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Does this exist: Saorview TV - BUT with FM radio built-in??? [19"-32"]

  • 15-09-2012 11:31am
    #1
    firkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    I've searched and failed, so I thought I'd ask here. Does anyone know if such a TV exists:
    19inch-32inch
    Saorview compatible
    FM radio tuner built in

    The built in FM radio is the key bit. I know as part of the Saorview system RTE's digital radio stations can be received, but this ins't sufficient. I need to be able to receive local radio broadcast over analogue FM.

    I have an old school Philips CRT TV with an FM radio built-in so I'm trying to replace it. Thanks.
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  • #2
    Mr Keek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    I don't know of a TV with this Feature, but I can suggest an alternative.

    My home theater has an FM Radio built in, most of them do in fact. You could replace your DVD or Blu Ray player with a small system. All in one system like this. That system is Blu Ray, it'll be much cheaper again to get a DVD version.

    You can get a small 2.1 system where the 2 speakers are the same size as a closed fist for about €100.

    You'll have your FM Radio, and your TV and Movies will have much better sound.

    I use this feature an awful lot when watching the GAA, the minors games always have commentry in Irish, and when watching Connaught rudby or GAA on TG4. Just mute TV, and flick the Home Cinema to FM for english commentry.


  • #3
    firkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭firkin


    Hi Mr Keek, Thanks for the idea. Great outside-the-box thinking.
    Unfortunately I don't think it will be a runner for my particular situation because its for an elderly relative. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible. I think she may struggle to adjust to the new TV, let alone a separate amp/tuner.
    Its for a bedroom too, so space and 'neatness' is an issue.
    I was hoping to keep the cost down too.

    But thanks for the idea, I appreciate it. :)


  • #4
    Mr Keek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    firkin wrote: »
    its for an elderly relative. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible. I think she may struggle to adjust to the new TV, let alone a separate amp/tuner.

    Its for a bedroom too, so space and 'neatness' is an issue.

    Might be time to go old school so. My mum is a Home Help for the elderly, and she bought one of her Clients a Bush Retro Radio (Linked Here. You get them in Argos.) for Christmas as the lady was no longer able to go to mass, she wanted to hear it on the live radio broadcasts which are tranmitted locally


    The lady loves it. Pure simply to operate, good big buttons and a big dial. She said her family has one just like it back in the day!

    The only down side is that it doesn't have an iPod dock!!!!


  • #5
    firkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭firkin


    Gorgeous old retro radio -might get one for myself !

    She originally had a separate radio but when I got her the TV with built-in radio she loved it.
    Now she wants the same again.

    So hopefully someone else may see this thread and turn up something.

    But I do like that radio…something for my Christmas list maybe.


  • #6
    firkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭firkin


    Anyone else know of such a TV?


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  • #7
    JonathonS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭JonathonS


    You can get 10in "kitchen TV" with FM tuner such as this:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Special-Edition-Visua-Stainless-Cabinet/dp/B005G9TWMC/ref=sr_1_65?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347878417&sr=1-65

    but apart from that type of product there is nothing available.


  • #8
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    firkin wrote: »
    Anyone else know of such a TV?

    If there is one its from China!

    Look up Coby branded stuff, the problem will not be getting the FM radio part but the DVB-T tuner with MPEG4 video chip rather than the ATSC tuners that are used on the other side of the world.


  • #9
    firkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭firkin


    JonathonS wrote: »
    You can get 10in "kitchen TV" with FM tuner such as this:

    Good idea [although i'm pretty sure 10inch is too small]. I never considered 'kitchen TVs' but its given me another search idea. She has a fitted wardrobe that may allow a 'kitchen TV'- I can't quite remember the exact configuration but it just might work if I can find one with a bigger screen. Thanks.
    STB wrote: »
    ...rather than the ATSC tuners that are used on the other side of the world.

    Bang on the money there. I've already come across some US ATSC options alright.
    I'll give Coby a search. Thanks


  • #10
    Apogee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,857 ✭✭✭Apogee


    DVB-T is 'optional' on the following - maybe drop them an email?
    http://a8v.en.alibaba.com/product/482046972-214352911/HOT_SALE_17_8_inch_portable_TV_lcd_multi_player_with_with_FM_radio_VGA_USB_SD.html

    http://a8v.en.alibaba.com/product/477768797-214352911/17_inch_portable_led_tv_with_with_FM_radio_VGAport_USB_SD.html


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