[jaws-uk] Re: Accessible Freeview on PC
- From: "Barbara Wilson" <barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:28:45 -0000
Gordon, do you need to have a TV tuner on your computer?
Babs
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Behalf Of G. McFarlane
Sent: 02 November 2005 02:06
To: Jaws UK; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] Accessible Freeview on PC
Hi
Apologies for double posting but I thought some in both camps might be
interested in this.
I've posted the spec below and if anyone's interested I can post the exact
link from ebuyer (although it's apparently widely available)
It's called:
? Freecom DVB-T TV USB Stick **Ultra compa...
and it works extremely well. It's a complete freeview box just the size of
a memory stick. For once, after trying many other tuners and softwares, it's
the first one I've found that is completely accessible to Jaws. All that is
described below works well. The Electronic Program Guide works pretty
flawlessly - pressing Ctrl and 'E' in the Control Panel of the program
brings it up - you choose your channel, it accesses the program listings
from the internet and once yo tab down to the relevant box you choose a
program and choose it - it is then placed in the recording presets and will
be recorded at the correct time. Everything is accessed by keypress, and
even the audio description can be accessed and works. (Apparently the
picture's good too, the sound certainly is.)
It's designed to be portable and plugs int a laptop. Unless you're in a
strong signal area the supplied portable digital ariel probably won't work
well - it could probably be benefited by a booster or perhaps a new separate
boosted portable freeview portable area could be purchased. However when
connected to the appropriate house ariel it works a treat. At about £45 it's
a very welcome and acceptable way to watch high quality TV on your desktop
and to record to DVD for future viewing.
I hasten to add I get no commission for this but for once anew product
like this coming out of the box accessible is quite a wonder.
Regards.
Gordon McFarlane
Watch and record Digital TV or listen to Digital Radio on your desktop or
notebook. It?s free!
List of 18 items
? Watch FREE TO AIR Digital TV on your notebook or desktop
? Listen to FREE TO AIR Digital Radio in your office, car, anywhere.
? Record Digital TV shows with the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
? Fully resizable TV, up to full screen.
? Auto channel scan and name recognition.
? Detachable DVB-T antenna for the best transmission.
? Time shift allow you to continue from where you pause a live show.
? Installs in seconds without opening your notebook or desktop PC.
? Burn recorded video to CD/DVD.
? USB compliant, works simultaneously with any other USB device.
? Small dimension 28 x 86 x 15 mm.
? Compatible with Windows XP.
? No AC adapter is needed, the DVB-T stick is USB buspowered.
? All Freecom devices meet the highest industry standards.
? Unlimited free helpdesk support.
? 2 years manufacturers warranty
? Remote Control Included
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