I sent off some queries to Igloo (via their site) so as to get information that would enable me to decide between Igloo and Freeview when the analogue transmissions are turned off. Did not get any good answers - only excited tale as to how great Igloo would be, especially by way of access to some Sky channels (light Sky?) on a month by month prepay basis plus movies and sporting events.

I was, however, told that the Igloo tuner is not/will not be a recorder. I was told, though, that it will have "pause live TV" capability (have to plug in a USB stick). And, although I asked what "free to air" channels Igloo will transmit I did not get an answer. I wished to know whether the free to air channels that Igloo referred to as those it would transmit would be all of the (current) terrestrial Freeview channels - after all they are all free. I just got a speil that directed me to the Freeview site to find out what (Freeview) channels were available.


Have mulled it over. Seems to me that Igloo has to be taken as a supplement to Freeview. And, that is only really necessary if I wish to utilise the extra options (some Sky channels, movies, sports). If I wish to have the ability to record anything then I need a Freeview approved PVR or twin tuner device - I am aware of the options on the market. And, it seems that none of the Igloo transmissions - including the "extras" - will be able to be recorded (save for the pause live TV option - that is not really a recording function as one would presently use it).


So, guess that if I need acess to all the "freebie" digital options I shall have to have an Igloo tuner plus a Freeview tuner/recorder.


Does this sound like a reasonable of my options?


Thanks for any thoughts and comments.