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20/05/2008, 13:16 tracteurtom Joined on 09/01/2007 19 Correze Posts 312 Re: freesat HD Martin, Please could you explain the best way to get Freesat up and runng in in France ?  What hardware do I need to buy?  Is it best hanging on for a while yet ?  That sort of thing.  Not having ITV is no loss in my books !!!  But I do miss the BBC !  Thanks.    Report

20/05/2008, 16:36 Martinwatkins Joined on 23/08/2004 W Devon/NE Perigord Posts 875 Re: freesat HD If all you want is basic standard definition TV from the BBC/ITV/C4 and aren't fussed about a detailed electronic programme guide (EPG) then a €70 dish and terminal numerique from Bricodepot/whatever will do fine.  Also gives you all the radio channels and a host of other odds and ends (some odder than other it has to be said). If you want Freesat itself you need to go back to the UK (or get someone to do it for you) and buy and actual Freesat box,  this will give you the same channels but with a better EPG and the interactive stuff will all work logically (which it may well not do on a Bricowhatever box). There are some software issues with the new Freesat boxes and they seem to be in short supply in some places,   so you could always get your dish working with the Bricowhatever box and enjoy that until the dust settles. At the moment it does look like if you want all the HD stuff then a Freesat box may be necessary but to be honest I don't think anyone's sure about  that yet.   If I haven't covered everything then please ask!    Report

20/05/2008, 17:14 Tim Joined on 19/03/2007 76 Haute Normandie Posts 391 Re: freesat HD For me, and a few others who have asked me, it's comes down to HD and PVR. If you want the HD without paying Sky, then freesat is the only way and the same applies for the PVR - the freesat version of a Skyplus box. They've yet to reach the shops but from what I've read, they are likely to be the most in demand. Tim    Report

20/05/2008, 17:54 Martinwatkins Joined on 23/08/2004 W Devon/NE Perigord Posts 875 Re: freesat HD Too true Timco.    We haven't got a PVR yet but I could see that it would simplify recordings,   particularly given our somewhat complex set up which leaves Wendy in total despair if she wants to record.    Report

20/05/2008, 18:28 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Sharjah U.A.E Posts 2,017 Re: freesat HD Learning French is bad enough but learning electronic-speak  Whats a PVR ? Steve Sharjah + 50 (in France) ........................................................................... Roll on death.....Demob is too far away.    Report

20/05/2008, 18:49 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,247 Re: freesat HD Personal Video Recorder. You can program it to tape a whole series without having to revisit the recording menu. Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

20/05/2008, 19:25 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Sharjah U.A.E Posts 2,017 Re: freesat HD Cor! Aint technology wonderful, what will they fink of next? Steve Sharjah + 50 (in France) ........................................................................... Roll on death.....Demob is too far away.    Report

20/05/2008, 19:27 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,247 Re: freesat HD Too right! Do you remember the days before video recorders? Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

20/05/2008, 19:29 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Sharjah U.A.E Posts 2,017 Re: freesat HD Video recorders ? I remember the days before digital watches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve Sharjah + 50 (in France) ........................................................................... Roll on death.....Demob is too far away.    Report

20/05/2008, 19:51 Tim Joined on 19/03/2007 76 Haute Normandie Posts 391 Re: freesat HD  Martinwatkins wrote: Too true Timco.    We haven't got a PVR yet but I could see that it would simplify recordings,   particularly given our somewhat complex set up which leaves Wendy in total despair if she wants to record.   Marcelle doesn't even attempt it Martin - she 'leaves all that sort of thing' to me! I think it's simple, but there you go. Tim    Report

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