@Ibrahim: I assume by the bridging firmware, you mean the files from the following page? http://www.tvonics.com/software-upgrade/A1100 Cheers. On 28/06/2012, Jackie Cairns <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Richard > > Indeed, some items have more generous warranties. In fact, if you purchase > this box from John Lewis, they offer a two-year guarantee as with all their > products. > > > Kind Regards, > > Jackie Cairns > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Richard Godfrey-McKay > Sent: 28 June 2012 09:51 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics > collapse . Reg Hardware > > Jacky, Actually quite a bit longer than 12 months. That's just the period > advertised by many retailers. Last time I looked, think the booklet was > suggesting that a period of up to 6 years may apply in certain circs. > Richard > > > Richard Godfrey-McKay > > Telephone: 01738-445 880 > > Mobile: 07791 452 593 > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Jackie Cairns > Sent: 28 June 2012 09:46 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics > collapse . Reg Hardware > > No I don't see why David, it could happen if you bought something anywhere > and the company folded. You have a statutory 12-month warranty anyway. > > > Kind Regards, > > Jackie Cairns > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > David Weston > Sent: 28 June 2012 09:40 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics > collapse . Reg Hardware > > HI Jackie, > Should the RNIB be selling the tbonix at half price now the company has > gone > out of bisness!!! and what about the folk that have already bought one, > shouldent they get some money back from the RNIB!!! David > On 28 Jun 2012, at 09:30, Jackie Cairns wrote: > >> Hi Barry >> >> If you are able, one of these boxes is well worth having. With the >> tips posted on this list to help search or retune, and using it for >> the EPG or recording something, it's excellent. It's a real pity >> about the whole thing going down the tubes, and those who have lost >> jobs > as a result. >> >> I urge anyone considering one of these units to go for it if they can, >> given its accessibility. >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Jackie Cairns >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On >> Behalf Of Barry Hill >> Sent: 27 June 2012 13:32 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics >> collapse . Reg Hardware >> >> That's a real shame. I was hoping that they'd pull through again, >> both for the staff and for the product. >> >> Although I don't have one of these, I've downloaded the update and >> speech software just in case I get one that doesn't have it installed. >> >> Cheers >> >> Barry >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On >> Behalf Of Gordon Keen >> Sent: 27 June 2012 12:24 PM >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics >> collapse . Reg Hardware >> >> >> Hi >> >> Looks v. bad now, up s*** creek without a paddle. >> >> >> >> http://www.reghardware.com/2012/06/27/administrator_looking_to_sell_of >> f_tvon >> ics_kit/ >> >> >> >> Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics collapse >> >> >> UK DVR maker TVonics has gone into administration. The maker of >> Freeview HD recorders, including the DTR-Z500HD >> <http://www.reghardware.com/2011/04/30/review_dvrs_tvonics_dtr_z500hd/ >> > and DTR-HD500 >> <http://www.reghardware.com/2010/10/22/review_dvr_tvonics_dtr_hd500/> >> , was placed in the hands of Bell Advisory on 12 June. And, though >> it's been in administration before and survived, back in 2008, things >> don't look good this time round. >> >> A spokesman confirmed today that the staff have been laid off; several >> have already found new jobs. The administrator is also looking to >> dispose of the stock, so it seems unlikely that the company will be >> sold as a going concern, or that there will be any further support for >> people who have already bought the products. >> >> TVonics DTR-Z500HD Freeview HD >> DVR<http://regmedia.co.uk/2011/10/11/tvonics_dtr-z500hd_freeview_hd_dv >> r.jpg> >> >> >> Punters looking for a bargain may be able to snap one of TVonics' DVRs >> up if the eventual buyer of the stock passes on their savings - and >> with handy features like BBC iPlayer support on Freeview HD, a built >> in HDMI switch and an uncluttered interface, the kit could be worth >> having if the price is right. >> >> But there won't be any warranty support beyond your usual rights with >> the retailer. Folk who've bought already and have problems will >> similarly have to fall back on their consumer rights, rather than >> hoping > for any fixes. >> >> One group of users that may be feeling particularly hard hit is the >> partially sighted. It was only a couple of months ago that TVonics, >> working with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), >> launched a version of the DTR-HD500 with text-to-speech >> <http://www.reghardware.com/2012/05/03/tvonics_rnib_launch_speech_synt >> hesisi ng_freeview_dvr/> , allowing the box to read the programme >> guide and menus to users. >> >> A spokesperson for the RNIB told The Register: "The company has been a >> great support in our bid to bring about a sea-change in >> accessibility," and confirmed that the box is still available from the >> organisation >> <http://www.rnib.org.uk/shop/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=tv060 >> 1> , > adding "our customers are able to call our Helpline if they need support." >> >> Firmware to add text-to-speech functionality to existing TVonics units >> was still available on the TVonics site >> <http://www.tvonics.com/product_support/> at time of writing, but >> we'd advise you to grab it fast if you want it. 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