Totally stuck for a broadband and (possibly) TV solution

brewerdave

sterling30 said:

I have no idea if my TV has a digital tuner in it. How do I find out?

I've done a load of research and have drawn a conclusion that Roku would be better than Firestick.

Virtually every TV produced in the last 15 years has a digital tuner included - is your TV older than that ??

oldernonethewiser

You could put the model number in a search enginge and it will probably find the specs.  (Assuming you don't have any paperwork/manuals to hand)\

As brewerdave states unless it is a very old model then it will have a digital tuner.

Neil_Jones

A Smart TV didn't become a thing until probably mid 2010s, but Freeview tuners/"digital tuner" have been in TVs since at least 2010, though Freeview receivers have been a thing in one form or another since 1998 when on Digital launched.

pramsay13

I currently pay around £30 per month for Sky broadband.
I bought a Roku for around £20 and use that to watch catch-up and streaming services so my only other ongoing costs are TV licence and subscription costs for netflix etc. 

Farway

sterling30 said:

I've done a load of research and have drawn a conclusion that Roku would be better than Firestick.

Agreed, more versatile and not brand or supplier limited

sterling30

My TV:

Bought March 2010 for £1200

Philips 37PFL9604H

37" Full HD 1080p digital TV, 1920 x 1080p, DVB Terrestrial*, DVB, Ambi-light

I'll just add that I chose well. The TV has been faultless and is extremely high quality. It has the best sound I've ever heard from a flatscreen.

Question is - does it have a built in digital tuner?

Cisco001

DVB Terrestrial is the turner.
connect it to antenna and tune in.

knightstyle

So you want to have 2 TVs?  Reduce your Virgin subscription for one and use a firestick for the other.  Only pay virgin £30 or less.  I have ....

sterling30

knightstyle said:

So you want to have 2 TVs? 

Not really. One is enough. Also I need 250Mbps broadband minimum.

J_B

sterling30 said:

.......... Also I need 250MB broadband minimum.

Goodness me, for someone who doesn't yet do streaming, that's a lot - we manage with 40Mbps