Argos Chat Thread #1

Ky Abu · 01-02-2015 11:30AM

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.

Your proabably right.... But...

Just had a friend of mine check in Argos in Tralee & Killarney just today, both said, its a Freeview.. wouldnt work Saorview. If you buy, and Saorview doesnt work, no refund!

Fresh Pots · 01-02-2015 12:04PM

I thought retailers in Ireland weren't allowed sell non saorview capable TVs anymore or did I get that wrong?

matchthis · 01-02-2015 12:30PM

kmurph wrote: »

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)

Minecraft game also free in special offer tab

m4rkiz · 01-02-2015 01:52PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

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

well I wouldn't expect tv to have Saorview 'for sure' if it isn't mentioned anywhere in the product description, just like i wouldn't expect any product to have any special functions if they are not mentioned in description

foggy_lad · 01-02-2015 02:08PM

m4rkiz wrote: »

well I wouldn't expect tv to have Saorview 'for sure' if it isn't mentioned anywhere in the product description, just like i wouldn't expect any product to have any special functions if they are not mentioned in description

But the point is that by calling and describing it as a TV the retailer is guaranteeing that it has Saorview because it is unlawful to sell a TV now which is not capable of Saorview reception out of the box.

It does not have to be stated on the box anymore!

Yamanoto · 01-02-2015 02:13PM

Ky Abu wrote: »

Your proabably right.... But...

Just had a friend of mine check in Argos in Tralee & Killarney just today, both said, its a Freeview.. wouldnt work Saorview. If you buy, and Saorview doesnt work, no refund!

Thankfully consumer law trumps whatever jazz interpretation of your rights retail staff erroneously provide you with.

Item's being sold as a TV, so they must ensure it has the capability to deliver Saorview - otherwise what they are essentially selling is a monitor and as such, the item is not as described. Now in this case that clearly needs some qualification, as you've been told in advance of purchase that it will not do Saorview.

I'd suggest you speak with LG & ascertain whether the set is DVB-T + MPEG4 + MHEG5.

If so, it will deliver Saorview without issue.

degsie · 02-02-2015 12:27AM

When it comes to electricals, the likes of Argos/Currys/PC World are blind to (or choose to ignore) the different standards between Uk & Ireland! You'd be hard pressed to buy a phone, for example, without a BT connector, but you are 'gifted' an adapter :rolleyes:

kooga · 02-02-2015 12:20PM

The philips tvs argos sells are not saorview but freeview yet they do pick up the irish channels through the following feature which is staed where relevant:

Please note: this TV receives Irish channels through MPEG4 feature.

Kristopherus · 02-02-2015 05:10PM

kooga wrote: »

The philips tvs argos sells are not saorview but freeview yet they do pick up the irish channels through the following feature which is staed where relevant:

Please note: this TV receives Irish channels through MPEG4 feature.

Are they not Freeview HD?

Kenjataimu · 02-02-2015 05:56PM

Grand Theft Auto 5 Walkthrough Guide.

Was 19.49 / previously on sale for 6.99

Now 5.99

Checkargos link

kooga · 02-02-2015 09:06PM

Kristopherus wrote: »

Are they not Freeview HD?

no not freeview hd, the spec is dvb-t with mpeg 4

Kenjataimu · 02-02-2015 09:16PM

24 HB Eraser Tipped Pencils

€1.49

Checkargos link

10 Retractable Ballpoint Pen

€1.49

Checkargos link

ablelocks · 03-02-2015 03:32PM

Kindle Paperwhite 3G - €105 reduced from 159

branners69 · 03-02-2015 03:42PM

ablelocks wrote: »

Kindle Paperwhite 3G - €105 reduced from 159

Best use Checkargos, no stock!

Cantona's Collars · 04-02-2015 09:54AM

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=3257881

Philips 58PUS6809 58In 4K Ultra HD Freeview HD 3D Smart TV, €1299 was €4120

slave1 · 04-02-2015 12:42PM

Pro Fitness Dumbbell Tree Set, 302/4399 these are okay quality and perfect if your fitness thoughts turn out to be short term

€12.99 and in stock everywhere

Kenjataimu · 04-02-2015 02:30PM

Chad Valley 104 Piece Play Food Set

Was 13.49, previously on sale for 9.17

Now €5.49

Checkargos link

tvercetti · 04-02-2015 03:48PM

ninty wrote: »

LG 24MT46 24 Inch Full HD LED TV €159.99 link and €10 voucher this weekend

This TV is now down to €129.99 and the 22" is €119.99

Still not sure whether its been cleared up if it has saorview or not. There's a discussion about in the previous pages.

manu2009 · 04-02-2015 03:54PM

tvercetti wrote: »

This TV is now down to €129.99 and the 22" is €119.99

Still not sure whether its been cleared up if it has saorview or not. There's a discussion about in the previous pages.

Bought at the weekend, it has Saorview.

tvercetti · 04-02-2015 04:02PM

manu2009 wrote: »

Bought at the weekend, it has Saorview.

Good to hear, did you get it at €129.99 or was it still €159.99?

vicwatson · 04-02-2015 04:12PM

Trying to order some pencils for collection, where the/how the heck to order for collection ???

Fresh Pots · 04-02-2015 04:29PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Trying to order some pencils for collection, where the/how the heck to order for collection ???

Click reserve?

vicwatson · 04-02-2015 05:16PM

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Click reserve?

very good, but it doesn't work y'know

Gits_bone · 04-02-2015 05:57PM

vicwatson wrote: »

very good, but it doesn't work y'know

Ring the store. You can reserve by the phone.

Kat1170 · 04-02-2015 06:39PM

vicwatson wrote: »

very good, but it doesn't work y'know

Working on IE and Chrome. Try another browser maybe.

*didn't go as far as clicking final reserve button as I didn't want to hold them up on someone who wanted them. Worked as 'item available' and 'item can be ordered'.

The_Conductor · 04-02-2015 07:23PM

vicwatson wrote: »

very good, but it doesn't work y'know

Try it later- seems to be down at the moment- though I'm kicking myself- I really wanted to get that telly............

nava · 04-02-2015 08:37PM

The_Conductor wrote: »

Try it later- seems to be down at the moment- though I'm kicking myself- I really wanted to get that telly............

Have you tried booking by calling the Argos reservation number 012161616 ?

Patty O Furniture · 04-02-2015 11:47PM

Not a bargain, but Is anyone having trouble with the reservations not going to their phones?

ButtersSuki · 04-02-2015 11:49PM

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

Not a bargain, but Is anyone having trouble with the reservations not going to their phones?

Yup! Made 2 reservations this week and neither came to the phone, but both came to email.

Patty O Furniture · 05-02-2015 12:07AM

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Yup! Made 2 reservations this week and neither came to the phone, but both came to email.

I wonder how long they've been off, first that & now the lotto

Also I just found these, although it'll probably not shed light on above

Buy Argos Value Range 40W SES Reflector Bulb 4 Pack. at Argos.ie - €1.99

http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=432%2F8551

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