Freeview box - £10 @ Tesco!

myrnahaz

before_hollywood wrote: »

was it definitely a 'techwood' the reason i ask is that techwood is a generic own brand type of thing for dsg (dixons/currys) whereas technika is tesco's own version, if it is a techwood it would explain it being so cheap

none in my local stores all week

It IS a Techwood, and (see my earlier post) anyone having problems will have no luck getting help from Techwood Helpline as they refuse to help anyone who hasn't bought the box from Currys or Dixons - they reckon that Tesco is selling it so cheaply. HOWEVER, if you get a faulty one (if you manage to get one, that is) Tesco will replace it (if they have any to replace it with). My sister's wouldn't pick up ITV1 and she ended up having to replace the digibox with a grundig model, and had to pay £20 more for the pleasure.

hpuse

Does one need to rush to buy this item ? My answer is No.

The reason being - digital switch over is still a good time away, and price of the set top box(STB) will come down, that too from reputed company with one or two year free warranty. So unless you feel feverish sitting and watching QVC, Pricedrop et all without a freeview STB - take it easy.

Tesco's are infamous for selling cheap, re-branded, and faulty production lines to suite their large customer profile.
I totally avoid tesco for buying my everyday goods -oh but yes, buying their equities make a good sense for being what discussed here.

1961templar

TECHWOOD AE STBS7B Digital Freeview

Catalogue number: 202-6072

Back on website although it says Sorry, this is temporarily out of stock

There is a link to be notified by email when they are back in stock - suggesting more stock is on its way?

http://direct.tesco.com/stockwatch/default.aspx?r=202-6072

before_hollywood

richer sounds do cheap boxes too, i have one within driving distance but bought a random supermarket special from asda last time and i was a bit disappointed the remote batteries are lasting longer than the box itself, will take my time and get a great box for a great price to last longer

sinbad_3

Just a wee update to all you of little faith.
My boxes arrived today (monday) by home delivery.
A day late but hey I got them

deedums

Charge made on my cc same day as order placed (Saturday) but as yet no info on when to expect delivery.

SLB007

how many scart sockets ONE I GUESS?

hpuse

Your guess is undoubtly correct -its Tesco thing, Every pity helps.

SLB007 wrote: »

how many scart sockets ONE I GUESS?

savvy

hpuse wrote: »

Does one need to rush to buy this item ? My answer is No.

The reason being - digital switch over is still a good time away, and price of the set top box(STB) will come down, that too from reputed company with one or two year free warranty. So unless you feel feverish sitting and watching QVC, Pricedrop et all without a freeview STB - take it easy.

Tesco's are infamous for selling cheap, re-branded, and faulty production lines to suite their large customer profile.
I totally avoid tesco for buying my everyday goods -oh but yes, buying their equities make a good sense for being what discussed here.

Does one need to rush to buy this item? My answer is some do! :p

espresso

For those dissatisfied Tesco customers, Aldi have a Freeview box on Thursday:

Receives all Freeview Digital TV channels.
# Works with your existing TV
# Interactive RED button
# Easy set up and installation with automatic channel search
# Remote control with on screen display (batteries included)
# Twin SCART sockets with free SCART lead included
# Now and next information
# Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

£18.99