Newbie needs recommendation for a receiver

[ccs]

already answered....

Having local network access or temporary internet access will be helpful when setting the box up, but is not essential for day to day operation. EPG for Freesat channels works direct from the satellite without any need to download anything from the internet.

Why is internet access such an issue? WiFi/Homeplugs are an easy way of setting up a network to awkward places within a house.

[Lee James]

Why is internet access such an issue? WiFi/Homeplugs are an easy way of setting up a network to awkward places within a house.

A few reasons...

1. First and foremost I don't want to use WiFi. I don't like WiFi at all and it's so early days, I don't know if it's safe or not but I don't like microwaves in general. I would never use a mobile for example. I've read bad things about that stuff. Maybe it will turn out to be safe but I have no interest in it anyway... a cable is perfectly good for internet connection IMHO.

2. Even putting that aside, I don't want to have to plug a router in just to watch TV! When I sit in front of the TV I don't want to have to think about internet or computers. Like for example I may want to switch on the TV late at night. I don't want to have to go and switch on internet just to get the TV working.

3. I'm not interested in networking. I am the only computer user who lives in my house. If I want to go online, I will connect.

4. And saying that, where I live there is no internet at the moment because I'm only living there short term and getting a contract would be a complete waste of money.

5. Finally, I really do not like the idea of having a living room appliance being connected to the internet... I just find that a little creepy. I like to think I am alone when I'm watching TV, not hooked up to the internet. Going online is kind of like "going out" in a way - it's not a personal, private thing, it's a public thing. I like to know my computer is not connected to the internet unless I specifically choose to go online. Maybe that won't make sense to most people but it's how I feel..

[Emulated]

A few reasons...

1. First and foremost I don't want to use WiFi. I don't like WiFi at all and it's so early days, I don't know if it's safe or not but I don't like microwaves in general. I would never use a mobile for example. I've read bad things about that stuff. Maybe it will turn out to be safe but I have no interest in it anyway... a cable is perfectly good for internet connection IMHO.

2. Even putting that aside, I don't want to have to plug a router in just to watch TV! When I sit in front of the TV I don't want to have to think about internet or computers. Like for example I may want to switch on the TV late at night. I don't want to have to go and switch on internet just to get the TV working.

3. I'm not interested in networking. I am the only computer user who lives in my house. If I want to go online, I will connect.

4. And saying that, where I live there is no internet at the moment because I'm only living there short term and getting a contract would be a complete waste of money.

5. Finally, I really do not like the idea of having a living room appliance being connected to the internet... I just find that a little creepy. I like to think I am alone when I'm watching TV, not hooked up to the internet. Going online is kind of like "going out" in a way - it's not a personal, private thing, it's a public thing. I like to know my computer is not connected to the internet unless I specifically choose to go online. Maybe that won't make sense to most people but it's how I feel..

Radio waves/microwaves are around 24/7 so your logic is beyond reason. I believe you need to do more research and decide what it is you are after. Freesat does not need a internet connection. You can get a Freesat box or TV with Freesat it built in.