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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007Digital telly for a tenner
Tesco are allowing customers to switchover to digital for peanuts; a Techwood set-top box available from Tesco superstores goes on sale today available to customers for a mere £10 one off fee.
The digital TV box is a no-frills standard receiver, providing access to the standard 40 Freeview digital terrestrial TV channels and numerous radio stations, at a pinch, when compared to some of the pricier set-top boxes currently doing the rounds.
Since its launch, Freeview has by far been the cheapest way to get ready for the switchover, and still remains the UK’s most popular digital choice. This £10 deal from Tesco is perfect for anyone who wants straightforward no-nonsense access to terrestrial TV and reflects how quickly the digital market has grown – basic Freeview boxes went for £100 a pop when they were first available.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We know that many of our customers aren’t ready for the change in the way their TV programmes are transmitted, so to get them prepared for the switchover from analogue to digital, we’re offering this digital TV technology at the lowest price ever.”
