Dodge Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi everyone, I thought you might be interested in tonights show: Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley. Jason and Suzi put the very latest robotic mops and vacuum cleaners to the test and whip up a meal using the latest cooking gadgets; I know that you all love your gadgets, so i hope you enjoy it Regards Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 We always have the Gadget show on, but I think it's more to do with chookiehubbies passion for Suzie Perry rather than any passion he may have for gadgets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Will try and remember to switch on for this. I have been pondering a Roomba for ages now, and would love to see one in action thanks Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I only have council telly so can't see channel 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I only have council telly so can't see channel 5 What the heck is 'council' telly? The reception for Channel 5 is terrible where I live, have to watch it through a light snowstorm Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Council telly = BBC1,2,ITV and channel 4 only Channel 5 is not broadcast in my area at all It is probably just a local term round where I am I cannot receive digital TV at all unless I have a satelite dish fitted as there is no access to cable and digi boxes don't work due to the transmitters not transmitting a digital signal My analogue is being switched off on November 6th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 We love the Gadget show & can't wait for the day we win their big weekly prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Louise, we were assured that when the analogue is switched off, the digital signal would be boosted, meaning that all homes would be able to pick up at least the 'council telly' channels via freeview. At the moment we can get a weakish freeview signal at the front of our house, but not at the back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 It is probably just a local term round where I am I cannot receive digital TV at all unless I have a satelite dish fitted as there is no access to cable and digi boxes don't work due to the transmitters not transmitting a digital signal My analogue is being switched off on November 6th Love the term 'council' telly Sounds like you have no choice but to get a satelite dish, or resign yourself to a life of no telly We are not allowed a satelite dish on our house because it is a 'conservation' area Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Problem is I don't want a satellite dish as I think they are ugly (sorry to all I have just offended) I am happy with analogue but being given little choice and digi boxes may work after the switchover but there is no guarantee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'll be watching! I wonder if they will show us the Scooba? Louise....you can disguise your satellite dish as brick work or foliage. A bit Vera Duckworth, but better than "Council Telly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I remembered to watch it. Hmmm the Roomba didn't come out that well, but they had chucked loads of stuff all over the carpet. The one that came out the best was nearly £800 The Scooba also did well. I'm still not convinced I need either of these. I have never watched this show before, but I found the presenter with the specs Jason? so irritating I doubt I will watch it again. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The thing with the Roomba is that to get the best rusults you need to use it regularly,not when the floor is that filthy. Also I have found that its better on hard floors than on carpet, but as we only have 1 carpet in the house thats fine, & it does still do a very good job on it anyway. I won't get a Scooba - I like to mop! I did like the look of that Tefal Actifry though, & hubby wants one of those mad snowboard machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) I did like the look of that Tefal Actifry It is super. Makes beautiful chips and potato wedges. It also does wonderful roast potatoes and roast veg such as aubergines, courgettes and peppers. Edited July 31, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Re: Digiboxes A lot of Digiboxes are rubbish at picking up a weak signal. The Humax ones available from John Lewis have been pretty good in my experience - more expensive, but they work well in weak signal areas. grd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I think the Humax ones were tested on the Gadget Show. Try going on the website, they might have old test results there. I love Jason Bradbury, he's soooo funny. OH and I are completely addicted to the Gadget Show, its hilarious and we love our gadgets. Haven't one the prize draw yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I was given a digibox by a friend, but the recption in Banbury is so poor that ti doesn't pick up much at all. I never watch it, but Rosie says that the signal often breaks up in the middle of a programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 We have a good signal but there are still jumps and pauses in most programmes. Apparently, they can't use full signal strength until the digital switchover. Aslo, check to see if your aerial points to the right transmitter. We are in range of two and everyone's aerials in the street were pointed to the weaker one. We changed ours and it has been a bit better since. Looking forward to a stronger signal after switchover though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I understand that we have a similar problem wirth transmitters in our area too Helly. The weaker one is due to be replaced soon, but we can't get a signal from the 'better' one in our street. Doesn't bother me because I just don't watch it, but Rosie gets annoyed when she's watching a nature programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
