Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

Dr_Colossus · 11-11-2020 2:06pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

Cracker of a tv
Ambilight is amazing
I am looking at the 50 inch 9005 version as it has 4 sided Ambilight. However seems like Curry’s Ireland don’t stock it

It’s on the UK Curry’s site for £449

Had anyone ever had delivery from Curry’s UK? Will they deliver to Parcel Wizard address?

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Waiting on the 9005 to come back into stock in Currys, hopefully. Had been on FB Messenger to them and was told more stock would be arriving in coming weeks...

Interested in this also, seems to be one of very few 4 sided Ambilight TVs which for a wall mounted device would be nice.
As the BionicRasher mentioned the .ie site doesn't list the 50PUS9005 so did they mention on FB Messenger if there were any issues in shipping to Irl from the UK site?

Looks like the .ie site only lists the 58" in the 9005 model. 58" is too large for my needs but .co.uk site has it for £549 but .ie site for €649 so terrible exchange rate. Irish VAT at 21% currently so not too different to UK rate of 20% so explain that sort of mark up.

Technocentral · 11-11-2020 2:14pm

shnaek wrote: »

I see the 43" is €472.00 in Argos as well at the moment. Great price for it.
https://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&searchTerms=43PUS8505&authToken=-1002%252CTb6zd56kFOpztp1WPmC9rktuDxQ%253D

Damn out of stock

Got it on amazon for 380, cheers all

Damo 2k9 · 11-11-2020 2:43pm

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Interested in this also, seems to be one of very few 4 sided Ambilight TVs which for a wall mounted device would be nice.
As the BionicRasher mentioned the .ie site doesn't list the 50PUS9005 so did they mention on FB Messenger if there were any issues in shipping to Irl from the UK site?

Looks like the .ie site only lists the 58" in the 9005 model. 58" is too large for my needs but .co.uk site has it for £549 but .ie site for €649 so terrible exchange rate. Irish VAT at 21% currently so not too different to UK rate of 20% so explain that sort of mark up.

No they didnt mention anything more than the above, I replied and they gave me the seen.

I have tried ringing Blanchardstown, but they keep hanging up on me too.

cianaldo_ · 11-11-2020 4:08pm

Looking at buying a tv and having seen this thread I'm being swayed towards the Philips 50". These are the models I've narrowed it down to based on similar price in the 50" size.
50PUS9005
50PUS8535
50PUS7805
50PUS7855

Could someone please explain the main differences between them, and which order you would rank them?
TIA!

cython · 11-11-2020 4:13pm

cianaldo_ wrote: »

Looking at buying a tv and having seen this thread I'm being swayed towards the Philips 50". These are the models I've narrowed it down to based on similar price in the 50" size.
50PUS9005
50PUS8535
50PUS7805
50PUS7855

Could someone please explain the main differences between them, and which order you would rank them?
TIA!

Only one page previous, I broke down how to interpret the model numbers, which in itself tells you how to rank them. If you want more detailed comparison, then your best bet is to use the comparison tool on Philips' own website, e.g. https://www.philips.ie/etc/philips/b2c/compareproducts.html?locale=en_IE&catalog=CONSUMER&ctn=58PUS9005/12,58PUS8545/12,58PUS7805/12

cython wrote: »

Something of an explainer here and here, but in short it seems you can break them down to extract screen size, model level and year, and region. Taking say 58PUS9005/12 as an example:

58 - Screen Size
P - Philips (Duh!)
U - Resolution, UltraHD/4K
S - Type of built in TV receiver
900 - Series of TV, higher = "more premium"
5 - Released in 2020
/12 - UK variant

So in theory the 7805 is a few steps below the 8545 and 9005, but in the same model year. Here's a comparison of the 58" 7805, 8545 and 9005 from Philips themselves

god's toy · 11-11-2020 4:25pm

TheDriver wrote: »

you won't go wrong with it. I'm very impressed with mine, no blur or shuddering on 4K, gaming seems good on it. It handles HD saorview very well.
Clunky smart features. Netflix and prime work on it, it also has RTE player on it.

Have you managed to get ITV/BBC player working on it? I have them installed but they don't show up when I look in the 'smarts' part of the TV.

By all other means it is a fantastic TV for the money.

mossy464 · 11-11-2020 4:54pm

Posting again hoping someone can answer.

Is it easy to switch between saorview and satellite? Is there a freesat EPG or must satellite channels be manually sorted?

TheDriver · 11-11-2020 4:58pm

god's toy wrote: »

Have you managed to get ITV/BBC player working on it? I have them installed but they don't show up when I look in the 'smarts' part of the TV.

By all other means it is a fantastic TV for the money.

they prob show on UK setup. I use a firestick so only use the smart features for rte player and prime.

god's toy · 11-11-2020 5:43pm

TheDriver wrote: »

they prob show on UK setup. I use a firestick so only use the smart features for rte player and prime.

Thanks. Even using a VPN with the TV reformatted and set to the uk they still don't show... Ok thanks anyway.

god's toy · 11-11-2020 5:51pm

mossy464 wrote: »

Posting again hoping someone can answer.

Is it easy to switch between saorview and satellite? Is there a freesat EPG or must satellite channels be manually sorted?

I have not used saorview but I do know it not on the Astra/freesat satellites... Just so you are aware, its not a 'Freesat' receiver' as such, as in it does not use the freesat EPG. It receives all sat channels on astra and freesat channels are among them but the order is all over the place... So you will need to make a favorite list set to the order of freesat yourself (in whatever order you like. You can make 4 lists I think)

mossy464 · 11-11-2020 5:53pm

god's toy wrote: »

I have not used saorview but I do know it not on the Astra/freesat satellites... Just so you are aware, its not a 'Freesat' receiver' as such, as in it does not use the freesat EPG. It receives all sat channels on astra and freesat channels are among them but the order is all over the place... So you will need to make a favorite list set to the order of freesat yourself (in whatever order you like. You can make 4 lists I think)

Thanks for that

BionicRasher · 11-11-2020 6:19pm

god's toy wrote: »

I have not used saorview but I do know it not on the Astra/freesat satellites... Just so you are aware, its not a 'Freesat' receiver' as such, as in it does not use the freesat EPG. It receives all sat channels on astra and freesat channels are among them but the order is all over the place... So you will need to make a favorite list set to the order of freesat yourself (in whatever order you like. You can make 4 lists I think)

Is it just now and next so in the EPG for Satelite channels? Is there a way of doing recording e.g series link or similar?

Not a biggie as we don’t watch too much BBC ITV shows etc but the Mother in Law loves the ol Corrie’ and I want to keep her from pestering me to look for replays on catch up apps etc

god's toy · 11-11-2020 6:27pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

Is it just now and next so in the EPG for Satelite channels? Is there a way of doing recording e.g series link or similar?

Not a biggie as we don’t watch too much BBC ITV shows etc but the Mother in Law loves the ol Corrie’ and I want to keep her from pestering me to look for replays on catch up apps etc

Yep it has a EPG and you can set it to record (Once you pop in a USB drive) I have found a lot of the channels don't populate into it's EPG fully and they are left blank... Could be just mine tho...

jaykayphd · 11-11-2020 6:41pm

Hi, how do these panels perform with sports or other fast moving scenes? Any bluring
, ghosting (is that the correct term?) etc? Thanks

Truckermal · 11-11-2020 7:51pm

Sold out now!

RonTon · 11-11-2020 8:31pm

Got the 58’ from Curry’s picked up today (9000 series) , setting up now ,it’s a big tv alright:)
Ambilight looks great ,well impressed with that , I’ve Philips hue bulbs so will link it to that system. Netflix and prime v good picture.
Doing updates and arranging the satellite channels is next .
All the apps advertised are there but haven’t used them yet ,all4 ,bbc etc ,must setup aerial for RTÉ but the app is there .
The remote I have doesn’t have keyboard on the opposite side,maybe that’s on different model.

adam88 · 11-11-2020 10:03pm

Slipshaney wrote: »

I usually just use my linked CC and pay in GBP

Get a Revolut. You’ll save a few euros. It all adds up

Slipshaney · 11-11-2020 10:08pm

adam88 wrote: »

Get a Revolut. You’ll save a few euros. It all adds up

Thanks for that

BionicRasher · 11-11-2020 10:29pm

Just ordered the 50 inch from Currys.co.uk for £449 (approx €503)
Using DPD Parcel Wizard
Waiting for stock before it gets shipped but I see from someone in the HDUK site that Currys expecting 50+ units next week so hopefully I will get one of those

luketitz · 11-11-2020 10:40pm

Great telly, I got it for a similar price on Amazon last Jan, well worth it

brightkane · 11-11-2020 10:54pm

god's toy wrote: »

Yep it has a EPG and you can set it to record (Once you pop in a USB drive) I have found a lot of the channels don't populate into it's EPG fully and they are left blank... Could be just mine tho...

The epg is pants alright. I thought it was just me. Mine doesnt populate half the stuff.

kaerobe · 12-11-2020 11:23am

Thanks OP. I ordered the 43 inch before it sold out.
Hopefully more deals coming. RicherSounds yet to announce more deals.

I wonder if you set up TV as being in UK, use a VPN and connect to antenna could you use the FreeView Play service? Obviously not picking up any UK freeview channels via the DVB-T but use the on demand service?

Dr_Colossus · 12-11-2020 2:00pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

Just ordered the 50 inch from Currys.co.uk for £449 (approx €503)
Using DPD Parcel Wizard
Waiting for stock before it gets shipped but I see from someone in the HDUK site that Currys expecting 50+ units next week so hopefully I will get one of those

Any concerns using DPD Parcel Wizard for a large and fragile item such as a TV? Thought I read somewhere they don't offer extended cover so what happens if they loose or damage your package
I've never used them previously but with ParcelMotel having increased prices and now not accepting oversized items will have to switch. Based on the product dimensions looks like delivery from DPD Parcel Wizard will cost €21, pricey enough vs ParcelMotel which would have been €14 but that's to your door rather than having to collect at their parcel hub.

We really are at such a disadvantage in the south when it comes to product availability and pricing.

BionicRasher · 12-11-2020 3:04pm

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Any concerns using DPD Parcel Wizard for a large and fragile item such as a TV? Thought I read somewhere they don't offer extended cover so what happens if they loose or damage your package
I've never used them previously but with ParcelMotel having increased prices and now not accepting oversized items will have to switch. Based on the product dimensions looks like delivery from DPD Parcel Wizard will cost €21, pricey enough vs ParcelMotel which would have been €14 but that's to your door rather than having to collect at their parcel hub.

We really are at such a disadvantage in the south when it comes to product availability and pricing.

No concerns until you posted this....now you have me worried

I just had delivery of a €250 Microwave and had to return it as it was faulty
They delivered a replacement this morning and no issues with delivery either time. Box was in perfect condition
Hopefully everything will work out ok

I see in their T&Cs the below

Anyone care to break down to lay man terms?

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Subject to these conditions, our liability to you for any loss or damage shall be limited to the following amounts:-

The replacement value of any goods or merchandise comprising all or part of the Consignment which are stolen, lost or damaged; OR
EUR €100 (one hundred euro) in respect of the whole Consignment,
whichever shall be the least, save that where applicable consumer protection law requires payment by us of a greater amount, our liability shall be limited to such greater amount.

Any claim made must be supported by such evidence of the value of the goods lost or damaged as we may require.

rodneytrotter15 · 12-11-2020 4:21pm

I wanted them to deliver an Electric Fire recently from the UK. Any courier I checked when making a booking won't cover anything with glass components for delivery from the UK. I took a chance anyway as I knew I could replace the glass cheaply if it was broken..

FLOOPER · 12-11-2020 7:50pm

Couple of questions re: the 50”

Does this tv support Saorview and have a sat tuner?

Is this one of the best bang for buck offers around for tvs under 1000?

Do people think that RS will have a decent offer on this.

And finally is it worthwhile waiting for a similar bang for buck come Black Friday?

Thanks

sharkman · 12-11-2020 8:18pm

Seriously thinking about the PHILIPS 70PUS9005/12 from Currys UK . Currently waiting for Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip for my Panasonic 65" . Which will give better results , Ambilight TV of Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip ??

tadgho · 13-11-2020 1:11pm

Anyone get an estimated Delivery date on the TV in the OP from Amazon? Ordered Wednesday and still no estimated date or email to say it's been dispatched. Appreciate that Amazon are probably very busy with shipping at the minute...just wondering if anyone else in same boat?

Truckermal · 13-11-2020 2:07pm

Yep arriving Thursday.

lukeeman · 13-11-2020 2:07pm

tadgho wrote: »

Anyone get an estimated Delivery date on the TV in the OP from Amazon? Ordered Wednesday and still no estimated date or email to say it's been dispatched. Appreciate that Amazon are probably very busy with shipping at the minute...just wondering if anyone else in same boat?

I'm in the same boat, hopefully we will still get the deal

Technocentral · 13-11-2020 2:26pm

tadgho wrote: »

Anyone get an estimated Delivery date on the TV in the OP from Amazon? Ordered Wednesday and still no estimated date or email to say it's been dispatched. Appreciate that Amazon are probably very busy with shipping at the minute...just wondering if anyone else in same boat?

I actually ordered the Philips 7805 model on weds, got an email saying they hadn't a delivery date yet, yesterday got a mail saying 19th/20th and an hour ago one saying it will be this Sunday 15th

Damo 2k9 · 13-11-2020 2:28pm

sharkman wrote: »

Seriously thinking about the PHILIPS 70PUS9005/12 from Currys UK . Currently waiting for Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip for my Panasonic 65" . Which will give better results , Ambilight TV of Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip ??

There is one of these left in Blanchardstown, I have just left there. Not showing online, but is in store.

I just picked up the 58PUS7855

kaerobe · 13-11-2020 2:50pm

I got the 43” from original post. Delivered by Amazon this morning

Beagslife · 13-11-2020 5:25pm

Original OP 42" back in stock on Amazon.

tadgho · 13-11-2020 6:49pm

kaerobe wrote: »

I got the 43” from original post. Delivered by Amazon this morning

Can I ask what company delivered it, An Post/DPD etc.?

billyhead · 13-11-2020 7:16pm

Beagslife wrote: »

Original OP 42" back in stock on Amazon.

Is this Philips TV better than a Sony Bravia or LG OLED TV?

Zardoz · 13-11-2020 8:03pm

billyhead wrote: »

Is this Philips TV better than a Sony Bravia or LG OLED TV?

Oled is a different league altogether.

kaerobe · 13-11-2020 8:03pm

tadgho wrote: »

Can I ask what company delivered it, An Post/DPD etc.?

As above. Delivered by Amazon

Truckermal · 13-11-2020 8:22pm

kaerobe wrote: »

As above. Delivered by Amazon

Amazon are not the courier...

kaerobe · 13-11-2020 9:00pm

Truckermal wrote: »

Amazon are not the courier...

Yes.... they were. Amazon have a distribution centre in ireland now and deliver a lot of items themselves. You track via the app itself. Own branded vans etc.

TonyB466 · 13-11-2020 9:14pm

Is there an app in the App Store for Iptv ?

kaerobe · 13-11-2020 9:37pm

TonyB466 wrote: »

Is there an app in the App Store for Iptv ?

I cant see one. I use TVPlayer UK with a VPN and dont see that either. Not looked into sideloading yet.

I have all of the UK Broadcaster playerts working with a VPN.

Struggling to sync with my hue light system but overall a gorgeous tv.

Slipshaney · 13-11-2020 9:43pm

TonyB466 wrote: »

Is there an app in the App Store for Iptv ?

Is smart IPTV or Tivimate available?

JCDUB · 13-11-2020 9:43pm

Just pulled the trigger on the 50PUS7805/12 @ £369 from Amazon, great price.

No date for delivery yet though. Hopefully won't be too long. Delivery by Amazon FYI

god's toy · 13-11-2020 10:42pm

kaerobe wrote: »

Yes.... they were. Amazon have a distribution centre in ireland now and deliver a lot of items themselves. You track via the app itself. Own branded vans etc.

Ah yes! that explains how I could watch the van deliver my stuff last week and how it took only one day to have it in my hand... cool!

Liam O · 13-11-2020 11:14pm

JCDUB wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger on the 50PUS7805/12 @ £369 from Amazon, great price.

No date for delivery yet though. Hopefully won't be too long. Delivery by Amazon FYI

Ordered this 3 days ago and the same status so wouldn't hold my breath...

Stiro05 · 14-11-2020 1:19am

I bought the 50pus8105 model from argos today for €448. A little bit more expensive than amazon, but it's the higher model number which isn't bad for a b+m. You also get 10 free movies from rakuten https://www.philips.ie/c-w/promotions/rakutentv.html

JCDUB · 14-11-2020 10:35am

Liam O wrote: »

Ordered this 3 days ago and the same status so wouldn't hold my breath...

Yeah was kinda thinking if I had it for December/Christmas at the latest I'd be doing alright.

In fairness Amazon do things right, they wouldn't take orders unless they can fulfil them within a reasonably quick time. (Hopefully!)

chuky_r_law · 14-11-2020 4:09pm

JCDUB wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger on the 50PUS7805/12 @ £369 from Amazon, great price.

No date for delivery yet though. Hopefully won't be too long. Delivery by Amazon FYI

yep...did the same 3 days ago. still not dispatched

Smurts · 14-11-2020 7:27pm

Mine was delivered today, amazon courier

Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

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