Hellfords and Currys

[racall]

How stupid is this.
I was in my local hellfords browsing for a new sat nav which has a small television built it.
After a quarter of a hour on the phone the assistant told me they cant/dont stock that model as they dont have a television licence.

I moved onto currys and they said they cant get a tv signal in the store

Would you buy a tv satnav without seeing the picture ??

 

[chrisd107]

This was shown on the Gadget show last Monday night and the picture looked good, however you do need to use two small aerials that comes with the unit.

 

[christopherwk]

After a quarter of a hour on the phone the assistant told me they cant/dont stock that model as they dont have a television licence.

What if they have a television in the staff room? I used to work for Halfords, which had one.

 

[219]

You don't need a TV license to store and sell them - only if any are actually going to be used on the premises .

I use my iPhone for satnav , and can also watch tv on it via the TV Catchup gadget , as long as there is a 3G signal , which is more likely than a good TV signal .

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Isnt a Sav Nav with a built in telly asking for trouble?

 

[Deleted member 11979]

Does it turn off as soon as it detects the car is moving? Otherwise it would seem like an accident waiting to happen.

 

[kbhogalW126]

I use my iPhone for satnav , and can also watch tv on it via the TV Catchup gadget , as long as there is a 3G signal , which is more likely than a good TV signal .

Whats the name of the TV Catchup app?

Regards,

KJ

 

[chrisd107]

...turns off after 20 mph.

 

[markjay]

When you buy a TV, the store will take your details and report the sale to TV Licensing (who, from my experience, will send you by post a new License payment request even though you already have a TV License for that address...).

I am assuming that what the assistant meant was they haven't set-up with reporting to TV Licensing yet so are not ready to sell any TVs until they do?

 

[219]

Whats the name of the TV Catchup app?

Regards,

KJ

TVCatchup - Never Miss A Show Again

 

[JOB-BLACK-RAT]

Sorry, but do you then need a TV licence if you have a TV (sat nav or factiry fitted), in your private vehicle?

 

[carnut]

The OP made a point......you all lost it immediately

 

[JOB-BLACK-RAT]

The OP made a point......you all lost it immediately

Thats why its called a thread surely, the potential to digress? Some would say waffle though

 

[219]

Sorry, but do you then need a TV licence if you have a TV (sat nav or factiry fitted), in your private vehicle?

AFAIK , your domestic license covers it , same as the portable set used in your caravan whilst on holiday .

 

[ringway]

Isnt a Sav Nav with a built in telly asking for trouble?

"In 200 metres, turn left into Coronation Street".