If you're looking to tighten your belt this Christmas (metaphorically speaking), Asda may have the TV for you.
Next week it'll start selling an HD-ready TV for just £50. Yes, £50. It might not surprise you to hear the specs are less than stunning, but still, £50.
The Venturer 15.6-inch set is 720p HD. It's an LED set, and while it's too small for most lounges, it would make a handy second set. Asda is stressing that having two TVs will help stop arguments over what to watch. (Though in our experience the argument just shifts to who gets the main set, but maybe that's just us.)
"This is an astonishing deal," said Michael Arnott, HD TV buyer at Asda, so he would say that, "and we're delighted to be able to bring HD-Ready TV to our customers at such an amazing price.
"We're also glad to be doing our bit to support domestic harmony this Christmas."
So don't expect amazing picture quality, but still, £50 is a small price to pay to get away from the family at Christmas.
The TV is listed as Out of Stock on Asda's website, but that could be just because the deal hasn't started yet. It packs an HDMI for hooking up an HD set-top box, games console or Blu-ray player. The in-built digital tuner gives you over 50 Freeview TV channels and radio stations too, so there should be plenty to choose from.
So would you buy a £50 second TV? Or wouldn't you be seen dead with it in your house? Let us know in the comments below, or head over to our Facebook page and leave us your thoughts.
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anonymous 23 December, 2011 11:51
If it had a scart on it, I'd get one for the kids' room for their ps2.
anonymous 23 December, 2011 13:17
Do you reckon it's too small to play Modern Warfare 3 on? :/
anonymous 23 December, 2011 13:20
FAO CNET UK!!!! It is displayed as being 'in stock' on their website now :)
Nav Livingitstrong Ahmed 23 December, 2011 14:16
Response to the Anonymous person "23 December 2011 11:51"
you should check this website and it tells you that it does have a scart input and HDMI Port.
iam a wp7 23 December, 2011 20:38
Good for ps2 and original Xbox gamers. Would never use it for my 360 or ps3.
May be good for young kids and I think it will sell well but not for be. I am looking for a new tv for gaming, any chance of CNET doing a guide for best tvs in the sales :) hint hint :D
anonymous 24 December, 2011 01:05
I work for Asda Living in Wakefield and we received lots of them on Thursday for launch on Boxing Day!
scrooge 24 December, 2011 20:31
hi i worked for a store not asda and they are awfall tvs just a previous model rebranded, lots of poor picture problems but good for gaming etc, merry xmas
anonymous 25 December, 2011 17:22
Made in some bargain basement in Shenzhen china, I predict Asda customer care will be very busy replacing and solving problems from customers who bought this TV.
anonymous 27 December, 2011 09:29
brought one of these yesterday from Asda, well worth the £50. Has a scart for dvd player ect which was a suprise. Lovely little telly with a very good picture.
anonymous 27 December, 2011 09:45
got on at asda girvan yesterday and it is very good for the money
anonymous 4 January, 2012 12:51
I got it as a solution to play PS3 on when the big telly is in use.Bizarrely I prefer using this than the 32" HDTV. When sitting closer to a 16" inch screen actually looks better than playing on a 32" screen sitting further back. Played MW3 on it and the graphics look super crisp with the HDMI. Ideal if you want to make the PS3 experience more portable