[access-uk] Re: Administrator eyes DVR firesale after TVonics collapse . Reg Hardware
- From: Carol Pearson <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:07:15 +0100
Barry, do have an URLfor the download of the software please?
carol P
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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
>
>
> 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_off_tvonics_kit/
>
> 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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