Receives all digital channels
Automatic set-up system
Full 7-day EPG
Automatic/manual channel search
RF loop-through
DVB compliant
Digital text
Single SCART socket.
Expand your television viewing without having to sign up to a contract and be tied down for a year. This Alba set top box with 7 day electronic programme guide is ideal for those who want more channels to watch but don't want to pay a monthly fee.
All comments (39)
k9plus1
7 Apr 08#1
only instore :-(
edi
7 Apr 08#2
Dimensions 15.0x35.0x21.0(H/W/D)cm
Digital Tuner Yes
Watch up to 30 free digital channels Yes
Digital text compatible Yes
7 day EPG Yes
Scart sockets Yes
RGB enabled scart sockets Yes Other features :
6/5.6watts Power consumption, in use/standby
No subscription required - just a one off payment
You may need an aerial upgrade to receive Freeview
RF in connection
RF aerial cable included
Remote control
Displays the EPG with a live image
Picture-in-Text
Fully interactive services available
RF out connection
edi
7 Apr 08#3
Yes... as said in OP :smiley:
MrDealManUK
7 Apr 08#4
I'd rather have a cardbox with Sony written on it then get this!!
Agharta to MrDealManUK
7 Apr 08#6
I'd rather read a reply that was blank than read yours. :w00t:
Inactive to MrDealManUK
8 Apr 08#35
Knowing Sony, an empty box would cost more than this.:whistling:
shareef
7 Apr 08#5
wow, didnt know cardboard boxes picked up freeview, thanks for the tip :thumbsup:
For under £10 you can't go too far wrong, I am going to need a few of these so this might the one to start with. A few reviews at the link below including one person who seems impressed by it apart from the 30C temp it reaches. Seems like a hot deal to me http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/terrestrial/a79778/alba-stb8.html
Fat Bird
7 Apr 08#9
I figure it might be worth giving an estimated reason for them ditching these:
Last week it was announced that HD channels are coming to Freeview with effect from next year (but not all regions until 2012) but you'll need to buy a new freeview compatible tuner to do it (unless yours already has hd output), I'm guessing that these are SD only hence them being flogged off cheap.
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Opening post
Receives all digital channels
Automatic set-up system
Full 7-day EPG
Automatic/manual channel search
RF loop-through
DVB compliant
Digital text
Single SCART socket.
Expand your television viewing without having to sign up to a contract and be tied down for a year. This Alba set top box with 7 day electronic programme guide is ideal for those who want more channels to watch but don't want to pay a monthly fee.
All comments (39)
Dimensions 15.0x35.0x21.0(H/W/D)cm
Digital Tuner Yes
Watch up to 30 free digital channels Yes
Digital text compatible Yes
7 day EPG Yes
Scart sockets Yes
RGB enabled scart sockets Yes
Other features :
6/5.6watts Power consumption, in use/standby
No subscription required - just a one off payment
You may need an aerial upgrade to receive Freeview
RF in connection
RF aerial cable included
Remote control
Displays the EPG with a live image
Picture-in-Text
Fully interactive services available
RF out connection
Beware apparent lack of included SCART cable, though they are cheap enough at Tesco if memory serves (£1.97??).
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/terrestrial/a79778/alba-stb8.html
Last week it was announced that HD channels are coming to Freeview with effect from next year (but not all regions until 2012) but you'll need to buy a new freeview compatible tuner to do it (unless yours already has hd output), I'm guessing that these are SD only hence them being flogged off cheap.