All posts by Pete
Below are all of Pete's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
The BBC TV I-PLAYER via Freesat RELAYS MOST PROGRAMMES IN HD THESE DAYS unlike ITV PLAYER & 4OD & DEMAND 5 WHICH DO NOT.
(all you need is a rooter and an Ethernet cable, you don't even need WI-FI, you can get an Ethernet switching box available from CABLING4LESS or other online retailers). This ill let you use your computer and box at the same time.
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SKY'S cheaper PHONE NUMBER IS 03442 411653 (free on some mobile and landline packages along with other 01; 02 and 03 numbers - check with your provider).
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Nedbod: I don't have an MP3 player and my SMART TV does not have a web browser so I don't want to spend even more money on either of these thank you very much. I was very happy with the system the way it was. How do the BBC know what the uptake of their i-player is without the tecnology to know exactly how many people are using the various devices to obtain it ? Why introduce a feature if you are growing to scrap it so relatively soon after launch and why not advise listeners if this is the case so they don't waste money on cables and recording equipment. such as optical recording leads and HDMI cables, which cost me over £15 which I consider reasonably expensive now I'm retired. You haven't responded to the Scottish promlem for Freeview viewers who cannot receive LIVE radio on their TVs / boxes in the evenings.
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Why worry about DAB ?? Because I spent £400 in 1999 when I was promised better than CD quality and have seen the whole thing collapse as more channels are introduced, even though there is asctually plenty of capacity on the exuisting system without having to Rob Peter to pay Paul. Very poor planning and execution by government and the BBC. It's more about what money you receive from selling the bands than providing a high quality sound service to the public.
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It's a funny old World when BFBS broadcasts Radio 5 Live in higher quality on FM in Cyprus than we can hear it on MW & DAB here in the UK. In Mavcclesfield it sounds better on Radio Cymru on 104.3 FM after 1am than it does on DAB. Also the World Service is much better on Radio 4 FM & Radio 4 DAB than it is on its own DAB channel between 1am & 5:20am and quite a few World Service programmes and promotional music are in stereo on Radio 4 between 1am and 5:20am ?
Bizarre..
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PS: I don't want to lose 24 hr BBC Radio 4 Extra in stereo on Freeview & Freesat 708 as I have lost the radio i-player on my Smart TV ,but I can still record programmes overnight on my TV in stereo, when they don't clash with TV programmes. Although my box is getting quite full as more HD channels are switched on. Luckily radio doesn't take up too much space and you can listen without the TV needing to be on [ except for periods when you need to line up the programme(s) you want to hear ].
I have now got quite a few radio programmes / series / thrillers on my Humax box for future listening and speakers all over the house which can be switched on and off as required, which works well for me.
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PPS : Very upset that the BBC are seriously chopping ALEX LESTER to three nights a week from October. He is the only presenter that makes me laugh out loud and has a great taste in music and off the wall humour. Too many so called celebrities at other times who know nothing about music and are me me me people.
Crass decision if you ask me.
MORE DARK LORD PLEASE NOT LESS !!!
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Saturday 12 July 2014 1:41PM
Sky charge £288 in Year 1 and £384 in Year 2 and beyond (minimum) to receive these channels on their cheapest package, not including installation.