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  • 14-03-2011 5:52pm
    #1
    JaneEyre_A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi Guys,
    dunno if anyone can help me out...
    I just moved to an apartment temporarily, just for a few months until it sells/find alternative arrangement.
    I contacted NTL and from their terms and condition i have to sign for a years subscription in the case that i move out before the lease is up i'll have to either pay €200/the remainder of my contract...
    Now to me that's a lot; can anyone advise me of any boxes to buy and what channels i can get... Looking for basic channels.. Some sports and news will be nice - not fussy
    J


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  • #2
    WeightierDisc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭WeightierDisc


    Freeview is the way to go. One of payment and you're set. E4 all the bbc's film4, CBS etc, Best value for money around


  • #3
    JaneEyre_A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭JaneEyre_A


    Just looking for one; prices vary - anyone know any good deals?
    So i've got a normal tv(way before HD) and the ntl box(no basic channels)
    If i buy one of these boxes, all i need to do is connect it and it'll work?

    I'm quite useless with things like this but desperate times... 2 weeks and no tv is killing me :(


  • #4
    carbsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭carbsy


    WeightierDisc wrote: »
    Freeview is the way to go. One of payment and you're set. E4 all the bbc's film4, CBS etc, Best value for money around

    You mean freesat? Although judging by your location you might be able to pick up freeview! Also, the OP will have to put up a satellite dish for freesat.


  • #5
    WeightierDisc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭WeightierDisc


    Aldi and lidl usually have them once or twice a year so keep an eye out. It was a local handy man who put ours up. Its a matter of installing a satellite and plugging the box into the tv. Really simple.


  • #6
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    The Lidl / Aldi / Ross non-Freesat "generic" boxes are not worth it. Also the plastic parts on some cheap dishes bread easily and and the Lidl cable is inadequate.

    Minimum now to get is a "Freesat HD" box.


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  • #7
    JaneEyre_A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭JaneEyre_A


    So i've got an old tv, that isn't HD/HD ready - There's an NTL box in the apartment but no basic channels after auto tuning...

    From the replies here; seems like freesat/freeview?

    I live in Dublin - close to the CC


  • #8
    carbsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭carbsy


    JaneEyre_A wrote: »
    So i've got an old tv, that isn't HD/HD ready - There's an NTL box in the apartment but no basic channels after auto tuning...

    From the replies here; seems like freesat/freeview?

    I live in Dublin - close to the CC

    OP, it seems like you have an old cable connection.You can only connect NTL equipment to this.Your other option it to errect a satellite which you prob can't as you won't be there long.I'd go with rabbits ears and pick up the 4 Irish analogue stations to get you your tele fix until you move.


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