ASDA Launches Budget 40″ Full HD 1080p Freeview LCD TV Priced At £299
By Jonathan Sutton • Friday, 22 July 2011, 10:05 pm BST
There are many people who shop at the supermarket giant ASDA because it offers competitive prices on its groceries. However, it is not just groceries that the company is offering cut-price deals on. Over recent years ASDA and many other supermarkets have started selling products such as home furnishings and electrical items, including a range of flat-screen TVs from a variety of manufacturers.
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| Asda’s budget 40-inch Freeview LCD TV |
The supermarket chain has this week launched the latest bargain in its electrical range in the form of a 40-inch, full HD LCD television for just £299. Carrying the “Luxor” badge, the LUX-40-914-TVB (no, we don’t know why there are so many hyphens in the model number either) is expected to be popular amongst those who are looking to upgrade their televisions, but do not want to spend extra money on more established TV brands.
Over the years, the supermarket has become renowned for the value for money that it offers, and it seems that its low pricing is now extending to its home entertainment range as well. The Luxor 40″ LCD TV offers a range of features, and whilst it is unlikely to deliver the best picture quality on the market, it is one that will appeal to the budget conscious, or those that may be looking for a second TV for the bedroom or kitchen in the home.
Some of the features found on the Luxor HDTV – an ASDA exclusive – include Nicam stereo sound, a full HD 1080p native screen resolution, two HDMI inputs, and an integrated Freeview tuner. With many consumers looking to cut back on outgoings in the current economic climate, this deal from ASDA will enable consumers who may otherwise have had to settle for a smaller screen size to enjoy the benefits of a large-sized TV with a range of features at a very low price.
Is this story just a shameless press release in disguise?!
So NICAM is on the feature list? Whoop-di-doo. Given that Freeview does’t use NICAM at all, and the analogue terrestrial channels that do broadcast it are being turned off it begs the question – who gives a toss?!
Meanwhile we’re none the wiser as to the contrast ratio or whether it does FreeviewHD or not. I suspect that it is probably 2000:1 to the former and no to the latter.
I bought one of these to use as a PC screen. It’s a nightmare!! I have to plug my old screen in and change the resolution first before I can use the HD screen (every time). If I don’t the screen just goes blue. Really disappointed!
Melissa, that’s your pc, not the tv…..
have been trying to find out if this will conect to PC as want to use it as display monitor in or shop. thanks for that.
The Luxor tv is Fab!! great features great price and guess what I took the small panel off to see who makes it and its an LG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not suprising really as lLG make screens for every one!! by the way I also have a smaller Sony Bravia in the bedroom and other than slightly better colour its not worth the extra £500!!!
I love reading comments from the tv nerds it makes me laugh!!
My mother bought this for the grand kids room in her house. I
My mother bought this for the grand kids room in her house that I have just refitted for her. I was mortified but may change my views on things in the future, I bought her two 55 INCH 3d smart UED8000 and 46 INCH UED7000 LED sets and a Panasonic 50 inch 3D VT25 and I can honestly say the picture is great and it cost less than the controller for the 8 series lol. Great deal amd maybe ill stop being a dick and snob in the future.
I have just bought the Luxor 40″ from Asda, and its a great picture and great value for money, my daughter has two much more expensive LG tv’s and there picture is no better than the Luxor, the only thing that lets it down a bit is the sound, its a bit weak, so i plugged in a sub woofer and it improved a lot, but the sub out is not linked with the tv volume, so the sub level stays at a set level and does not go up and down with the tv, and the sub output is full range and not crossed over, but still its a great buy.
This is one hell of a bargain. Don’t be a snob, save yourself around £200 and buy it!
If you’re taht worried about the badge then download a LG badge from the net and stick it on
Got this and every so often it goes to a black screen with a green rectangle showing that I am using hdmi 1. It only lasts about 5 seconds but it’s really annoying and I can’t stop it. Anyone know how?
We bought this 40″ as well and the only problem I can see or should I say hear is that the speakers are really rubbish sound quality!!! Is there a speaker upgrade for this set?? Otherwise really happy.
Frank, this happened me on my TV but it turned out to be a fault in the HDMI lead. I got another lead and the problem was solved.
now available from asda for £249 brilliant
I bought this t.v. but the only complaint I have is on the freeview we cannot get the yesterday channel (channel 15 I think) and viva music, and film 4 and 4 music. Yet we get it on the freeview box no problem. Is this something to do with the t.v. or maybe my aerial? ~Any help would be appreciated as we like the t.v. and don’t want to have to put it back to Asda.
i have a question-how do i turn the blinkin thing off?
i dont really wish to leave it on standby
I am going to upgrade my TV and this sparked my interest. I’m no expert on the techie stuff but it sounds like good value for money?
Would anyone recommend buying this TV?
message for fiona dated 14 feb 2012 i have the same tv as you and i bought a proper digital aerial from b&q for around a tenner installed it in the loft and retuned it we get those channels you mentioned may be wise to invest in a outdoor digital aerial for top picture quality great tv for money play around with settings for good picture colour i watched rio was really good on it hope this helps
Hey guys im just wanting to know what hz this tv is is it 50 or 100?
May i add it doesnt say anywhere on the specs page of asda or whichbuy or any other site? because if its 50 i wont be buying it!