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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

Mod Edit:

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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Curb Your Enthusiasm

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Are you still working in curry's?

If you can, you should make them put bulletpointed signs with all possible information even the most knowledgeable customer would want to know on each TV, including response time because that's a big one for gamers. Argos seem to have started including it on some TVs as well, finally.

Yes, I still work there.

The product signs do mention the refresh rate, however most customers don't even look at it or mention it.

muincav

Bought this today was 699 but after 10% off was 629...great picture and sound not bad. A lot of the apps on the smart feature are rubbish and no 4OD, but aside from that very good tv...:D

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3239421/c_1/1|category_root|Home+entertainment+and+sat+nav|14419512/c_2/3|cat_19780832|Televisions|14419667.htm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

muincav wrote: »

Bought this today was 699 but after 10% off was 629...great picture and sound not bad. A lot of the apps on the smart feature are rubbish and no 4OD, but aside from that very good tv...:D

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3239421/c_1/1|category_root|Home+entertainment+and+sat+nav|14419512/c_2/3|cat_19780832|Televisions|14419667.htm

Again, 50hz - cheap panel - the blurring doesn't annoy you?

MiskyBoyy

Techmaster wrote: »

Again, 50hz - cheap panel - the blurring doesn't annoy you?

Wouldn't mind Argos info.

"LED Plus for uniform displays and 900 Hz UCI scanning, the 42UB820V has a high resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels to really bring the cinema home!"

muincav

Techmaster wrote: »

Again, 50hz - cheap panel - the blurring doesn't annoy you?

Frequency (Sub-field)
900 Hz
Update frequency
100 Hz...so not a lot of blurring...as was said, dont believe all Argos say....lol

Indestructable

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

True, spotted that and thought it was a negative straight away but sure. Wonder why there are still TVs with that refresh rate being manufactured/sold.

I did notice the 50HZ rate and would be using the TV for a gaming quite a bit. Guess the search goes on, although large TVs with a good refresh rate are prohibitively expensive for me atm.

Thanks for the thoughts guys.

DoYouEvenLift

Honestly, when buying a TV for the sitting/living room, if you use it a considerable amount (watch shows/TV each evening and night or play games) it's really worth it to just blow >€1k on the best one you can find. The moment you open the box and set it up you forget about the money

TomBtheGoat

Reebok Crosstrainer originally listed @ €800, has now been reduced to €344.99.

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=4129640

Mr Grumpy

Techmaster wrote: »

Again, 50hz - cheap panel - the blurring doesn't annoy you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZdsdeKWNI

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Mr Grumpy wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZdsdeKWNI

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAAahUKEwixtb6Jo-fGAhVhgdsKHXRWB5I&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rtings.com%2Ftv%2Flearn%2Ffake-refresh-rates-samsung-clear-motion-rate-vs-sony-motionflow-vs-lg-trumotion&ei=jqKrVbG2MeGC7gb0rJ2QCQ&usg=AFQjCNE_Utv4JsT6OOOi0LyauVR0jg_b7g&sig2=Cfv12tqbCh5xcLqmUgCwqg&bvm=bv.98197061,d.ZGU

Motion Clarity Index is LG's own term. The actual panel's motion rate differs.

EDIT: Here you go, it appears the motion rate is 100HZ, and the 'processing rate' is 900HZ. The motion rate is what matters. The processing rate is made up by the manufacturers themselves.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-42ub820v-42-inch-ultra-hd-4k-freeview-hd-smart-led-tv-499-99-argos-2049491

muincav

Techmaster wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQFjAAahUKEwixtb6Jo-fGAhVhgdsKHXRWB5I&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rtings.com%2Ftv%2Flearn%2Ffake-refresh-rates-samsung-clear-motion-rate-vs-sony-motionflow-vs-lg-trumotion&ei=jqKrVbG2MeGC7gb0rJ2QCQ&usg=AFQjCNE_Utv4JsT6OOOi0LyauVR0jg_b7g&sig2=Cfv12tqbCh5xcLqmUgCwqg&bvm=bv.98197061,d.ZGU

Motion Clarity Index is LG's own term. The actual panel's motion rate differs.

EDIT: Here you go, it appears the motion rate is 100HZ, and the 'processing rate' is 900HZ. The motion rate is what matters. The processing rate is made up by the manufacturers themselves.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-42ub820v-42-inch-ultra-hd-4k-freeview-hd-smart-led-tv-499-99-argos-2049491

Look mate, this is a bargain alerts thread for Argos which in my opinion I got a bargain and I personally have no probs with the TV -Im sure there is a tech forum you can go and show your "expert views" in....Love the tv for anyone interested and the motion is NOT blurred in my opinion....

Curb Your Enthusiasm

muincav wrote: »

Look mate, this is a bargain alerts thread for Argos which in my opinion I got a bargain and I personally have no probs with the TV -Im sure there is a tech forum you can go and show your "expert views" in....Love the tv for anyone interested and the motion is NOT blurred in my opinion....

No-one is trying to be an expert here. We are allowed to discuss the supposed "bargain" if we wish. 100hz is not a very good motion rate, and indicates the use of a cheap panel.

Sick of the backseat moderating on here..

Quackster

A useful way of saving an extra 6% on Argos purchases (worth the trouble for bigger purchases) is to buy an Argos gift-card from SVM here: http://countdown.svmeurope.com/

Best thing to do is order the card with the minimum 1 Euro credit and get it delivered by ordinary post. When the physical card arrives, load the actual amount of credit you need on it. You can then reuse it again and again whenever you need to.

One thing to watch out for though, it does take a day or two for loaded credit to show up on the card (just like Argos/Homebase cards purchased in Tesco) so it's no good of you need to get something in a hurry, unless you already have it pre-loaded.

And you don't actually need to be a Countdown member!

Quackster

bored_newbie

How do they make money on those cards? Would everyone not just do as you say and save money...

degsie

bored_newbie wrote: »

How do they make money on those cards? Would everyone not just do as you say and save money...

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........

Rackstar

bored_newbie wrote: »

How do they make money on those cards? Would everyone not just do as you say and save money...

They take a cut. For a €100 card you pay €94 and then they take their cut, say €4 and pay Argos €90.

TheDriver

and I see Debenhams is 8%. Not a bad idea at all

Alkers

alastair_doom wrote: »

Few more codes:

Receive 10% off any large kitchen appliance over €499 with the code WHITE10
Receive 10% off any computer, tablet or mobile over €499 with the code TECH10
Receive 15% off any indoor furniture item over €149 with the code FURN15
Receive 15% off any coffee machine over €149 with the code COFFEE15
Receive 10% off all cordless floorcare with the code FLOOR10
Receive 15% off when you spend €30 on homewares with the code HOME15
10% off any nursery furniture item over €200 with code the NURS10
Save 10% when you spend €75 on jewellery & watches with the code JEWEL10

http://www.argos.ie/static/Browse/ID72/Price+Cut/r_001/1%7CPrice+Cut%7CYes%7C1.htm

Where do you actually use these codes? Say them at the till? There is no option on the self-pay machine?

alastair_doom

Simona1986 wrote: »

Where do you actually use these codes? Say them at the till? There is no option on the self-pay machine?

No idea myself. All it says on the site is:

Enter WHITE10 at the online checkout or quote WHITE10 in-store at the till.

Quote taken from this page: http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=VIEW+ALL+LARGE+KITCHEN+APPLIANCES+AT+ARGOS&authToken=&mvt=pcwk29_slot01_white10

muincav

Simona1986 wrote: »

Where do you actually use these codes? Say them at the till? There is no option on the self-pay machine?

Yes you have to quote them at the till instore when paying...

johnf26

Battlefield hardline 35.99 both xbox one and ps4
Same for fifa 15 and Dragon age

johnf26

Battlefield hardline 35.99 both xbox one and ps4
Same for fifa 15 and Dragon age

sue97

Loads of toys 3 for 2 including clearance. Worth having a look for stocking fillers (if you are in that market

)

The_Conductor

sue97 wrote: »

Loads of toys 3 for 2 including clearance. Worth having a look for stocking fillers (if you are in that market )

Loads of 2-for-20 offers on toys too.

Sligo1

Pink leap pad ultra €75.99! The green one is priced at €177. Not much stock around but you can order in. The leap pad 3 seems to be on sale at €77.

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=LEAP+PAD+ULTRA&authToken=190334228%252cA8jMn0%252bvdP61sk5hmYWOgqG3Mu8%253d

http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2589608

The_Conductor

Sligo1 wrote: »

Pink leap pad ultra €75.99! The green one is priced at €177. Not much stock around but you can order in. The leap pad 3 seems to be on sale at €77.

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=LEAP+PAD+ULTRA&authToken=190334228%252cA8jMn0%252bvdP61sk5hmYWOgqG3Mu8%253d

http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2589608

Both pink and green ultra xdi's are 79.99 in Smyths (reduced from 129.99)
The 177 for the green one in Argos- is obviously a misprice- its supposed to be 75.99- not 177.......

Its not a special offer- its a misprice- the pink machine is a similar price to elsewhere- the green one is significantly more than it has ever been anywhere.

Avoid.

Sligo1

Thanks conductor. Initially when I saw this I just saw pink as being €100 less than green so thought was a great deal. But then saw them in smyths. Argos wENT out of stock with them very quickly after tho. Lol. I wonder are they good? Could be worthwhile if maybe avail of the 3 for 2 in argos?

Soarer

Salter Y Kitchen Scales reduced to €7.99

Plenty of stock around.

Cantona's Collars

PS4 an Batman,Arkham Knight.€369.99

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=4254553