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rd100 · 19-04-08, 12:54 PM

Most comet stores will have the grundig SD & HD receivers in stock from the 22nd of April i have put one on order at my local store and am picking it up on the 22nd of April,

When i went in to comet they did not have a clue what i was talking about but i got them to check stock on their pc and it said stock due in store 22nd,

You can see prices and photos of the receivers here

HD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSATHD

SD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSAT01

Robbo · 19-04-08, 01:08 PM

Excellent news rd.

£50 isn't too bad for a basic box I suppose, and effectively plug and play for those already with a sky dish I presume.

I wonder when the HD PVR versions are being released.

lincsat · 19-04-08, 03:36 PM

I hope they work better than the first Sky Digital Grundig boxes

£150 does seem cheep for a HD box, hopefully Sky will drop the price of their HD box now.

rd100 · 20-04-08, 01:22 AM

Online order dates have now also changed tonight if you order online now you can have it delivered on the 22nd April as well now,

stevo25 · 20-04-08, 10:37 AM

seem strange but where does it say hdmi on the hd version ?

Jimdefruit · 20-04-08, 12:22 PM

The specification seems a bit sparse. Digital sound output does not appear to be included and as BBC have stated that most of their HD programmes will be broadcast with 5.1 sound this seems a big ommission.

Does anyone know which sat/transponders will be used by Freesat?

nanochickin · 20-04-08, 01:16 PM

No ideas what transponders will be used but you can guarentee they will be the ones on Astra 2D

Nano

Jimdefruit · 20-04-08, 01:43 PM

Not necessarily. It could be Eurobird 1 which would give a better coverage.

BGonaSTICK · 20-04-08, 02:53 PM

No BBC or ITV transponders will change. C4 is moving to 2D for reasons of coverage/rights.

merlodlliw · 21-04-08, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd100

Most comet stores will have the grundig SD & HD receivers in stock from the 22nd of April i have put one on order at my local store and am picking it up on the 22nd of April,

When i went in to comet they did not have a clue what i was talking about but i got them to check stock on their pc and it said stock due in store 22nd,

You can see prices and photos of the receivers here

HD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSATHD

SD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSAT01

All im getting is no page from either? says can not find page,or freesat
I know it must be me,help

Bob

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rd100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 381 Thanks: 2 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April Most comet stores will have the grundig SD & HD receivers in stock from the 22nd of April i have put one on order at my local store and am picking it up on the 22nd of April, When i went in to comet they did not have a clue what i was talking about but i got them to check stock on their pc and it said stock due in store 22nd, You can see prices and photos of the receivers here HD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSATHD SD http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...UNDIG-GUFSAT01 __________________ Prodelin 3.7m Prodelin 1.8m Andrew 1.2m , Vantage 221s ci Manhattan xt-f Arion HD, Orbit & showtime sub & AFN,

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Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,231 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April Excellent news rd. £50 isn't too bad for a basic box I suppose, and effectively plug and play for those already with a sky dish I presume. I wonder when the HD PVR versions are being released. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,914 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April I hope they work better than the first Sky Digital Grundig boxes £150 does seem cheep for a HD box, hopefully Sky will drop the price of their HD box now. __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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rd100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 381 Thanks: 2 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April Online order dates have now also changed tonight if you order online now you can have it delivered on the 22nd April as well now, __________________ Prodelin 3.7m Prodelin 1.8m Andrew 1.2m , Vantage 221s ci Manhattan xt-f Arion HD, Orbit & showtime sub & AFN,

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April The specification seems a bit sparse. Digital sound output does not appear to be included and as BBC have stated that most of their HD programmes will be broadcast with 5.1 sound this seems a big ommission. Does anyone know which sat/transponders will be used by Freesat? __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April No ideas what transponders will be used but you can guarentee they will be the ones on Astra 2D Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April Not necessarily. It could be Eurobird 1 which would give a better coverage. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Photo of freesat SD & HD receivers in comet from the 22nd April No BBC or ITV transponders will change. C4 is moving to 2D for reasons of coverage/rights. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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