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Old 25-10-2007, 11:33 AM   #16
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Yup, will talk to my condo management folks. These buggers sure will not know what i am talking about!
condo? oh no, will be complicated. who knows there's no rooftop antenna at all!
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Old 25-10-2007, 12:29 PM   #17
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How about those $50 antennas? should be able to get?

Anyway cheapos like me who know can receive for free will NOT pay for MIO one
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Old 25-10-2007, 12:36 PM   #18
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those indoor antenna will only work if there's signal in the area. i've tried one for my bedroom, and i cant receive any digital channel.
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Old 25-10-2007, 04:42 PM   #19
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Old 25-10-2007, 04:53 PM   #20
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How about those $50 antennas? should be able to get?

Anyway cheapos like me who know can receive for free will NOT pay for MIO one
so go where buy sim lim tower? buy antena only?
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so go where buy sim lim tower? buy antena only?
many places you can try, even those diy shop may have. most important - get a written agreement that you can return the antenna (for full refund) if it doesnt work for you.
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many places you can try, even those diy shop may have. most important - get a written agreement that you can return the antenna (for full refund) if it doesnt work for you.
Wah seh... can liddat one meh??
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Old 25-10-2007, 09:09 PM   #24
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talk to them to strike the deal, else walk away. not many people buying antenna nowadays.

even diy shop also offer refund if not working.
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I've got a spare antenna that comes with the Draco HD receiver...
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alanchia67 wrote:
talk to them to strike the deal, else walk away. not many people buying antenna nowadays.

even diy shop also offer refund if not working.
Wah. Like that also can. Okay, shall do that later when i go down to Sim Lim tower.
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Wah. Like that also can. Okay, shall do that later when i go down to Sim Lim tower.
good luck to you!
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Old 02-11-2007, 10:02 AM   #28
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Singapore is aiming to be at the forefront of technology, but the drive is hamstrung by Singaporeans. The bureaucrats in charge are fearful of sticking their heads too far out and to date the rollout of HD TV has been glacial.

Our current choices are Starhub and its 2 channel offering, Mediacorp's sole free to air offering of CH 5.

Both require a set top box (STB)

A STB is NOT a panacea to your viewing troubles. If you live in an area with poor reception, this will not improve your reception. If you have a lousy antennae or are too cheap to improve reception, the freebie that came with the TV will not help.

As for digital tuners in DVRs, right now there are no local choices. Buying one from another country is tricky as the tuner may not work here.

Is DVRs digital video recorders?

I'm planning to setup my vista media centre with digital tv tuner and output it with a ATI x2600 gfx card. Just thinking whether its feasible?

If i wish to watch like discovery HD or HD5, do i still need the digital STB?
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I think some of the PC pros can help with a HTPC setup
You will need a STB either seperately or built into the TV or PC to get HD 5
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Is DVRs digital video recorders?



If i wish to watch like discovery HD or HD5, do i still need the digital STB?
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Aiyoh just want to watch a HD channel only already so troublesome Singtel Mio can watch HD5 for free or must pay?
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