Free Sat Box advice.

macabethiel · 11-09-2016, 23:50

Looking at buying a new Free Sat Box as we can't get a decent signal on Freeview.
We have a Goodmans one at present it was cheap and cheerful now getting one for the spare room TV so will demote the Goodmans and use the new one in our lounge.
There seems to be a crazy range of prices anyone here got one to recommend? Not really looking for a recording facility just something with a HDMI output. Wonder if the ethernet connection is worthwhile ?
Budget is £100 tops cheaper is better !

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-...160911224453:s

solarman216 · 11-09-2016, 23:58

We recently changed to Ariel digi, binned the satellite as rubbish, got one TV with in built digi, and bought a box for the other dirt cheap, both run of same Ariel, but we are not high end users, Rick

macabethiel · 12-09-2016, 00:44

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Originally Posted by solarman216

We recently changed to Ariel digi, binned the satellite as rubbish, got one TV with in built digi, and bought a box for the other dirt cheap, both run of same Ariel, but we are not high end users, Rick

Although we live in Littleover on the outskirts of Derby our house is in some sort of signal black hole that means about 50 or so houses just can't get a signal from Nottingham and the one from Sutton Coldfield only works with a signal booster or if you have a new Aerial on an Eiffel Tower like structure with price to match !

We used to have Sky a few years ago so we use the dish they left us for Free Sat signal and it's a good signal so need a suitable box. Not sure what a high end user is but we have not had our set on since Thursday night. This will change when it's too cold to sit in our garden to eat our meals and listen to music.

panelbeater · 12-09-2016, 08:18

my plasma is a all singing dancing lot of money one pip 2 computer and 6 other inputs well old with only old tuners in it but tv is great,i got a little box freeview hd and freesat hd in one for under £20.fleebay with hdmi or red yellow white out.does the trick.

macabethiel · 12-09-2016, 09:50

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Originally Posted by panelbeater

my plasma is a all singing dancing lot of money one pip 2 computer and 6 other inputs well old with only old tuners in it but tv is great,i got a little box freeview hd and freesat hd in one for under £20.fleebay with hdmi or red yellow white out.does the trick.

That sounds good what make / model is it ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Openbox-V8...3D262522547453

Found this on flea bay ?

panelbeater · 12-09-2016, 18:43

131819902673.
on eb but i got mine from china half the cost.
i got 2 of them.

11-09-2016, 23:50	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Free Sat Box advice. Looking at buying a new Free Sat Box as we can't get a decent signal on Freeview. We have a Goodmans one at present it was cheap and cheerful now getting one for the spare room TV so will demote the Goodmans and use the new one in our lounge. There seems to be a crazy range of prices anyone here got one to recommend? Not really looking for a recording facility just something with a HDMI output. Wonder if the ethernet connection is worthwhile ? Budget is £100 tops cheaper is better ! http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-...160911224453:s

11-09-2016, 23:58	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	We recently changed to Ariel digi, binned the satellite as rubbish, got one TV with in built digi, and bought a box for the other dirt cheap, both run of same Ariel, but we are not high end users, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-09-2016, 08:18	#4
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	my plasma is a all singing dancing lot of money one pip 2 computer and 6 other inputs well old with only old tuners in it but tv is great,i got a little box freeview hd and freesat hd in one for under £20.fleebay with hdmi or red yellow white out.does the trick.

12-09-2016, 18:43	#6
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	131819902673. on eb but i got mine from china half the cost. i got 2 of them.