Freesat in my room?

[kinmel]

This info is good to know.. i've got 2 spare on the sky lnb 

Is there any freesat pci cards out yet for the pc?

Any DVB S, or DVB S2 PCI card will get you SD Freesat.

HD is available with a few cards, but be aware that ITV HD is different from the others and only a few cards will deliver it.

T

[madasahatter]

OK, perhaps I should have clarified Simon, I ignore reviews that are by so called experts, I do of course take notice of ordinary user reviews, they usually give a for more balanced insight in to a product.

I think that "expert" reviews can be very useful - they certainly helped me when I was looking for a new TV. User reviews are great too though, because they show real world experience - not in a place where everything is set up perfectly. I usually look at as many of both as I can, and balance the two out.

[Gary]

I think that "expert" reviews can be very useful - they certainly helped me when I was looking for a new TV. User reviews are great too though, because they show real world experience - not in a place where everything is set up perfectly. I usually look at as many of both as I can, and balance the two out.

Thats what I did when I got my Sony KDL32 D3000 Mad, looked at expert reviews, then at dedicated forums and decided from there.

[madasahatter]

i love my samsung tv, picture is great on it. You just have to be lucky what panel you get.

My mate had a sony and got alot of ghosting on it.

I suppose it's like anything else - we can just go on personal experience at the end of the day.

[madasahatter]

Thats what I did when I got my Sony KDL32 D3000 Mad, looked at expert reviews, then at dedicated forums and decided from there.

Exactly the same TV as I have Gary 

Great minds think alike eh? 

[Gary]

Exactly the same TV as I have Gary 

Great minds think alike eh? 

Indeed and it really does had a fantastic picture, great response time and its and its a 100mhz set as opposed to 50mhz so its good for sport, fast films and has that lovely 10 bit panel

[Inactive]

I am always sceptical of so called " expert reviews " there is usually a bias towards one companies product/s, possibly bought about by financial reward by advertising revenue etc.

I only ever trust a large selection of " hands on " reviews from actual users, then I still take most of it with a pinch of salt.


My middle name is " cynic " but you knows that..  

[Gary]

I am always sceptical of so called " expert reviews " there is usually a bias towards one companies product/s, possibly bought about by financial reward by advertising revenue etc.

I only ever trust a large selection of " hands on " reviews from actual users, then I still take most of it with a pinch of salt.


My middle name is " cynic " but you knows that..  

Glad you don't select people to build our nuclear reactors, In

[madasahatter]

I am always sceptical of so called " expert reviews " there is usually a bias towards one companies product/s, possibly bought about by financial reward by advertising revenue etc.

I understand what you're saying In - that's why I like to look at as many as possible - to get a more rounded picture of the qualities of one piece of equipment against another.

[Inactive]

Glad you don't select people to build our nuclear reactors, In

Me to Gary.

[Inactive]

I understand what you're saying In - that's why I like to look at as many as possible - to get a more rounded picture of the qualities of one piece of equipment against another.

Fair comment Mad, but I also find that the same companies seem to target all review media, actual users reviews give a totally different picture on many occasions.

Most so called experts are only interested in numbers anyway, which actually mean bugger all other than looking statistically appealing to the gullible.

The only real test is with the eyes / ears, at the end of the day, not easy in the real world, I accept.

[Rik]

Especially when the demonstration models are not optimally setup, and are surrounded by lots of other TVs - talking about distorting colour perception! 

[Inactive]

It's a minefield Rik, that is my main reason for buying from John Lewis, they gave me an assurance that if I was not 100% satisfied with my TV, they would collect if FOC and give a full refund, within 7 days, I couldn't argue with that.

[Rik]

JL is generally my first choice of supplier too, they still value customers. 

[psp83]

Samsung TV's are as good as any, the one thing that put me off of them was the mirror finish surrounds, the last thing that I want to see is a reflective material surrounding an otherwise good picture...

That is the only thing i dont like about mine,  I have to dust it everyday 

[Inactive]

JL is generally my first choice of supplier too, they still value customers. 

Indeed, a rare quality these days.

[Gary]

Indeed, a rare quality these days.

Almost unheard of really

[mrapoc]

Well the LNB has no obvious connections left (it would be right next to the existing sky cable connection yeh?) so looks like it will need to be changed or whatever.

What kinda thing am i looking for, is it easy to change or will i end up breaking it 

[Inactive]

Yes, if any were available, they would be close together Sam.

eBay is your best bet, just type in quad LNB in search for a 4 outlet one, you will find there are thousands available, fairly straightforward to change, just take your time.

Will cost around a tenner.

Oh you will need an " f " connector and cable as well, again eBay is your best option.

Good luck.

[sobranie]

Exactly the same TV as I have Gary 

Great minds think alike eh? 

I have this one too. Absolutely 1st class.

On a tangent, I believe Samsung make the screens for Sony (according to a sales manager type I know).
The circuitry in the Sony is quite superior though. (so he says).

[vitriol]

Samsung manufacture alot of LCD panels that are used in other name brands.  I think it was around 80%, well it was when I worked for them.

[mrapoc]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-4-WAY-QUAD-LNB-FOR-SKY-FREESAT-HD-SKYPLUS_W0QQitemZ360079631906QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360079631906&_trkparms=72%3A1121|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

that kinda thing will do fine wont it?

just gotta find a way of routing the cable and affording the tv lol

what you reckon wud be the cheapest option

that tv with build in freesat (£900-£1000 for 40")

or a normal 1080p with a hd freesat box (may perform better or allow recording(?))

[Inactive]

That, or similar will do just fine Sam.

It's down to personal choice re; the built in or stand alone Freesat.

No Freesat Receiver or TV can record .....Humax have a PVR planned for late this year.

[Rik]

One thing to note about quads, Sam. They are heavier than a standard LNB, so you may need to bend the arm slightly upwards after fitting to counter the droop which occurs.

[Inactive]

...and you don't want a " droop " at your age Sam..