[access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics collapse . Reg Hardware
- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:24:38 +0100
Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics collapse . Reg HardwareThanks,
got all I need now.
Carol P
---- Original Message ----
From: Barry Hill
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale
after TVonics collapse . Reg Hardware
> The instructions and links to download the software are
> at:
>
> http://www.tvonics.com/product_support/
>
> Cheers
>
> Barry
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol
> Pearson
> Sent: 27 June 2012 2:07 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale
> after TVonics collapse . Reg Hardware
>
>
> Barry, do have an URLfor the download of the software
> please?
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> carol P
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 27 Jun 2012, at 13:32, "Barry Hill"
> <barry.hill3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> 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
>
>
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> 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.
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> http://www.reghardware.com/2012/06/27/administrator_looking_to_sell_off_tvonics_kit/
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> 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
> and 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.
>
> 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, 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, 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 at
> time of writing, but we'd advise you to grab it fast if
> you want it. ®
> The RNIB helpline number is 0303 123 9999.
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