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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

19-04-08, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
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 Mod Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 30 Thanked 538 Times in 517 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. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 10 Thanked 120 Times in 111 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 Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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nanochickin Powered by Prozac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton UK Posts: 3,742 Thanks: 16 Thanked 171 Times in 149 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 __________________ Please do not PM me with cable questions, It may earn you a ban, If its about Satellite stuff then ask away

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 10 Thanked 120 Times in 111 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 Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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