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Title: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 09:33:09
Top Gear 8:00PM

So many complained they forgot to watch it last week.


Sky user.

Select Top Gear for the reminder.

Then go into the planner and set the red button to automatically turn it on and the green button to repeat it till the end of the series.

Also set the timer on your mobile for 7:55Pm and your can be sat down in front of the TV with a cold one without having to get up and miss some of the program, for those who are married then do your usual thing and ckick your fingers and the cold one should arrive with in 30 seconds.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   NOT :-X
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Plomien on 23 November 2008, 09:35:12
v+ user set to record series  :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Albatross on 23 November 2008, 09:42:26
One of the best ever posts on here!

Sorted :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: waspy on 23 November 2008, 09:44:05
My phones will be off & the so will the lights. There will be no one home ;)
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 09:53:59
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One of the best ever posts on here!

Sorted :y

Glad to be of service.

I only found out what the green button did by accident a few weeks ago.

My TV is now on auto pilot during the week on all my regular programs. :y :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 November 2008, 10:11:33
Trouble is it clashes with "Heartbeat" when I can see so many lovely old vehicles and feel the nostalga of my teens!! :-* :-* ;)

Sooner do that than see "boys playing with their toys" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: STMO123 on 23 November 2008, 10:16:24
No need to set my timer. Think I'll just say 'It's 8 o'clock, time for top gear' ::)
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 November 2008, 10:32:24
Sky+ users... Set to record and press green button for series link!

Then you never miss it :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2008, 10:40:20
MCE records all top gears, so will have to search for it amongst the 10,000 repeats on Dave ;D
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Bandit127 on 23 November 2008, 18:48:39
Just over an hour to go now...

Not got V+, Sky+ or MCE so I am on the timer between my ears. And it's looking forward to it  :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: stuy112 on 23 November 2008, 19:02:00
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Trouble is it clashes with "Heartbeat" when I can see so many lovely old vehicles and feel the nostalga of my teens!! :-* :-* ;)

Watch out for a post from Ian_D later on when he gets the pics sorted, think you'll like them if your into Heartbeat!

Just set the sky+ box to record TG, I'm off out in a min and always end up missing some of it!
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: jjleonard on 23 November 2008, 19:22:55
Sky plussed - simply because the missus wants to watch Divas on ITV!

No spoliers, please... I'll watch it later.  ;D
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 November 2008, 20:07:38
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Sky plussed - simply because the missus wants to watch Divas on ITV!

No spoliers, please... I'll watch it later.  ;D

Tell her... You wear the trousers!! :D :D :D

Aren't I brave when SWMBO isn't looking ::) ::) :D :D

I'm recording it too because we wont be able to watch it tonight! :y :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 20:28:44
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Just over an hour to go now...

Not got V+, Sky+ or MCE so I am on the timer between my ears. And it's looking forward to it  :y

I dont have either of those I just have a bog standard box. :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Bandit127 on 23 November 2008, 21:07:59
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Sky plussed - simply because the missus wants to watch Divas on ITV!

No spoliers, please... I'll watch it later.  ;D
Good programme.  :y

Who'd a thot it eh? A XXXXX quicker round the track than a XXXXX? And a XXXXX going faster than a XXXXX on a XXXX of XXXX.

Marvellous.

And XXXX XXXX was a well funny Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.  ;D

Good show.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Albatross on 23 November 2008, 21:11:27
Pah!

XX looked really quite slow going round that track. It didn't seem to be sprightly or chucked about at all.

My Miggy could take that. ;D
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:12:06
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Sky plussed - simply because the missus wants to watch Divas on ITV!

No spoliers, please... I'll watch it later.  ;D
Good programme.  :y

Who'd a thot it eh? A XXXXX quicker round the track than a XXXXX? And a XXXXX going faster than a XXXXX on a XXXX of XXXX.

Marvellous.

And XXXX XXXX was a well funny Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.  ;D

Good show.  ;D ;D ;D


XXXX  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:12:39
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Trouble is it clashes with "Heartbeat" when I can see so many lovely old vehicles and feel the nostalga of my teens!! :-* :-* ;)

Sooner do that than see "boys playing with their toys" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

What channel is hearbeat on?
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:14:05
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Pah!

XX looked really quite slow going round that track. It didn't seem to be sprightly or chucked about at all.

My Miggy could take that. ;D


The RATS Omega would definately take it! :o
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 21:14:05
damn. i been sitting here all this time and forgot to move when the timer went off. no V+ or sky+ here either. :(

oh well there's always iplayer :y - through virgin box tho so no nasty p2p software needed!!

i caught the re-run on bbc3 last night with the race across Japan. sweet!!!!
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:15:16
Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: jjleonard on 23 November 2008, 21:18:04
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Sky plussed - simply because the missus wants to watch Divas on ITV!

No spoliers, please... I'll watch it later.  ;D
Good programme.  :y

Who'd a thot it eh? A XXXXX quicker round the track than a XXXXX? And a XXXXX going faster than a XXXXX on a XXXX of XXXX.

Marvellous.

And XXXX XXXX was a well funny Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.  ;D

Good show.  ;D ;D ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

as soon as she's finished watching "I'm a non-entity, get me out of here and into a third rate seaside panto", TG is going on. I can't wait to see the XXXXX on the track. Or James and Richard caning the XXXX off the XXXXXX. Apparently.  :D
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:18:43
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Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks


I was looking a a 4 channal Humax last night and wondering whether to invest in one.
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2008, 21:21:03
just watched it, i LOVE Sky+HD

Got to the Sofa 15 mins in, after mother tunnies inappropriate timing of putting the dinner out   >:(

A complaint has been filed!  ;D

Anywho, just pressed 'Rewind' on live TV  :)

Went back to the start pressed play, it was not even set to record.
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:21:13
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Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks


I was looking a a 4 channal Humax last night and wondering whether to invest in one.

Well worth it

Got a Pace Twin, BT Vision, and getting a Humax HDR as soon as I have finished the wiring
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 November 2008, 21:25:31
I must make sure I watch Heroes tonight, I missed it on Wednesday :(
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:28:22
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I must make sure I watch Heroes tonight, I missed it on Wednesday :(


BT Vision box gets it automatically for me - only problem is you have to have BT Broadband
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:28:50
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I must make sure I watch Heroes tonight, I missed it on Wednesday :(


Villians BTW, excellent episode!
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 21:32:50
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Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks


I was looking a a 4 channal Humax last night and wondering whether to invest in one.

Well worth it

Got a Pace Twin, BT Vision, and getting a Humax HDR as soon as I have finished the wiring
what's the model number? i was thinking of using an xbox or something as a HD recorder and media player, but that Humax sounds dandy!

Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:35:10
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Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks


I was looking a a 4 channal Humax last night and wondering whether to invest in one.

Well worth it

Got a Pace Twin, BT Vision, and getting a Humax HDR as soon as I have finished the wiring
what's the model number? i was thinking of using an xbox or something as a HD recorder and media player, but that Humax sounds dandy!


ICORD  :y :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:36:02
Features
With the HUMAX iCord HD, the variety of multimedia possibilities is endless. Digital television and HDTV can be recorded on an integrated hard disc, concisely archived as well as viewed later at your convenience, regardless whether it is standard programming (analog broadcast) or encoded programming.
With the modern HD-Twin Tuner, you can simultaneously view an HDTV programme and record up to four additional HDTV programmes. An overview is provided through an excellent electronic programme guide designed by tvtv.
The connection of external devices* is made easy thanks to numerous connections and enables the playing of MP3 files, photos, videos and much more. And yet, the menu-driven operation of the iCord HD remains concise as usual and easy to operate.

    * Simultaneously record up to 4 HDTV programmes while viewing an additional programme
    * Concise movie and file management with thumbnails
    * Timeshift-Function: Pause live programmes and continue for up to two hours later (time-delayed playback)
    * Possesses all common DVD recorder functions, such as FFWD and FBWD with various speeds, slow motion function, pause
    * Convenient chapter selection function for recordings just like with a DVD
    * Simple programming for recordings with the electronic programme guide of tvtv (EPG)
    * Exact recordings of live programmes simply with the touch of a button
    * Simple and easy installation and start up
    * Pre-programmed programme list from 0-99
    * 4000 channel storage places for TV and radio programmes
    * Integrated hard disk
    * 2 CI slots for pay TV programmes
    * Dolby digital outlet for a superb surround sound
    * 5 individual favourite groups
    * Automatic sorting of the most viewed programmes in a favourite group
    * Universal remote control for TV, DVD and audio
    * Supports teletext
    * DiseqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS
    * Supports SCD (one cable solution )
    * LAN-port for the connection to a PC
    * Automatic software update through OTA

Also has USB2 and E-Sata connections on the rear. :y :y

Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 21:38:19
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I must make sure I watch Heroes tonight, I missed it on Wednesday :(


Villians BTW, excellent episode!

I'm all out of sync with Heroes as i tend to watch it from the US. eztv rocks! not got ep8 yet tho as wedding plans took time away from tv :( !!!
have you seen Hayden's pop video yet tho?  Think it's actually alright! :-X still to make a proper judgement tho!
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:40:12
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Always watch it

Then Sue watches SCD then Nonentity, then tomorrow I'll watch Survivors.

2 PVRs here, getting a 3rd in a few weeks


I was looking a a 4 channal Humax last night and wondering whether to invest in one.

Well worth it

Got a Pace Twin, BT Vision, and getting a Humax HDR as soon as I have finished the wiring
what's the model number? i was thinking of using an xbox or something as a HD recorder and media player, but that Humax sounds dandy!


The one I am getting IS HDR, Freesat HD PVR

Look at the 9200 or 9150 twin tuner OVR, also the Topfield TF5800
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 21:40:32
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Features
With the HUMAX iCord HD, the variety of multimedia possibilities is endless. Digital television and HDTV can be recorded on an integrated hard disc, concisely archived as well as viewed later at your convenience, regardless whether it is standard programming (analog broadcast) or encoded programming.
With the modern HD-Twin Tuner, you can simultaneously view an HDTV programme and record up to four additional HDTV programmes. An overview is provided through an excellent electronic programme guide designed by tvtv.
The connection of external devices* is made easy thanks to numerous connections and enables the playing of MP3 files, photos, videos and much more. And yet, the menu-driven operation of the iCord HD remains concise as usual and easy to operate.

    * Simultaneously record up to 4 HDTV programmes while viewing an additional programme
    * Concise movie and file management with thumbnails
    * Timeshift-Function: Pause live programmes and continue for up to two hours later (time-delayed playback)
    * Possesses all common DVD recorder functions, such as FFWD and FBWD with various speeds, slow motion function, pause
    * Convenient chapter selection function for recordings just like with a DVD
    * Simple programming for recordings with the electronic programme guide of tvtv (EPG)
    * Exact recordings of live programmes simply with the touch of a button
    * Simple and easy installation and start up
    * Pre-programmed programme list from 0-99
    * 4000 channel storage places for TV and radio programmes
    * Integrated hard disk
    * 2 CI slots for pay TV programmes
    * Dolby digital outlet for a superb surround sound
    * 5 individual favourite groups
    * Automatic sorting of the most viewed programmes in a favourite group
    * Universal remote control for TV, DVD and audio
    * Supports teletext
    * DiseqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS
    * Supports SCD (one cable solution )
   * LAN-port for the connection to a PC
    * Automatic software update through OTA


that's the ticket!! gotta check out this baby for me too!
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:41:26
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Features
With the HUMAX iCord HD, the variety of multimedia possibilities is endless. Digital television and HDTV can be recorded on an integrated hard disc, concisely archived as well as viewed later at your convenience, regardless whether it is standard programming (analog broadcast) or encoded programming.
With the modern HD-Twin Tuner, you can simultaneously view an HDTV programme and record up to four additional HDTV programmes. An overview is provided through an excellent electronic programme guide designed by tvtv.
The connection of external devices* is made easy thanks to numerous connections and enables the playing of MP3 files, photos, videos and much more. And yet, the menu-driven operation of the iCord HD remains concise as usual and easy to operate.

    * Simultaneously record up to 4 HDTV programmes while viewing an additional programme
    * Concise movie and file management with thumbnails
    * Timeshift-Function: Pause live programmes and continue for up to two hours later (time-delayed playback)
    * Possesses all common DVD recorder functions, such as FFWD and FBWD with various speeds, slow motion function, pause
    * Convenient chapter selection function for recordings just like with a DVD
    * Simple programming for recordings with the electronic programme guide of tvtv (EPG)
    * Exact recordings of live programmes simply with the touch of a button
    * Simple and easy installation and start up
    * Pre-programmed programme list from 0-99
    * 4000 channel storage places for TV and radio programmes
    * Integrated hard disk
    * 2 CI slots for pay TV programmes
    * Dolby digital outlet for a superb surround sound
    * 5 individual favourite groups
    * Automatic sorting of the most viewed programmes in a favourite group
    * Universal remote control for TV, DVD and audio
    * Supports teletext
    * DiseqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS
    * Supports SCD (one cable solution )
    * LAN-port for the connection to a PC
    * Automatic software update through OTA

Also has USB2 and E-Sata connections on the rear. :y :y



Don't know if it is Freesat compatible, not Freeview I think
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:41:56
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I must make sure I watch Heroes tonight, I missed it on Wednesday :(


Villians BTW, excellent episode!

I'm all out of sync with Heroes as i tend to watch it from the US. eztv rocks! not got ep8 yet tho as wedding plans took time away from tv :( !!!
have you seen Hayden's pop video yet tho?  Think it's actually alright! :-X still to make a proper judgement tho!


No point on the BBC soon enough now :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 21:43:36
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/humax_icordhd_ruckansicht.jpg)

(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/icord2.jpg)

http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/products/product_stb_satellite_icordhd.asp
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 21:47:54
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Features
With the HUMAX iCord HD, the variety of multimedia possibilities is endless. Digital television and HDTV can be recorded on an integrated hard disc, concisely archived as well as viewed later at your convenience, regardless whether it is standard programming (analog broadcast) or encoded programming.
With the modern HD-Twin Tuner, you can simultaneously view an HDTV programme and record up to four additional HDTV programmes. An overview is provided through an excellent electronic programme guide designed by tvtv.
The connection of external devices* is made easy thanks to numerous connections and enables the playing of MP3 files, photos, videos and much more. And yet, the menu-driven operation of the iCord HD remains concise as usual and easy to operate.

    * Simultaneously record up to 4 HDTV programmes while viewing an additional programme
    * Concise movie and file management with thumbnails
    * Timeshift-Function: Pause live programmes and continue for up to two hours later (time-delayed playback)
    * Possesses all common DVD recorder functions, such as FFWD and FBWD with various speeds, slow motion function, pause
    * Convenient chapter selection function for recordings just like with a DVD
    * Simple programming for recordings with the electronic programme guide of tvtv (EPG)
    * Exact recordings of live programmes simply with the touch of a button
    * Simple and easy installation and start up
    * Pre-programmed programme list from 0-99
    * 4000 channel storage places for TV and radio programmes
    * Integrated hard disk
    * 2 CI slots for pay TV programmes
    * Dolby digital outlet for a superb surround sound
    * 5 individual favourite groups
    * Automatic sorting of the most viewed programmes in a favourite group
    * Universal remote control for TV, DVD and audio
    * Supports teletext
    * DiseqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS
    * Supports SCD (one cable solution )
    * LAN-port for the connection to a PC
    * Automatic software update through OTA

Also has USB2 and E-Sata connections on the rear. :y :y



Don't know if it is Freesat compatible, not Freeview I think

if it's not freesat compatible, or freeview, what does it record from?   :-?
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 21:53:43
Just looked

Middle East market, so unless you want to record their programmes

Not DVB-T so forget Freeview

Freesat uses a weird EPG to handle ITV HD, only PVR is the Humax HDR
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 22:01:19
http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/products/product_stb_satellite_foxsat-hdr.asp

    *  freesat HD and SD channel recording
    * Simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel
    * Record 2 channels at the same time
    * Receive HDTV signals (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2)
    * Under 1W power consumption in standby
    * HDMI - digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
    * Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, Composite or Scart
    * Easy installation and operation
    * Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
    * DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
    * Ethernet support (for future use)
    * Full colour high resolution electronic programme guide
    * Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
    * Automatic software upgrade via satellite
    * Upscaling Standard Definition channels
    * Audio description / One touch subtitle
    * Massive 320GB HDD
    * Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 380 x 55 x 252mm
    * Weight: 3.1kg

I listed the wrong one. :y
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 22:09:50
Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 22:19:48
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

Wont be till March next year when I move home, just checking out what dish I need or whether it will all work through a Sky dish.
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 22:20:59
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 22:21:12
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

Wont be till March next year when I move home, just checking out what dish I need or whether it will all work through a Sky dish.


You need an Astra dish and at least 2 LNB outputs.

I got the stuff from Maplins a Fortec Star 65cm dish and a 4 way LNB
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 22:21:34
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?


If you have an HDTV yes
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 22:26:28
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?


If you have an HDTV yes

Considering a new TV for my bedroom along with either a PS3 or XBox 360 Elite but cant make my mind up yet, no particular rush and prices are still comimg down.
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2008, 22:31:20
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?


If you have an HDTV yes

Considering a new TV for my bedroom along with either a PS3 or XBox 360 Elite but cant make my mind up yet, no particular rush and prices are still comimg down.


What is your main set then?

Put the games on the main TV - more fun
Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 November 2008, 23:06:28
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?


If you have an HDTV yes

Considering a new TV for my bedroom along with either a PS3 or XBox 360 Elite but cant make my mind up yet, no particular rush and prices are still comimg down.


What is your main set then?

Put the games on the main TV - more fun

Just have an oldish 26" toshiba CRT and standard aky box with xbox and PS2 connected.

Title: Re: Set your Timers
Post by: dippydave on 23 November 2008, 23:17:13
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Don't you dare buy one, not until I have got mine

I take it that it a unit worth having then?


If you have an HDTV yes

Considering a new TV for my bedroom along with either a PS3 or XBox 360 Elite but cant make my mind up yet, no particular rush and prices are still comimg down.

i got an unused xbox 360 elite here :( meant to get it flogged before christmas but how much have prices come down?!