Topic: Why do they all have freeview? (Read 2688 times)

crazymac · « **on:** April 13, 2009, 15:06:24 »

I've been looking around for a new TV for the sitting room as my current ones sound is fubar.

I already have Sky so there is no need for freeview etc, and I am looking about 32 inch screen size.

But here's the rub, THEY ALL COME WITH FREEVIEW!! WHY??? So many have sky these days that surely there must be an option for ne freeview??

Or am I missing something here? Is there an advantage to having freeview as well as Sky?

Yoshi · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2009, 15:15:32 »

Freeview is the replacement for standard terrestrial, so therefore tellys will come with it as it will be the standard tuner thingumy :D

Bob696 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2009, 15:16:57 »

You could plug your old telly into a normal arial and recieve ITV/BBC yes?

Freeview is just the digital version of what your old telly could do with a few more channels.

crazymac · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2009, 16:15:33 »

Quote from: Bob696 on April 13, 2009, 15:16:57

You could plug your old telly into a normal arial and recieve ITV/BBC yes?

Freeview is just the digital version of what your old telly could do with a few more channels.

That does make sense, but it looks to me that they are making so much of them coming with Freeview that it strikes me they are charging extra for it?

karlo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2009, 16:58:20 »

Analogue will be redundant in a couple or so years so you will need a digital tuner to view any sort of TV.

Disco Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2009, 17:02:19 »

I might have more time for Freeview if those of us who haven't been able to (and still can't) get it since it started hadn't been paying the same TV ~~Tax~~ Licence Fee as those who get all the channels.

We are being forced to pay for services that we cannot get!

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2009, 18:08:23 »

The tuner circuitry for Freeview really doesn't add much cost; you can buy a totally separate set-top box with its own power supply etc for a few quid. If you're really that upset about it, just buy one that doesn't.

TDi90 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2009, 19:38:15 »

you would be suprised how man ypoeple have left sky tv since it started... :-#
incl. me!

Gordo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2009, 22:50:50 »

Quote from: TDi90 on April 13, 2009, 19:38:15

you would be suprised how man ypoeple have left sky tv since it started... :-#
incl. me!

My parents have digital satellite and, whilst there are something like 9000 channels, there are still only a handful of channels worth watching. And most of them are also on Freeview.

If you want to watch the BBC's digital channels and you don't have Freeview, DSat or cable then you can watch them all live online via the BBC iPlayer.

Digital satellite TV is more than just Sky - but that's what most people think of it as. There are BBC, ITV, Five, UKTV, Channel 4 and many more channels on satellite that have nothing to do with "Sky".

As for why new TVs have Freeview in them, it's because (as has already been said) old TVs had an analogue receiver - Freeview is used as the generic name for the digital equivalent. Some Panasonic TBs also support FreeSat.

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:42:57 »

I am seriously considering dumping any kind of TV receiver in my house. There is nothing but crap on most of the channels. If I watch anything, its usually on dvd. And not that kind of dvd either :oops:

crazymac · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2009, 10:36:23 »

OK, thanks for the comments guys :clap:

LSP, if I was on my own then i'd do away with the TV as well, but with a wife that loves her soaps and and 8 year old in the house I have no chance of getting rid!

Looks like a new TV will be winging its way soon, i'm tied into Sky plus for a bit yet, but I need to seriously look into what channels we watch and wether they are available on Freeview or freesat?

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2009, 16:51:50 »

If you have freeview ten you'll still be able to watch some channel during thunderstorms ;)

crazymac · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2009, 21:10:13 »

Quote from: Range Rover Blues on April 14, 2009, 16:51:50

If you have freeview ten you'll still be able to watch some channel during thunderstorms ;)

Thats a good point that :clap: heavy rain and Sky goes FUBAR!

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2009, 21:23:41 »

If a telly recieves no signal - analogue (about to be scrapped) or digital then surely it is just a monitor............

You dont need a monitor licence :? :? :? :?

When you buy a telly it is repored to licence authority every time ;) ;)

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2009, 08:02:15 »

Quote from: hairyasswelder on April 14, 2009, 21:23:41

You dont need a monitor licence :? :? :? :?

You do if you're watching telly through it, even through a computer - MythTV etc. As soon as there is a tuner involved somewhere then you need a licence. If it is JUST a monitor then you don't need a license, but staring at the desktop background is not normally a substitute for watching EastEnders.

Gordo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2009, 12:41:58 »

Quote from: thermidorthelobster on April 15, 2009, 08:02:15

You do if you're watching telly through it, even through a computer - MythTV etc. As soon as there is a tuner involved somewhere then you need a licence. If it is JUST a monitor then you don't need a license, but staring at the desktop background is not normally a substitute for watching EastEnders.

Only if you're watching it as it is being broadcast: Watching a programme on the BBC's iPlayer doesn't require a TV licence, but watching BBC One 'live' through their web site does.

...but surely watching grass grow, paint dry etc. is more interesting than Eastenders? :roll:

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2009, 17:59:46 »

Quote from: thermidorthelobster on April 15, 2009, 08:02:15

Quote from: hairyasswelder on April 14, 2009, 21:23:41
You dont need a monitor licence :? :? :? :?

You do if you're watching telly through it, even through a computer - MythTV etc. As soon as there is a tuner involved somewhere then you need a licence. If it is JUST a monitor then you don't need a license, but staring at the desktop background is not normally a substitute for watching EastEnders.

What I meant was they dont ask you to fill in the licencing form when you buy it ;) No freeview, no tuner (when analogue turns off.
My mrs bought me a freeview USB dongle and got a letter saying she had no licence :roll: Its in my name ;) but when I bought my pc/laptop ..... nothing :D

Steve

landy_bug · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2009, 21:21:48 »

same wiv my telly when i got it i had a letter say i was breaking the law coz i don't have a licence, if they checked their system they would see that the missus has got one tho, all bills in her name! :dance: bar important ones like mortgage. i have freeview i couldn't see the point in sky as it costs loads money better spent on toys :D

Range Rover Red · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2009, 00:01:31 »

Quote from: KTM Gordo on April 15, 2009, 12:41:58

...but surely watching grass grow, paint dry etc. is more interesting than Eastenders? :roll:

It reminds me of just how good my own life is :lol:

littlepow · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2009, 20:13:21 »

Quote from: crazymac on April 14, 2009, 21:10:13

Quote from: Range Rover Blues on April 14, 2009, 16:51:50
If you have freeview ten you'll still be able to watch some channel during thunderstorms ;)

Thats a good point that :clap: heavy rain and Sky goes FUBAR!

Erm, that means you have a bad installation - rain should not effect your signal reception. Go give sky a kick in the rectal gland and get it re-positioned.

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