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Argos Chat Thread #1

Mr.Crinklewood

Seems most weeks we have a bargain or two from Argos, thought it might be an idea to have a dedicated forum like the one for Tesco:-

Sound Asleep Pillow - was € 39.99 - now € 11.99

Morphy Richards Fastbake Breadmaker - was €159.99 - now €79.99.

PAC-MAN Remote Controlled Man and Ghost Racers - was € 39.19 - now €19.59

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Quazzie wrote: »

If anyone is looking for an item and is looking to check for stock nationwide. Use http://checkargos.com/.

Mod note please read post 352 - here

I know this is 'chat' thread but can we keep it strictly to the items posted in the Argos thread for everyone's benefit.

Thanks

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Patty O Furniture

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

Spiderman Lego €16.99

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

There's a few other Lego sets also reduced.

A2LUE42

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

muffler wrote: »

Cant be got on Saorsat I said

Ky Abu

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

Doodah7

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

Fresh Pots

are you serious wrote: »

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

The_Conductor

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

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_

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

_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

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

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_

The_Conductor wrote: »

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

Music?

The_Conductor

_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

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

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

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

degsie

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

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

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

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

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)