[access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 08:25:33 +0100
Hi Vince
At the moment, we use an ordinary Sky DigiBox because our TV with Freeview
built into it doesn't always get the channels, and comes up with a "low
signal" message on the screen apparently. We do have a digital aerial and a
booster, but have heard and been told the signal will improve dramatically
once analogue is switched off in October. It will be interesting to see how
the talking box will behave, and we are particularly looking forward to
finding out what's on and when through the EPG. Fingers crossed.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Vince Thacker
Sent: 04 May 2012 17:58
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
Jackie, yes, the signal will very likely improve once analogue is switched
off. When we had our first Freeview TV, some stations had terrible
reception, with many skips and gaps in the programmes. Autotuning sometimes
helped, and so it's a good idea to find out how to do that before you do
anything else. But it was all much more stable after switchover.
Vince.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 11:31 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
> Hi Ibrahim
>
> We bought a TV last year with Freeview built-in and, of course, with Audio
> Description. But we needed to get a digital roof aerial installed in
> order
> to get Freeview which still isn't brilliant here. So when I spoke to the
> switch team this morning, they said their price included the installation
> of
> an appropriate indoor or outdoor aerial. As we've already done it, and I
> didn't want to wait indefinitely for them to install something we could
> probably do ourselves, I opted for the RNIB route.
>
> We've been told that once analogue goes off for good, the digital signal
> will go up, but whether this is pure hype, we'll wait and see!
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 04 May 2012 11:14
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>
> Hi Jackie.
>
> I've just checked my region for digital switchover support and it looks
> like
> I cant get help because my region has completely switched over. That
> means
> I'll have to buy and have installed a loft or rooftop arial before I can
> buy
> one of these boxes, so it looks like I'll be watching my TV online until I
> can stump up the cash LOLOL.
>
> All the best, Ibrahim.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackie Cairns
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 8:49 AM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>
> Hi Ibrahim
>
> I'm going to throw in one other alternative here which I need to check out
> before deciding where to go for ours. I received a letter this week from
> the Switch-Over people regarding digital TV which contained an audio cd as
> well as the same documentation in print.
>
> Reading the letter suggests that they can provide a recordable Freeview
> device for your TV. Naturally, this depends on whether you receive
> benefits as to whether you are charged, and how much. But if this new
> product can be supplied at a reduced amount, I will naturally go that
> route
> if it is permissible. If not, then it will be RNIB for us as it's set up
> out of the box.
>
> But I thought I would mention this in the event that some people may still
> have an opportunity to enquire with a view to purchase. Analogue is
> switched off in Northern Ireland in October, and the letter categorically
> states they can provide a recordable device for your TV, but note there is
> a
> charge. I will ring them today and report back if people are interested
> or
> are eligible?
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 03 May 2012 19:50
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>
> Hi Ann.
>
> It can be purchased directly from the RNIB for £179.95 from their online
> shop or by ringing their customer services. Instructions are available in
> electronic form from their website and they can also supply other formats
> I
> think.
>
> All the best, Ibrahim.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ANN FLYNN
> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 6:38 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tvonics Freeview Talking Recorder
>
> where do you buy this recorder paul? and how much does it cost?
> Ann Flynn
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> 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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