4k Ultra HD picture is 4 times the resolution of HD
Smart: Catch up TV & App Store
Tuner: Freeview HD & YouView
Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 4
Just came across this whilst looking for another tv. I know this was advertised 4 days ago with someone else but that's expired now and with this you can go and collect from your local store if they have stock. No need to wait in.
Good price for a 4k Sony and cheaper than LG 49UF770v and 850V.
I know lots of people have complained about the Android OS but there are lots of people who haven't.
Top comments
fletchuk
11 Dec 156#1
I understand your point about picking up but I would rather get it from John Lewis for the same price with the reassurance of the free 5 year guarantee and awesome customer service...
I understand your point about picking up but I would rather get it from John Lewis for the same price with the reassurance of the free 5 year guarantee and awesome customer service...
Yes, that is true and I agree but there are a few things to remember where the Consumer Act comes in. First you have one years manufacturers warranty guaranteed. Second you have two years EU warranty guaranteed. Thirdly under the consumer act which was recently changed in October you also have up to 6 years where you can claim if you product develops a fault where you are entitled to a repair or compensation if it cannot be repaired.
Yes it is easier to make a claim from someone like John Lewis or Richer Sounds where it comes with the guarantee but you still have protection under our own laws. Yes, you may have a little fight on your hands but all you need to do with any retailer, not manufacturer, is quote our laws and they must abide.
My son had a Samsung UE40EH5000, I think that's the right model number. Bought in January 2013. In October this year it developed a green vertical line. Common fault on this tv and others fitted with a Sharp panel. There is no repair. It is a replacement panel. He copied and pasted the correct wording of our consumer law and sent it in an email to Currys. They rang him and he had to pay £95.00 for them to collect the tv in the understanding that it was a manufacturing fault the £95.00 would be refunded. Obviously it was a manufacturing fault. They collected the tv, returned it two weeks later (I assume it is the same tv) and refunded his £95.00. Now the tv had very little use, 2,600 hours which isn't even 10% of what the manufacturers claim is the lifespan of the panel. All he did to get Currys to act was exercise his right of our laws.
IanRC
11 Dec 151#2
Anyone want some white candystick reindeer, I appear to have cornered the market.....
umz73 to IanRC
11 Dec 15#4
I'll take it :stuck_out_tongue:
m1keyp1key
11 Dec 15#3
No brainer to get it from John Lewis with the guarantee.
RustySpoons
11 Dec 151#5
Looks a nice TV, though I didn't know we had LED TV's yet at home in 2015, well apart from OLED. :man:
I have a KDL50W829 which I love, but tempted to get my £1000 back from Costco and get something else...
Smartguy1
11 Dec 152#7
[quote=RustySpoons]Looks a nice TV, though I didn't know we had LED TV's yet at home in 2015, well apart from OLED. :man:
In the 70's we had LED watches which were replaced by LCD ones in later years. Looks like in TV's we have it in reverse lol. Same screen just lights up differently. Nice OLED LG in Currys I got my eyes on but it's not only 4k, it is 4k, well all but a fiver. £3,995.00 and my wife was actually interested. She must have a secret stash of cash somewhere.
fletchuk
11 Dec 152#8
I'm glad you know your rights and hopefully more people will after they read your post.
The last part of your post sort of highlights my John Lewis point though, there is no extra hassle and outlay with them, you dont have to fight for your rights as they generally acknowledge and support them where as most retailers conveniently forget about them until strongly reminded...
Smartguy1
11 Dec 15#9
My son has a degree in law.....but I do agree, you just can't beat a 5 or 6 year guarantee with your purchase. Something Currys should throw in more often as they may just generate more sales. Also I have spoken to JL Customer Services before and they seem very helpful.
I bought a new tv in January and just got a letter through the door from Currys and they only want £123.00 to insure my tv for the next 4 years. No fault, no charge and as many claims as I like but I think the parts are limited to no more than the original cost of the tv. It looked pretty good on paper and just shows you that they don't expect any tv to break in 5 years. I wonder if its because I bought a top brand tv and not something like a Seiki or similar budget brand.
I also read that Sony were offering a 5 year warranty on all their Bravia range from October 1st this year with participating retailers. Finding those retailers appears to be a bit difficult !!
fletchuk to Smartguy1
11 Dec 15#10
Yeah I saw this link the other day, unfortunately it doesnt cover this model though.
As you point out though the grey area is there are no details on the participating retailers, maybe a quick call to the customer service number provided might bear fruit.
Maybe there are lots of them but they dont advertise it as they are too busy trying to peddle their own extended warranty policies, I'm feeling uber cynical this evening...
Havince
18 Dec 15#11
think richer sounds have this for same price but with 6 year guarentee
Smartguy1 to Havince
18 Dec 15#12
They do but its in store only which means you may be lucky to get one that is new or not been opened.
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Opening post
Smart: Catch up TV & App Store
Tuner: Freeview HD & YouView
Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 4
Just came across this whilst looking for another tv. I know this was advertised 4 days ago with someone else but that's expired now and with this you can go and collect from your local store if they have stock. No need to wait in.
Good price for a 4k Sony and cheaper than LG 49UF770v and 850V.
I know lots of people have complained about the Android OS but there are lots of people who haven't.
Top comments
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-kd49x8005-4k-ultra-hd-led-android-tv-49-with-freeview-hd-youview-built-in-wi-fi/p2231247
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http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-kd49x8005-4k-ultra-hd-led-android-tv-49-with-freeview-hd-youview-built-in-wi-fi/p2231247
Yes it is easier to make a claim from someone like John Lewis or Richer Sounds where it comes with the guarantee but you still have protection under our own laws. Yes, you may have a little fight on your hands but all you need to do with any retailer, not manufacturer, is quote our laws and they must abide.
My son had a Samsung UE40EH5000, I think that's the right model number. Bought in January 2013. In October this year it developed a green vertical line. Common fault on this tv and others fitted with a Sharp panel. There is no repair. It is a replacement panel. He copied and pasted the correct wording of our consumer law and sent it in an email to Currys. They rang him and he had to pay £95.00 for them to collect the tv in the understanding that it was a manufacturing fault the £95.00 would be refunded. Obviously it was a manufacturing fault. They collected the tv, returned it two weeks later (I assume it is the same tv) and refunded his £95.00. Now the tv had very little use, 2,600 hours which isn't even 10% of what the manufacturers claim is the lifespan of the panel. All he did to get Currys to act was exercise his right of our laws.
I have a KDL50W829 which I love, but tempted to get my £1000 back from Costco and get something else...
In the 70's we had LED watches which were replaced by LCD ones in later years. Looks like in TV's we have it in reverse lol. Same screen just lights up differently. Nice OLED LG in Currys I got my eyes on but it's not only 4k, it is 4k, well all but a fiver. £3,995.00 and my wife was actually interested. She must have a secret stash of cash somewhere.
The last part of your post sort of highlights my John Lewis point though, there is no extra hassle and outlay with them, you dont have to fight for your rights as they generally acknowledge and support them where as most retailers conveniently forget about them until strongly reminded...
I bought a new tv in January and just got a letter through the door from Currys and they only want £123.00 to insure my tv for the next 4 years. No fault, no charge and as many claims as I like but I think the parts are limited to no more than the original cost of the tv. It looked pretty good on paper and just shows you that they don't expect any tv to break in 5 years. I wonder if its because I bought a top brand tv and not something like a Seiki or similar budget brand.
I also read that Sony were offering a 5 year warranty on all their Bravia range from October 1st this year with participating retailers. Finding those retailers appears to be a bit difficult !!
http://www.superfi.co.uk/images/Sony_5YGForm_1stOctober2015.pdf
As you point out though the grey area is there are no details on the participating retailers, maybe a quick call to the customer service number provided might bear fruit.
Maybe there are lots of them but they dont advertise it as they are too busy trying to peddle their own extended warranty policies, I'm feeling uber cynical this evening...