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TV with combi FTA and saorview

  • 01-12-2012 11:58am
    #1
    carolmon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 613 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I'm looking to buy a new TV that is ready for both FTA and saorview, any recs?
    Approx 300e to spend
    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    I would think the Walker Saorview & satellite tv is all that's available at that kind of price. Link is to 26" version: larger screens are available.


  • #3
    carolmon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 613 ✭✭✭carolmon


    Most of the ads say the TVs are saorview ready, what do I need to look out for to ensure they can receive FTA also?


  • #4
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    The tv specs. should list DVB-S2 in the 'tuner' category. Take a look here.

    The Samsung & Panasonic models are considerably more expensive than the Walker. There are a couple of lesser known makes that seem to be aimed at the camping market & also come with built in DVD players & 12v power option.


  • #5
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,034 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Just beware those TVs will only show "now and next" on the Satellite channels, and if any channels move transponder you will need to manually re-tune and sort the channels again. This happens 2 or 3 times a year on the important satellite channels. This is fine for a techie but annoying to the average user who ends up after autotune with dozens of Channel 4, Channel4, Channel 4 etc regional variations.

    At your price range for say a 32" the Walker fits the bill and is cheap. There are very few other options at that price. The screen is average for that price range. I know the TV guide for the Saorview channels is vvvvvvveeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyy slow on some models of Walker TVs so make sure to test the loading time of the 7 day guide and the new teletext on RTE1 and make sure it loads quickly.

    Let us know how you get on.


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