[access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics collapse . Reg Hardware
- From: David Weston <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:09:48 +0100
Hi Jackie,
But is that warrantee of any use now? David
On 28 Jun 2012, at 09:46, Jackie Cairns wrote:
> 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=tv0601> ,
> 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. R
>>
>> The RNIB helpline number is 0303 123 9999.
>>
>>
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