a bargain?

r_mitchell85 · 08-10-2008, 00:16

did anyone manage to grab one of these at this price?
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-34804

no stock anywhere now. I think it might just be a typo, cause it half the price they sell it everywhere else.

laser558 · 09-10-2008, 16:15

I wonder how HD ready it really is. It doesn't even have a digital tuner.

Jarrak · 09-10-2008, 16:23

Yeah an old design with no DTT tuner on a brand that is more well known for TV's in the US and if you know that the then price is fair, not a bargain by any means let alone at double the price elsewhere

Nigel Goodwin · 09-10-2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by laser558

I wonder how HD ready it really is. It doesn't even have a digital tuner.

Well a digital tuner has nothing to do with HD - but I didn't think you were allowed to sell TV's without digital tuners any more?.

Jarrak · 09-10-2008, 16:45

The DSG group (Currys/Dixons) made quite a media splash earlier this year by announcing they would no longer sell analogue only televisions, I wasn't aware of a UK or EU regulation preventing said sales though.

Either way that TV is analogue so slipped through the net thanks to the HD Ready tag or simply incorrect spec?

AlanO · 09-10-2008, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Well a digital tuner has nothing to do with HD - but I didn't think you were allowed to sell TV's without digital tuners any more?.

Not sure there's any legal prevention from selling non-Digital tvs ? They were in production until quite recently for some manufacturers.

Chances are that most major retailers have some stock of non-digital sets which they will be looking to sell through in the near future.

For some customers e.g. those with SKY / Cable or those who only want a TV for watching DVDs / Videos or using a games console, it probably isn't an issue either way.

r_mitchell85 · 09-10-2008, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanO

Not sure there's any legal prevention from selling non-Digital tvs ? They were in production until quite recently for some manufacturers.

Chances are that most major retailers have some stock of non-digital sets which they will be looking to sell through in the near future.

For some customers e.g. those with SKY / Cable or those who only want a TV for watching DVDs / Videos or using a games console, it probably isn't an issue either way.

yeah I couldnt really give a shit if the tv hasnt got a built in freeview tuner, I just want the best quality tv I can get for my money.

zaeon · 09-10-2008, 23:13

Most likely not 1080p. But, that said, add a cheap DTR and you have a servicable "second" set for a bedroom!

Orbitalzone · 10-10-2008, 19:06

These Polaroid TV's appear to only be badged OEM tv's.... if you're ever in Curry's, PC World or Comet you'll notice they look identical to other 19" Grundig's, Goodmans, Matsui and other badged models. The remotes also work other models (I've often seen several of these 'brands' next to each other on the display shelf and often at various prices.... only to seem to all be indentical .

Polaroid went bankrupt a few years back and dare say someone has just bought the rights to using it's name, not that it's a well known TV brand in Europe....

If you're happy with budget models then I guess it won't disapoint.

r_mitchell85 · 10-10-2008, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

If you're happy with budget models then I guess it won't disapoint.

I would be completely happy with it for a budget TV for the bedroom at that price! if only it was actually obtainable at that price!

08-10-2008, 00:16	#1
r_mitchell85 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,884	a bargain? did anyone manage to grab one of these at this price? http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-34804 no stock anywhere now. I think it might just be a typo, cause it half the price they sell it everywhere else.

09-10-2008, 16:15	#2
laser558 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 439	I wonder how HD ready it really is. It doesn't even have a digital tuner.

09-10-2008, 16:23	#3
Jarrak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ilkeston Posts: 18,075	Yeah an old design with no DTT tuner on a brand that is more well known for TV's in the US and if you know that the then price is fair, not a bargain by any means let alone at double the price elsewhere

09-10-2008, 16:29	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by laser558 I wonder how HD ready it really is. It doesn't even have a digital tuner. Well a digital tuner has nothing to do with HD - but I didn't think you were allowed to sell TV's without digital tuners any more?.

09-10-2008, 16:45	#5
Jarrak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ilkeston Posts: 18,075	The DSG group (Currys/Dixons) made quite a media splash earlier this year by announcing they would no longer sell analogue only televisions, I wasn't aware of a UK or EU regulation preventing said sales though. Either way that TV is analogue so slipped through the net thanks to the HD Ready tag or simply incorrect spec?

09-10-2008, 19:40	#6
AlanO Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,902	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Well a digital tuner has nothing to do with HD - but I didn't think you were allowed to sell TV's without digital tuners any more?. Not sure there's any legal prevention from selling non-Digital tvs ? They were in production until quite recently for some manufacturers. Chances are that most major retailers have some stock of non-digital sets which they will be looking to sell through in the near future. For some customers e.g. those with SKY / Cable or those who only want a TV for watching DVDs / Videos or using a games console, it probably isn't an issue either way.

09-10-2008, 20:46	#7
r_mitchell85 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,884	Quote: Originally Posted by AlanO Not sure there's any legal prevention from selling non-Digital tvs ? They were in production until quite recently for some manufacturers. Chances are that most major retailers have some stock of non-digital sets which they will be looking to sell through in the near future. For some customers e.g. those with SKY / Cable or those who only want a TV for watching DVDs / Videos or using a games console, it probably isn't an issue either way. yeah I couldnt really give a shit if the tv hasnt got a built in freeview tuner, I just want the best quality tv I can get for my money.

09-10-2008, 23:13	#8
zaeon Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: County Durham Posts: 311	Most likely not 1080p. But, that said, add a cheap DTR and you have a servicable "second" set for a bedroom!

10-10-2008, 19:06	#9
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	These Polaroid TV's appear to only be badged OEM tv's.... if you're ever in Curry's, PC World or Comet you'll notice they look identical to other 19" Grundig's, Goodmans, Matsui and other badged models. The remotes also work other models (I've often seen several of these 'brands' next to each other on the display shelf and often at various prices.... only to seem to all be indentical . Polaroid went bankrupt a few years back and dare say someone has just bought the rights to using it's name, not that it's a well known TV brand in Europe.... If you're happy with budget models then I guess it won't disapoint.

10-10-2008, 19:54	#10
r_mitchell85 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,884	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone If you're happy with budget models then I guess it won't disapoint. I would be completely happy with it for a budget TV for the bedroom at that price! if only it was actually obtainable at that price!

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