Info and forum posts by 'Chris_MH'

RE: Help SAVE Water!! Free water saving devices!!

Where are you a police officer?

Help SAVE Water!! Free water saving devices!!

Hi All,

With bills rising and complaints of shortages. See the links below for water saving devices (1 from each company).

A Free Water Hippo From Thames Valley (Any area can request)
http://waterwise.fortune-cookie.com/free-stuff/

A Free Water Frod From Anglian Water (Customers only):-
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/index.php?sectionid=84&parentid=30&contentid=156

A Hogg / Hippo From South Western Water (Customers only):-
http://www.swwater.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1623

You normally have to pay for these from the producers of the products, but these are currently free from the water board.

Thanks 8)

HD CRTS - DOES IT REALLY EXIST IN UK? (PLEASE HELP WITH ESTABLISHING)

HD LCDS/Plasmas are redicularly priced and still dont come close to the quality of CRTS.

There was a posting mentioning SAMSUNG having a 32`` HD slim line TV. They`re cheap in comparison and look good. But other websites say it`s not HD ready. I know this technology is readily available in the US, but is there any news the technology coming here?


Here`s link on Samsung website ... indicating HD ready:-
http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/television/crt/index.asp

Here`s link with Currys ... indicating not HD ready .... search model number WS32Z306V:-
http://www.currys.co.uk

Does anyone know if there is a HD ready CRT in the UK (any make) ... if so please provide your links and lets clear up this issue.

Thanks all 8)

This item was edited on Monday, 8th May 2006, 13:34

RE: Samsung SM940MW 19in Wide LCD TV ... HD Ready for £300 (Down from £450) .... Any good?

I bought on of these yesterday and the picture quality is excellent. Its far better than normal lcds. PIcture appears as good as normal crt and sound is pretty good to.

Its 19`` widescreen and can be used with a pc aswell

Stocks are limited with argos ... so move quickly if you want one

RE: Ceiling Lights In Twidgen (Show) Homes ... What company supplies them?

Yes certain companies have ..

The ones we liked with TWIDGEN homes didnt have labels.

Thanks

Best Deal on SatNAV (and Services)?

I`m looking for NAV unit (or PDA) including (if possible):-

New roads update
European maps
Speed Camera Locations/Detection
Redirection around road works/traffic (Detected by Satnav)

Looking for cheapest option that hopefully doesnt require a subscription!!

Thanks

Ceiling Lights In Twidgen (Show) Homes ... What company supplies them?

Looking in a show home in Sandy (TWIDGEN HOMES) they have some really nice ceiling lights. When I asked who supplied them, they got out their own catalogue which you cannot purchase unless you obviously buy one of their homes.

Does anyone know who supplies thei lights... and does anyone know whether the public can purshase them directly?

Know its a long shot ... but does anyone know?

Thanks : )

BUY THIS ... Samsung SM940MW 19in Wide LCD TV ... HD Ready for £300 (Down from £450)

I`m looking for a flat panel tv for my bedroom (around 20 inch).

I saw this Samsung 19 inch wide screen (hd ready) lcd on the Argos website for £300, sales end 23/05/06.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5291883.htm

1. Can anyone tell me whether its any good? ... (looks like a computer monitor!)
2. Is the picture clear?
3. Is there a better lcd that someone could recommend for a similar price?
4. Or should we all wait for the technology to improve before buying?

Thanks : )

This item was edited on Monday, 8th May 2006, 12:00

RE: Large Barrell Charcoal BBQ - Best Price £200 - Anywhere Cheaper?

No-one have any ideas? 8)

RE: Unique Shower Screen for only £189 (inc postage)

If the girl was paying attention to the shower screen your obviously doing something wrong :)

The idea is shower curtains and glass screens look rubbish and make the bathroom look smaller. It looks good when its folded back down.

Chris

RE: Front and Back Garden Plans - Help Please!!

Bigmaninc.....

Would be appreciated. Do you have any plans for smaller scale garden (nearly 10m wide by 5m in depth)? Looking for a practicle garden, with lots of grass, large plants to obscure back wall, area to relax for bbq, etc. Any ideas?

Thanks 8)

RE: Backing Up DVDs?

Never found it that user friendly and dont think it keeps the menus.

Thanks anyway .... any further programs?

RE: Decent ISA Account? Marks and Spencer Seems Best All Round!!

So far all A&L. Thanks all!!

Is it a temp rate with any restrictions?

RE: Best Deal on Mobile Contract?

Didnt see the advert. I believe its 1000 mins to O2 mobiles.Looking for cross network mins. Thanks for letting me know the details.

Backing Up DVDs?

What free-ware program is out there for backing up DVD`s?

Was using DVD Shrink but the most up to date version does not work with the new DVDs I`ve brought.

Any ideas? :)

Decent ISA Account? Marks and Spencer Seems Best All Round!!

What ISA do people recommend for instant access with no restrictions? And little percs such as free phone numbers to bank and free postage for cheques.

Know Marks and Spencer offer a similar service. Just wondered if there was better?

Chris :)

RE: Large Barrell Charcoal BBQ - Best Price £200 - Anywhere Cheaper?

Thanks. Hopefully price more reasonable.

Best Deal on Mobile Contract?

3 network seems to have the best tariffs though in my opinion the worst service.

Does anyone know a good tarriff where you get a large number of texts and minutes x-net for a reasonable price.

Vodafone online tarriffs seem pretty good, but a little more than expected. 500 mins xnet and 500 txts I believe was £50.

What bargains are out there?

Chris :)

Unique Shower Screen for only £189 (inc postage)

Its a unique idea that isnt in the shops and come across it on the internet. My bathroom is of an average size, and a glass shower screen and curtain makes it seem small.

This ideas folds away when not in use and comes in chrome and silver. Has even been featured at IDEAL HOME SHOW.

It is £179 + £10 postage. Though if you send back a picture to them with it installed they will refund you £10 and may feature on there website.

I was reluctant at first with the price but looks good when its up, and finishes my bathroom of nicely. Take a look at the link and see for yourself :)

http://www.bathroommarquee.co.uk/outasight.htm

Front and Back Garden Plans - Help Please!!

Recently bought a house and the front garden is nasty (covered in stones) and the back needs a bit of work and inspiration.

Does anyone know a really good computer programme of a reasonable price or any web sites with set plan examples to go by with ideas for planting, decking, etc.

Thanks in advance 8)

This item was edited on Monday, 3rd April 2006, 13:57

Large Barrell Charcoal BBQ - Best Price £200 - Anywhere Cheaper?

Warmer temperatures are hitting and BBQ time is approaching!!

I`m looking for a Charcoal Barrell BBQ, not the commercial ones like in Argos or B&Q. Ones that are made out of old large drums converted in to BBQ`s. The best price I`ve found is £200.

Seems a bit much considering their only recycled drums. Does anyone know a website of somewhere a lot cheaper, or a welder that builds them?

Thanks in advance 8)

This item was edited on Monday, 3rd April 2006, 13:52