[access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder

  • From: Dean Wilcox <wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 17:27:48 +0100

Thanks, yes I will do that if I buy one which I probably will.  Its frustrating 
as my stereo is a decent Bose system which is good quality but does lack inputs 
other than a standard 3.5MM line in.


On 4 May 2012, at 16:32, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:

> Hi Dean.
> 
> Unfortunately not, this box only has scart or HDMI outputs, however you could 
> connect a composite convertor to the scart socket or alternatively a scart to 
> fono lead, both of which you should be able to find cheaply on sites like 
> EBay or in retail outlets like Maplin.
> 
> All the best, Ibrahim.
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Dean Wilcox
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 4:23 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
> 
> Is there a port to connect this box to a hifi, maybe a line out or headphone 
> socket?  I don't I have an optical input on my system.
> 
> 
> On 4 May 2012, at 15:26, Carol Pearson wrote:
> 
>> Well, I'll risk that one.  The Freeview TV isn't really up to our 
>> expectations in some respects so we'll change it, or something, if needed, 
>> but think everything will work out OK anyway.
>> 
>> --
>> Carol P
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" 
>> <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 8:53 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>> 
>> 
>>> Hi Carol and Darren
>>> 
>>> Yeah, me too.  A very funny take on what Will has turned into a gloomy and
>>> negative thread! (smiles).
>>> 
>>> Carol, we also have a TV with Freeview built into it, but I don't think that
>>> will matter once you connect up the box.  Only guessing here mind.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> 
>>> Jackie Cairns
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>>> Carol Pearson
>>> Sent: 04 May 2012 07:14
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>>> 
>>> Brilliant, Daren!  Laughing my head off here!  <Smiles>
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Carol P
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Darren Brewer" <darren.m.brewer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:19 PM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Put it in your loft for 50 years then take it to the antiques roadshow.
>>>> 
>>>> Darren.
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "william lomas" <will.d.lomas@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> who is going to buy though the goodmans boxes people may want to sell
>>>>> though now and the 600 quid portset freeview box, now that we can get
>>>>> this?
>>>>> sighted people aren't going to want the portset boxes so what  do people
>>>>> do with those?
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 3 May 2012, at 19:48, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi William.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> *Sigh*, you really don't get the point do you?  This is not some piece
>>>>>> of junk, this is a top quality commercial PVR Freeview tuner with full
>>>>>> text to speech, even the menus and virtually all other functions are
>>>>>> accessible with the exception of internet and teletext, well worth it at
>>> 
>>>>>> twice the price. The recorder even looks the piece, a really well
>>>>>> designed and well crafted piece of equipment.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> All the best, Ibrahim.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: william lomas
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 6:57 PM
>>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> from RNIB for 179 pounds still expensive when a sighted person can get
>>>>>> this kind of book for what 50 60 quid?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 3 May 2012, at 18:38, ANN FLYNN wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> where do you buy this recorder paul? and how much does it cost?
>>>>>>> Ann Flynn
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Porter, Paul"
>>>>>>> <Paul.Porter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 2:29 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I have been using the Tvonics box for the past 3 weeks and absolutely
>>>>>>>> love it. Pretty much every feature speaks apart from the BBC Iplayer.
>>>>>>>> The box is of course upgradable so it may well be possible for Tvonics
>>> 
>>>>>>>> to make the Iplayer speak.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I really don't think this is a major downside as everything else on
>>>>>>>> the box is accessible. The speech is smooth and responsive, you can
>>>>>>>> add, delete and edit timers, You can series link tv/radio programs and
>>> 
>>>>>>>> much more. When fast forwarding and rewinding you have audio feedback
>>>>>>>> as to how far you have moved through the program.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> A couple of years ago it was looking as if an accessible PVR would be
>>>>>>>> in the range of £500/600 but we have a box for almost a quarter of
>>>>>>>> that figure.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I don't think anyone will be dissapointed by either the features or
>>>>>>>> the performance of this box.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> It's what we've been waiting for.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I am writing this from a personal standpoint rather than from an RNIB
>>>>>>>> sales point of view.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Paul Porter
>>>>>>>> 
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