Are laptops coming down in price??? I would like one that does the internet/dvd/ and tv that way everyones happy. Can you use them off camp mains EHU?
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They can be used off the EHU, You can buy laptops quite cheaply in comparison to what they used to sell at, but as with all things (PC's particularly I think), you need to shop around and pay careful attention to the specification to make sure you get the machine which does what you want, and, most importantly with a laptop, from someone who will sort out any problems for you quickly.
Does the comet/curry one work on 12 volt. I know theyuse a transformer and run on 12 volt but that is not quite the same thing. I nearly bought one in Dixons but I asked if it would work on 12 volt input. The Bozo in the shop said yes of course - all i needed was a lead from the 12 volt plug to the mains "kettle" end of the transformer! Somehow I don't think 12 volts plugged through a step down transformer will produce........... er.........12 volts was my reply. At least the manager admitted he did not know! And he did not seem that interested in finding out. Are sales so good that they are not bothered about making another. Why oh why do these stores not employ people who learn their product knowledge properly.
I suspect that direct 12 volt will not produce enough to kick start the TV but would be very interested if anyone can tell me otherwise.
you may wish to hang on a bit as the analogue signals that are being broadcast by the bbc and itv are due to pack up in a year or two then there only will be digital which is not compatable with todays recievers(tellys)
Unfortunately, John Lewis' price promise - 'never knowingly undersold', only applies in their stores and only in comparison with other high-street prices, not the internet. I checked this out on their website before I ruled out buying from them.
I went ahead and bought the Philips 15" LCD from Amazon for £299 and am totally chuffed with it. It has virtual surround sound (some LCD TVs have pathetic sound from tiny speakers), and a built-in FM radio which saves taking a separate radio.
No doubt other retailers will drop their prices down to the Amazon level before long, or even lower, but at least I will have had the use of my TV for a while by then!
Just got a 14" lcd from Woolworths £100. They also do a 15" with built in dvd player for £150. The 14" doubles as a pc monitor too and has a standard 12 volt jack plug on the psu so can easily be run from the leisure battery. Expect the other one is the same, they are both the same make (Cello)
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Topic: LCD Televisions
