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Toshiba 42" Full HD TV £499 at argos

davethorp
davethorp Posts: 1,578 Forumite
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in It's gone, but was it any good?
Just had e-mail from argos with their latest offers including THIS TV for £499 which seems a really good price for a full HD TV.

Pity I don't have a spare £500 but some of you might!
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  • samhardy
    samhardy Posts: 37 Forumite
    Half term only deal until 23rd February, being heavily promoted - get yours before they run out!!!

    Home delivery only, mind, guys.
    Argos Staff Member.
    I'll gladly help with any queries - but if you have any problems and need to get some real guidance, go back to your local store or contact customer services (argos.co.uk).
  • planky
    planky Posts: 147 Forumite
    i've just ordered myself one which is being delivered next week:j

    thanks OP xxx
  • Amusedsean
    Amusedsean Posts: 7 Forumite
    Or try this one - higher contrast ratio (30000:1 not 25000:1 )and collect from store....

    http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/513660/TOSHIBA-40XV551D

    Still 1080 and also £499
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Its only 40" not 42"
  • ronaldo1903
    ronaldo1903 Posts: 28 Forumite
    I can't decide between these 2 TV's, my living room isn't that big so 42" is maybe a bit big but then we all know what folk say about size!
    Does the extra ratio on the 40" one really make a big difference?

    Also a pity dont get a warranty as part of either TV (well except 1 year on the Comet one)

    As a side question would home insurance not cover TV's breaking?
  • doodledoodle24
    doodledoodle24 Posts: 805 Forumite
    anyone know if this is 100hz??
    is officially a GLEEK
  • slayed100
    slayed100 Posts: 12 Forumite
    the higher the contrast ratio the better the quality of picture. The 1080i and 1080p are not in use yet so at this point in time are just something to look forward to but it won't affect the quality. 100Hz is of benefit as it means the image on screen is being refreshed 100 times a second which is ideal for sports fans where fast movement is normal. For top quality picture get a plasma tv. Currently LG are very good value for money whoever you buy from.
  • Shimrod
    Shimrod Posts: 1,214 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    slayed100 wrote: »
    the higher the contrast ratio the better the quality of picture. The 1080i and 1080p are not in use yet so at this point in time are just something to look forward to but it won't affect the quality.

    1080i is broadcast on HD Sky and Freesat.

    1080p is Blu-Ray/HD-DVD and XBOX360/PS3 Games consoles, so both formats are already in use.
  • slayed100
    slayed100 Posts: 12 Forumite
    Being critical doesn't help the original posters questions. This doesn't help anyone and doesn't make you appear clever at all when it is done this way. expletive expletive!!!!!
  • samhardy
    samhardy Posts: 37 Forumite
    Hey, calm down!! I don't think shimrod was being critical, just rightly correcting you.
    Argos Staff Member.
    I'll gladly help with any queries - but if you have any problems and need to get some real guidance, go back to your local store or contact customer services (argos.co.uk).
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