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Difference in Tuners

Ronan OFRonan OF Posts: 107
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Hello.

I am looking at purchasing myself a new TV set. I have it narrowed down to two choices of an LG model and a Samsung model.

The tuner listed in the description for each is:
  • LG - Freeview HD DVB-S2 - general purpose satellite tuner
  • Samsung - Freeview HD

What is the difference in the two types of tuner?

Thanks in advance.

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  • grahamlthompsongrahamlthompson Posts: 18,486
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    The LG has a free to air High Definition Satellite tuner in addition to the terrestrial HD Freeview tuner that both TV's have.

    To use the satellite tuner you will need a satellite dish in addition to your normal aerial.

    For example a sky dish aligned on 28.2E will give you all these channels on the LG TV

    http://en.kingofsat.net/freqs.php?&pos=28.2E&standard=All&ordre=freq&filtre=Clear
  • Ronan OFRonan OF Posts: 107
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    Oh, so there are two tuners in LG? That would be very handy. Thank you.
  • bobcarbobcar Posts: 19,424
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    Ronan OF wrote: »
    Oh, so there are two tuners in LG? That would be very handy. Thank you.

    It's only handy if you have or intend to get a satellite dish. Even then you can only watch one at a time.
  • Ronan OFRonan OF Posts: 107
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    True. I do have a satellite dish, but if I were to move then at least I will still get my freeview!
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