Saorview compliant TVs
Confused about what the Saorview switchover is? If you’re already signed up to Sky or UPC then you can tune out. If you receive your TV signal through rabbit ears or a satellite dish, you will from October 24th need a feature to decode the Saorview signal. You have two options; buy a Saorview decoder box or buy a new TV, one that can receive the mpeg4 signal.
If you’re looking to upgrade the primary TV in your home, Arnott’s has a Samsung 59-inch PS59D550 plasma screen smart TV reduced from €1,779 to €999. It is a high definition 3D screen that has a no lag refresh rate and can convert 2D to 3D. It is also extremely thin at only 57 mm wide. All you have to do is connect it to your indoor aerial or to your existing exterior aerial. The accompanying 3D glasses use batteries and cost €110 per pair. If you buy from arnotts.ie delivery is free anywhere in Ireland. If you buy in store delivery will cost €25.
A lot of viewers will be looking to upgrade the secondary TVs in their home, says Cathal McGee, electrical coordinator at Harvey Norman (harveynorman.ie). He suggests a 23-inch combi TV, with a DVD facility from Harvey Norman’s own brand Finlux. It is reduced from €269 to €234. While there are products on the market that are not Saorview approved, McGee recommends buying a Saorview-approved TV to ensure you are eligible for any future automatic downloads.
At DID Electrical (did.ie) you can pick up a new TV for the bedroom for as little as €130, says Ian Stewart of the company’s marketing department. For such use he recommends an entry level Blue Diamond 32-inch HD Ready LCD model for €279. It is also much more energy efficient than the older models. This TV retails at €279.99. Delivery is available nationwide for €4.99 and is done by SDS.
