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Freeview Box

Hope someone here can help!

I had a cheapy freeview box from Asda for about 2 years, which worked well and one day gave up the ghost. I brought new one from Argos for about £30 - it is a bit odd - it works for a while then sometimes goes black and white, or really pixelated, or freezes completely.

Anyone have any idea why this is happening?

thanks a million

Lou x

Comments

  • Terry_D
    Terry_D Posts: 63 Forumite
    Different boxes have slightly better or worse sensitivity. If your old box worked OK, you know the aerials probably OK. I'd take it back and get it replaced - if the replacement is the same get your money back and opt for a different make, maybe the same as your old box.
  • loopyloulou_3
    loopyloulou_3 Posts: 1,269 Forumite
    thank you! im gonna take it back to argos this weekend! i cant even remember what make the other one was! trial and error!
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Good luck with Argos, Freeview boxes are excluded from their 16 day money back guarentee, if its less than 30 days you should be able to get a refund if its faulty.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
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