Freeview/Digital set top box?

[Dobby]

Whats the difference between the 2?

I want to get one for my mum for xmas, one that she can just plug into her tv and not need any subscriptions etc

Also, does anyone know anywhere that has any in stock for about £15? (its only a stocking filler, i'm not that tight)

 

[ChrisUK]

Try tesco, aldi, lidl etc and even argos. £15 should get you one no problem. And freeview and digital set top (dvb) are the same and will be the new standard for terrestrial tv before long .

 

[bandido41]

PC world and curry's (i think) do them from about £12 argos also do them for about the same (i got my freeview from argos for £12.99 about 8 months ago and its still going perfect) freeview would be the best option, HD i think you have to pay for.

 

[hmallett]

They are two names for (sort of) the same thing. Assuming you mean digital terrestrial television digital set top box. Argos have 4 models for under £20.

 

[Dobby]

Tesco are out of stock and the only argos with any in stock is too far away for me to travel with the kids being ill

Would lidl or aldi have much of a guarantee with them though?

 

[bandido41]

yes lidl and aldi should do at least a one year guarantee

 

[ChrisUK]

Tesco are out of stock and the only argos with any in stock is too far away for me to travel with the kids being ill

Would lidl or aldi have much of a guarantee with them though?

Yes through the manufacturer (probably Tevion). Usually a case of ring a number get new one sent out and return old one.

 

[psychofox]

Does anyone know if you can connect it a freeview box without using scart?
Have an old tv in the bedroom and want to know if i can get freview on it.

Thanks guys.

 

[ChrisUK]

Yes I think Some have an aerial output but only the better ones.

 

[psychofox]

cool, anyone got any models i can look at?

 

[Dobby]

ok Aldi will have some in on....Sunday 23rd :bang:

And for the life of me i cannot navigate Lidl website

 

[ChrisUK]

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4409.htm

There you go .

 

[Dobby]

£20 over budget

 

[Noclu3]

Shame your not close to me. I have about 4 sitting in my garage!
I even have an 80gb PVR (like sky+ for Freeview)

 

[ChrisUK]

£20 over budget

Sorry that one was for psychofox as he hasn't got a SCART socket lol .

You'll get one with a scart output for <£20 easy.

 

[Dobby]

Shame your not close to me. I have about 4 sitting in my garage!
I even have an 80gb PVR (like sky+ for Freeview)

:bang:

Whens last posting day?

 

[angel]

I've got a hardly used one sitting under my tv, which now isnt used at all, just gathering dust!

Which really isnt any help to you

 

[Dobby]

I've got a hardly used one sitting under my tv, which now isnt used at all, just gathering dust!

Which really isnt any help to you

Not really...but thanks anyway

Managed to reserve one at argos, gonna get hubby to pick it up

 

[psychofox]

Sorry that one was for psychofox as he hasn't got a SCART socket lol .

You'll get one with a scart output for <£20 easy.

Thanks mate, no i have to find an aldi.....

 

[Dobby]

I managed to get one. £14.99 brand new from Cash Converters