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Old 26-09-2008   #1
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I know its a few years old, but need a basic system for SWMBO to watch the soaps in the bedroom?

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Why not get her a Freesat receiver, as it will have proper EPG.
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Hello Thanks CB.

Seen one near to where I work, cheaper.

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Why not get her a Freesat receiver, as it will have proper EPG.
Looking for a cheepy so she can watch Coro in the bedroom

Wheres a good deal on a freesat box at the moment?
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Check out our forum supporting advertisers, I know a couple of them do Freesat boxes and they aren't expensive.
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Did a search on Southern satellites £150 for a box!
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That is for an HD box, try CDtronix, they have the Goodmans SD box, used one of these and they are a nice receiver.
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