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HDTV and FreeView

Laura_AngelLaura_Angel Posts: 398
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Hi,

I am planning to buy HDTV 32 inch for my bed room. I don't have sky but is it possible to use 'freeview box' for HDTV?

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    bronsonbronson Posts: 1,441
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    No.


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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 168
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    bronson wrote:
    No.


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    Well Freeview HDTV trials are ongoing at present in london but in the short term its a no, at least until analogue is switched off :)
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    gomezzgomezz Posts: 44,625
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    But you can use an HDTV to display an SD picture as output from a standard Freeview box or from elsewhere. That is, HDTV's are backwards compatible.

    From all accounts though you need to see what an SD signal looks like on the HDTV as some are apparently better than others at coping with this.
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    Laura_AngelLaura_Angel Posts: 398
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    gomezz wrote:
    But you can use an HDTV to display an SD picture as output from a standard Freeview box or from elsewhere. That is, HDTV's are backwards compatible.

    From all accounts though you need to see what an SD signal looks like on the HDTV as some are apparently better than others at coping with this.

    Which standard Freeview box can work with HDTV?
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    fat controllerfat controller Posts: 13,757
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    Any standard Freeview box will display a picture in Standard Definition a TV that is HD Ready. However, at the moment there are no boxes commercially available that will allow you to watch a High Definition picture from a Freeview source. If you want a box to give High definition pictures you'll need either Sky HD or Telewest TV Drive - be aware that these require a monthly subscription, but you do get a lot more channels than are on Freeview.
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    Laura_AngelLaura_Angel Posts: 398
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    fat controller wrote:
    Any standard Freeview box will display a picture in Standard Definition a TV that is HD Ready. However, at the moment there are no boxes commercially available that will allow you to watch a High Definition picture from a Freeview source. If you want a box to give High definition pictures you'll need either Sky HD or Telewest TV Drive - be aware that these require a monthly subscription, but you do get a lot more channels than are on Freeview.

    Thanks for info man.. That is what I wanted to know :)

    Yeah Standard Definition is just enough for me at the moment.. so I will get any standard Freeview box for HDTV :) I am not too bother with High definition pictures yet..
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 168
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    Laura_Angel wrote:
    Thanks for info man.. That is what I wanted to know :)

    Yeah Standard Definition is just enough for me at the moment.. so I will get any standard Freeview box for HDTV :) I am not too bother with High definition pictures yet..

    you usually get a scart cable in the box use that, if you dont get ine in the pack pick one up for a better picture :)
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    bobcarbobcar Posts: 19,424
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    Laura_Angel wrote:
    Thanks for info man.. That is what I wanted to know :)

    Yeah Standard Definition is just enough for me at the moment.. so I will get any standard Freeview box for HDTV :) I am not too bother with High definition pictures yet..

    Lots of HD TVs already have Freeview built in, that's something to look out for when comparing prices.
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