[access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
- From: "Matthew Allbones" <mallbones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:02:58 -0000
Hi
I think the use of the word digital relating to TV is a little confusing.
If you don't include the internet there 3 ways of receiving TV signals,
satellite, cable and terrestrial (through an aerial). The satellite and cable
service converted to a digital signal some time ago, previously they all used
analogue transmission systems. The terrestrial service is what is now referred
to as Freeview as this is how been branded. When referring to 'digital' TV
most people are referring to the freeview service i.e. the service that is
received through TV aerials and require a digital decoder (freeview or set top
box).
I am aware that this may appear like pedantry, or a statement of the stunningly
obvious, but for anyone on the list who doesn't understand this there are all
sorts of myths being built up around having to buy new TV sets.
Sorry if i have patronized anyone (sheepish grin).
Matt.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Joan Muir
Sent: 14 February 2008 11:43
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Iain, I'm sure that in fact digital isn't available everywhere though of course
maybe one day it will be.
Best wishes,
Joan.
----- Original Message -----
From: Iain Lackie <mailto:ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:47 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
I'm sure they must mean Freeview as audio description is already
available on Sky and cable.
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns <mailto:cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:29 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Hmmm. I thought when they meant digital, they were referring
to Freeview, but perhaps not. God knows Iain.
The article also claims the cheaper of the TV-Onics boxes is
the cheapest Freeview device carrying AD on the market. So what about the
Logik model, or did I really dream that? I'm not only confuzzled, I'm getting
worried if I go to sleep and dream of Freeview boxes sold by RNIB and Currys
(smiles).
Jackie
Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
----- Original Message -----
From: Iain Lackie
<mailto:ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes
Jackie
I thought I'd have a look in the online shop but the
shop seems to be closed or rather the website won't display.
I note the article says, digital TV is not available in
all areas.' I had always thought that digital TV was available in all areas and
that it is Freeview which isn't available in all areas. It certainly isn't
available where I live. Am I right or do they really mean digital TV?
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns
<mailto:cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
To: Access UK Mailing List
<mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:59 PM
Subject: [access-uk] RNIB's Freeview Set Top
Boxes
Hi Gang
A few weeks ago, some members of this list were
discussing a Logik Freeview box supporting Audio Description that they could
purchase from Currys for £59.99. Then, more recently, I thought I read here
that RNIB were selling this same box for a bit more than that, around £70 I
thought I saw.
Well, in the latest issue of RNIB's Access IT
mag, they are advertising two Freeview boxes, both supporting AD. One is the
TV-Onics MFR300 (product number TV02), costing £70.49. The other is the
TV-Onics MDR300 (product number TV01), costing £82.24). The difference is that
the more expensive of the two gives an audible bleep when you change channels,
and a double audible bleep when AD is available.
Now for my question. Is the Logik Freeview box
also being sold by RNIB, or did I get it wrong, and the above devices from
TV-Onics are additional Freeview products to their range? I would happily ring
Customer Services, but they don't always know the latest information, as they
are often quick to point out.
Jackie
Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
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