Freeview boxes sub £20 - Can you beat it?

cuppa-cha

all new to this...so please bear with me.
i wanted to know i do not have a tv, could i use a freeview box connect it to my computer and watch tv..
if so, could somebody please recommend a good value freeview.
thanx in advance

dc

cuppa-cha wrote: »

all new to this...so please bear with me.
i wanted to know i do not have a tv, could i use a freeview box connect it to my computer and watch tv..
if so, could somebody please recommend a good value freeview.
thanx in advance

No but you can buy a USB (stick) tuner for around £20+ that will receive Freeview on your PC. Most computer and office outlets have them including Dixons/Currys Comet etc, they vary in price a lot though.

Example

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=4072&category_id=488

cuppa-cha

thanx very much for your reply...i know i may sound dumb but is this all i will need,
nothing extra?
if so what?

dc

Nothing other than a reasonable TV signal. The relevant software comes with all the kits. Most come with an aerial, if they don't then you would need one. It turns your PC into a TV receiver and it can record onto the hard drive too.

bongobil

is the asda £20 1 any good and can anyone recomend an ariel strong enough to recieve digital on a portable tv

thanks in advance

bongo....xx

Skint_Catt

dc wrote: »

Nothing other than a reasonable TV signal. The relevant software comes with all the kits. Most come with an aerial, if they don't then you would need one. It turns your PC into a TV receiver and it can record onto the hard drive too.

I presume you still need a TV licence though?

dc

Skint_Catt wrote: »

I presume you still need a TV licence though?

.....True.

ps do you give flying lessons?

veronarona

bongobil wrote: »

is the asda £20 1 any good and can anyone recomend an ariel strong enough to recieve digital on a portable tv

Lots of very cheap Freeview boxes are absolutely fine, I don't know about this particular one. As for aerial - it doesn't matter if you're connecting a 12" or 50" TV, it's what your reception is like in your area and specific location/conditions. I use a £10 indoor aerial from Argos. See the following thread on AV Forums, it should contain useful info (I don't have time to find a better one):

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618219

veronarona

Skint_Catt

dc wrote: »

.....True.

ps do you give flying lessons?

Sometimes

redmoorphil

Popped into woolies today and picked up a freeview box from their 'worth it' range.
2 scart sockets and only £17.99 - thought it was worth a shot at that price.