Discount on official Saorview boxes

PressTheButton

HumpM wrote: »

Theirs seemingly no usb for a external hard drive on the Aldi box...

As of now, questions surround this aspect of the Aldi Saorview STB. Read separate thread on Aldi Saorview set-top box:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056277418

Update Friday 27 may 2011 at 21:44hrs: See latest discussion on confusion over Aldi's Saorview set-top box USB PVR functionality on Page 5 of the (Aldi STB) dedicated thread:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056277418&page=5

We may not know for sure until somebody actually purchases one of these and is in a position to conclusively know. For the moment best to take it that HumpM is correct and that this Aldi Saorview STB does not have USB PVR function.

Capt'n Midnight

paddyp wrote: »

Yeah literally millions of people in the UK were conned into getting new antennae I'm sure the same will happen here. Digital requires far lower signal levels than analogue so if you have a good picture on analogue without amps, combiners and other shennanigans you will be 99% sure to have a perfect digital signal.

If in the UK go to BBC teletext page 284 , if you can read the page your existing aerial is OK

Do RTE have something like this yet ?

Mimikyu

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mailburner

Del2005 wrote: »

How are you currently watching TV with no aerial?

Buy the cheapest indoor aerial you can find, Tesco have one for ~€9 or less, then try and tune in your TV. If you get decent TV3 then you're OK for Soarview. If that doesn't work then you'll need proper advice;)

have sky in one room
rabbit ears in the other but the reception is poor on everything
bar rte1+2

Digital Satellite TV

JimsAlterEgo wrote: »

have heard certain areas can get freeview from uk also, would this mean 2 boxes?

Very Location dependent. Works well if possible where you live See.......

http://www.tvtrade.ie/how-to-combine-saorview-and-freeview-on-the-same-digital-receiver.html

Kess73

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Does that mean you need a Saorview box from the changeover date onwards to watch the Irish channels and a seperate box/connection from UPC or wherever to watch the non Irsh channels?

ted1

no if your telly has mpeg4 there is no need for an extra box, most channels will be on upc.so no need to double up.

SteM

MayoForSam wrote: »

If you're a real 'bargain hunter' then don't bother buying an aerial for DTT - make your own one - a few steel welding rods, screws and washers, length of 3x1 and a balun from Maplins - perfect signal on my combi freesat/DTT box (aerial is in the attic, signal is perfect). Got the instructions from Youtube.

What box is this? I was under the impression that there was no Freesat/DTT box? As in specifically Freesat branded.

Badgermonkey

SteM wrote: »

What box is this? I was under the impression that there was no Freesat/DTT box? As in specifically Freesat branded.

He means a FTA (Free to Air) / DTT combo box.

Freesat / Saorview box would be ideal, not gonna happen though.

Digital Satellite TV

SteM wrote: »

What box is this? I was under the impression that there was no Freesat/DTT box? As in specifically Freesat branded.

There is none. Freesat not equals to free to air, which is what the combo boxes are. Another commonly used phrase 'freeview' is something else altogether also.

free to air vs freesat vs freeview explained simply

NIMAN

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Hey folks, just got a mail from tvtrade.ie. Saorview officially launches today. They're doing 10% off official Saorview boxes until Tuesday next week if you use the voucher code LoveSaorview during checkout.

http://www.tvtrade.ie/walker-saorview-boxes.html

http://www.tvtrade.ie/saorview-set-top-box-receiver.html

I hate websites like that where you see a price in either red print or bigger font, but its ex vat.

The price you pay is then in tiny writing, so its trying to hide what the real price is.

Badgermonkey

NIMAN wrote: »

The price you pay is then in tiny writing, so its trying to hide what the real price is.

The 'real' price is clearly visible on TvTrade.ie, imagine only Mr. Magoo would struggle.

ted1

its called trade, as in a trade websitte, you they won't have to display prices incl.Vat as there primarly selling to the trade who can claim VAT back.

peckerhead

Aldi are doing a HD box for €79.99 next week.

paddyp

ted1 wrote: »

as there primarly selling to the trade

Site doesn't seem in any way targetted as a trade site other than the name and the ex vat pricing, there is no volume discount and I doubt trades people are paying the prices listed.

Compton

those walker boxes are terrible, I've had 2 of them break down on me, and my mates have had similar experiences,the tvs and all.

something like this is a far better, and more reliable unit

http://satworld.ie/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=222
http://www.freesat.ie/index.php?cat=HD_receivers1&ActinicSID=57992dcd50e959236ce24c9b7c701be6

Badgermonkey

peckerhead wrote: »

Aldi are doing a HD box for €79.99 next week.

All Saorview boxes are HD, MPEG-4 HD being part of the spec, Aldi box & others currently available (Walker, Triax) still overpriced.

Possibly worth the buy though for those who want teriffic reception and don't wish to wait 'til late 2012.

savemejebus

shblob wrote: »

those walker boxes are terrible, I've had 2 of them break down on me, and my mates have had similar experiences,the tvs and all.

something like this is a far better, and more reliable unit

http://satworld.ie/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=222
http://www.freesat.ie/index.php?cat=HD_receivers1&ActinicSID=57992dcd50e959236ce24c9b7c701be6

Correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think the fergusons have Mheg 5 so you'd be locking yourself out of any future interactive services that are offered.

Del2005

Kess73 wrote: »

Does that mean you need a Saorview box from the changeover date onwards to watch the Irish channels and a seperate box/connection from UPC or wherever to watch the non Irsh channels?

You'll still get the Irish channels on UPC and Sky. You'll need a set top box if you currently watch Irish channels on a TV with only an aerial that doesn't support MPEG4.

All Saorview is replacing is the old anolog transmission system with digital to free up space for next gen something.

Cantona's Collars

truedublad wrote: »

Will this changeover from analogue to digital create any work for lads installing Saorview ? Does anyone know how many houses will need work to be done ?

Check terrestrial forum-You need to get certification to be an Approved Saorview retailer/installer.This is to stop cowboys ripping people off as Saorview is aimed at those still in 4 channel land and most of those are older people,anyone with Sky/UPC won't be affected unless they have 2nd or third tv's with just the Irish channels on them.
Rule of thumb is if you can pick up tv3 pretty well on an aerial you should be sorted for Saorview reception.

Cantona's Collars

peckerhead wrote: »

Aldi are doing a HD box for €79.99 next week.

Only RTE2 is HD and some of it is upscaled SD.

paddyp

zerks wrote: »

You need to get certification to be an Approved Saorview retailer/installer.This is to stop cowboys ripping people off.

http://www.saorview.ie/trade-login/installers/

"Given the unregulated nature of aerial installation services in Ireland, at present we are not in position to register aerial/receiver installers as registered retailers."

"The SAORVIEW logo may not be used in relation to Installation Services (eg: on vehicles )"

Anyway do you honestly think the existence of a certification will stop the cowboys? Who's going to police it, who's going to finance the court case.

Look at all the fake charity collections and fake charity recycling bins around the country; trademarks, certifications, patents, copyrights and regulatory bodies are just a theory unless theres big big money behind it.

Digital Satellite TV

zerks wrote: »

Only RTE2 is HD and some of it is upscaled SD.

No mention of USB on box? Is there one for recording etc?

Tony

Really? then why is there a separate trade login which shows lower prices ?

ted1 wrote: »

its called trade, as in a trade websitte, you they won't have to display prices incl.Vat as there primarly selling to the trade who can claim VAT back.

Tony

That is correct.

savemejebus wrote: »

Correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think the fergusons have Mheg 5 so you'd be locking yourself out of any future interactive services that are offered.

HoPpiE

marrm wrote: »

Wait one week, get a HD box from ALDI for €79.99:

http://aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_16976.htm

So would this box be compatible with a monitor?

Tony

HoPpiE wrote: »

So would this box be compatible with a monitor?

I think so if the monitor had a HDMI input.

HoPpiE

Ya it has HDMI.

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-st2410/4505-3174_7-33749295.html

Thats the model.

yop

Same price as the Aldi one?
http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Saorview_Free_to_air_MPEG_4_digital_terrestrial.html#aT60