Some technology questions.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

Yes, I know, I am a dinosaur. :laugh:

I have just got a new tele (my first HD one :uhoh:

) and its 3D. Apparently its Smart as well.

Does it show all programs in HD, or do I need to have sky hd or something?

If there is a footy match on sky in 3D will I be able to watch it, or do I need to pay for sky 3D or something?

Oh and if I want to watch a DVD do I need to have DVD player that is HD, or will the tele just do it?

Is everything this complicated?

Oh and its got freeview, but my tele doesnt have a digital aerial. So how do I get the freeview stations.

My head is hurting already.

Compo · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:21 am

Does it show all programs in HD, or do I need to have sky hd or something? No it only shows programmes broadcast in HD, you generally need sky or some bbc HD on freeview

If there is a footy match on sky in 3D will I be able to watch it, or do I need to pay for sky 3D or something? see above

Oh and if I want to watch a DVD do I need to have DVD player that is HD, or will the tele just do it? You need a bluray player for your dvd and bluray DVD (ones with blue top)

Is everything this complicated? No your just old

Oh and its got freeview, but my tele doesnt have a digital aerial. So how do I get the freeview stations. I thought all ariel outputs are now digital as analogue went last year so just scan the stations using your tv.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

see the last bit? My tele has never been digital so the aerial is an old analogue one. Only watched sky on it.

So do I need a digital aerial then?

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

you need to get sky hd and a blue ray player like the small daily mail reader says.

yloop · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:48 am

And when you order sky say you want 3D, it costs no extra, they just add it on.

Also make sure your blu ray player is 3D compatible, then you can get 3D blu-rays.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

can you watch dvds on a blu ray player?

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

Or do I need a dvd player as well?

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

anyone know how much sky HD costs compared to old fashioned sky.

yloop · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:00 pm

Yeah you can watch dvd's on a blu ray player, and I think it's a tenner extra for HD.

Compo · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:00 pm

Andy Dibbles Gloves wrote:

can you watch dvds on a blu ray player?

Are you being daft for comic affect there

Blu Ray is just the name for HD DVD (not a guy who sells porno's) so yes you can play DVD on it.

Does any of your kids have a PS3 or PS4 as these are BLU Ray DVD players as well.

With regard to your point about only having sky then yes you would need a digital terrestrial ariel otherwise your tv wont work.

Compo · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:01 pm

Also suprised at you for getting 3D i thought watching tv with them silly specs on would be a bit gay for you.

yloop · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:10 pm

Compo wrote:

Also suprised at you for getting 3D i thought watching tv with them silly specs on would be a bit gay for you.

He's heard that men's tallywhackers look mint in 3D

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

Compo wrote:

Also suprised at you for getting 3D i thought watching tv with them silly specs on would be a bit gay for you.

welcome to the board. The lime green ones look gorgeous on me.

I wear them even when not watching the tele.

I didnt choose a tele with 3D. You dont when they fall off the back of a lorry.

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

PS you can pick up digital TV with your normal aerial.. Cos if u can't you won't of been watching TV for over a year as the analogue signal was turned off in October 2012... Hth.. Oh and 3d is shit .. But HD is brill

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Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

offshorepoolie wrote:

PS you can pick up digital TV with your normal aerial.. Cos if u can't you won't of been watching TV for over a year as the analogue signal was turned off in October 2012... Hth.. Oh and 3d is shit .. But HD is brill

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i have been watching through sky only.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

and what is now tv?

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

Smart TV from sky

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Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22665

Andy Dibbles Gloves wrote:

offshorepoolie wrote:

PS you can pick up digital TV with your normal aerial.. Cos if u can't you won't of been watching TV for over a year as the analogue signal was turned off in October 2012... Hth.. Oh and 3d is shit .. But HD is brill

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i have been watching through sky only.

You're shagged them. Dig out the VHS player instead. Alternatively try turning it off and ........................

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

I have a betamax. Is that any good?

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

Andy Dibbles Gloves wrote:

I have a betamax. Is that any good?

Should be ok if you cut off a bit so they fit in

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yloop · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:14 pm

Dibble, people have actually given you some good advice here, don't turn into a tit with the "I still don't understand" bollocks.

Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

yloop wrote:

Dibble, people have actually given you some good advice here, don't turn into a tit with the "I still don't understand" bollocks.

Where I have I said that? Please enlighten me.

Compo · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:31 pm

Sobasically you need a new ariel or just keep using sky.

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

If he still has an aerial up it will probably still work with his new TV as the signal in Hartlepool is that good

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Andy Dibbles Gloves · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:32 pm **Posts:** 6817

would one of them little digital aerials works?

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

No they're shit .. Better off with one outside of the house

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Spender · **Posted:** Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:21 pm

Andy Dibbles Gloves wrote:

I have a betameselfoff. Is that any good?

No Luigi. That is why you are now wearing lime green glasses.

Get one of your young 'uns to sort it out. They'll have the whole thing singing in 5 minutes.

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