[access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes

  • From: "Iain Lackie" <ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:47:21 -0000

I'm sure they must mean Freeview as audio description is already available on 
Sky and cable.

Iain
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jackie Cairns 
  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 
    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 
      To: Access UK Mailing List 
      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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