyman wrote: »

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It has the new aertel - same as whats my panasonic Viera. As to whether it's really Blapunkt -thats what it says on the box - How would I know if it wasn't?

Well then it's blaupunkt, I asked because it wasn't in your original post. I didn't know whether you got a technika or blaupunkt tv. -you got a v good bargain
Thanks

grouchyman · 17-05-2014 08:39PM

D Trent wrote: »

Well then it's blaupunkt, I asked because it wasn't in your original post. I didn't know whether you got a technika or blaupunkt tv. -you got a v good bargain
Thanks

SOrry for the confusion, and the fact that you say I got a bargain..... well that's just the icing on the cake.

djo789 · 18-05-2014 01:21AM

Reventon93 wrote: »

anyone know if there are any xbox's in oranmore/galway going?

Checked Galway sc in the back they had 250 Gb xbox with kinect for 249 but none on offer for €99. I didn't check main store as they rarely have them in that side.
I got a xbox pro edition (20 gb disk ) in Ballinrobe for €99 but it looked like I got the last one the others in stock were €249

Reventon93 · 18-05-2014 07:06AM

djo789 wrote: »

Checked Galway sc in the back they had 250 Gb xbox with kinect for 249 but none on offer for €99. I didn't check main store as they rarely have them in that side.
I got a xbox pro edition (20 gb disk ) in Ballinrobe for €99 but it looked like I got the last one the others in stock were €249

Thanks for that. Been looking to get an xbox. Was hoping I'd be lucky. O well

jamiecoins · 20-05-2014 02:50PM

Tetris bop it in tesco by ardkeen waterford
in the games isle loads there reduced from 35 euro to 8.49

Argos have them for 30 ish the other weak

philthrill69 · 20-05-2014 03:02PM

jamiecoins wrote: »

Tetris bop it in tesco by ardkeen waterford
in the games isle loads there reduced from 35 euro to 8.49

Argos have them for 30 ish the other weak

Got one Saturday. Absolutely head wrecking!

Seve OB · 20-05-2014 03:41PM

philthrill69 wrote: »

Got one Saturday. Absolutely head wrecking!

i heard them things are great craic

i've a 5 year old and a 3 year old... birthdays coming soon, would one of these things be worth it for them?

philthrill69 · 20-05-2014 04:08PM

stevieob wrote: »

i heard them things are great craic

i've a 5 year old and a 3 year old... birthdays coming soon, would one of these things be worth it for them?

The 5 year old would enjoy it alright but it's a small bit advanced for a three year old. But for €8 my 2 and a half year old is quite happy with the flashing lights and music so its upto you.
Either way you'll get more use (frustration) out of it than both of them.

Seve OB · 20-05-2014 04:12PM

philthrill69 wrote: »

The 5 year old would enjoy it alright but it's a small bit advanced for a three year old. But for €8 my 2 and a half year old is quite happy with the flashing lights and music so its upto you.
Either way you'll get more use (frustration) out of it than both of them.

nice one. i'll be off to clearwater so this week hoping they have some so if anyone spots them there (or not to far away) please let me know

daytob · 20-05-2014 04:50PM

They had these in ashbourne last week, if i see them later or anyone else does ill let you know.

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