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Come Inside... => The Computer Room => Topic started by: GROWLER on November 19, 2009, 09:05:32 PM
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I'm fedup with this. It's just a money making scam. cussing:
From next month, I won't be able to record owt whilst watching another channel cus I've just got a Freeview box, albeit an expensive one with a built in VCR and DVD player/recorder.
Is this supposed to be progress? noooo:
It seems going over to Virgin or Sky is going to be the only option now unfortunately.
Suggestions for the bestest low cost options please, and which is best of the above two?
Only got a bog standard tv btw.
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If you don't want to subscribe to cable / sky etc have you considered one of these ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC)
Freeview, records programs / series of prgrams , playback etc.
There is a smaller sized one at 160 GB that will prolly cost just over ?100 and then that's it a one off payment and no more
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If you don't want to subscribe to cable / sky etc have you considered one of these ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC)
Freeview, records programs / series of prgrams , playback etc.
There is a smaller sized one at 160 GB that will prolly cost just over ?100 and then that's it a one off payment and no more
Interesting. Didn't know such things existed tbh.
Installation is simple, just plug in and play.
Words are cheap. I've never mastered the DVD recorder here. It lies there virtually unused. ::)
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No honestly really is a doddle to set up. I set one up for a friend who is a complete technophobe and was no probs and really easy to use.
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No honestly really is a doddle to set up. I set one up for a friend who is a complete technophobe and was no probs and really easy to use.
I'll certainly consider it. I'll read some of the customer reviews and ask the Growlers for their opinions, as this really isn't my territory. redface:
Something has to be done though.
Keep getting bombarded by mail shots from Virgin. Cable has been laid apparently,
Fiver a month providing you take on their telephone line thing for ?12pm, and a man comes 'round to set it up apparently.
I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
Managed to watch the remainder of last nights Mars documentary on that BBC i player thing on here, so that's progress I suppose! whistle:
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Come on you old lump of lard. You're the BIG TV expert 'round here. What's it to be...and don't say a sky dish. noooo:
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Come on you old lump of lard. You're the BIG TV expert 'round here. What's it to be...and don't say a sky dish. noooo:
Who me...?
1) You have no choice but to go digital
2) You can choose Sky, Freeview, cable or freesat
Cheapest option is prolly Freeview and the PVR that Miss D linked to looks excellent.
Unfortunately I have no choice here but Greek TV, Arabic satellite or Sky.
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Come on you old lump of lard. You're the BIG TV expert 'round here. What's it to be...and don't say a sky dish. noooo:
Who me...?
1) You have no choice but to go digital
2) You can choose Sky, Freeview, cable or freesat
Cheapest option is prolly Freeview and the PVR that Miss D linked to looks excellent.
Unfortunately I have no choice here but Greek TV, Arabic satellite or Sky.
Got freeview, but imo it's shite. Can't record another channel if you're watching summat else.
I'm repeatin' meself 'ere. ::)
Virgin v Sky?
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Come on you old lump of lard. You're the BIG TV expert 'round here. What's it to be...and don't say a sky dish. noooo:
Who me...?
1) You have no choice but to go digital
2) You can choose Sky, Freeview, cable or freesat
Cheapest option is prolly Freeview and the PVR that Miss D linked to looks excellent.
Unfortunately I have no choice here but Greek TV, Arabic satellite or Sky.
Got freeview, but imo it's shite. Can't record another channel if you're watching summat else.
I'm repeatin' meself 'ere. ::)
Virgin v Sky?
Digital set-top box with Freeview+ - enables simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel
You may well find the tuner in the Humax is better than your existing one... or even the Humax with a new antenna will prove the best option.
The problem with Sky (and I suspect Virgin) is that you have to sign up for a long period and getting out of it is a nightmare.
You might also want to consider BT Broadband which also offers telly and recording abilities...
As I say, my advice would prolly be Freeview with a PVR unless you want to pay out ?22 per month for the minimum Sky subscription...
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Come on you old lump of lard. You're the BIG TV expert 'round here. What's it to be...and don't say a sky dish. noooo:
Who me...?
1) You have no choice but to go digital
2) You can choose Sky, Freeview, cable or freesat
Cheapest option is prolly Freeview and the PVR that Miss D linked to looks excellent.
Unfortunately I have no choice here but Greek TV, Arabic satellite or Sky.
Got freeview, but imo it's shite. Can't record another channel if you're watching summat else.
I'm repeatin' meself 'ere. ::)
Virgin v Sky?
The same programmes are shown on all channels but Sky and Virgin cable do offer the chance to buy more channels. As for recording a channel whilst watching different one that problem is common to all digital receivers UNLESS you pay for a different type of recorder than the one you have. Digital broadcasts can be recorded only by selecting the channel at the decoder which means you either need to watch it or watch nothing whilst recording unless you have a more expensive, specialised recorder that can decode and record another channel whilst you watch something else. I have Freesat in one room and Freeview in another. There is little to choose between them in either set up or operating cost and the content is the same as I do not pay for additional channels. The recording of either can be (and is here) done with a VHS recorder or a DVD recorder ~ or with the sort of thing that Miss D suggested, which I have thus far avoided to prevent even more arguments about who wants to watch what.
Miss D's option will permit you to watch one channel whilst recording another.
All suppliers that you have to pay for content from insist on a minimum 18 month contract. Sky, BT and Virgin all want a hefty sum every month but they still show the same programmes.
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
An upgraded version of the DAB system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s. Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
But I know nothing technical ~ ask anyone, they'll tell you ::)
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
An upgraded version of the DAB system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s. Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
But I know nothing technical ~ ask anyone, they'll tell you ::)
An upgraded version of the system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts.[5] DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s.[6] Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
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Hmmm. Yes.
And what's the reach of DAB, DAB+ ? E.g. does it "drop off" off shore like FM which is why they use LW for shipping forecasts etc?
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
An upgraded version of the DAB system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s. Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
But I know nothing technical ~ ask anyone, they'll tell you ::)
An upgraded version of the system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts.[5] DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s.[6] Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
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And your point is this time?
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
An upgraded version of the DAB system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s. Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
But I know nothing technical ~ ask anyone, they'll tell you ::)
An upgraded version of the system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts.[5] DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s.[6] Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
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And your point is this time?
That your ignorance of matters technical was not in doubt.... lol:
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Is it rutting season whistle:
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Is it rutting season whistle:
It must be... lol:
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I dunno. I'm bamboozled. confused:
Don't need all this. I luv anaoluge. sad32:
To say nothing of losing analogue radio in a few years time too.
I'm trying to figure out what DAB+ is rubschin:
An upgraded version of the DAB system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts. DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s. Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
But I know nothing technical ~ ask anyone, they'll tell you ::)
An upgraded version of the system was released in February 2007, which is called DAB+. DAB is not forward compatible with DAB+, which means that DAB-only receivers will not be able to receive DAB+ broadcasts.[5] DAB+ is approximately twice as efficient as DAB due to the adoption of the AAC+ audio codec, and DAB+ can provide high quality audio with as low as 64kbit/s.[6] Reception quality will also be more robust on DAB+ than on DAB due to the addition of Reed-Solomon error correction coding.
Australia, Italy, Malta and Switzerland have started transmitting DAB+ stations. Hungary is due to launch DAB+ stations in 2008 and Germany is planning to launch DAB+ in 2009. The radio industry in the UK is expecting DAB+ stations to launch between 2010 and 2013.
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And your point is this time?
That your ignorance of matters technical was not in doubt.... lol:
Certainly not, never was, as I am always the first to admit ~ But it pales into insignificance when compared to your ability to lose friends. point:
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Hmmm. Yes.
And what's the reach of DAB, DAB+ ? E.g. does it "drop off" off shore like FM which is why they use LW for shipping forecasts etc?
Believe me. I'm a Bear in the know. IT IS crap.
I presume we're all going to have to change our car radios in 2015 now too, thieving scheming bastards. cussing:
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Car radios; that's another one I was thinking about noooo:. Plus, there's the FM radio on me phone, although the chances of me having the same phone in 6 years time is slim.
I'd heard somewhere that rather than FM for example being axed it'll be used for local stations which, round here means it's going to be bubble 'n' squeakFM, PolskiFM, RastaFM, the local gangFM, etcFM .... and so on ::)
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If you don't want to subscribe to cable / sky etc have you considered one of these ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC)
Freeview, records programs / series of prgrams , playback etc.
There is a smaller sized one at 160 GB that will prolly cost just over ?100 and then that's it a one off payment and no more
Had a sniff at some that the Asda are selling last night.
Sagem.
Seem to get fairly good customer reviews, albeit some complain that they are a bit noisy.
Maplin are selling recon. units for about ?50.
The only advantages of getting one of these, is that you can record ....like we virtually used to be able to do ::)
Please tell me pray WHY the bloody hell you'd want the feature of being able to watch 2 programmes at the same time?
I can just imagine me wanting to watch a programme about my colleauges on the polar ice cap whilst Mrs G and the Mini Moose are wanting to watch Corry on a split screen.
HOW TF does THAT werk then ey, go on, tell me, cus I'm totally bollxed if I can werk it out chief, and that's just watching it!
What about sound ffs?!! noooo:
I'm extremely pissed off about all this. The manufacturers have been very clever, stitching us all up with these crappy freeview boxes, and now doing the same with the + boxes, rancid scheming money grabbing gets. cussing:
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If you don't want to subscribe to cable / sky etc have you considered one of these ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9300T-320GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B00272N9PC)
Freeview, records programs / series of prgrams , playback etc.
There is a smaller sized one at 160 GB that will prolly cost just over ?100 and then that's it a one off payment and no more
Had a sniff at some that the Asda are selling last night.
Sagem.
Seem to get fairly good customer reviews, albeit some complain that they are a bit noisy.
Maplin are selling recon. units for about ?50.
The only advantages of getting one of these, is that you can record ....like we virtually used to be able to do ::)
Please tell me pray WHY the bloody hell you'd want the feature of being able to watch 2 programmes at the same time?
I can just imagine me wanting to watch a programme about my colleauges on the polar ice cap whilst Mrs G and the Mini Moose are wanting to watch Corry on a split screen.
HOW TF does THAT werk then ey, go on, tell me, cus I'm totally bollxed if I can werk it out chief, and that's just watching it!
What about sound ffs?!! noooo:
I'm extremely pissed off about all this. The manufacturers have been very clever, stitching us all up with these crappy freeview boxes, and now doing the same with the + boxes, rancid scheming money grabbing gets. cussing:
The real advatntage of having two tuners is that you can watch one programme while recording another....
On the Sky box (and probably on others) you can record two programmes (as it has two tuners) while watching a third that you have previously recorded. You can also 'series link' where it records an entire series of programmes even if they are delayed by a party political broadcast or the snooker running late...
Also, you can pause live TV - if the phone rings, just hit pause, the screen freezes and you can rsume from where you are when you are ready.
And of course you can zoom through the adverts on recorded programs.
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Reading all that, me 'ed is really starting to hurt. ::)
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Reading all that, me 'ed is really starting to hurt. ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Buy the box that Miss D recommended - it will do all you need and more.
OK? happy088
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Exactly ....no monthly subs
records TV ( on a hard drive - no DVD's or video tapes required )
lets you watch another program whilst recording
Gives you your freeview channels
easy to use
The Mooses will be happy
no need for dish
The least disruptive and prolly more cost effective option if you don't want to have to spend on minimum subscription to other providers
But whadda I know lol:
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Go for it Growler! happy088
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Reading all that, me 'ed is really starting to hurt. ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Buy the box that Miss D recommended - it will do all you need and more.
OK? happy088
Will this plus box give me any more channels than this existing one I've got?
I'd really like to be able to get the Discovery channel. Not really interested in the others though tbh, apart from that 'Gold' one..is it?
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....oh yes, and will it give me the abilty to turn off and bar all those ferkin' shite shopping channels that I've caught the Mini Moose watching several times? Banghead
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Go for it Growler! happy088
Something will be happening iminintly iminnintley iminintaly very soon, just a case of deciding which one to go for.
MD. Is this one you recommend quiet? rubschin:
Why the hell do they have fans anyway? confused:
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Seems fairly quiet to me when I am at my mates house and works in exactly the same way as a Sky + box works
I personally have a Sky plus box and am considering upgrading to a HD box but am just waiting until after Christmas for the package price to fall .
I got Sky years and years ago but there are so many more choices these days as you are finding to your frustration.
If I didn't have to I wouldn't commit myself to a contract with anyone as unless you are into Sports or the latest Films the Freeview channels and the main channels are the ones that are mostly watched in this household
As for the Discovery Channel I think you will need Sky to get that and basic Sky packages start at around ?19 a month
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Go for it Growler! happy088
Something will be happening iminintly iminnintley iminintaly very soon, just a case of deciding which one to go for.
MD. Is this one you recommend quiet? rubschin:
Why the hell do they have fans anyway? confused:
If you read the comments it says that the firmware upgrade makes the fan quiet...
You can't get Discovery on Freeview tho... noooo:
Although didn't Uncle have some add-on for getting extra channels...? rubschin:
We have the Sky Family Pack which gives Discovery, National Geo etc. but it costs us twenty-two Pounds Snotters per month...
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Yeah ...you used to be able to get Top up TV ..but I don't think you can get Discovery on that anyways noooo:
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Yeah ...you used to be able to get Top up TV ..but I don't think you can get Discovery on that anyways noooo:
Scrubbed that then to avoid confusion like... ;)
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I personally have a Sky plus box and am considering upgrading to a HD box but am just waiting until after Christmas for the package price to fall .
Oh no. Don't tell me this is something else for them to con us all into now!
WTF is a HD box when it's at 'ome like? eeek:
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I personally have a Sky plus box and am considering upgrading to a HD box but am just waiting until after Christmas for the package price to fall .
Oh no. Don't tell me this is something else for them to con us all into now!
WTF is a HD box when it's at 'ome like? eeek:
You need an HD box to receive HD (High Definition) channels... Broadcast with 1080 horizontal lines instead of 625 on your normal telly... whistle:
However, you need a HD capable telly to utilise it...
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NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo Barman ...don't do it to him
Growler - there is no need to worry about this ....honestly - stick to what we have said
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Oh I've heard about HD telly like, but didn't know you needed yet ANOTHER bloody box to werk them like.
It'll no doubt become compulsary to have one soon. ::)
What am I going to do with this rather expensive panasonic freeview,video player/recorder, DVD player recorder then in 2 weeks time, and WHY didn't the bastards that sold it to me three years ago tell me that it was going to be virtually useless from Dec.'09, ey, WHY?!
Don't bother answering that last bit, as I now know the answer, you thieving con merchant bunch of evil bastards. Explode:
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Have you ordered it yet...? whistle:
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Have you ordered it yet...? whistle:
No. I'm busy building Ikea shite. This room looks like a bloody woodwerk factory on overtime at the mo. ::)
I don't buy stuff on the intermong. noooo:
I'll have to sniff around some of the tv shops, but this plus box is looking favourite, albeit with much and great resentment...BASTARDS! Banghead
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Have you ordered it yet...? whistle:
No. I'm busy building Ikea shite. This room looks like a bloody woodwerk factory on overtime at the mo. ::)
I don't buy stuff on the intermong. noooo:
I'll have to sniff around some of the tv shops, but this plus box is looking favourite, albeit with much and great resentment...BASTARDS! Banghead
Get it ordered on Amazon man - before Snoopy comes on here and talks you out of it! lol:
Or do you have to ask Mrs. Growler for permission first...? whistle:
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What like you did before you were allowed to buy your projector whistle:
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What like you did before you were allowed to buy your projector whistle:
I didn't even speak to Mrs. Growler about it! noooo:
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Or do you have to ask Mrs. Growler for permission first...? whistle:
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NO! Don't do permission.
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Or do you have to ask Mrs. Growler for permission first...? whistle:
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NO! Don't do permission.
Off you go then... whistle:
You know if you go to a store they'll have a different model... then they'll spin you some line about the one you really want being too large/small/noisy/quiet, etc. and you'll be confused because your personal advisers Miss D and myself aren't available then you'll prolly punch the guy in the shop and end up in prison like...
Prolly... redface:
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Get it ordered on Amazon man - before Snoopy comes on here and talks you out of it! lol:
Why would he do that?
Is there summat you're not telling me like? Praying on the ignorant? rubschin:
Any 'ow, you didn't answer me questions before. ::)
What do I do with me existing box/vid/dvd thing?
Can I still leave it plugged in under and into the telly and just use it for me vids and dvd's like, or am I going to have to fiddle and fart around unplugging and replugging with all these twatish leads plugs and wires every time I wanna watch summat pre-recorded?
The telly weighs abot 4000 tons, so I really don't want to be moving it out all the time.
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Or do you have to ask Mrs. Growler for permission first...? whistle:
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NO! Don't do permission.
Off you go then... whistle:
You know if you go to a store they'll have a different model... then they'll spin you some line about the one you really want being too large/small/noisy/quiet, etc. and you'll be confused because your personal advisers Miss D and myself aren't available then you'll prolly punch the guy in the shop and end up in prison like...
Prolly... redface:
I like to see what I'm buying, and get a demo like, just so i know I'm gonna be all comfy (ish) with it, albeit with MUCH RESENTMENT!! Angry9:
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Well it won't play and DVD's / videos that you have already recorded so if you still want that facility you will leave it there
Get some of these
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41BqIOXwG5L._SL500_AA280_.jpg&hash=58f45764cc003bde849c0318eb67e17057fed987)
and then you won't have to be switching stuff around all the time
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Get it ordered on Amazon man - before Snoopy comes on here and talks you out of it! lol:
Why would he do that?
Is there summat you're not telling me like? Praying on the ignorant? rubschin:
Any 'ow, you didn't answer me questions before. ::)
What do I do with me existing box/vid/dvd thing?
Can I still leave it plugged in under and into the telly and just use it for me vids and dvd's like, or am I going to have to fiddle and fart around unplugging and replugging with all these twatish leads plugs and wires every time I wanna watch summat pre-recorded?
The telly weighs abot 4000 tons, so I really don't want to be moving it out all the time.
Of course not... noooo:
Snoopy won't recommend anything he hasn't got himself is all... whistle:
As for the other thing... well, you can still use it to play DVDs - there will be a connector on the back of the PVR or the telly (a SCART connector ) which you can use for that purpose...
Or stick it in the kids room as a spare like...
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I thought this thread was going to be about Rolf Harris
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Or do you have to ask Mrs. Growler for permission first...? whistle:
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NO! Don't do permission.
Off you go then... whistle:
You know if you go to a store they'll have a different model... then they'll spin you some line about the one you really want being too large/small/noisy/quiet, etc. and you'll be confused because your personal advisers Miss D and myself aren't available then you'll prolly punch the guy in the shop and end up in prison like...
Prolly... redface:
I like to see what I'm buying, and get a demo like, just so i know I'm gonna be all comfy (ish) with it, albeit with MUCH RESENTMENT!! Angry9:
I haven't bought any techno-stuff in a shop for ages - last time I tried (the Sony shop in Windsor) the spazmongs behind the counter knew nothing about any of their products...
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I thought this thread was going to be about Rolf Harris
Haven't you got 2nd hand shoe shops to be shufflin' 'round in, bloody wasp. ::)
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I think he used to play one
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Well it won't play and DVD's / videos that you have already recorded so if you still want that facility you will leave it there
Get some of these
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and then you won't have to be switching stuff around all the time
What won't play? The plus box thing or me existing minus box?
I'm getting confuzzled.
BASTARDS! Banghead
Why couldn't they just leave stuff alone ey? WHY! ANSWER ME YOU 'KIN BASTARDS...not you lot, the decision makers / bastards. Explode:
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Yup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwtnBmateglPE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwtnBmateglPE)
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I think he used to play one
who, what , why...wtf'in 'ell are you ramblin' on about ffs ey?
I'm gettin' agitated over technical stuff 'ere, trying to sort meself out, and you come swaning in talking pure and 100% unadulterated shite!"
PISS OFF! Angry9:
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It's your stupid thread title. YOu are talking about Aboriginal musical instruments, aren't you?
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Calm down darling bear it is not worth losing your fur over happy100
You need to buy a new box to get digital TV
You have a number of choices all with pro's and cons
If you don't want to sign on a dotted line and commit yourslef to 18 months minimum you will at the very least need to get a new digibox thingy
There are some now that do exactly the same as sky + box but with only access to the Freeview channels or you can just get a basic box but this will not allow you to record and watch other channels which you have suggested has been a problem before
Your old box can still be used to watch VCR's and DVD's but you will need to add more scart sockets to the back of your TV instead of having to rejig it every time you want to use it
The choice and cost of a new box is down to you and if you want to buy it from a shop Argos do the one I am suggesting
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm)
Lots of reviews on there as well which you may find of assistance
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Or just blow down a drainpipe
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It's your stupid thread title. YOu are talking about Aboriginal musical instruments, aren't you?
Why would I be talkin' about that bearded ozzie knob in the COMPUTER room, you total and utter COCK? Ey? Answer that you total tool. evil:
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Because you are quirky and often get confused?
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Calm down darling bear it is not worth losing your fur over happy100
You need to buy a new box to get digital TV
You have a number of choices all with pro's and cons
If you don't want to sign on a dotted line and commit yourslef to 18 months minimum you will at the very least need to get a new digibox thingy
There are some now that do exactly the same as sky + box but with only access to the Freeview channels or you can just get a basic box but this will not allow you to record and watch other channels which you have suggested has been a problem before
Your old box can still be used to watch VCR's and DVD's but you will need to add more scart sockets to the back of your TV instead of having to rejig it every time you want to use it
The choice and cost of a new box is down to you and if you want to buy it from a shop Argos do the one I am suggesting
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm)
Lots of reviews on there as well which you may find of assistance
Thanks MD. I'm slowly getting to know about this stuff now. It's very harrasing though, and I DO resent this expensive and what should be a totally unneccesary purchase.
I'm going out to fix a Ford Ka bumper now as i've had enuf of digi boxes, Ikea furniture building (with more waiting for me when I get home ::) ) and this stupid oink that keeps coming in 'ere with his inane ramblings about some daft twat with a foreign accent playing his home made bag pipes. Banghead
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Do IKEA do digeridoos?
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Do IKEA do digeridoos?
Well if they do, I'll bloody well buy one and werk it up yer arse so you can whistle dixie through it, you soft shite. Banghead
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Calm down darling bear it is not worth losing your fur over happy100
You need to buy a new box to get digital TV
You have a number of choices all with pro's and cons
If you don't want to sign on a dotted line and commit yourslef to 18 months minimum you will at the very least need to get a new digibox thingy
There are some now that do exactly the same as sky + box but with only access to the Freeview channels or you can just get a basic box but this will not allow you to record and watch other channels which you have suggested has been a problem before
Your old box can still be used to watch VCR's and DVD's but you will need to add more scart sockets to the back of your TV instead of having to rejig it every time you want to use it
The choice and cost of a new box is down to you and if you want to buy it from a shop Argos do the one I am suggesting
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321698/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm)
Lots of reviews on there as well which you may find of assistance
Thanks MD. I'm slowly getting to know about this stuff now. It's very harrasing though, and I DO resent this expensive and what should be a totally unneccesary purchase.
I'm going out to fix a Ford Ka bumper now as i've had enuf of digi boxes, Ikea furniture building (with more waiting for me when I get home ::) ) and this stupid oink that keeps coming in 'ere with his inane ramblings about some daft twat with a foreign accent playing his home made bag pipes. Banghead
Can you see what it is yet?
happy001
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Get it ordered on Amazon man - before Snoopy comes on here and talks you out of it! lol:
Why would he do that?
I was wondering about that too.
In the end I put it down to a bit of name calling when my back was turned.
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Am I to assume that it was the BIG analouge switch off today then, cus there's been absolutely diddly squat about it on the news. rubschin:
Comes home tonight to find all the analouge channels have now gone. evil:
By randomly pressing all the buttons on the remote for 10 minutes, I miraculously managed to get the digi box to retune itself! eeek:
BBC NW is now on channel 802 though, and all the othet regional stuff is in the 8 hundreds too.
BBC Taff Sheeps Today is now on channel 1, and the same for the others up to 5. Banghead
Any'ow, how can this all be classed as progress, when you can't record a programme unless you're watching it? Also you've now got to have both yer telly and digi box on at the same time.
Call this progress? noooo:
I tell you, it's all one great big con to get us all to buy more plus boxes/Sky/Virgin/Whatevers meaning more vat to the government, and of course, more leccy being used now too.
Disgusted but not suprised. cussing:
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I hate BBC Wales. It's so gloomy noooo:
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I hate BBC Wales. It's so gloomy noooo:
...and they talk odd too. ::)
Watched that Look Wales prog. tonight and was very very sad to see and hear that the Classic Car museum in Denbeigh has been burnt down, with the loss of several lovely motors.
Arson suspected. cussing:
Great Train Robbers truck was one of the casualties apparently. sad32:
I never even knew the place existed tbh. Bit late to visit now sadly. cry:
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Am I to assume that it was the BIG analouge switch off today then, cus there's been absolutely diddly squat about it on the news. rubschin:
Comes home tonight to find all the analouge channels have now gone. evil:
By randomly pressing all the buttons on the remote for 10 minutes, I miraculously managed to get the digi box to retune itself! eeek:
BBC NW is now on channel 802 though, and all the othet regional stuff is in the 8 hundreds too.
BBC Taff Sheeps Today is now on channel 1, and the same for the others up to 5. Banghead
Any'ow, how can this all be classed as progress, when you can't record a programme unless you're watching it? Also you've now got to have both yer telly and digi box on at the same time.
Call this progress? noooo:
I tell you, it's all one great big con to get us all to buy more plus boxes/Sky/Virgin/Whatevers meaning more vat to the government, and of course, more leccy being used now too.
Disgusted but not suprised. cussing:
You don't need the TV on to record so long as your TV/Video?DVD Recorder is tuned to AV and your digi box is tuned to the channel you want to record. What you can't do is watch one channel; and record another. Nothing says you can't turn the TV off and still record.
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Am I to assume that it was the BIG analouge switch off today then, cus there's been absolutely diddly squat about it on the news. rubschin:
Comes home tonight to find all the analouge channels have now gone. evil:
By randomly pressing all the buttons on the remote for 10 minutes, I miraculously managed to get the digi box to retune itself! eeek:
BBC NW is now on channel 802 though, and all the othet regional stuff is in the 8 hundreds too.
BBC Taff Sheeps Today is now on channel 1, and the same for the others up to 5. Banghead
Any'ow, how can this all be classed as progress, when you can't record a programme unless you're watching it? Also you've now got to have both yer telly and digi box on at the same time.
Call this progress? noooo:
I tell you, it's all one great big con to get us all to buy more plus boxes/Sky/Virgin/Whatevers meaning more vat to the government, and of course, more leccy being used now too.
Disgusted but not suprised. cussing:
You don't need the TV on to record so long as your TV/Video?DVD Recorder is tuned to AV and your digi box is tuned to the channel you want to record. What you can't do is watch one channel; and record another. Nothing says you can't turn the TV off and still record.
THAT is what I'm ranting about.
Progress? Back to the dark ages. Banghead
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I know, I know happy100
Much as I hate to say this ...... We have known this was coming since 2001. Plenty of time to get ready and buy the right equipment surely?
All you need to know about what to do, how to do it, what help is available, what equipment you need is here: http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/home
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I know, I know happy100
Much as I hate to say this ...... We have known this was coming since 2001. Plenty of time to get ready and buy the right equipment surely?
All you need to know about what to do, how to do it, what help is available, what equipment you need is here: http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/home
Yes yes yes, I know. But WHO THE BLOODY BLAZES took any notice about it 9 whoering years ago ey? WHO? Shrugs:
Does anyone give half a flamin' jot what's going to happen in ten years from now, ey, do they?
No. Banghead
I'm more concerned about this week, and if I'm actually going to survive it without killing someone, not worrying about some poxy half wiitted half baked, half thought through cock eyed useless cacky money making for the government scam. ::)
My swede is now fully done in. Angry9:
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Let Mrs G and the Growlerettes sort it out. f they want to watch shite on the box they can programme it htemselves eveilgrin:
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Let Mrs G and the Growlerettes sort it out. f they want to watch shite on the box they can programme it htemselves eveilgrin:
They're more clueless than me tbh. ::)
At least I managed to get Beeb NW back tonight, and without the help of that gormless manual for people that are too scared to have a go too. happy088
I'll have another fiddle with the remote next week when I've got a bit more time to sit and think, oh, and press some buttons randomly like too.
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Do you know any 7 year olds? They seem to have an aptitude like
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Do you know any 7 year olds? They seem to have an aptitude like
Why did you suddenly spring to mind? rubschin:
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Got meself a new digi + box. cloud9:
Just going to install it along with the new scart selector too. happy088
Stand by for total digi tv nationwide blackout. whistle:
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happ096
happy088
scared2:
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happ096
happy088
scared2:
I'm currently stuggling getting it out of the box. ::)
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What's going to happen when I plug in the old digi box that's got the dvd and tape player included in it?
Am I going to get 2 sets of Freeview digi shite at the same time, or will the weakest one just blow up like? confused:
Surely you can't have 2 digi boxes plugged into the same telly can you? rubschin:
I'm going for a lie down. Me 'eds swimmin'. surrender:
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Is it sorted yet ? whistle:
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Is it sorted yet ? whistle:
No. See the question in me last post. Don't want to blow anything up like. noooo:
Where's that fat old barman when you need him ey? whistle:
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Why don't you disconnect the current one completely then install new one.......then try and reconnect old model after that rubschin:
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Unlikely to blow up ~ in fact you are unlikely to have enough connection points to couple them all up in tandem.
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Why don't you disconnect the current one completely then install new one.......then try and reconnect old model after that rubschin:
That's best I think. Had enough disasters for one week.
I'll 'ave a brew and another snout, and then do the BIG plug in while I've got the place to meself.
managed to finally get BBC 1 NW on the other one btw, but all NW channels are now in the 8 hundreds! Banghead
I suppose this will be the same until they turn the bloody turbo signal booster up at Winter Hill, gormless useless eejits. sick2:
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You can plug in as many as you like - worry not like.... noooo:
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You can plug in as many as you like - worry not like.... noooo:
Won't they sort of 'compete' with each other like, BEARing in mind one's a plus box now and the other one isn't?
The big switch on commences in less than 10 minutes. scared2:
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It will be fine ....your digi problems will be sorted and we will need then to focus on what else we can fix for you ;D
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It will be fine ....your digi problems will be sorted and we will need then to focus on what else we can fix for you ;D
Saying "it'll be fine" isn't really the answer I was lookin' for tbqath. noooo:
It's now loading itself up, and I'm ded proud of meself for simply swapping the same leads and stuff over off the original digi box stuffed in those holes in the back, rather than drag the telly out that weighs 4 squillion tons to do the job proper like with the new wires stuff and gubbins.
Mrs G has just rung me to tell me to record crap factor. happy001
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I can stop holding my breath then ;)
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I can stop holding my breath then ;)
Stand by. Just going to venture back into the tv cave. scared2:
Can't smell burning or hear owt, so that's a good start. happy088
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Werkin'!
Just need to try and understand how this record facilty werks now. ::)
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You can plug in as many as you like - worry not like.... noooo:
Won't they sort of 'compete' with each other like, BEARing in mind one's a plus box now and the other one isn't?
The big switch on commences in less than 10 minutes. scared2:
No.
You've prolly discovered by now you can choose which input the telly displays....
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So is it all working, recording and picking up all your programmes ok then ?????
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Who'd have thought it... digi eh...? Shrugs:
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So is it all working, recording and picking up all your programmes ok then ?????
Dunno. Rarely watch it tbh. Endless repeats of utter shite HAVE to be watched by Moose's, as well as the current offerings of similar durge.
Only really bought it for them, being the big softie that I am. Very little advantage or benefit for me
I've now got me own telly with a built in tape player, so I can watch all me oldies, like Fawlty Towers, Porridge, and stuff, and I can lie in me nest watching it too! cloud9:
Got absolutely loads of old tapes to watch from the good old days when telly showed proper analouge programmes of quality. cloud9:
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Currently recording...onto 'ard drive like...tonights 2 exciting ::) episodes of corporation street.
Young Growler Jnr showed us how it werks like. Quite impressed I was.
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By the machine or young Growler ???
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I have learnt 2 new phrases of late, Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants. The kids of today are in the former category
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Currently recording...onto 'ard drive like...tonights 2 exciting ::) episodes of corporation street.
Young Growler Jnr showed us how it werks like. Quite impressed I was.
Ahhh.... the wonder of digi.... cloud9:
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As the Actress said to the Bishop drumroll:
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noooo:
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Another thread veers into the gutter?
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Another thread veers into the gutter?
Into the gutter and down the drain hole of destiny.... noooo:
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By the machine or young Growler ???
Both really, oh and meself for a) setting it up in the first place, and 2) for teaching him how to do things without resorting to mamby pamby 'users instructions' 8)
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Glad it all works well happy088
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We told you so
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Why does the new digi freeview + box take 60 seconds to 'fire up' ey?
New hi tech technology? happy001
The old b/w tv we had in the 50's was quicker than this wretched thing, and that had valves! ::)
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Operator error noooo:
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Operator error noooo:
No, seriously, you switch it on, lights flash, and then the welcome to whoever it is that's made the crock of crap comes up after about 40 seconds before finally connecting to the tv.
Digi does me 'ed in as the thread title suggests. noooo:
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
Bit like the tv valves that needed warming up before it kicked into life back in the 50's then ey? ::)
Mmmmmmm, that's progress in'it? noooo:
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Jump on it eveilgrin:
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Jump on it eveilgrin:
Another Nick Top Tip then ey? ::)
Cheers! noooo:
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
Bit like the tv valves that needed warming up before it kicked into life back in the 50's then ey? ::)
Mmmmmmm, that's progress in'it? noooo:
But yer valve TV couldn't reproduce over 1,00 line sof picture or record two programmes simultaneously could it eh? EH?
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
Bit like the tv valves that needed warming up before it kicked into life back in the 50's then ey? ::)
Mmmmmmm, that's progress in'it? noooo:
But yer valve TV couldn't reproduce over 1,00 line sof picture or record two programmes simultaneously could it eh? EH?
Wasn't it 4,05 line sof picture in those days, and there weren't 2 programmes to record?
P.S. have more water with it. ::)
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
Bit like the tv valves that needed warming up before it kicked into life back in the 50's then ey? ::)
Mmmmmmm, that's progress in'it? noooo:
But yer valve TV couldn't reproduce over 1,00 line sof picture or record two programmes simultaneously could it eh? EH?
Wasn't it 4,05 line sof picture in those days, and there weren't 2 programmes to record?
P.S. have more water with it. ::)
redface:
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Its because the hard disk needs time to spin up before it can be used.
Bit like the tv valves that needed warming up before it kicked into life back in the 50's then ey? ::)
Mmmmmmm, that's progress in'it? noooo:
But yer valve TV couldn't reproduce over 1,00 line sof picture or record two programmes simultaneously could it eh? EH?
WTF's a sof when it's at 'ome like? confused:
I was watching some old vids...remember them ::)...whilst locked in me room in disgrace last night, and I must say the quality of them, even though some are over 20 yrs old, is still more than aadequate. happy088
Who needs all this fancy pants gubbins ey?
I don't. noooo:
I'm easily pleased and happy about it thank you very much.
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I'm easily pleased and happy about it thank you very much.
happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
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I'm easily pleased and happy about it thank you very much.
happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Yes? And your fukin' point is EXACTLY? rubschin:
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I was watching some old vids...remember them ::)...whilst locked in me room in disgrace last night, and I must say the quality of them, even though some are over 20 yrs old, is still more than aadequate. happy088
Who needs all this fancy pants gubbins ey?
I don't. noooo:
I'm easily pleased and happy about it thank you very much.
How was Debbie...? whistle:
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Still in Dallas I presume whistle:
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Still in Dallas I presume whistle:
I guess so... lol:
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Invisible Touch live tour by Genesis, one of the concerts I attended back in '87 at Roundhey Park, Leeds, absolutely brilliant, and the 1990 Lombard RAC rally starting from Harrogate....if you MUST know actually. ::)
They were much happier days they were. cloud9:
I almost blubbered remebering the memories like. cry:
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Invisible Touch live tour by Genesis, one of the concerts I attended back in '87 at Roundhey Park, Leeds, absolutely brilliant, and the 1990 Lombard RAC rally starting from Harrogate....if you MUST know actually. ::)
They were much happier days they were. cloud9:
I almost blubbered remebering the memories like. cry:
Me too...
Debbie... Drool:
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Invisible Touch live tour by Genesis, one of the concerts I attended back in '87 at Roundhey Park, Leeds, absolutely brilliant, and the 1990 Lombard RAC rally starting from Harrogate....if you MUST know actually. ::)
They were much happier days they were. cloud9:
I almost blubbered remebering the memories like. cry:
Me too...
Debbie... Drool:
You too what exactly? rubschin:
Never seen that 'debbie' film tbqath.
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char048
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Invisible Touch live tour by Genesis, one of the concerts I attended back in '87 at Roundhey Park, Leeds, absolutely brilliant, and the 1990 Lombard RAC rally starting from Harrogate....if you MUST know actually. ::)
They were much happier days they were. cloud9:
I almost blubbered remebering the memories like. cry:
Me too...
Debbie... Drool:
You too what exactly? rubschin:
Never seen that 'debbie' film tbqath.
Never seen Debbie Does Dallas?
happy001
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Invisible Touch live tour by Genesis, one of the concerts I attended back in '87 at Roundhey Park, Leeds, absolutely brilliant, and the 1990 Lombard RAC rally starting from Harrogate....if you MUST know actually. ::)
They were much happier days they were. cloud9:
I almost blubbered remebering the memories like. cry:
Me too...
Debbie... Drool:
You too what exactly? rubschin:
Never seen that 'debbie' film tbqath.
Never seen Debbie Does Dallas?
happy001
Nope, believe it or not, and that's the truth.
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I believe you ~ thousands won't, but I do.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Does_Dallas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Does_Dallas)
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I believe you ~ thousands won't, but I do.
Well the thousands can go and take a hike, but preferably NOT up my 'ill. evil:
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I know I keep rattlin' on about it, but why does this bloody digi box take so so so bloody long to 'fire up' ey, WHY?
Has it p'raps got valves in it?
Takes longer to warm up than our telly did back in the 50's ffs....and they call this progress? happy001
Bloody joke it is, really.
The old anna log digi one came to life as soon as you turned it on. Shrugs:
Seriously, there was absolutely nowt wrong with anna log. cloud9:
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Gas pressure is probably down.
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He should run it off 'is bladder then ::)
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Gas pressure is probably down.
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Now THAT Snoops, is the sort of purile comment I'd expect from one or possibly two, three or four other members in here, not you.
I'm deeply disappointed. cry:
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Gas pressure is probably down.
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Now THAT Snoops, is the sort of purile comment I'd expect from one or possibly two, three or four other members in here, not you.
I'm deeply disappointed. cry:
It was one of my Mother's favourite sayings. Whenever anything failed to work as expected she would say it. ;D
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OK then Forgiven. angel1
I'd normally expect those sort of ridiculous comments from the willy waving I.T. brigade though. ::)
They simply don't understand my unhappiness with ALL things digi. cry:
R.I.P. Anna. sad32:
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I'm with you. I have digi boxes on both TVs. They take so long to catch up with a channel change that I think they have failed and I am pushing buttons like mad and bellowing for new batteries for the remote. But it's what we have to live with because you just can't buy anything else these days.