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26" HD Ready LCD TV @ Dell £378 - actually £363 (free delivery i didnt spot)

Hulkster (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 13:17

Seems pretty cheap for a LCD TV from a (reasonable) name brand. Hope it is good as mines on its way.....

Righthere

Whatcha gonna do brother?

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RE: 26" HD Ready LCD TV @ Dell £378

sput2001 (Elite) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 15:54

Actually, it`s £363 as delivery`s free.

Quidco will give you cashback, too.

RE: 26

bytemaster (Elite) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 16:03

sput2001

You beat me. I have done just that, gone through Quidco and free delivery.

Netts down to £344.93! Brilliant price for a very good TV. Many thanks to OP.

Replacing the Sonix I got from Sainsburys, which has died. £499.99 refund £344.93 spent, a very good week.

Do Quidco pay, I have only just joined?


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RE: 26

The Jackal (Elite) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 20:44

What is Quidco pay?

The Jackal





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RE: 26

Chris Grant (Competent) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 21:12

Just ordered one of these after seeing it on the Money Saving Export forums. I used Rpoints rather than quidco, I know rpoints will match anyone elses affiliate cashbacks.

Chris

RE: 26" HD Ready LCD TV @ Dell £378 - actually £363 (free delivery i didnt spot)

Roger James (Elite) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 21:53

States in the terms and conditions that if it`s faulty and has to be replaced then replacement units may be refurbished (??!!). That HAS to be a highly dubious practice and almost certainly breaks consumer law? Weird. I`d also check out the HD ready bit as the ad doesn`t carry the logo "HD READY". Not saying it isn`t but they wouldn`t be the first company to blur the edges on that one. Just because it has DVI doesn`t mean it is, it also has to have HDCP to qualify. Just saying take care guys.

RE: 26" HD Ready LCD TV @ Dell £378 - actually £363 (free delivery i didnt spot)

Hulkster (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 22:40

I`ve read in a number of reviews that its a HDCP DVI port, but to be fair, at this price if its not then I`ll just use it as a PC monitor when Sky HD comes out and replace it with something else.


Not legally binding, but hopefully accurate -
http://tv.about.com/od/flatpaneltv/fr/dellw2600lcd_2.htm

N

Whatcha gonna do brother?

RE: 26

bytemaster (Elite) posted this on Friday, 25th November 2005, 23:08

Quote:
States in the terms and conditions that if it`s faulty and has to be replaced then replacement units may be refurbished (??!!). That HAS to be a highly dubious practice and almost certainly breaks consumer law? Weird. I`d also check out the HD ready bit as the ad doesn`t carry the logo "HD READY". Not saying it isn`t but they wouldn`t be the first company to blur the edges on that one. Just because it has DVI doesn`t mean it is, it also has to have HDCP to qualify. Just saying take care guys.


I think it is standard practise to ship refurbished units when you have a swap-out warranty, I don`t think many manufacturers are going to ship brand new units every time a consumer has a problem. If the replacement is below spec then get it replaced again.

My understanding of the law is that, if the goods are faulty, you are entitled to cancel the contract, return the goods and receive a full refund including the reasonable cost of returning the goods. You do not have the right to demand a replacement, new or refurbished or a repair. However by accepting a replacement or repair you may negate your right for a refund.

I don`t think it is `HD READY` in terms of the Logo compliance, it is capable of HiDef display but I am sure it doesn`t have HDCP. The other thing is the part where they describe the tuners "Dual analogue; SDTV & HD ready; PAL/SECAM TV Colour system". Analogue tuners for HD that really is a false claim.

As always caveat emptor. I just think it is a damn good telly for the money.

UPDATE:
Having just seen Hulksters post I have looked further. The US Dell site clearly states DVI-HDCP for the US W2600. I have also found several more reviews all of which do state HDCP. Wait and see. The PC Plus review made me smile, I am not overly confident in their technical assesments but to see the set priced at £1199 in January 2005 made me feel good. Try these:

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/televisions/0,39030218,39188369,00.htm
http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/outputpdf.php?file=WP/018/049_WP_018.pdf
http://www.pcplus.co.uk/reviews/monitors/dell_w2600_lcd_tv

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RE: 26

close to the edge (Elite) posted this on Saturday, 26th November 2005, 00:50

We are looking to purchase the 19" LCD from Dell, should we be wary at all? For use in Kitchen for second Sky input and for PC monitor. Recommended?????

Available currently for approx. £220.

RE: 26

sput2001 (Elite) posted this on Saturday, 26th November 2005, 08:07

Quote:
What is Quidco pay?

Quidco give 5% cashback on Dell purchases - check out www.quidco.com.

I`ve only just joined myself but I`ve read elsewhere that they`re on the level.

This item was edited on Saturday, 26th November 2005, 08:09

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