[access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
- From: "Stephen Green" <stephen.tina@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:10:17 -0000
Hi Jackie
I understand that the RNIB set top box differs very slightly from the one sold
by Curry's, in that the RNIB box beeps when you change channel and beeps twice
when it detects an audio described programme. But that's not much for your
extra 20 quid.
I've also been on to TVonics who have told me how to switch off the auto
shutdown ffeature that prevents you from recording with a video or DVD recorder
more than a few hours in advance. I haven't tried it yet but I'm assuming it
works. Of course it requires sighted assistance, which I haven't got at the
moment.
Steve Green
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Thanks Adrian for that. Just bear in mind then guys that it's cheaper from
Currys (smile).
Jackie
Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Higginbotham
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:04 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
HI Jackie et al - apologies for out of sequence reply - got a bit behind on
Email. I'm pretty sure the TVonics STB is the same beast as the Logic box - I
found an article on RicAbilities site reviewing the unit saying it is sold
under both names by different suppliers - I tried mail TVonics at that time to
see if they had a price and date of availability but got no joy but looks like
the RNIB offering is the answer.
Adrian Higginbotham
Project manager: Learning services
Becta
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994.
Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 13 February 2008 19:59
To: Access UK Mailing List
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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