Argos Chat Thread #1

RossieMan

It's got integrated graphics, will play them but won't be a good experience. You won't get any better for less than 600 though.

Cantona's Collars

jamesieliz wrote: »

hi , does anyone know if this is the latest PS4 ?

Sony PS4 Console with Uncharted - 500GB. 453/2842

It's available in Argos for 319.99 , but the 'new' PS4 , without any added games , is 349.99 , below ?

Sony PS4 Console with 500GB Hard Drive. 122/2540

i have no idea about these games , but am buying one for young fella for xmas and don't want to get the older model ?

thanks

If he's only young then go for this bundle and get Skylanders Superchargers with it. http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4629054/c_1/1|category_root|Video+games|14419738/c_2/3|19780877|PS4|37328275/c_3/4|cat_37328275|PS4+consoles|37328622.htm

fdevine

jamesieliz wrote: »

hi , does anyone know if this is the latest PS4 ?

Sony PS4 Console with Uncharted - 500GB. 453/2842

It's available in Argos for 319.99 , but the 'new' PS4 , without any added games , is 349.99 , below ?

Sony PS4 Console with 500GB Hard Drive. 122/2540

i have no idea about these games , but am buying one for young fella for xmas and don't want to get the older model ?

thanks

To the best of my knowledge all the PS4s in Argos are the newer model

Dublinmuppet

RossieMan wrote: »

It's got integrated graphics, will play them but won't be a good experience. You won't get any better for less than 600 though.

Thanks for that. I had a different Toshiba one reserved on Friday and it got slated here so really appreciate your opinion as I would not have a clue. That's about max I want to pay as I have already bought an Elgato for 120 and still need to buy camera and microphone

Pique

Dublinmuppet wrote: »

Thanks for that. I had a different Toshiba one reserved on Friday and it got slated here so really appreciate your opinion as I would not have a clue. That's about max I want to pay as I have already bought an Elgato for 120 and still need to buy camera and microphone

If you have no qualms about refurbs, (and I wouldn't have, tbh) then you might have some joy here. Decent prices, but I know nothing about gaming laptops.
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/st/refurbished-gaming-laptops

I bought my own laptop from them a couple of years ago. No concerns.

_Tombstone_

Pique wrote: »

If you have no qualms about refurbs, (and I wouldn't have, tbh) then you might have some joy here. Decent prices, but I know nothing about gaming laptops.
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/st/refurbished-gaming-laptops

I bought my own laptop from them a couple of years ago. No concerns.

From a Security point of view, I wouldn't touch a refurb.

Doge

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

From a Security point of view, I wouldn't touch a refurb.

Why so? You could always reformat the drive.

RossieMan

Very strange reason not to have a refurb. I'm be more afraid that it was a floor model or left on in an office 24/7.

witnessmenow

Guys, weather you'd buy a refurb laptop or not has nothing to do with Argos.... can we please get back on topic

jonerkinsella

jamesieliz wrote: »

hi , does anyone know if this is the latest PS4 ?

Sony PS4 Console with Uncharted - 500GB. 453/2842

It's available in Argos for 319.99 , but the 'new' PS4 , without any added games , is 349.99 , below ?

Sony PS4 Console with 500GB Hard Drive. 122/2540

i have no idea about these games , but am buying one for young fella for xmas and don't want to get the older model ?

thanks

This is the new CUH1200 model PS4.

jockeyboard

Can anyone tell me how is lenavo ideapad laptop, reduced to 419? Sorry cant post link

RossieMan

It was for 1 day only so you're out of luck.

jockeyboard

I think i can get similar price on amazon? But its the older version? Is it a good laptop? I need it for internet and college only.

Dard23

I received that 10 euro gift voucher there other day after buying the nexus 9, which I adore BTW!! I can't think of anything I need or want with it, any suggestions?

Quazzie

Dard23 wrote: »

I received that 10 euro gift voucher there other day after buying the nexus 9, which I adore BTW!! I can't think of anything I need or want with it, any suggestions?

Buy something to donate to charity? There are plenty of people this time of the year who would love a toy to give to their child, but can't.

Dard23

Good call

Claregirl

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4397829/Trail/searchtext>BLACK+FRIDAY+DEALS+OF+THE+DAY.htm

Canon EOS 1200D 330 Euro 439/7829

dodzy

Claregirl wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4397829/Trail/searchtext>BLACK+FRIDAY+DEALS+OF+THE+DAY.htm

Canon EOS 1200D 330 Euro 439/7829

For the lazy:

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=4397829&authToken=#tab3

Take the €30 cashback into account, and you bag it for €299.

Grey though.

markc1184

Does anyone know if the above mentioned Canon would be a good starter DSLR? Had been looking at some for the other half for Xmas. This reduction will swing it if worthwhile. Thanks for posting.

dodzy

markc1184 wrote: »

Does anyone know if the above mentioned Canon would be a good starter DSLR? Had been looking at some for the other half for Xmas. This reduction will swing it if worthwhile. Thanks for posting.

I got the Nikon 3200 last year from Argos at a really good price. Entry level DSLR and very happy with it. The Eos offering is pitched at the same end of the market and at less than €300, it's a good starter camera, for sure. You'll obviously need a mem card and case to compliment the camera but they're cheap enough.

Just to note: the cashback comes in the form of a prepaid VISA card with a 1yr expiry date.

Plus you'll get a tenner Argos giftcard too !

bored_newbie

dodzy wrote: »

I got the Nikon 3200 last year from Argos at a really good price. Entry level DSLR and very happy with it. The Eos offering is pitched at the same end of the market and at less than €300, it's a good starter camera, for sure. You'll obviously need a mem card and case to compliment the camera but they're cheap enough.

Just to note: the cashback comes in the form of a prepaid VISA card with a 1yr expiry date.

Plus you'll get a tenner Argos giftcard too !

Where can you spend the prepaid Visa?

RossieMan

Are the giftcards not gone since last week?

kingbob387

bored_newbie wrote: »

Where can you spend the prepaid Visa?

Add it into your Paypal account and use it online?

dodzy

bored_newbie wrote: »

Where can you spend the prepaid Visa?

Online. As you will not have a 4 digit PIN, you are out of look with local retailers.

adox

Prepaid Visa can be used anywhere.

nava

dodzy wrote: »

Online. As you will not have a 4 digit PIN, you are out of look with local retailers.

You will be able to use it, If not a chip and pin card you will need to sign for the transaction. Same as you do now with some shopping center that use the prepay mastercards as gift cards.

bored_newbie

Cheers, I was't sure if it was in some way tied to Argos/Canon.

dulpit

Canon's cashback is to bank accounts now, just applied for mine this morning for a camera I bought, they asked for BIC/IBAN...

bored_newbie

Claregirl wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4397829/Trail/searchtext>BLACK+FRIDAY+DEALS+OF+THE+DAY.htm

Canon EOS 1200D 330 Euro 439/7829

The Canon camera is a bit cheaper up the north. £220, or just over €310.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4397829.htm

Doodah7

bored_newbie wrote: »

The Canon camera is a bit cheaper up the north. £220, or just over €310.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4397829.htm

Works out at €321 using Visa's own exchange rate. Hardly worth it unless you live near the border...