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Freeview box with i-player built in?

jackieblack
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Due to the imminent switchover in our region, we're looking at freeview boxes. Is there such a thing as a Freeview box with i-player built in?
We can get i-player through the Wii, but DH & DD have moved this to the spare bedroom.
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  • Tulip
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    Oh thanks,does it cost to use iplayer on the wii? as I have just ordered myself a black console this morning.
  • jackieblack
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    You connect through your broadband connection, so it will be included in any usage limits, but as long as you don't exceed your limits it doesn't cost anything.
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  • penrhyn
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    No the iplayer is a free download for the Wii. You just need a wireless internet connection.
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  • Tulip
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    penrhyn wrote: »
    No the iplayer is a free download for the Wii. You just need a wireless internet connection.

    fantastic,thank you and thank you Jackieblack as well :) got wireless connection :)
  • Darksun
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    jackieblack wrote: »
    Due to the imminent switchover in our region, we're looking at freeview boxes. Is there such a thing as a Freeview box with i-player built in?
    We can get i-player through the Wii, but DH & DD have moved this to the spare bedroom.

    They exist, but they're quite pricey at the moment - see http://www.freeviewiplayer.co.uk/ for some examples

    There are also TVs that have access to iPlayer built in, but again they tend to be at the pricey end of the market
  • jackieblack
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    Darksun wrote: »
    They exist, but they're quite pricey at the moment - see http://www.freeviewiplayer.co.uk/ for some examples

    There are also TVs that have access to iPlayer built in, but again they tend to be at the pricey end of the market

    Thanks, Darksun
    I don't mind paying a bit extra for the convenience.

    I see YouView has been delayed until 2012.
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  • alexlyne
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    There are also players that don't have it yet, but will 'soon' with firmware updates. Mind you with pretty much everyone, 'soon' is a piece of string. I had to wait for 3 months after buying my sony telly before they put iplayer on it... mind you it's very good now that they have, I am very happy. The Sony range start at £300 for 32".
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    jackieblack wrote: »
    Due to the imminent switchover in our region, we're looking at freeview boxes. Is there such a thing as a Freeview box with i-player built in?

    Otherwise known as Project Canvas or YouView

    http://www.youview.com/

    It's coming.
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