[access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
- From: "Iain Lackie" <ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:45:24 -0000
They mean Freeview so they should say Freeview. Digital television is available
in my area. Freeview isn't. It is important to use the terms properly whatever
other people might mean by them. If they used the terms properly, there would
be no confusion.
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: Matthew Allbones
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Hi
I think the use of the word digital relating to TV is a little confusing.
If you don't include the internet there 3 ways of receiving TV signals,
satellite, cable and terrestrial (through an aerial). The satellite and cable
service converted to a digital signal some time ago, previously they all used
analogue transmission systems. The terrestrial service is what is now referred
to as Freeview as this is how been branded. When referring to 'digital' TV
most people are referring to the freeview service i.e. the service that is
received through TV aerials and require a digital decoder (freeview or set top
box).
I am aware that this may appear like pedantry, or a statement of the
stunningly obvious, but for anyone on the list who doesn't understand this
there are all sorts of myths being built up around having to buy new TV sets.
Sorry if i have patronized anyone (sheepish grin).
Matt.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Joan Muir
Sent: 14 February 2008 11:43
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Iain, I'm sure that in fact digital isn't available everywhere though of
course maybe one day it will be.
Best wishes,
Joan.
----- Original Message -----
From: Iain Lackie
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:47 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
I'm sure they must mean Freeview as audio description is already available
on Sky and cable.
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:29 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Hmmm. I thought when they meant digital, they were referring to
Freeview, but perhaps not. God knows Iain.
The article also claims the cheaper of the TV-Onics boxes is the cheapest
Freeview device carrying AD on the market. So what about the Logik model, or
did I really dream that? I'm not only confuzzled, I'm getting worried if I go
to sleep and dream of Freeview boxes sold by RNIB and Currys (smiles).
Jackie
Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
----- Original Message -----
From: Iain Lackie
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Jackie
I thought I'd have a look in the online shop but the shop seems to be
closed or rather the website won't display.
I note the article says, digital TV is not available in all areas.' I
had always thought that digital TV was available in all areas and that it is
Freeview which isn't available in all areas. It certainly isn't available where
I live. Am I right or do they really mean digital TV?
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns
To: Access UK Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:59 PM
Subject: [access-uk] RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Hi Gang
A few weeks ago, some members of this list were discussing a Logik
Freeview box supporting Audio Description that they could purchase from Currys
for £59.99. Then, more recently, I thought I read here that RNIB were selling
this same box for a bit more than that, around £70 I thought I saw.
Well, in the latest issue of RNIB's Access IT mag, they are
advertising two Freeview boxes, both supporting AD. One is the TV-Onics MFR300
(product number TV02), costing £70.49. The other is the TV-Onics MDR300
(product number TV01), costing £82.24). The difference is that the more
expensive of the two gives an audible bleep when you change channels, and a
double audible bleep when AD is available.
Now for my question. Is the Logik Freeview box also being sold by
RNIB, or did I get it wrong, and the above devices from TV-Onics are additional
Freeview products to their range? I would happily ring Customer Services, but
they don't always know the latest information, as they are often quick to point
out.
Jackie
Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
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