Argos Chat Thread #1

Patty O Furniture · 30-01-2015 01:43AM

Kristopherus wrote: »

Its listed on UK sites a Freeview only, not Freeview HD. I would question Argos about that as its illegal for them to sell a tv that cannot tune in the Saorview channels, without explicitly stating so. If you buy it, make sure you can return it for a full refund if it dose'nt work.

Yeah, Argos can be a stickler for that, as i had to return a dvd player that mentioned on the box it could play mp4 files, but didnt & wouldn't take it back & even told them that even people were saying it in the reviews on the website, but they wouldn't check it, citing it's frozen!

Until i remembered somewhere in the enclosed booklet, that some mp4's may have problems playing, they had to take it back,

Cantona's Collars · 30-01-2015 11:06AM

Spiderman Lego €16.99

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2759603

There's a few other Lego sets also reduced.

A2LUE42 · 30-01-2015 11:33AM

Spend €50 - €99.99* in a single transaction and when you pay for the item(s) in-store you’ll receive a free €5 voucher to spend on a future purchase between 28th January and 28th February 2015.
Spend €100* or more in a single transaction and when you pay for the item(s) in-store you’ll receive a free €10 voucher to spend on a future purchase between 28th January and 28th February 2015

€20 of Argos gift vouchers free when you buy any iPad, tablet, laptop or mobile phone over
€100, includes free €10 voucher when you spend €100 or more
Offer valid between 28/01/15 and 3/02/15
Gift card redeemable dates: 28/01/15 to 28/02/15

also thought I saw the HOME20 promotion earlier, but can't see it now

vicwatson · 30-01-2015 11:57AM

zerks wrote: »

Spiderman Lego €16.99

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2759603

There's a few other Lego sets also reduced.

Feck off will ya Zerks :pac:

Ky Abu · 30-01-2015 04:45PM

Kristopherus wrote: »

Its listed on UK sites a Freeview only, not Freeview HD. I would question Argos about that as its illegal for them to sell a tv that cannot tune in the Saorview channels, without explicitly stating so. If you buy it, make sure you can return it for a full refund if it dose'nt work.

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

Yeah, Argos can be a stickler for that, as i had to return a dvd player that mentioned on the box it could play mp4 files, but didnt & wouldn't take it back & even told them that even people were saying it in the reviews on the website, but they wouldn't check it, citing it's frozen!

Until i remembered somewhere in the enclosed booklet, that some mp4's may have problems playing, they had to take it back,

Hi yeah, checked in store today. It is a Uk Freeview compatible TV, NOT Saorview. Would need to get a Saorview box with it. That makes it less of a bargain. Unless you picked up a Saorview on the cheap.

Would you be able to get the Saorview channels in Ireland just off a typical Irish Aerial or do you need a Dish??

muffler · 30-01-2015 05:48PM

Ky Abu wrote: »

Would you be able to get the Saorview channels in Ireland just off a typical Irish Aerial or do you need a Dish??

An aerial.

Saorview channels can also be got (no TV3 though) on Saorsat where you need a dish which points in a different direction from the usual Astra 28.2 I think its called. Not a big take up on that though.

The only other method is by taking out a Sky subscription.

Roger00 · 30-01-2015 06:02PM

muffler wrote: »

An aerial.

Saorview channels can also be got (no TV3 though) on Saorsat where you need a dish which points in a different direction from the usual Astra 28.2 I think its called. Not a big take up on that though.

The only other method is by taking out a Sky subscription.

I just checked there now and I can get tv3 on me aerial plugged into me tv.

muffler · 30-01-2015 06:30PM

Roger00 wrote: »

I just checked there now and I can get tv3 on me aerial plugged into me tv.

Cant be got on Saorsat I said

muincav · 30-01-2015 06:33PM

Ky Abu wrote: »

Hi yeah, checked in store today. It is a Uk Freeview compatible TV, NOT Saorview. Would need to get a Saorview box with it. That makes it less of a bargain. Unless you picked up a Saorview on the cheap.

Would you be able to get the Saorview channels in Ireland just off a typical Irish Aerial or do you need a Dish??

I would say that TV is Saorview compatable as LG and Samsung were Irish digital ready before any other brands...

Roger00 · 30-01-2015 07:18PM

muffler wrote: »

Cant be got on Saorsat I said

Ky Abu · 30-01-2015 08:18PM

muincav wrote: »

I would say that TV is Saorview compatable as LG and Samsung were Irish digital ready before any other brands...

Wasnt brave enough was I alllowed to return and get refund if it didnt work!

are you serious · 31-01-2015 01:40AM

Doodah7 · 31-01-2015 11:05AM

Mario Golf for 3DS FOR €24.99... Reasonable stock...

Fresh Pots · 31-01-2015 11:11AM

are you serious wrote: »

Same one going to €130 on Amazon at the moment.

The_Conductor · 31-01-2015 12:29PM

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Same one going to €130 on Amazon at the moment.

Very much doubt its the same model. Please provide a link if you think it is. I got this on Amazon for £220 sterling recently (and even at this price it was well worth every penny).

Please provide a link to substantiate your claims.

ablelocks · 31-01-2015 12:41PM

there are 2 versions : one is ht-ct60bt which is about 130 on amazon.

this one is ht-ct260h and is currently £185 on amazon. easy to get the 2 mixed up on a quick glance, which is what i did when i first read the post.

_Jumper_ · 31-01-2015 02:03PM

Ive a wafer thin led and it'd blow the head of ya volume wise at any number north of 50....and it goes to 100.

Something wrong with folk spending that money on a speaker for a tv.

wonski · 31-01-2015 02:05PM

_Jumper_ wrote: »

Ive a wafer thin led and it'd blow the head of ya volume wise at any number north of 50....and it goes to 100.

Something wrong with folk spending that money on a speaker for a tv.

It's not just about volume but quality of sound.

Subwoofer is very useful for action movies - I doubt you will get a decent low frequencies from built in speaker.

Yamanoto · 31-01-2015 03:16PM

Ky Abu wrote: »

Hi yeah, checked in store today. It is a Uk Freeview compatible TV, NOT Saorview. Would need to get a Saorview box with it. That makes it less of a bargain. Unless you picked up a Saorview on the cheap.

Would you be able to get the Saorview channels in Ireland just off a typical Irish Aerial or do you need a Dish??

I wouldn't rely on what you're being told in store tbh - most staff just don't have a grasp of the detail.

I've 2 standard Freeview LG's that deliver Saorview with no issues whatsoever.

I know the advice you'll often see given on boards is 'if it's not Freeview HD, it won't do Saorview', but that's not a hard & fast rule by any means.

For the past few years, many 'standard' Freeview sets have had the requisite goodies on-board to deliver Saorview i.e. DVB-T + MPEG4 + MHEG5.

You'll receive Saorview via aerial btw.

The_Conductor · 31-01-2015 05:35PM

wonski wrote: »

It's not just about volume but quality of sound.

Subwoofer is very useful for action movies - I doubt you will get a decent low frequencies from built in speaker.

I feed FLAC through it all the time- the quality of the sound is quite remarkable.

_Jumper_ · 31-01-2015 06:16PM

The_Conductor wrote: »

I feed FLAC through it all the time- the quality of the sound is quite remarkable.

Music?

The_Conductor · 31-01-2015 06:18PM

_Jumper_ wrote: »

Music?

Concerts, recitals, different genre........ You do really notice a difference when you're using a quality speaker- its well worth paying a few quid extra for a decent speaker.

MiskyBoyy · 31-01-2015 06:21PM

The_Conductor wrote: »

Concerts, recitals, different genre........ You do really notice a difference when you're using a quality speaker- its well worth paying a few quid extra for a decent speaker.

...and of course using a high quality codec too

Ky Abu · 31-01-2015 06:49PM

Yamanoto wrote: »

I wouldn't rely on what you're being told in store tbh - most staff just don't have a grasp of the detail.

I've 2 standard Freeview LG's that deliver Saorview with no issues whatsoever.

I know the advice you'll often see given on boards is 'if it's not Freeview HD, it won't do Saorview', but that's not a hard & fast rule by any means.

For the past few years, many 'standard' Freeview sets have had the requisite goodies on-board to deliver Saorview i.e. DVB-T + MPEG4 + MHEG5.

You'll receive Saorview via aerial btw.

Worth trying so? Would Argos be likely to take back without an issue if it does not deliver Saorview?

A2LUE42 · 31-01-2015 09:01PM

LG 24MT46 24 Inch Full HD LED TV seems to have a saorview tuner. But not a sat tuner. Is that correct?

degsie · 31-01-2015 09:10PM

A2LUE42 wrote: »

LG 24MT46 24 Inch Full HD LED TV seems to have a saorview tuner. But not a sat tuner. Is that correct?

Check for DVB-T and/or DVB-S (T=terrestrial, S=satellite)

chasm · 31-01-2015 09:20PM

Is this the same TV? It has a "D" at the end of the model number but i think it is the same one?

http://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-24MT46D
Under specs:
"Tuner Input Yes (DVB-T/C), PAL/SECAM"

In the Q&A section on Argos UK page for this TV :

"Is this TV MPEG4 or Saorview approved?
I have been in touch with the supplier and I can confirm that this product has Mpeg 4"

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerm/%2509262%252F7182.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

Capt'n Midnight · 31-01-2015 11:32PM

Ky Abu wrote: »

Worth trying so? Would Argos be likely to take back without an issue if it does not deliver Saorview?

If sold up north or if they sell it as a monitor then it doesn't have to support Saorview.

But if it was sold as a TV in the Republic then is must show Saorview picture and sound because there

Otherwise it's Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980
Goods must be fit for their purpose – they must do what they are reasonably expected to do
Goods must be as described - the buyer must not be mislead into buying something by the description of goods or services given orally by a salesperson or an advertisement.

Ky Abu · 31-01-2015 11:44PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

If sold up north or if they sell it as a monitor then it doesn't have to support Saorview.

But if it was sold as a TV in the Republic then is must show Saorview picture and sound because there

Otherwise it's Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980
Goods must be fit for their purpose – they must do what they are reasonably expected to do
Goods must be as described - the buyer must not be mislead into buying something by the description of goods or services given orally by a salesperson or an advertisement.

The question that needs to be answered is... Assuming it does support Saorview... Is it a BARGAIN??

kmurph · 01-02-2015 12:22AM

Various Xbox One bundles going for €349.99 at the moment until close of business on Monday.

Halo Bundle

Forza 5 Bundle

Sunset Overdrive Bundle

Assassins Creed Unity Bundle

Console by itself (without the Kinect)

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