[access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
- From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:48:44 -0000
Oh, interesting, Never tried it myself, just what I heard, so I will
deffinately leave that to the experts and hang on to my teletext reader!
Christine W.----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Hartgen" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 6:08 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
If you are very skilled with a screen-reader's screen review mode, such as
using the jaws cursor, yes you can get some value out of the Teletext. But
it is not too usable. The rest of the program however, including the
electronic program guide and the recording of programs, is accessible with I
think all the major screen-readers including thunder, the free one.
Brian Hartgen
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 12:44 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
> Hey Graham, just a thought, isn't it possible to read teletext on the
> internet using the screenreader? Just a thought. hahah
> Christine W original-----message -----
> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 12:35 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
>
>
> yes I am thinking of an early christmas present to myself as well.
>
> I believe it allows the recording of programs to disk. For the cost of
> about £350 I can get a system without a screen but with a decent hard disk
> and a DVD writer. The Nebula is just under £50 so for under £400 I would
> have a PVR type system that can output pictures. The same is offered by
> Portset for £800 or more which is a bit fierce. as far as I know this
> system can read at least some teletext chanels but that capability is not
> worth £400 to me.
>
> Regards
>
> Graham
>
> Regards
>
> Graham
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 12:20 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
>
>
> ahahah No, sorry, my mistake, I was looking at the dollar price earlier!
> hahah Sorry, I quite agree the USB is Sure Cheap it sounds real cool,
> going
> to ring them up on Monday morning!. Take care, Christine W----- Original
> Message -----
> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 11:53 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Thanks Brian.
>
>
> what, £50 plus VAT for the USB version? that's cheaper than the netgem by
> some margin.
>
> Cheers
>
> Graham
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 2:16 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Thanks Brian.
>
>
> Hi there, yes, that's exactly what I am after, thanks, but Wow! they are
> Sure Really Expensive! Thanks anyway, Very interesting and if I come into
> that kind of money I sure Would buy one of these Amazing boxes! Christine
> W.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Brian Hartgen
> Sent: 19 November 2006 09:41
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netgem Freeview Box
>
> Hi Steve
>
> When Christine says:
> so how much does this amazing thing cost and where does one obtain it
> from/?
> I am sure she is referring to your previous comment in the thread
> concerning
> the Nebula. This fantastic product is available from
> www.nebula-electronics.com There are a couple of models, a PCI internal
> card
> and a USB device. Please check the web site for exact pricing.
>
>
> Brian Hartgen
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 8:35 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netgem Freeview Box
>
>
> Hi Christine,
>
> Re-read my message again, and you will find out that I am not sure about
> cost. I wouldn't even take the time to research it. It is really not
> worth
> it.
>
> All the best
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Christine Weetman
> Sent: 18 November 2006 23:53
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netgem Freeview Box
>
>
>
> Hi Steve, so how much does this amazing thing cost and where does one
> obtain
> it from/?
>
> Thanks, Christine W.----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Nutt
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 7:25 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netgem Freeview Box
>
> Hi Kirsten,
>
> See my answers below to your questions:-
>
>
> 1. Isit worth it?
>
> If you have a PC in the same room, no. Get the Nebula. It is much
> better,
> gives more access to the EPG, allows you to record as well as play, and is
> just darned good.
>
> 2. How much does it cost these days?
>
> About 100 quid I believe.
>
> 3. Is it better than an ordinary box (is the difference in price worth
> it)?
>
>
> To be honest, no. In fact, it is an ordinary Freeview box, with audio
> description, and a few human generated talking prompts. This is one of
> its
> problems. Every time new channels come online, you get Unknown Channel,
> instead of the name of the channel, and I hear they rarely update it
> nowadays.
>
> 4. is it good?
>
> No.
>
> 5. How do I go about getting it?
>
> I believe RNIB may still be selling it, but I may be wrong about that.
>
> 6. Should I not bother and just buy another freeview box for £20
> Sadly I can't get free sat or sky as I live in a rented property so can't
> put a dish up, and I can't get cable as the cos don't seem to operate
> around
> here, and I'm off NTL very much at the mo!
>
> If you want Audio Description, then an ordinary Freeview box won't, of
> course, do the job. You could get the Netgem, but again, if you have a
> PC,
> consider the Nebula offering. Visit http://www.nebula-electronics.com to
> find out more.
>
> Sorry, I really can't get enthusiastic at all about the Netgem, I couldn't
> from the day it hit the market.
>
> All the best
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