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TV to pick up both Saorview and Freeview (through aerial)

  • 28-01-2012 08:18PM
    #1
    jagerluvinliamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi hey, I know this has been done to death and there is a lot of info but i dont know how much of it is reletive to my specific question.


    I am currently living in Donegal town since i am near the border i am looking to buy a tv that can pick up both saorview and freeview through the aerial. What exact specs should i be looking for?


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  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    A Saorview approved TV should do the job, it has a DVB-T tuner with MPEG-4 video decoding for Saorview which is backwards compatible with the UK's MPEG-2 video decoding standard, it also does MHEG-5 for digital text and future interactive services.

    It you want to receive the 4/5 UK FreeviewHD channels (DVB-T2/MPEG-4 standard) when they launch across NI on Oct 24th next check the specs for DVB-T2. Some of the Saorview approved Sony TVs have a DVB-T2 tuner and others too I believe.

    http://www.saorview.ie/products-retailers/saorview-approved-product-listings/


  • #3
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,712 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Check out the Sony KDLxxEX723BU for example.


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