Sony KD49X8005CBU 49" Smart 4K Ultra HD TV after GET40 code - £459 @ ao.com

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Sony KD49X8005CBU 49" Smart 4K Ultra HD TV £459.00 after GET40 code from ao.com

£459 ao.com12 Jun 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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marek13

11 Jun 16

The same as previous, expired (why?) deal http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sony-kd49x8005cbu-49-inch-android-smart-wifi-built-ultra-hd-4k-led-tv-with-freeview-2444002 but still worth the money. On ebay you can find refurbished for £459.

I've just bought one and will send my opinion if anyone wants to read ;)

Sony 4K Android TV offers superb picture quality using the X1 4K Processor. Watch Freeview and Smart apps with stunning clarity, colour and contrast, and with Android TV this offers all the personalisation of your smartphone on the big screen.

4k android tv.

Television picture quality:

LED TV Screen.
4K Ultra HD display resolution.
Motion rate 200.
Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
Resolution 3840 x 1080 pixels.

Connectivity:

1 SCART socket, 3 USB ports and 4 HDMI sockets.
Smart TV.
VGA input socket.
Component video socket.
Composite socket.
Headphone socket.
AV socket.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Ethernet connection.
DLNA compatibility.
Mobile high-definition link.
Miracast.
Suitable for wall mounting .

Sound quality:

Dolby Digital Plus sound system.
10 x 10 watt RMS power output.

Digital features:

Features USB recording and video playback.
Freeview HD digital tuner.
Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland).
CI plus slot.

Additional features:

Sleep timer.
Size of TV H65.1, W110.7, D8cm.
Weight of TV 13.2kg (unpackaged).
Size of TV with stand: H69.1, W110.7, D24.6cm.
Weight of TV with stand: 13.2kg.

Energy efficiency information:

Energy efficiency rating: a.
On mode power consumption 93 watts.
Annual power consumption 129kWh.
Standby power consumption 0.5 watt.
This product contains lead.

EAN: 4548736008168.

Top comments

fishmaster

12 Jun 16 3 #24

No no no, no, no and no again. Bad bad bad advice. Do not use a task killer on Android ever, Android works by utilising the memory. Using a task killer is totally against how Android operates. Do not use a task killer app on Android. Have I said NO, I think I have NO!

http://www.howtogeek.com/127388/htg-explains-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-task-killer-on-android/

http://lifehacker.com/5650894/android-task-killers-explained-what-they-do-and-why-you-shouldnt-use-them

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Task-killers-and-memory-cleaners-can-actually-do-more-harm-than-good-and-you-should-stop-using-them_id64970

No task killers! No just No!

marek13

12 Jun 16 3 #21

from 'gap30':
Disable Sony shelf and Sony select apps and turn off notifications for the apps
Install advanced task killer pro
Install SD maid pro
Install sideload launcher by chain fire
Turn off wireless if not using it
Turn off Bluetooth
Turn on developer mode and change animations to 0.5

Helps a lot

Latest comments (37)

marek13

15 Jun 16 #35

I've received my tv on Monday and I'm impressed. Maybe because my 42" Toshiba Regza is 8 years old, so technology made a big step forward. I love android features, quick login using my mobile + mobile-remote app. Easy to setup logitech myharmony universal remote so no need to learn all the sony buttonology. Picture quality (sky, 720p) great. I've noticed two satellite input, not sure it has DBS receivers. Easy config in a few steps, Software auto update soon after, quick tuning to DBT, all HD channels work great.

scjbirch to marek13

30 Jun 16 #37

I read somewhere that there was firmware update in February with HDR capability? any truth in that?

csc74

17 Jun 16 #36

Showing as no longer available, being shown a 699GBP Sony KD49X8305CBU instead

iDealYou

13 Jun 16 #32

I have looking for a new TV for awhile now & had been looking at AO regularly but after hearing about this restocking fee above ... no way I'm going to buy anything from them now.

3.1415926 to iDealYou

15 Jun 16 #34

Then just break something and they have no option :smiley:

spud131

13 Jun 16 #33

Can anyone recommend any similar spec'd tvs for around the same price?

wazzbot1

13 Jun 16 1 #31

GET40 code has expired but GET30 works.

Coinflipping on whether to buy it or not.

wazzbot1

13 Jun 16 #30

In the market for exactly this sort of product at this sort of price point; not particularly put off by the scares over ao.com (probably because I've never had to return a single product) but slightly concerned by the combination of a lack of reviews by major sites, and a few really bad reviews on buying sites.

banana_man

12 Jun 16 #28

i am looking for a android based TV, was gonna get this but after reading the above should I be worried about android TV or just this set?

fox2319 to banana_man

12 Jun 16 #29

Depends what you want Android TV to do. The app store was well integrated (and you can of course send apps to the TV from the web interface on your PC. However, you won't get all of the catchup services (some sort of licensing shenanigans I believe). Netflix & Amazon video are there (and so is Kodi if you're into that).

fox2319

12 Jun 16 1 #27

I did all that and while it might have sped things up (though still sluggish compared to the samsung), it still didn't allow me to either set reminders or record to USB. You can enable those by turning of YouView of course but then you're unable to use all of the catchup services.

In the end (before I took the tv back to the shop for a refund), I worked out that you can set reminders using the SideView app and that seems to work but it's a bit weird that you can't do it from the TV itself.

noopets

12 Jun 16 #26

I've just had one of these delivered yesterday, does anyone know how plex runs on it? Not had a chance to play around yet as its in another house

darksideby182

12 Jun 16 #25

So what you're saying is No.

fishmaster

12 Jun 16 3 #24

robertadamson

12 Jun 16 1 #23

bought 2 of these tvs one for livin room one for bedroom very happy with them and good service from ao

mane1034

12 Jun 16 #22

can I get extended warranty as it seems only one year warranty.

could JL price match it ?

marek13

12 Jun 16 3 #21

marek13

12 Jun 16 #20

AS A CONSUMER, YOU HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS IN RELATION TO PRODUCTS WHICH ARE faulty or NOT AS EXPECTED. We're under a legal duty to supply products that meet the requirements to be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as expected. We'll offer resolutions according to the timelines outlined by the Consumer Rights Act 2015

89quidyoucantgowrong

12 Jun 16 #15

The updated distance selling rules gave power back to the seller because the earlier iteration was ridiculously one sided in favour of the buyer. Now, you can only reasonably inspect the goods 'as you might reasonably be able to do in a shop' which does not include taking a new tv out of the box and plugging it in, for a model not already on display. The previous rules permitted the buyer to render goods 'second hand', reducing their value while obtaining a full refund from the seller. Like it or not, these rules were adding cost to everything we buy online because the loss of returned goods had to be recovered somehow, most likely from increased prices.

rickj to 89quidyoucantgowrong

12 Jun 16 1 #19

Yes our point is other retailers DO NOT charge a up to 50% restock fee despite new laws .John lewis let me return a TV which I had for 2 months for a full refund .most people probably won't read terms cond until its too late.

sjgorilla

12 Jun 16 #18

If faulty though surely they would waive the restocking fee!?

qwerta369

11 Jun 16 1 #3

Yuk. AO.com. No way.

stokerej to qwerta369

12 Jun 16 1 #5

Its horses for courses isn't it? I've had 3 major kitchen appliances from these guys, and the whole buying experience from start to finish was exceptional and I include the delivery drivers in this too. Sadly, unusual to find such efficiency in many businesses these days.

Bubuka83 to qwerta369

12 Jun 16 #17

exactly. worst retailer. check their tcs and 'free' 14 day returns and you will see why. stay away.

fox2319

12 Jun 16 2 #16

Argos - so I missed the excitement of arguing over a restocking fee for a faulty item.

kaiser051

12 Jun 16 #14

Do a.o do a buy now pay later option?

bellboys

12 Jun 16 1 #13

http://ao.com/help-and-advice/help-with-my-product/free-14-day-returns

If you've used the product

We're happy for you to unpack the item and inspect it properly, however, if you've used or installed it, we will only make a partial refund to cover the loss in value of the product. Please note, this could be up to 50% of the price of the item. Your refund will be made within 14 days of collection.

fox2319

12 Jun 16 #9

I had one of thes TVs for around a week. After the initial software update (approx 1 hour), you get youview but the whole tv seems to be extremely slow and unresponsive. YouView also seems to disable sub recording and the ability to set reminders.

After a week my to seemed to develop some sort of major software fault that I couldn't recover from. In the end, I just took it back and got a Samsung.

damadgeruk to fox2319

12 Jun 16 #12

Guessing you didn't buy from AO then?

Alansmithee

12 Jun 16 #11

I'm pretty sure restocking fees of that nature were outlawed when consumer protection law changed last Oct 1st.

Anyone?

qwerta369

12 Jun 16 #10

^^ this.

If you buy a TV and find the quality dissatisfactory, the law says you can return it within 14 days for a full refund. AO.com, totally illegally, withhold over 40% of your refund though. Hence, totally avoid these crooks.

damadgeruk

12 Jun 16 #8

Restocking fees of 50% for used items (switch your new TV on and decide it's not suitable).
I'm aware most won't return though I avoid AO on principle due to this.

Abbottwaa

12 Jun 16 #7

Care to explain further? Ta

bellboys

12 Jun 16 2 #6

Same. Howver, I'm embarrassed to say, at the time I ordered, I wasn't aware of their restocking fees/t&cs. Now, I would actually avoid them.

pavel76

11 Jun 16 2 #1

£459 after GET40 code

marek13 to pavel76

11 Jun 16 1 #4

FANTASTIC NEWS, someone expired previous offer but it was worth to check! I expect delivery on Monday.
edit: it was last one, at least for today...