Im thinking of buying a widescreen Toshiba TV off a friend, I have a few questions:
1) When TV changes to digital, will I still be able to use the TV?
2) Will I need a 'box' and which one?
3) When is the switch likely?
Basically i just need to know if its worth my while to buy an older TV which seems a real bargain.
2006-10-30 20:36:23 · 4 answers · asked by losparx 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
1) Yes it will work - assuming it has got a SCART socket (I'd be amazed if it didn't).
2) Yes you will need a box - the choice is yours. There are loads of freeview boxes that do pretty much the same this. You can also get TopUp.TV - but it's a bit crap in my opinion (I'm just about to cancel my susbscription), or you could get Sky TV.
3) Before 2012 - it's being phased in at different times in different areas.
2006-10-30 20:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The changeover to digital is happening region by region accross the country starting in 2008 and finishing in 2012.
If you are buying a standard analogue television (no DAB logo on it) then you will need to choose a way of receiving the new signal.
You can buy a freeview box from just about anywhere fairly cheap which will give you your old 5 channels plus a few extras. This is subscription free. Alternatively you might decide to subscribe to Sky or NTL for a bigger package of channels.
Everything you could need to know about the change is in the link below.
2006-10-31 00:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 01:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by itani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a set top box for digital, they are known as Freeview boxes and cost as little as £30 (ish). THe switchover starts next year I believe, it depends where you live.
2006-10-30 20:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋