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Free tv options?

  • 22-04-2013 11:13am
    #1
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭


    Im wanting to install saorview and the free uk channels in my house. I have only had an indoor antenna previous to this working a saorview top box which decided to give up the ghost at the weekend.
    I was looking at this kit.
    http://www.tvtrade.ie/combo-digital-satellite-tv-kit.html

    Is it good value? Watch out for the price including vat!
    Or would I be better off buying a receiver and dish separately? I dont need the outdoor antenna as the indoor works fine plus I have the hdmi cable from the previous box.

    I want to keep the costs down as much as possible.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    excollier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭excollier


    Should work ok, as long as you don't expect a 7 day epg for the satellite channels, and you can install the dish.


  • #3
    sfbonner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭sfbonner


    You are best off looking on donedeal or adverts for a second hand sky box and dish, and a saorview box too.. (sky box gives you all uk free to air channels... bbc's, itv's, c4, e4.....etc)

    Sky box €15
    Dish €20
    Sview €20

    Thats a big saving.. we have our saorview working on a small ariel at the back of our downstairs tv and its perfect.


  • #4
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    Cheers folks. I would rather new boxes rather than second hand stuff and one box would be preferable.

    I wouldn't be worried about a program guide. Is there any other boxes worth looking at?


  • #5
    excollier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭excollier


    The Ferguson Ariva 150.


  • #6
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,848 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    sean1141 wrote: »
    I wouldn't be worried about a program guide. Is there any other boxes worth looking at?

    Walker WP645TS-HD, looking very good now with a recent software update - http://www.tvtrade.ie/blog/walker-wp645ts-hd-how-to-install-firmware-v3-8-satfree-from-usb-drive/

    Saorview approved, 7 day guide for both Saorview and satfree (aka Freesat), MHEG-5 digital text.

    I posted this earlier - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=84296402&postcount=8


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