[access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes

  • From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:18:55 -0000

Hi David

I don't need one, but I was merely trying to find out if RNIB were selling the 
one you can still get from Currys for an extra 20 quid, as it would appear they 
are (smile).

Jackie

Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
Skype Name: Cairnsplace
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Russell 
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:43 PM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes


  Jackie,

  the Logik box is advertised by RNIB at £79.95 and I purchased one from Currys 
yesterday costing £59.99 plus £4.95 delivery.  They have a scheme whereby you 
can pick up items from one of their stores, thus not paying delivery, but the 
Logik box is not purchaseable in that way.  I just heard that mine is on its 
way, so if you want one, supplies may well be running low.  It is definitely 
the one with AD.


  David 
  -----Original Message-----
  From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of 
Jackie Cairns
  Sent: 18 February 2008 12:17
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes


  Thanks Adrian for that.  Just bear in mind then guys that it's cheaper from 
Currys (smile).

  Jackie

  Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
  Skype Name: Cairnsplace
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Adrian Higginbotham 
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:04 PM
    Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes


    HI Jackie et al - apologies for out of sequence reply - got a bit behind on 
Email.  I'm pretty sure the TVonics STB is the same beast as the Logic box - I 
found an article on RicAbilities site reviewing the unit saying it is sold 
under both names by different suppliers - I tried mail TVonics at that time to 
see if they had a price and date of availability but got no joy but looks like 
the RNIB offering is the answer.


    Adrian Higginbotham

    Project manager: Learning services

    Becta

    Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994.

    Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
    Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
    BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ 

     





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    From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Jackie Cairns
    Sent: 13 February 2008 19:59
    To: Access UK Mailing List
    Subject: [access-uk] RNIB's Freeview Set Top Boxes


    Hi Gang

    A few weeks ago, some members of this list were discussing a Logik Freeview 
box supporting Audio Description that they could purchase from Currys for 
£59.99.  Then, more recently, I thought I read here that RNIB were selling this 
same box for a bit more than that, around £70 I thought I saw.

    Well, in the latest issue of RNIB's Access IT mag, they are advertising two 
Freeview boxes, both supporting AD.  One is the TV-Onics MFR300 (product number 
TV02), costing £70.49.  The other is the TV-Onics MDR300 (product number TV01), 
costing £82.24).  The difference is that the more expensive of the two gives an 
audible bleep when you change channels, and a double audible bleep when AD is 
available.

    Now for my question.  Is the Logik Freeview box also being sold by RNIB, or 
did I get it wrong, and the above devices from TV-Onics are additional Freeview 
products to their range?  I would happily ring Customer Services, but they 
don't always know the latest information, as they are often quick to point out.

    Jackie

    Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
    Skype Name: Cairnsplace


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