Grundig LCD .....I should have listened to you guys

Sibeber · 29-04-2008, 09:27

I am taking my 2nd Grundig LCD tv model GU26DP back to the dealer for a refund .1st model kept switching out of freeview every 5 mins with the screen going dark for 20 seconds and then coming back .2nd one the trim is coming away from the cabinet and the picture quality is dreadful ,got a bad feeling about Grundig (yes I know there Alba/Beko ) ...proving you only get what you pay for .I'm gonna spend a bit more on a Sharp or Sony.We have a cheapo 26 Finlux (Vestel) and I'm delighted with it and a sharp 19" in my sons bedroom which is superb , but this Grundig up against them is like chalk n cheese .Has anyone had any bad experiences with so called Grundig (alba/beko) tv's or am I just unlucky .

stud u like · 29-04-2008, 09:35

I have a Grundig television. Albeit.it is not a LCD one. It is over 10 years old.

It provides me with french tv too.

Nigel Goodwin · 29-04-2008, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by stud u like

I have a Grundig television. Albeit.it is not a LCD one. It is over 10 years old.

But that's an actual Grundig, not some cheap badged rubbish, Grundig themselves used to make some really good sets.

Sibeber · 29-04-2008, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

But that's an actual Grundig, not some cheap badged rubbish, Grundig themselves used to make some really good sets.

Absolutely Nigel ! I should have heeded your warnings ..I notice that when you e mail Grundig the email address is Alba...lesson learned .Can you recommend a 26 lcd for a conservatory /bedroom

Cheers

Orbitalzone · 29-04-2008, 18:32

Are these Vestel made?

I noticed that some Logik and Poloroid look indentical to some Grundig LCD's I saw not so long back.

stuntmaster · 29-04-2008, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Are these Vestel made?

I noticed that some Logik and Poloroid look indentical to some Grundig LCD's I saw not so long back.

funny you should mention that, cos i can't find my logik branded LCD / Freeview / DVD combi anywhere.

it works fine as, however the inbuilt freeview is shockingly bad. picture quality is perfect, but the menus and EPG are poor looking to say the least.

Sibeber · 29-04-2008, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuntmaster

funny you should mention that, cos i can't find my logik branded LCD / Freeview / DVD combi anywhere.

it works fine as, however the inbuilt freeview is shockingly bad. picture quality is perfect, but the menus and EPG are poor looking to say the least.

The 26" lcd I have is assembled in Czech republic according to the box.Grundig is part of Beko/Alba merger so not Vestel (Beko are Vestels rival in Turkey) I also own a Vestel lcd badged as Finlux and it's superb and blows the crappy Grundig away ..ps on the net you can get the 26" Finlux for £299.

breath · 29-04-2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibeber

Can you recommend a 26 lcd for a conservatory /bedroom

There's a few here with good reviews:

http://www.ebuyer.com/search/?intSto...SubcatUID=2352

Orbitalzone · 29-04-2008, 22:06

Ah yes... the Alba/Beko connection......

AlanO · 01-05-2008, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Ah yes... the Alba/Beko connection......

Erm, not any longer.

If you look at Alba's website - www.albaplc.com - you'll see that they have sold their 50% stake in Grundig to Beko, so Beko fully own it. Though Alba do have distribution rights in the UK for a period.

29-04-2008, 09:27	#1
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Grundig LCD .....I should have listened to you guys I am taking my 2nd Grundig LCD tv model GU26DP back to the dealer for a refund .1st model kept switching out of freeview every 5 mins with the screen going dark for 20 seconds and then coming back .2nd one the trim is coming away from the cabinet and the picture quality is dreadful ,got a bad feeling about Grundig (yes I know there Alba/Beko ) ...proving you only get what you pay for .I'm gonna spend a bit more on a Sharp or Sony.We have a cheapo 26 Finlux (Vestel) and I'm delighted with it and a sharp 19" in my sons bedroom which is superb , but this Grundig up against them is like chalk n cheese .Has anyone had any bad experiences with so called Grundig (alba/beko) tv's or am I just unlucky .

29-04-2008, 09:35	#2
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	I have a Grundig television. Albeit.it is not a LCD one. It is over 10 years old. It provides me with french tv too.

29-04-2008, 10:09	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like I have a Grundig television. Albeit.it is not a LCD one. It is over 10 years old. But that's an actual Grundig, not some cheap badged rubbish, Grundig themselves used to make some really good sets.

29-04-2008, 12:06	#4
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin But that's an actual Grundig, not some cheap badged rubbish, Grundig themselves used to make some really good sets. Absolutely Nigel ! I should have heeded your warnings ..I notice that when you e mail Grundig the email address is Alba...lesson learned .Can you recommend a 26 lcd for a conservatory /bedroom Cheers

29-04-2008, 18:32	#5
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Are these Vestel made? I noticed that some Logik and Poloroid look indentical to some Grundig LCD's I saw not so long back.

29-04-2008, 18:49	#6
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Are these Vestel made? I noticed that some Logik and Poloroid look indentical to some Grundig LCD's I saw not so long back. funny you should mention that, cos i can't find my logik branded LCD / Freeview / DVD combi anywhere. it works fine as, however the inbuilt freeview is shockingly bad. picture quality is perfect, but the menus and EPG are poor looking to say the least.

29-04-2008, 19:03	#7
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster funny you should mention that, cos i can't find my logik branded LCD / Freeview / DVD combi anywhere. it works fine as, however the inbuilt freeview is shockingly bad. picture quality is perfect, but the menus and EPG are poor looking to say the least. The 26" lcd I have is assembled in Czech republic according to the box.Grundig is part of Beko/Alba merger so not Vestel (Beko are Vestels rival in Turkey) I also own a Vestel lcd badged as Finlux and it's superb and blows the crappy Grundig away ..ps on the net you can get the 26" Finlux for £299.

29-04-2008, 20:58	#8
breath Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 72	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber Can you recommend a 26 lcd for a conservatory /bedroom There's a few here with good reviews: http://www.ebuyer.com/search/?intSto...SubcatUID=2352

29-04-2008, 22:06	#9
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Ah yes... the Alba/Beko connection......

01-05-2008, 19:34	#10
AlanO Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,902	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Ah yes... the Alba/Beko connection...... Erm, not any longer. If you look at Alba's website - www.albaplc.com - you'll see that they have sold their 50% stake in Grundig to Beko, so Beko fully own it. Though Alba do have distribution rights in the UK for a period.

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