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Saorview set top box €49 at Tesco

  • 27-09-2012 02:23PM
    #1
    Oracle
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    Looks the same as the Argos one but with a Technika badge, also made in Turkey:

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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Technika T8030? https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056753877
    so still not sure exactly which model it is


  • #3
    Oracle
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    I have the Argos one and this looks identical to it. Also comes with an HDMI cable. Plus the Saorview logo is printed on the front, so it is Saorview approved.


  • #4
    TheDriver
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    good value


  • #5
    jsn.peters
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭jsn.peters


    excellent value


  • #6
    screamer
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    Have seen them for 39 in a shop recently, must try and remember where and I'll post it up.


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  • #7
    Oracle
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    Listed on Saorview.ie as an approved set top box: http://www.saorview.ie/product/technika/


  • #8
    Capt'n Midnight
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    TheDriver wrote: »
    good value
    jsn.peters wrote: »
    excellent value
    It's a good price for a saorview box

    it's not a great price because that's in or around what they go for
    Aldi did one for €55 but you get 3 year cover. Power city are doing saorview boxes for €55. DID are taking the piss as usual. Argos have done them for €50 too.

    Be interesting to see what way prices go as we get nearer the changeover. Or even just after it.


  • #9
    Capt'n Midnight
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    screamer wrote: »
    Have seen them for 39 in a shop recently, must try and remember where and I'll post it up.
    :)

    just make sure it isn't one of those TVstar boxes or UK freeview

    as a general rule if it doesn't say Saorview it's not worth saving a few quid.


  • #10
    utyh2ikcq9z76b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭utyh2ikcq9z76b


    Yeah Im holding out till a few months after the launch, the boxes in the uk went down to around £15-20, wonder how many won't bother at all?


  • #11
    Oracle
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    Pierce Warm Zirconium wrote: »
    Yeah Im holding out till a few months after the launch, the boxes in the uk went down to around £15-20, wonder how many won't bother at all?

    Do you think they'll go down that much? :eek: There's an RTE/TV3 addict in my house so compulsory purchase.


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  • #12
    dodzy
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    Oracle wrote: »
    Do you think they'll go down that much? :eek: There's an RTE/TV3 addict in my house so compulsory purchase.

    Don't think you'll see that much of a drop TBH. Can't really compare to the UK market.


  • #13
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Pierce Warm Zirconium wrote: »
    Yeah Im holding out till a few months after the launch, the boxes in the uk went down to around £15-20, wonder how many won't bother at all?
    How much are HD boxes in the UK ?

    That would give a better indication of how low the price can go. There are licenses for codecs and stuff so there is a minimum price even if they could provide the hardware for free.


  • #14
    Digital Satellite TV
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    dodzy wrote: »
    Don't think you'll see that much of a drop TBH. Can't really compare to the UK market.

    +1

    RTE's predictions show that there will be barely/ if enough approved boxes in Ireland cover demand with the generic versions filling in the extra around the switchover. They did the rounds with all major retailers/wholesalers a while ago getting the figures


  • #15
    ted1
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    Pierce Warm Zirconium wrote: »
    Yeah Im holding out till a few months after the launch, the boxes in the uk went down to around £15-20, wonder how many won't bother at all?
    There boxes used mpeg2 which is a poorer technology. Also they have 60 million people with more channels available so a greater take up. Don't expect things here to go the same way.


  • #16
    muincav
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    Pierce Warm Zirconium wrote: »
    Yeah Im holding out till a few months after the launch, the boxes in the uk went down to around £15-20, wonder how many won't bother at all?

    It took a very long time after the Freeview launch before any box was £15-£20!!!
    And yes, the Technika box in Tesco is Saorview approved plus if you live in the right area you may be able to pick up Freeview which in my opinion is a lot lot better than Saorview with a lot more channels (even at their launch)


  • #17
    utyh2ikcq9z76b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭utyh2ikcq9z76b


    Some good points, might just get one now


  • #18
    theoneeyedman
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    Picked up one of these today. Looks good thus far came with a HDMI cable included grand sharp pic on a 32" CRT tv ......good value all around IMO.


  • #19
    PopTarts
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    These easy to set up?

    Is it just a matter of plugging it in?


  • #20
    ted1
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    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Picked up one of these today. Looks good thus far came with a HDMI cable included grand sharp pic on a 32" CRT tv ......good value all around IMO.
    just to avoid confusion the hdmi is useless on a CRT.


  • #21
    digitaldr
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    Do you get the freeview epg on these boxes? Do they have scart/composite out too?


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  • #22
    Zardoz
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    Not sure I'd buy another Technika product .
    Bought a Technika branded dvd player and wireless keyboard in Tesco before and they were both faulty .Cheaply made.


  • #23
    Capt'n Midnight
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    digitaldr wrote: »
    Do you get the freeview epg on these boxes? Do they have scart/composite out too?
    pretty sure it's part of the Saorview standard

    generic boxes might only have now/next


  • #24
    Thargor
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    Can this record to a USB key does anyone know?


  • #25
    muincav
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    Thargor wrote: »
    Can this record to a USB key does anyone know?

    No afraid not-the USB connection is only for viewing other media eg...pics


  • #26
    greened
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭greened


    Was recommended the €45 box that supervalu are selling by a friend that works with UPC. Bought it. RF out and HDMI, USB reader that you can record onto. My aeriel was moved about 90 degrees in wind the week before I bought. One of the arms also broke off and the reception was like a winter in the North Pole. Pluged in the box and I have crystal clear picture. all other usual features EPG etc.
    Would recomend.


  • #27
    Thargor
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    greened wrote: »
    Was recommended the €45 box that supervalu are selling by a friend that works with UPC. Bought it. RF out and HDMI, USB reader that you can record onto. My aeriel was moved about 90 degrees in wind the week before I bought. One of the arms also broke off and the reception was like a winter in the North Pole. Pluged in the box and I have crystal clear picture. all other usual features EPG etc.
    Would recomend.
    Is that offer still going?


  • #28
    byte
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    byte


    I'm pretty sure the box that Supervalu were selling is a generic MPEG4 box, more than likely branded TVStar?

    If so, it's not Saorview approved, won't have digital Aertel or "red button" interactivity, and that's only the basics.

    Can you confirm what box you bought.


  • #29
    ted1
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    All saorview boxes have hdmi and scary, freeview is a not in Ireland. It's the British version if saorview. Most the boxes are OEM equipment and made by Vestel in Turkey. So no difference other than firmware and label.


  • #30
    Capt'n Midnight
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    greened wrote: »
    Was recommended the €45 box that supervalu are selling by a friend that works with UPC. Bought it. RF out and HDMI, USB reader that you can record onto.
    does it do RTE 2 ?

    does it have a 7 day EPG ?


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  • #31
    Cantona's Collars
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    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    does it do RTE 2 ?

    does it have a 7 day EPG ?

    A lot of talk on the terrestrial forum about these boxes sold in Supervalu,Dunnes,Xtravision etc. They are not certified,no Mheg5 etc. Better to pay an extra few quid & have something that is futureproof.I'd be sickened if I forked out for one & then a future firmware update by Saorview rendered it useless.


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