tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552690828705052532024-03-12T17:39:09.813-07:00BBC FREESAT HD TV BLOG.FREESAT HDTV BLOG COVERING LATEST IN UK FREESAT NEWS INCLUDING HD DIGITAL BOX REVIEWS, TV AND RADIO CHANNEL LISTINGS, EPG, PVR, LINE UPS, HD-READY TV SETS THAT ARE FREESAT COMPATIBLE AND ALL OTHER HDTV FREESAT SATELLITE INFORMATION.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.comBlogger557125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-41774111322313646402011-11-29T05:08:00.000-08:002013-05-03T02:52:31.535-07:00PAY TV IS NEARLY UPON US.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
PAY TV IS NEARLY UPON US.<br />
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Pay TV as we know it is about to change, for the better hopefully but unlikely!<br />
Freeview has already the slots loaded at channel slots; 110, 111,112 and supposedly 120.<br />
At present a couple of hours at night can be viewed at 112 called "Sports-tonight", as long as you have your freeview receiver internet enabled.<br />
Soon channels 110 will broadcast "International TV Network", which will be looking for a financial subscription - at present the website is vague about everything with lots of sidestepping websites which seem to be attempting to feed the web-surfer info bit by bit.<br />
Similar to channel 110 will be channel 111 which will house the channel named "Connect" which again will be a financial subscription channel - again information is vague but it's likely there will be the same old same old as existing pay TV with a different wrapper on.<br />
The biggest problem with these new money orientated packages is the expected loss of quality in the existing free TV as months go on until the Pay-TV channels start to look familiar in the freeview/freesat receivers.<br />
Freesat will go the same way as Freeview with these new Pay-TV channels and as they are being entered in stealth mode after the Freeview/freesat <u><b>""free for ever"" </b></u>TV media build up we can expect them to stay with us for a long time to come.<br />
We have now seen some devious methods of offering us TV or should that be underhanded methods - for example we have all been complaining for years and years about the awful time a twenty minute programme can be extended to an hour so that all the brain numbing adverts can be introduced - the usual excuse is the different programmes are paid for by the adverts - this we all know to be hogwash! So what happened? why they extended the advert times again so that we are now getting even more adverts during programming. Did they listen when we complained - yes they did and decided to punish us for moaning!<br />
We are now faced with the idea that Pay-TV is a good thing and we should subscribe! One of these channels above is after your information even before it has revealed it's broadcasting hours, programming, cost, but more importantly why it needs your personal information?<br />
Our advice to those interested; by all means keep interested, but wait until more info becomes available.<br />
All the named channels; ie; 110,111,112,120 will need internet enabled Freeview or freesat receivers.</div>
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Google TV will hit our retailers very soon and the enormous innovations built into the new Google TV are a step into the future.<br />
You probably love your mobile apps, but how about your 50 inch screen viewing your favourite app, not a problem for the new Google box as it comes with apps already built in with new apps being recorded daily.<br />
You can view the entire web on your 50 inch plasma so these "you tube", funnies are a bonus viewing alternative.<br />
You can even use your mobile or cell as a remote control to control the Google box, and like your usual computer desktop/screen the Google box has it's own homepage on switch on which can be designed by you in the same way you like your computer switch on home page.<br />
Using the Google box you can watch both the TV and the internet at the same time.<br />
Recording your favourite channel is child's play so another attraction for many TV enthusiasts.<br />
The actual prices in the U.S. started at around $299 and recently slashed this to $99 so hopefully the U.K. prices will be well researched before release.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-50444421440447948682011-06-22T11:48:00.000-07:002011-06-27T02:31:58.277-07:00PHILIPS HDTV 8520 High-Definition Digital Terrestrial Recorder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">PHILIPS HDTV 8520 High-Definition Digital Terrestrial Recorder<br />
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PHILIPS HDTV 8520<br />
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PHILIPS HDTV 8520 High-Definition Digital Terrestrial Recorder can only be described as a the toy every Freeview enthusiast should buy.<br />
After having bench tested lots of different satellite and Terrestrial receivers we now have an outright winner.<br />
Originally this little box (it is a little box in comparison to some of the freesat receivers on sale) could be bought for around the £300 mark - we bought ours for £147-50, and what a bargain it has turned out to be.<br />
At this point I would strongly suggest updating the software(latest version dated 20-06-2011 version 7.21 released) which you can download from the Philips address within the guide book which comes with the Philips HDTV receiver. The update irons out all the little bugs.<br />
To update you simply download the update either directly onto your pen-drive or directly onto your computer desktop and then load your chosen pen-drive and load the software as directed within the Philips HDTV booklet - very easy.<br />
I love the little touches, such as when you select your viewing the box will suggest the following;<br />
"this programme is also available in High-Definition" and the projected buttons to press appear on your screen for choosing yes or no - clever and so user friendly.<br />
If you want to record something and there is a series it will also ask if you wish to record that particular episode or the whole series.<br />
The menu system is child's play and designed by the experts of the stunning pictures; "Pace", all TV programmes are upscaled if they are not on HD and the picture is stunning.<br />
I own a Philips plasma with built in Freeview and this little box with it's brilliant picture puts it to shame.<br />
The Philips HDTV 8520 has a large 500gbs disk for recording and to sweeten the techie side we have a time shift buffer, and to explain here's how it works;<br />
When you switch to a channel your HD recorder automatically starts recording the programme that is being played and stores it temporarily in the time shift buffer. When you switch to a different channel, your HD recorder discards the previously recorded programme, and starts recording the currant programme.<br />
This feature enables you to pause a live programme at any moment and later continue watching it from that point, or instantly rewind and watch what you have seen or missed in the last few seconds.<br />
The HD recorder stores up to 3 hours of live TV content in the time shift buffer. At the end of 3 hours, the oldest part of the recording is overwritten.<br />
Your HD recorder empties the contents of the time shift buffer when you change the channel, or turn off your HD recorder or put it in standby - similar idea to the RAM memory in a computer.<br />
The Philips HDTV 8520 has a 500Gb hard Disk Drive and the recording times are;<br />
MPEG2 220 hours<br />
MPEG4 110 hours(High-Definition)<br />
The little box's size is;<br />
240mm X 210mm X 65mm<br />
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Conclusion;<br />
If your in the market for an HD Freeview box then grab one while you still can. They may be hard to find but do not be put off by that, the box working is head and shoulders above the rest. The box has MPEG4 built in which makes it future proof for a while yet.<br />
They offer exactly what you want; ie;<br />
Excellent picture quality;<br />
User friendly;<br />
The box can fit into spaces that other receivers never will.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-59122164169845169892011-06-22T11:46:00.000-07:002011-06-22T11:46:04.189-07:00PHILIPS HDTV 8520 High-Definition Digital Terrestrial Recorder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">PHILIPS HDTV 8520 High-Definition Digital Terrestrial Recorder<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">The SNP has today welcomed the news that a date has been set for BBC Alba to be made available to Freeview viewers in Scotland. Previously BBC Alba was only available via Sky or FreeSat, meaning that the majority of Gaelic speaking Scots were unable to tune in.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">Now, from the 8th June, viewers will be able to access the channel on Freeview. The channel is also set to be rolled out on Virgin Media.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">The move was welcomed by the Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan and MP Angus MacNeil. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">Commenting Mr Allan said: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“I am delighted that after much campaigning the BBC Trust has decided to allow BBC Alba on Freeview, where it will be going live in only a few weeks. I know that the channel also became available on Cable last week. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“This is a major step forward for both the channel and the Gaelic language. Every person in Scotland should soon have access to this excellent and important channel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“It is a recognition of the achievements and the quality of BBC Alba in appealing to both Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers that the decision has been taken to expand the channel in such a way. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“This is just one step on a long road to building a viable future for the Gaelic language, but it is a hugely important one. I look forward to the benefits that such an increase in TV exposure will bring for BBC Alba and Gaelic and wish the channel every success for the future.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mr MacNeil added: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“After many years of campaigning at Westminster and calling on the BBC Trust’s representative in Scotland, Jeremy Peat, to get this done, I am delighted that a date has finally been set.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“I have been pushing this for many years, finally BBC Alba can be now be viewed on Freeview.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.0pt;">“At last, everyone will now have access to view the fantastic BBC Alba, this is a tremendous step forward for the Gaelic language and an indication of the success of the channel since its launch in September 2008.” </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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You then go to your chosen freesat receiver and plug your other DHP-303 into a socket and connect the other Ethernet cable into the DHP<br />and the other into your chosen freesat receiver.<br />The DHP-303 is designed to work straight out of the box, without CD-ROM discs or Wizards etc, the CD-ROM is for setting your security and testing the<br />connections.<br />Both DHP-303's start to talk to one another and you get green lights(they still perform without complete green lights) and then switch on your HD freesat<br />receiver, go to BBC1 and press the red button on your remote, it opens up a menu and you can then scroll to the iPlayer selector - select your viewing<br />pleasure and enjoy the programme. No need for codes etc...once set up your DHP-303's can be left on as they power down themselves when not in use.<br />The benefits are obvious for this one - simple straightforward wireless connection which runs at speed, the DHP-303 is quality and they feel like they will<br />last for years, there is no picture hang-up or line break even with my less than ideal internet speeds, maybe if I used a different kind of Ethernet adapter<br />my viewing ability would change, but I'm happy with this one.<br />O.K. how does it perform against the PS3?<br />I tested both thoroughly and although the D-Link 303 is a good bit of kit and may suit those who need a viewable internet connection via the HDP-303<br />speed benefits, the picture is still not as crisp as the PS3 while watching the BBC iPlayer.<br />Conclusion;<br />D-LINK 303 worth getting if you need speed for gaming and to stop line break while viewing the iPlayer.<br />PS3 still the best picture quality - it could possibly be the upscaling, but it's still our favourite.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-70084879374792168112010-04-25T16:15:00.000-07:002010-04-25T16:17:37.230-07:00GOOD FREESAT GUIDE TO BBC iPLAYERGOOD FREESAT GUIDE.<br /><object width="400" height="244"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z0ttLGbZI7k&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z0ttLGbZI7k&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="244"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-67990721751754346282010-04-17T17:36:00.000-07:002010-04-17T17:38:47.278-07:00ELECTION LEADERS’ DEBATES - SNP POISED FOR MEETING WITH BBC CHIEFS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOj2GTzWHD_7ALtkLSuWfCN03ff383Xl5aqcopsurgMcskOyFKDLg3SVKEivdRZHaoPHgHFufX9Xsz8L7WKmjJakIh2j9qxuniUQyXbE4pV2505SPgVf7xUdMNz_gIDFzgYjn0ynB510/s1600/Alex+Salmond2010.jpg"><img style="float: left; 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It is<br />understood senior BBC management returned from Manchester on Friday to<br />work on the Executive's response over the weekend.<br /><br /><br />SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell said:<br /><br />"We are ready to meet the BBC Trust at any time to discuss our appeal. The<br />exclusion of the SNP, the party of Government in Scotland, from the<br />election leaders' debates is fundamentally undemocratic. We also believe<br />it is a clear breach of the BBC's obligation of impartiality.<br /><br />"We also believe that the BBC Executive has failed in its duties by<br />excluding the SNP and Plaid Cymru from the negotiations which were held<br />with the other parties over what was clearly a prolonged period.<br /><br />"Those discussions effectively allowed the UK parties to dictate the<br />format of the leaders' debates to the broadcasters. As a result of the<br />debate format agreed by the BBC Executive, there is a clear danger of<br />misinforming and misleading voters in Scotland.<br /><br />"We know we have an extremely strong case, and now look forward to making<br />that case directly to the BBC Trust."<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-37542692060999571312010-04-01T04:09:00.000-07:002010-04-01T04:11:17.276-07:00FREESAT WORLD CUP COVERAGE<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">FREESAT WORLD CUP COVERAGE</span><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">GET READY FOR A SUMMER OF FOOTBALL AS FREESAT LAUNCHES ONLINE WORLD CUP GUIDE FEATURING GUEST BLOGGER, PUNDIT LEE DIXON</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">Football news, views and a comprehensive match planner– helping to get UK viewers prepared for the first ever HD World Cup</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">Freesat, the free-to-air satellite TV service, will become home to the first ever HD World Cup with matches being shared by BBC HD and ITV1 HD this summer. For a one-off payment of just £68 viewers can upgrade their World Cup viewing to high definition and enjoy it all completely subscription free with Freesat. The new online guide – <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">at <a href="http://www.freesat.co.uk/worldcup" target="_blank">www.freesat.co.uk/worldcup</a></span></b> -<span style="color:red;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span>will feature a range of football content to help people get ready for the tournament, including exclusive news blogs from Match of the Day’s Lee Dixon.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">‘Freesat is offering everything World Cup followers need this summer’ says Lee Dixon. ‘Not only will they be showing games in HD but their online guide will feature a host of information to ensure everyone is set for the beautiful game – from comprehensive match planners to brilliant world cup facts to impress your mates. Plus, on my personal blog you’ll find my views and analysis on stories as they emerge from the England camp, predictions for the group stages and my view on who could be this year’s champions’. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">With Freesat everyone can watch this festival of football in HD from as little as £68, <i><span style="font-style: italic;">wherever</span></i> they live in the UK. With no contract, no monthly bills to pay, just a one-off payment, Freesat makes substituting your standard TV for High definition hassle-free. HD really brings football on TV to life, making viewers at home feel like part of the action. From high speed tackles to that breathtaking golden goal - you won’t miss a thing watching in pin sharp clarity.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> With the World Cup now only 72 days away, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll be watching the summer’s premiere sporting event and where to get the best deal to get the most out of your HD ready TV this summer.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">HD Providers Comparison Chart</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <table style="width: 766.55pt; margin-left: 4.65pt; border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="1022"> <tbody><tr style="min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52"> <td style="width: 97.7pt; border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 87.9pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="117"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Full UK coverage for HD </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 160.3pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="214"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Monthly cost/minimum subscription period </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 97.75pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Set up cost</span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 84.3pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="112"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Total cost/year</span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 80.35pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="107"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Digital channels </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 82.4pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="110"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Catch-up services?</span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 75.85pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="101"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Type of service</span></span></b></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52"> <td style="width: 97.7pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Freesat </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 87.9pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="117"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">YES</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 160.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="214"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">FREE</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 97.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">FREE (£80 if satellite dish is needed)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 84.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="112"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£67 one-off payment</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 80.35pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="107"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">150+</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 82.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="110"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">YES</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 75.85pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 38.65pt;" height="52" width="101"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">Satellite</span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69"> <td style="width: 97.7pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Freeview </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 87.9pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="117"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">No – up to 50% by the World Cup</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 160.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="214"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">FREE</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 97.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">FREE (£150 if aerial upgrade is needed)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 84.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="112"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£140 one-off payment</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 80.35pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="107"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">53</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 82.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="110"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">NO</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 75.85pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="101"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">Aerial</span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69"> <td style="width: 97.7pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Virgin Media </span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 87.9pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="117"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">NO</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 160.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="214"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style=""> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£5.50/month (plus a virgin phone line for £11.99)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style=""> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">12 months minimum contract</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 97.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£49.00</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 84.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="112"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£209.88</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 80.35pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="107"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">65</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 82.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="110"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">YES</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 75.85pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="101"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">Cable</span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69"> <td style="width: 97.7pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">SKY</span></span></b></p> </td> <td style="width: 87.9pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="117"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">YES</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 160.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="214"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style=""> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£28/month</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style=""> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">12 months minimum contract</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 97.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="130"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£30.00</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 84.3pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="112"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">£366</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 80.35pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="107"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">200</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 82.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="110"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">YES</span></span></p> </td> <td style="width: 75.85pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; min-height: 51.45pt;" height="69" width="101"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri;">Satellite</span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">All pricing information taken 01.04.10 from service provider websites. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:blue;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: blue;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;">Freesat is available from Argos, Currys, Comet, John Lewis, Maplin and many independent retailers. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">For more information on Freesat, please go to <a href="http://www.freesat.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.freesat.co.uk</a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;">Follow Freesat on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/freesat_tv" target="_blank">@freesat_tv</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://twitter.com/freesat_tv" target="_blank">Official press release 1st April 2010<br /></a></span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-52031714209877656852010-02-20T03:11:00.000-08:002010-02-20T03:20:59.595-08:00AMY WILLIAMS BRITAINS GOLD MEDAL HEROINE.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA645puteCteijqMwv20gSCMauoxLZGRWmNt3ZuQORDN5IB3A8wf_PF_O-Wl-F7Hk5-HCZ-hzi7ak7Tn9WFByCv2Fef_RWMFcPwD6P5oLwwP-3XsL21Sexw48s9Z3M2NZRF1vFA2uphBg/s1600-h/AmyWilliamsVancouver2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA645puteCteijqMwv20gSCMauoxLZGRWmNt3ZuQORDN5IB3A8wf_PF_O-Wl-F7Hk5-HCZ-hzi7ak7Tn9WFByCv2Fef_RWMFcPwD6P5oLwwP-3XsL21Sexw48s9Z3M2NZRF1vFA2uphBg/s400/AmyWilliamsVancouver2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440284108553074674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />AMY WILLIAMS BRITAINS GOLD MEDAL HEROINE.<br /><br />Amy Williams breaks 30 year hoodoo by winning Gold in Vancouver.<br /><br />We won't say we told you so but it's rather strange that we highlight the excellent BBC Winter Olympic coverage then Amy Williams wins a fantastic "Gold Medal".<br />after we suggested you follow these super athletes going for Gold. Perhaps the press will take a longer look and review their press coverage now.<br />Just to remind you, Amy has won Britain's FIRST solo Winter Olympics gold medal for 30 years with victory in the women's skeleton.<br />Thank you, Amy it was a historical moment, and for those of us who watched it we won't forget it - simply brilliant!<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-45939977712794181502010-02-18T03:38:00.000-08:002010-02-18T03:54:37.773-08:00BBC WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYt-f6rggnlVo0jIoIYCveZ3xH10UxzdOkqJbDwcZMMmt5g64I4iPLvS6d9wN5T-20egzvLYl_XdNuhCqvFuqcnKNv4Su4HQQe-QUi_1nSjdEx51FtvVUlDO6hG5BQG4CjfAuKjYH53g/s1600-h/WinterOlympicsVancouver2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYt-f6rggnlVo0jIoIYCveZ3xH10UxzdOkqJbDwcZMMmt5g64I4iPLvS6d9wN5T-20egzvLYl_XdNuhCqvFuqcnKNv4Su4HQQe-QUi_1nSjdEx51FtvVUlDO6hG5BQG4CjfAuKjYH53g/s400/WinterOlympicsVancouver2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439547075984511794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />BBC WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES.<br /><br />BBC coverage of the Winter Olympic Games is fantastic.<br /><br />These athletes like Summer Olympians dedicate themselves to attempt to stir the heart of their own country by hopefully winning a medal. The pressure on some of these dedicated professionals must be horrendous especially for those considered favourites, from national to international newspaper columns to their friends and families.<br />Although these Winter Olympic athletes spend most of their life dedicated to special achievement apart from the BBC in the U.K. even the U.K. press this year have been slow to show interest.<br />Now looking at the same Winter Olympic Games coverage from Vancouver the BBC coverage is fantastic so have a look today and support your athletes which can be viewed from 4.00pm until 3.00am on BBC2 and in dazzling HD on freesat.<br /><br />We feel the coverage for the U.S.A. athletes is excellent and coverage like this would not go amiss for the U.K. teams for next time should be considered.<br />Check out the Team U.S.A Social Media website for comprehensive U.S. coverage;<br /><a href="http://teamusanews.org/">http://teamusanews.org/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-35188756845901708752010-02-11T08:24:00.000-08:002010-02-11T08:27:08.085-08:00BBC ALBA MUST BE ON FREEVIEW<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyXZrlhb9m1ZbiJwDYCVe_cD1aWQnApLuU9R3EFUSjXLthtz89DP4XDk-foGFTaAUNkE7Fw4EwS3T1KPhX64S8it-ZcnIBjbUXfR9AnLtL69PEsDiX_c_VijlGHMbVToT8S0sS34KDdI/s1600-h/ALASDAIR+ALLAN+MSP.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyXZrlhb9m1ZbiJwDYCVe_cD1aWQnApLuU9R3EFUSjXLthtz89DP4XDk-foGFTaAUNkE7Fw4EwS3T1KPhX64S8it-ZcnIBjbUXfR9AnLtL69PEsDiX_c_VijlGHMbVToT8S0sS34KDdI/s400/ALASDAIR+ALLAN+MSP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437023222496663618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0QzXw02Y9ZusMlRPSJrMneEjlKLksURjycsUJYC5gKLkmw4zowzxHsGpOqVkTV_T09AXpEG1Zi23fXk-ggc_8CKvgyuNOgq0Ir8NiGlSMAaF6SGTwpmLF4h37JxXhg6CfRfBnGEGPjk/s1600-h/ALASDAIR+ALLAN+BIOGRAPHY.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0QzXw02Y9ZusMlRPSJrMneEjlKLksURjycsUJYC5gKLkmw4zowzxHsGpOqVkTV_T09AXpEG1Zi23fXk-ggc_8CKvgyuNOgq0Ir8NiGlSMAaF6SGTwpmLF4h37JxXhg6CfRfBnGEGPjk/s400/ALASDAIR+ALLAN+BIOGRAPHY.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437023086626234434" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><br />BBC ALBA MUST BE ON FREEVIEW<br /></span><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">BBC ALBA MUST BE ON FREEVIEW</span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">The SNP in Holyrood today called for BBC Alba to be broadcast on the Freeview digital service.</span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">The call came in a debate in the Scottish Parliament where all parties were asked to back the move to Freeview.</span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Speaking during the debate Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan, who addressed the Parliament in Gaelic said:</span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">“Across the whole of Scotland people welcomed BBC Alba when it started just over a year ago. </span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">"BBC Alba is another step on the road to the normalisation of Gaelic and its acceptance in the broadcasting world as a distinctive and appealing Gaelic voice. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">“BBC Alba understands the importance of broadcasting every sort of programme in Gaelic and of appealing to every sort of viewer, but their job would be much easier if BBC Alba was available on Freeview.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">"Despite the restrictions on the number of viewers imposed by the current refusal to put BBC Alba on freeview immediately BBC Alba has won viewers and is well supported.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">“If BBC Alba was available with other Freeview channels it would provide a huge incentive and boost for Gaelic broadcasting. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">"There would be many more houses where people would be listening to, and becoming engaged with Gaelic. And the BBC Trust would get some peace as well!”</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-25816534175055182812010-02-05T04:50:00.000-08:002010-02-05T04:52:31.196-08:00FREESAT BRINGS HIGH DEFINITION 6 NATIONS RUGBY TO YOUR LIVING ROOM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmbs4c7rtL-sybBaXQszxknwNbg8AEZXsyTi_KFeSgJIs_NFI09HItGlud_tc4cZfwVNaiYvradW6VyvD_YT67-uCx_u1tq5KwN5aG7iSscenprr3dZ7AhU1jC1sl8NR6pF7wKY_hkzE/s1600-h/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmbs4c7rtL-sybBaXQszxknwNbg8AEZXsyTi_KFeSgJIs_NFI09HItGlud_tc4cZfwVNaiYvradW6VyvD_YT67-uCx_u1tq5KwN5aG7iSscenprr3dZ7AhU1jC1sl8NR6pF7wKY_hkzE/s400/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434741312103407570" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;">FREESAT BRINGS HIGH DEFINITION 6 NATIONS RUGBY TO YOUR LIVING ROOM</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span>British rugby fans across the whole of the UK will be able to watch this year’s scrums, trys and tackles live in brilliant HD with Freesat – completely subscription free. Freesat will be showing this year’s RBS 6 Nations rugby action on the BBC HD channel, starting from 6<sup>th</sup> February.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span>The adrenaline packed matches will run until the 20<sup>th</sup> March, being played at different stadiums including the British home of rugby, Twickenham. Ireland take on Italy for the first of the games. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span>High Definition is perfect for making every detail of the fast paced action appear pin-sharp, so you won’t miss a single drop kick or throw as England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales play to bring the title home. With HD offering a picture five times the quality of standard definition TV, rugby fanatics can experience the game as if they were watching it pitch-side.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:11pt;" >If that wasn’t enough, Freesat bring viewers a whole host of first-class sports in HD throughout the year – all without monthly bills to pay and contracts to sign. The World Cup will be available on the BBC HD channel and ITV1 HD, as well as Winter Olympics, Golf Masters, Wimbledon, FA Cup and UEFA Champions league matches.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:11pt;" >Official press release.<br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-65744567645686099882010-01-29T09:05:00.000-08:002010-01-29T09:07:22.694-08:00ANDY MURRAY AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL IN FREE HD FROM FREESAT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfCKFhzLS-HrScaCRPK8EB-zOX4tZoe-tmOU-I6E6pkJJLquz8htgkgXFlEYmikv3ut8oS69Y8MoeU5p5ehFon_0UCa8CfS7-dbpO3TC1OBIW_BHgHr6NcCgLbpgZHoijToUuDwzzs6Y/s1600-h/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfCKFhzLS-HrScaCRPK8EB-zOX4tZoe-tmOU-I6E6pkJJLquz8htgkgXFlEYmikv3ut8oS69Y8MoeU5p5ehFon_0UCa8CfS7-dbpO3TC1OBIW_BHgHr6NcCgLbpgZHoijToUuDwzzs6Y/s400/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432209501600351314" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-US" ><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-US" >ANDY MURRAY AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL IN FREE HD FROM FREESAT</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:12pt;" lang="EN-US" > </span></span></b></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Britain</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >'s Andy Murray is through to the Australian Open final against Roger Federer and you can catch all the nail biting action in high definition with Freesat – completely subscription free. The final airs this Sunday on the BBC HD channel.</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" ></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Hopes are resting on Murray whose</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > only other final appearance was at the 2008 US Open where he lost to Roger Federer. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >High definition is perfect for making every detail of this legendary game appear crystal clear. Witness history in the making as Andy Murray fights to become the first Briton to claim a grand slam title in over 50 years. Experience the game as if you were watching from the courtside – whether you are a tennis fan or armchair fan, you won’t miss a serve with brilliant HD quality. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >If that wasn’t enough, Freesat is offering a whole host of top-tier live sports in HD throughout the coming year – completely subscription free. The World Cup, Rugby Six Nations, Golf Masters and Wimbledon will all be available on the BBC HD Channel with the FA Cup, England World Cup internationals and UEFA Champions league matches over on ITV1 HD too. </span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-82382307109248624912010-01-13T05:52:00.000-08:002010-01-13T05:53:55.111-08:00FOLLOW FREESAT at FREESAT_TV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJagNcvrLd4N1ZETUk5DnUw6PBSJGEC_auJvlBCzfea2FrUHJSZFr2B2VU0thjoHnSU01CwgmIl1Xt-QHfWTtGBl3tq9GJeytmuUSjXcXtJlRtmwbSuwE1Oz8p3m8WWs4SMoq5pd5YYk/s1600-h/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJagNcvrLd4N1ZETUk5DnUw6PBSJGEC_auJvlBCzfea2FrUHJSZFr2B2VU0thjoHnSU01CwgmIl1Xt-QHfWTtGBl3tq9GJeytmuUSjXcXtJlRtmwbSuwE1Oz8p3m8WWs4SMoq5pd5YYk/s400/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426222281619848802" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:14pt;" lang="EN-US" ><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:14pt;" lang="EN-US" >FOLLOW FREESAT at FREESAT_TV</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:12pt;" lang="EN-US" > </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:12pt;" lang="EN-US" >Get latest freesat updates and industry news </span></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;">Freesat is expanding its online community with an exciting new Twitter account @freesat_TV - the free-to-air satellite service will be posting updates as well as the best and most relevant information from the world of technology and television.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;">Follow Freesat on Twitter @freesat_TV</span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-4716410422665503002009-12-29T09:43:00.000-08:002009-12-29T09:46:01.288-08:00BBC ALBA REVIEW CLOSING SOON.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1Agpb3tmkBw4Qisa7SGHjtj3klc_jz5rsq_LVWSsw0vrp0GYNFFcM1LtaynLW6WIC7lnTJsySKZIRG8uSwF7nGZG9ASp49zrBI3Yu0o4-x3NShpGNczWOjDuxLQZjci47Cwatl67NQ4/s1600-h/BBC+ALBA2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1Agpb3tmkBw4Qisa7SGHjtj3klc_jz5rsq_LVWSsw0vrp0GYNFFcM1LtaynLW6WIC7lnTJsySKZIRG8uSwF7nGZG9ASp49zrBI3Yu0o4-x3NShpGNczWOjDuxLQZjci47Cwatl67NQ4/s400/BBC+ALBA2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420715575934052786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />BBC ALBA REVIEW CLOSING SOON.</span><br /></div>BBC ALBA is a Gaelic language television channel currently available on satellite and via BBC iPlayer. It aims to serve Gaelic speakers, those learning the language, those that might wish to learn, and those interested in the language and culture. It aims to reflect and support Gaelic culture, identity and heritage.<br />The BBC TRUST review which opened on the 26th Oct 2009 closes soon on the 18th Jan 2009 - so if you feel you have a point of view about this channel get writing.<br />Why would there be any review of this channel? we would say they are trying to remove it, why else would there be a review?<br />Considering some of the total rubbish some channels continually show this review is unjust.<br />Take for example the awful what they call a reality shows - Big Brother, what a load of garbage this is, or how about the other paint drying programme; "I'm a celebrity! get me out of here". really, really bad programming.<br />Surely the Trust would be better cutting their cloth by trimming awful programmes rather than quality channels?<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-78647287894908106802009-12-29T09:24:00.001-08:002009-12-29T09:25:02.865-08:00BBC URGED TO MAKE SCOTLAND LOCAL<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeGhA-Dn6t9__KnyiqqBYZ4veVJzMv8q1ivocN_ofQGFsdux6wNHX1EaAdCZ-cLnA_XdNx18IT45VOBI4Hw6zf32c3lkkmowFuqP-ctB4P7P572K7GCUv3-mV_to_0tYCfGC1lmidU2s/s1600-h/BRIAN+ADAM+MSP+info.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeGhA-Dn6t9__KnyiqqBYZ4veVJzMv8q1ivocN_ofQGFsdux6wNHX1EaAdCZ-cLnA_XdNx18IT45VOBI4Hw6zf32c3lkkmowFuqP-ctB4P7P572K7GCUv3-mV_to_0tYCfGC1lmidU2s/s400/BRIAN+ADAM+MSP+info.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420710413585441074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />BBC URGED TO MAKE SCOTLAND LOCAL<br /><br />The BBC Trust has today been urged to recognise different regions of<br />Scotland through it’s TV news broadcasts.<br /><br />Aberdeen North MSP Brian Adam has called on the BBC to increase their<br />volume and quality of localised news content. The call comes at the<br />same time as the BBC is carrying out a consultation on BBC Alba, and<br />STV looks to re-evaluate content.<br /><br />Urging the BBC to make Scotland local the SNP MSP has written to the<br />BBC Trust suggesting they consider regional opt outs from Reporting<br />Scotland or as part of a wider news programme within Scotland.<br /><br />Mr Adam said:<br /><br />“As far as the BBC is concerned Scotland is all one region. The<br />result is that those of us living in the North or the Highlands see<br />very little of our local news on the TV.<br /><br />“While BBC Radio produces local opt outs and STV broadcasts news for<br />the North, the West and the East of Scotland, much of the BBC TV<br />content is focussed on the central belt.<br /><br />"The current arrangement that we get for news from the major<br />broadcasters in Scotland simply isn't satisfactory. The BBC have a<br />duty towards license payers across this country, and they simply<br />aren't doing them justice."<br /><br />"Recent reviews within the BBC agree with this and so I'm calling on<br />them to re-evaluate their news content north of the border. Currently<br />STV have regional opt-outs, and I see no reason why we couldn't have a<br />similar set up on the BBC."<br /><br />“A Scottish digital channel offers the opportunity to expand local<br />news but why wait?<br /><br />"Both STV and the BBC have the facilities in Aberdeen, in Dundee, in<br />Inverness and I'm sure that people in the North East and Highlands<br />would welcome more local reporting, as would others across the<br />country."<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-79167109234603608182009-12-22T08:03:00.000-08:002009-12-22T08:07:21.403-08:00FREESAT CODE FOR HUMAX HD RECEIVERS RELEASED<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9l6am4MJHRHxWkcBaiT0t_WgIDyohDHRgs_zk3twCCE5nZOJfn_V2ylV4zqGqCxmFAOA_xEARy95GRFYIGfY3Lv8F3XbmU7fjkqIUm8rugeGH23ILYlrru9A4z3jiYhSezCPe8Me9UD4/s1600-h/bbc-iplayer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9l6am4MJHRHxWkcBaiT0t_WgIDyohDHRgs_zk3twCCE5nZOJfn_V2ylV4zqGqCxmFAOA_xEARy95GRFYIGfY3Lv8F3XbmU7fjkqIUm8rugeGH23ILYlrru9A4z3jiYhSezCPe8Me9UD4/s400/bbc-iplayer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418092793450171826" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">FREESAT CODE FOR HUMAX HD RECEIVERS RELEASED</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">Freesat releases code 5483 for Humax HD receivers.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">Following the BBC iPlayer on Freesat code <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">(5483)</span></b> appearing on several forums yesterday, Freesat would like to clarify:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">The BBC iPlayer beta release is currently available on Freesat Humax HD and Freesat+ Humax boxes</span></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">All other existing and new Freesat HD boxes and Freesat integrated TVs will have BBC iPlayer rolled out to them in the New Year</span></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" lang="EN-GB">For full instructions on how to set up BBC iPlayer on Freesat HD receivers go to</span></span></li></ul> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><a href="http://bbciplayerbetatrial09.freesat.co.uk/BBCiplayer" title="http://bbciplayerbetatrial09.freesat.co.uk/BBCiplayer" target="_blank">http://BBCiplayerbetatrial09.<wbr>freesat.co.uk/BBCiplayer</a> </span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-64861648454840688002009-12-16T10:06:00.000-08:002009-12-16T10:16:58.870-08:00PROJECT CANVAS UPDATE 16th Dec 2009.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh260PKQqA-sp7h0aS2Q4W8UnbB1jDFG_sH2vt1roTDnj6kpsGiOHPxZrXLJ8TfjLR52ZTsD7Mq2uC9QnmanyOHmriI2kh2WWZThACkPYoZ6LohigDl9VV1cTrh_9Wa8kFt12QyNAd3WGo/s1600-h/Project_Canvas_TV.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh260PKQqA-sp7h0aS2Q4W8UnbB1jDFG_sH2vt1roTDnj6kpsGiOHPxZrXLJ8TfjLR52ZTsD7Mq2uC9QnmanyOHmriI2kh2WWZThACkPYoZ6LohigDl9VV1cTrh_9Wa8kFt12QyNAd3WGo/s400/Project_Canvas_TV.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415899687272358866" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >PROJECT CANVAS UPDATE 16th Dec 2009.</span><br /></p><p>The companies involved in project canvas, a project that that aims to create an open platform for internet-connected TV devices, have announced that UK public service broadcaster Channel 4 and internet service provider Talk Talk have joined the project. </p> <p>The six partners will now seek expressions of interest from other companies, who share a similar vision for internet-connected TV, to become partners in the joint venture that will promote and run the platform.</p> <p>Although canvas has been open to discussions with any interested organisations since the proposals were first announced in February 2009, the six canvas partners now wish to invite any further expressions of interest from companies interested in becoming part of the joint venture. Any venture that wants to support the open internet-connected TV platform and can commit financial and marketing support to the project is invited to contact the partners.</p><p>Project canvas report.<br /></p> <p>The BBC’s involvement in project canvas is subject to BBC Trust approval. If the <a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/our_work/television/canvas.shtml" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/our_work/television/canvas.shtml">proposals</a> are approved, the partners would form a new joint venture to develop the technical specification for devices with standards body the Digital Television Group (DTG), create and market a new consumer brand, build a common user experience, and build the technology platform.</p> <p>Converging broadcast with broadband, the new platform would bring together linear TV and internet-based applications – creating an upgrade for the UK’s existing free-to-air TV platforms Freeview and Freesat, and giving TV audiences open access to a wide range of internet-based services.</p> <p>The canvas partners have proposed that all prospective venture partners should be granted an equal proportion of shares in the new joint venture company.</p> <p> Project canvas programme director Richard Halton said: </p> <p>“Internet-connectivity is going to have a transformational effect on TV. By seamlessly converging broadband and broadcast content, project canvas can help secure the future of free-to-air broadcasting and create an open platform that gives online services a route to the TV set.</p> <p>“The potential for innovation goes far beyond bringing video-on-demand to the TV set and there’s a huge opportunity for a wide range of new commercial models to thrive. We always wanted all the UK’s public service broadcasters and at least two ISPs to be involved in the venture at launch, so we’re delighted that Channel 4 and Talk Talk have joined the project.</p> <p>“Today we’re inviting any further expressions of interest from other companies to join the venture. We hope that any other businesses that share a similar vision for internet-connected TV will want to be a part of this story.”</p><p>Story from project canvas.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-56916516944271122252009-12-14T03:23:00.000-08:002009-12-14T03:27:00.260-08:00FOOD NETWORK LAUNCHES ONTO FREESAT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzujtTKAVom-pDIqSq-cZ2dZtCDeOnfUykzfm-v8iMhqY4u5R9e4-a5j4p6ckq4pc5ba6E_I64zCNw-SqEdSZymSJLPwAB5dQNt2al6V9QwBVN3pKbXm-e4lB3Nj_K4UzNWkE71EHu1I/s1600-h/food_network.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzujtTKAVom-pDIqSq-cZ2dZtCDeOnfUykzfm-v8iMhqY4u5R9e4-a5j4p6ckq4pc5ba6E_I64zCNw-SqEdSZymSJLPwAB5dQNt2al6V9QwBVN3pKbXm-e4lB3Nj_K4UzNWkE71EHu1I/s400/food_network.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415051493967322834" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:14pt;color:black;" ><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:14pt;color:black;" >TANTALISE YOUR TASTEBUDS AS FOOD NETWORK LAUNCHES ONTO FREESAT</span></b></p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> Food Network – </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; color: black;">a channel combining credible cooking, fresh ideas and high-energy entertainment to inspire foodies and non-foodies alike</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> - onto Freesat from today.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style="color:black;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" >Freesat, the subscription-free satellite TV service, announces the launch of Food Network – the food channel with an appetite for entertainment - onto the platform from today, Monday 14 December 2009, on channel 405. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" >One of the most popular channels on US television, Food Network offers a combination of credible cooking, fresh ideas and high-energy entertainment to inspire foodies and non-foodies alike. Its exciting mix of US and UK programmes features primetime entertainment favourites <i>Iron Chef America, Chopped</i> and <i>Food Network Challenge</i>,<i> </i>alongside daytime shows hosted by new and established talent, including ratings winners <i>Nigella Express</i> and <i>Barefoot Contessa </i>with Ina Garten,<i> </i>plus<i> 30 Minute Meals</i> with US celebrity chef Rachael Ray and <i>Rescue Chef</i> with Cambridgeshire-born Danny Boome. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" >The time-delayed version of Food Network - Food Network+1 - will also be launching on Freesat channel 406.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" >Freesat offers over 140 channels and free high-definition programmes from the BBC HD and ITV1 HD channels, completely subscription free. As if that’s not enough, Freesat is a satellite service, which means you can receive it wherever you live in the UK, even using an existing satellite dish.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10pt;color:black;" >Official press release dated 14th Dec 2009.<br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-10956540210866389932009-12-09T05:29:00.000-08:002009-12-09T05:31:52.186-08:00WORLD’S FIRST BETA RELEASE OF MHEG INTERACTION CHANNEL BY FREESAT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidveqpbb0LW0zOsmBX7CL2tx83DEJswxAcroReWwq2o67E5iI1SDuaskzfidOIoJIjy9-mhFzSjPNvz35MnKJRHKPzbHK3X0qYlDbsxkhcjCKiy4HRGuj6hMOnmz789y-b0CX0mM6SwOw/s1600-h/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidveqpbb0LW0zOsmBX7CL2tx83DEJswxAcroReWwq2o67E5iI1SDuaskzfidOIoJIjy9-mhFzSjPNvz35MnKJRHKPzbHK3X0qYlDbsxkhcjCKiy4HRGuj6hMOnmz789y-b0CX0mM6SwOw/s400/FREESAT+LOGO+GRAPHIC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413228426410707394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />WORLD’S FIRST BETA RELEASE OF MHEG INTERACTION CHANNEL BY FREESAT<br /><br />London, UK – 7th Dec 2009: IMPALA, the International MHEG Promotion Alliance, today welcomes the news of the beta release of the worlds first deployment of hybrid broadcast broadband MHEG Interaction Channel (MHEG-IC) by UK free-to-air satellite platform Freesat.<br />Freesat, which is owned by the BBC and ITV, will allow access to the highly successful BBC iPlayer catch-up TV service via the IP connection, supplementing its existing broadcast content.<br />The principles behind the MHEG-IC are to provide a seamless viewer experience of broadcast-delivered content augmented with content delivered over IP as an extension of the channel or network. The MHEG-IC gives access to streamed on-demand video content in addition to traditional text and graphics as well as the ability to support secure transactions.<br />Giri Valliappan, Director of Market Development with IMPALA, says, “While there has been much discussion in the marketplace about other potential hybrid technologies, we are delighted that MHEG is the first to make this real-world breakthrough. The MHEG-IC has been designed to provide viewers with access to additional on-demand services without the broadcaster having to relinquish control, something that we believe to be tremendously important.”<br />The MHEG-IC uses a sophisticated „Hybrid File System that enables broadcasters to create common applications that can work on both IP-connected and unconnected receivers in a seamless and user friendly way. The MHEG-IC allows the application to determine whether or not an IP connection is possible (i.e. the receiver is equipped with the appropriate hardware and software) and whether or not it is actually available (i.e. has the user actually connected the receiver to the home network?).<br />The system enables decoding of MPEG-4 or MPEG-2 streams using the same hardware used for broadcast content.<br />Pdf can be <a href="http://www.impala.org/sites/default/files/IMPALA%20WELCOMES%20WORLD%20FIRST%20BETA%20RELEASE%20OF%20MHEG%20INTERACTION%20CHANNEL%20BY%20FREESAT.pdf">downloaded here...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-4393922743614805152009-11-25T05:29:00.000-08:002009-11-25T07:16:49.247-08:00BBC iPlayer on Freesat factsheet - official press release.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUilQ5gxrILDws_9BntttkyfIMaB2QhOVYhp7dgQ6m05Hp9VEaMgM_qNGLt_O8gynXGTg08Qqo1vQuFAsldZ2tPboSgQEBoWP0Txh991hlc5iaxJlOIBvvm6jq1hZZqo8FclJ2-_RYxEM/s1600/freesat_iPlayer_home.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfm4aHyXsM0yyRlj2zWi0qVRqpneGB_hU6qR0V9GrCJCZI2PNvReIoyOpyVKWGRSeS1g9GWt3hrjsH8y7c5Uq4rlL1NhxybZuteUP-OkhaT19oDXVfSf_LgARseStabRo82-w107WIwE/s400/freesat_iPlayer_Channels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408051846290493906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8AmFyWSWcFEuNuX4bbQcZVgvwa-nrFztEd6ebFzamzYhXNhrJMiN3DcDyYeZ1TUcR-2A-nGY6-ZZz-tnK-uUkUbsr9oJDLk_Df_7w7Ird5kyY3XWJX9hSVfU7FKAqv6TGpS6ZfMf8qs/s1600/BBC+iPlayer+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8AmFyWSWcFEuNuX4bbQcZVgvwa-nrFztEd6ebFzamzYhXNhrJMiN3DcDyYeZ1TUcR-2A-nGY6-ZZz-tnK-uUkUbsr9oJDLk_Df_7w7Ird5kyY3XWJX9hSVfU7FKAqv6TGpS6ZfMf8qs/s400/BBC+iPlayer+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033608667771650" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;color:black;" ><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Century Gothic;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14pt;" >BBC iPlayer on Freesat factsheet</span></span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14pt;" >Wednesday 25 November 2009</span></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Welcome to BBC iPlayer beta on Freesat</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >A Beta version of BBC iPlayer will be available on Freesat 7<sup>th</sup> December, offering the BBC catch up TV service for the first time on a non-subscription TV service over open internet. </span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >During the initial stage of Beta, selected journalists and partners will be able to access the service using a code. We hope as many Freesat viewers as possible will be able to use the service by Christmas and without the need for a code. <span style="color:blue;"><span style="color:blue;"></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Watch what you want, when you want to</span></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >With BBC iPlayer on Freesat, you can catch up on your favourite BBC programmes from the last seven days or catch-up on whole series you may have missed, whenever you want and from the comfort of your sofa. </span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >In the run up to Christmas around 450 hours of programming will be available each week, including popular programmes such as <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Strictly Come Dancing, Top Gear, EastEnders, Life, Gavin and Stacey, </span></i>and<i><span style="font-style: italic;"> The Gruffalo</span></i>. And with the BBC’s full Christmas schedule still to be announced, Freesat viewers can look forward to even more great BBC programming being available whenever they feel like watching it.</span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >The launch of BBC iPlayer on Freesat adds to the fantastic array of programmes already available on the platform including over 140 channels, with free HD from the BBC and ITV. </span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%; font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Easy set up </span></span></b></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >It's easy to set up BBC iPlayer on Freesat. Simply connect your HD Freesat TV or HD box to your broadband via the Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or homeplug (auto set-up plugs on right column).</span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Alternatively, you can arrange for a professional to connect BBC iPlayer for you, either as part of full install if you have just bought Freesat or separately if you already have Freesat installed.</span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Viewers will need an <i><span style="font-style: italic;">actual</span></i> broadband speed of 1Mbps to watch BBC iPlayer or 2Mbps to watch in high quality. Because actual speeds can vary from those advertised, it’s best to first test your broadband speed. There are many ways to do this online for free using a site such as <b><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-weight: bold;color:blue;" ><a href="http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/" title="http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk</a></span></span></b>. </span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >You will initially be able to access the BBC iPlayer beta service by pressing the red button to get to the BBCi menu. <span style="color:blue;"><span style="color:blue;"></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >Emma Scott, Freesat’s managing director, comments, “We’re delighted to be able to offer BBC iPlayer to our viewers. All the HD receivers that have been bought and will be sold in the run up to Christmas will deliver BBC iPlayer so there’ll no need to buy any new receivers. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >There’s a great schedule of programmes be available on BBC iPlayer in the lead up to Christmas with the likes of <i><span style="font-style: italic;">The Gruffalo</span></i>, the <i><span style="font-style: italic;">EastEnders Special</span></i> and Doctor Who<i><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></i></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><i><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >BBC iPlayer has been fantastically successful online so being able to offer viewers the ability to watch it in their living room on a subscription free TV service for the first time will be transformational.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" > </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:11pt;" >We’d like to thank the BBC for all their hard work bringing the service onto our platform.”</span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155269082870505253.post-14912579433846073082009-11-25T03:06:00.000-08:002009-11-25T03:09:01.308-08:00FREESAT EXCLUSIVE - GOODMANS HD, BUSH HD AND GUFSAT HD FREESAT BOX UPDATES.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZZ8HhL9gqQ6SZgvIdu9ipCfh4F5Js7Nb0RYLtTFYhvw0B4pEnuQKF1KvwfKtUCTKpl6TTzx1KGo7QOJ9abVzqOnH934WI8rexoe_VUDMEiVqYaXWo1vzxM4Qy3W_N_P5g04R-ZrN_8w/s1600/Goodmans_Information_freesat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZZ8HhL9gqQ6SZgvIdu9ipCfh4F5Js7Nb0RYLtTFYhvw0B4pEnuQKF1KvwfKtUCTKpl6TTzx1KGo7QOJ9abVzqOnH934WI8rexoe_VUDMEiVqYaXWo1vzxM4Qy3W_N_P5g04R-ZrN_8w/s400/Goodmans_Information_freesat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407996602958032914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />FREESAT EXCLUSIVE - GOODMANS HD, BUSH HD AND GUFSAT HD FREESAT BOX UPDATES.</span><br /><br />Goodmans HD freesat box update will be transmitted again in four to six weeks in time for the BBC iPlayer freesat implementation.<br />The graphic above shows the older software version 1.4.33 which we have been informed will run o.k. and will update over the air when the new update comes out.<br />For those users with the Grundig Gufsat, Bush and Goodmans this is terrific news and should quell the fears of those who have sent us "E",mails worried about their freesat receivers. Some have told us they missed the last update because of holidays etc...<br />We are keen to inform readers that any time we have spoken to our contacts at Harvard International they have been happy to keep the bbcfreesathdtvblog informed about important future freesat plans.<br />Look out for your important updates in the next four to six weeks so that you can enjoy the benefits of the BBC iPlayer.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If it's News to you, then you read it here first!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071832215944297326noreply@blogger.com0