Sony 49" 4K €549 in Argos

j<>c

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6871109/Trail/searchtext%3ESONY+49.htm

Bargain or not?

Atlantic Dawn

The Sony TV's are generally the business.

getoffthepot

j<>c wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6871109/Trail/searchtext%3ESONY+49.htm

Bargain or not?

Certainly is and it's even cheaper @ £429 in Argos UK (€486 with revolut) + it's Android

Take Your Pants Off

getoffthepot wrote: »

Certainly is and it's even cheaper @ £429 in Argos UK (€486 with revolut) + it's Android

It says its out of stock for delivery in uk website.

studdlymurphy

No stock anywhere from what i can see

GaGa21

The 49' LG for 579 in Currys....if that's a bargain?

j<>c

GaGa21 wrote: »

The 49' LG for 579 in Currys....if that's a bargain?

That's a 3k rgbw TV, whereas this is (I think) 4k RGB. Am undecided between this and the 55" LG in Harvey Norman for 599. Sony used to make the best TVs, don't know if that's still the case?

daheff

I've noticed Argos seem to be doing this a lot... Putting out of stock items with stupid low sales price. Now not sure if items are out of stock cos of prices or prices are because of out of stock.... But I'd wager it's the second.

StaticNoise

j<>c wrote: »

That's a 3k rgbw TV, whereas this is (I think) 4k RGB. Am undecided between this and the 55" LG in Harvey Norman for 599. Sony used to make the best TVs, don't know if that's still the case?

Since there are so many of them, would you know which model this is?

Edit: Found it, I think.
http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/lg-55-ultra-hd-4k-tv-55uj635v.html

Kenjataimu

daheff wrote: »

I've noticed Argos seem to be doing this a lot... Putting out of stock items with stupid low sales price. Now not sure if items are out of stock cos of prices or prices are because of out of stock.... But I'd wager it's the second.

There was one in stock in my local Argos yesterday morning but an hour later it was gone. You need to be checking pricescanner first thing in the morning to catch the best reductions.

coconnellz

I have one reserved for navan store it's to big for my needs 1st one to pm gets it

studdlymurphy

Any reservations not needed in the louth dublin or tipp areas? Id happily take off your hands. Well only one wanted.
Thanks

kirb42

If anyone had a code for the Dublin or surrounding areas, if would be much appreciated..

epopnomis

They had a similar tv for 399 pounds on Amazon recently...

okidoki987

Unfortunately not any more.

Hococop

epopnomis wrote: »

They had a similar tv for 399 pounds on Amazon recently...

Think it was on offer with prime yesterday for £420

Oat23

coconnellz wrote: »

I have one reserved for navan store it's to big for my needs 1st one to pm gets it

Why did you reserve it then? People like you who reserve things they have no intention of picking them up annoy the tits off me. By the time your reservation is over the sale might be too and then nobody gets the deal. I've missed out on deals for this exact reason in the past.

Body Fat Estimate

Oat23 wrote: »

Why did you reserve it then? People like you who reserve things they have no intention of picking them up annoy the tits off me. By the time your reservation is over the sale might be too and then nobody gets the deal. I've missed out on deals for this exact reason in the past.

This is the way the world works. He reserved it to keep his options open, reservations last until the end of the next day as far as I am aware. You missed out, because other people got there first; hard luck, and better luck next time.

Is this only a true 50Hz TV?

StaticNoise

Here's the basic overview of this TV from Which?:

Verdict: Lots to like - 65%

Decent picture and sound, handy YouView feature
Colours too warm at times, set-up and use could be better explained

PICTURE QUALITY
4 out of 5
At its best with 4K HDR footage, here the Sony's colour and contrast is balanced and punchy. But colours are too warm at lower resolutions.

SOUND QUALITY
3 out of 5
It's not unpleasant to listen to but lacks the richness that we've seen from many TVs in this price range.

EASE OF USE
3 out of 5
It runs Android TV, the smart-TV platform from Google. We'd like more of an introduction to how to get up and running - those new to smart TV may feel a little lost at first.

kirb42

Oat23 wrote: »

Why did you reserve it then? People like you who reserve things they have no intention of picking them up annoy the tits off me. By the time your reservation is over the sale might be too and then nobody gets the deal. I've missed out on deals for this exact reason in the past.

In defence of coconnellz, he did offer the reservation to anyone willing to use it... I requested it from him, he subsequently got back to me straight away, in this case it wasn't wasted, I managed to pick one up yesterday. I totally understand the point, where people make a reservation (or multiple reservations) and do nothing with them, that the opportunity is wasted for everyone.

StaticNoise

hellboy99 wrote: »

Is this only a true 50Hz TV?

I can't see anything along these lines mentioned on Which? or other websites. It does appear to be referenced to as Native 50hz.

j<>c

Kirb42 have you tride the TV yet? What do you think of it?

kirb42

j<>c wrote: »

Kirb42 have you tride the TV yet? What do you think of it?

I'm actually very happy with it..Picture is excellent, Functions and getting around it are also easy enough, the installation was straight forward, in most part it was handled through a connection to my mobile..Horses for Courses..I would recommend it..

I had recently purchased the LG 55UJ651V 55 Inch Smart 4K, a fine TV, but I have been a Sony user for a long while now, finding the LG takes a little getting used to..Colours are a little different to the Sony..very easy to navigate though, I will probably switch it out for the Sony now..

kirb42

I have a family member very interested in getting one of these..
If anyone had a code for the Dublin or surrounding areas, Please PM, if would be much appreciated..Many Thanks

okidoki987

In defence of coconnellz, he did offer the reservation to anyone willing to use it... I requested it from him, he subsequently got back to me straight away, in this case it wasn't wasted

At least I know who got it after he replied to my request for the code to say it was gone :rolleyes:.
Enjoy it.

errlloyd

I bought this from Amazon just before Blackfriday. I paid £504 for it (and got an Alexa Echo 2 for £72).

I am pretty happy with it. The picture is good, plenty of ports and connectivity as you would expect. The android TV on it is good, it was easy to install Kodi and erm, some of the perks of Kodi. Handily enough it also came with Amazon Prime installed which was great, because the prime video app would not Chromecast so I was going to have to buy a firestick if it did not.

This TV is one of the few Sony Models controllable with Alexa, but that is Geoblocked in the Republic of Ireland. At the moment there is no way to get the Alexa control working, but hopefully they expand to Ireland soon.

Hococop

I have one reserved in cruises street of someone wants it

I know I've become what I hate but I really contemplated buying it just gonna wait longer for a higher spec tv to drop in price, fire a pm if someone wants it

Again sorry

kirb42

Hococop wrote: »

I have one reserved in cruises street of someone wants it

I know I've become what I hate but I really contemplated buying it just gonna wait longer for a higher spec tv to drop in price, fire a pm if someone wants it

Again sorry

Appreciate the offer Hococop.. a little too far though...

okidoki987

Another looking for a code so if anybody has a code Dublin based or a short drive outside, would appreciate.

Sorted.

Oat23

Body Fat Estimate wrote: »

This is the way the world works. He reserved it to keep his options open, reservations last until the end of the next day as far as I am aware. You missed out, because other people got there first; hard luck, and better luck next time.

I wasn't looking to buy this. I bought an OLED in November so I'm sorted. It's just every time a bargain is posted here the thread is full of people saying 'I have a code for X. First one to PM me gets it.'. It's good that it wasn't wasted this time but plenty of times in the past codes have gone to waste.

And that crap about keeping his options open...he said it was too big for his needs. When you are looking for a TV you know the max size you can get from the get go.

bluedoor27

okidoki987 wrote: »

Another looking for a code so if anybody has a code Dublin based or a short drive outside, would appreciate.

There is 1 available in the ilac centre

SPAWKER

Some available in Tallaght and Naas also

ibFoxer

One left in Cruises St in Limerick.

okidoki987

There is 1 available in the ilac centre

Some available in Tallaght

Cheers lads, reserved the Tallaght one as it's nearer.

okidoki987

Couple available in Northern Ireland for £429.

studdlymurphy

Back to normal price now, pity all the tvs were reserved.
799 euro

F34

I reserved one yesterday at €549 do they normally honor the reservation price?

SPAWKER

F34 wrote: »

I reserved one yesterday at €549 do they normally honor the reservation price?

They will if you have the confirmation email with the lower price once the reservation time hasn't lapsed

okidoki987

I reserved one yesterday at €549 do they normally honor the reservation price?

Yep.
Just show them the email confirmation.

F34

okidoki987 wrote: »

Yep.
Just show them the email confirmation.

Just in there was no hassle the tv seemed to be still at 549 in the store system

Salvation Tambourine

https://www.powercity.ie/product/55UJ634

€50 more for a 55" LG. This is UHD rather than HDR, I'm not really sure what the difference is.

I got this on Friday, upgrading from a 42" and I'm loving it.

curranbaz

Just wondering how this would compare to the OP?

https://www.powercity.ie/product/49WE663

whiteshorts

How come Argos NI can hold a offer for 4 days and ROI can only do it for a day?
Reserved one in Ni and can collect up to Sunday :eek:

Assume the one in the North would be the same as the one down here?

Testament1

whiteshorts wrote: »

How come Argos NI can hold a offer for 4 days and ROI can only do it for a day?
Reserved one in Ni and can collect up to Sunday :eek:

Well now I'm even more annoyed that I can't get off work in time today to collect after all!

Reservation code for Cruises Street Limerick valid til 6 today if anyone wants it?

okidoki987

If you ring customer service they will extend it for you.
I can't get up to Tallaght before 6 today so rang them and they extended it until tomorrow!
Asked the girl would the price still be the same and she said yes.

TheYardStick

Nokotan wrote: »

https://www.powercity.ie/product/55UJ634

€50 more for a 55" LG. This is UHD rather than HDR, I'm not really sure what the difference is.

I got this on Friday, upgrading from a 42" and I'm loving it.

UHD is Ultra High Definition, meaning the resolution (4K) or clarity of the picture. Whereas HDR is High Dynamic Range, meaning it can display a wider, more realistic range of colours. Ideally you'd want it to have both but unless you're going into the really high end TVs the average viewer probably wouldn't notice a fierce difference in having HDR.

Salvation Tambourine

TheYardStick wrote: »

UHD is Ultra High Definition, meaning the resolution (4K) or clarity of the picture. Whereas HDR is High Dynamic Range, meaning it can display a wider, more realistic range of colours. Ideally you'd want it to have both but unless you're going into the really high end TVs the average viewer probably wouldn't notice a fierce difference in having HDR.

Cheers, the LG actually does have HDR

Active HDR expanding your HDR choices
Contrast booster for HDR-like viewing

ruwithme

j<>c wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6871109/Trail/searchtext%3ESONY+49.htm

Bargain or not?

Was buying that t.v myself before Christmas until I seen it on it,s stand in another shop and the plastic stand was warped.put me right off it.great picture quality though.

okidoki987

"Just in there was no hassle the tv seemed to be still at 549 in the store system"

Went into Tallaght store to collect yesterday and price came up as €799, explained had rung CS and asked for it to be extended.
She asked for email with price €549 and when shown, she put it through at €549, no hassle.
Also got a €10 voucher for the new promotion running

whiteshorts

Couldn't find any in Dublin and the only place I could find one was in Belfast, so reserved it, planning to go up this Sunday.
Since then one of my friends who had also bought one, last night discovered that his landlord won't allow him to hang it on the wall so I'm buying it off him as it won't fit anywhere else .
This means I don't need to go up Sunday so there is now a code available at

Argos
Belfast Connswater
40 Connswater Shopping Centre, Bloomfield Avenue
Belfast BT5 5LP

I had also reserved a Sony HT-CT290 300W 2.1Ch Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer.
The TV is £429 (€489 using Revolut) & Sound Bar is £199 (€226) but there was an offer when bought together so both are £598 (€688).
Price of TV alone has gone back up £629 (€799) but reservation still available at old price!
You will also get a Free £10 Argos voucher as you will be buying something over £100.

Price is only valid until this Sunday so if anybody wants it, PM.