Sky Gnome
 

Has anyone ordered a Sky Gnome yet,I have and I am looking forward to
getting it as I listen to the radio quite a lot.I also have a second digibox
so a channel change wont interfere with the main family digibox!

Sky Gnome
 

On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:52:28 +0100, "Brian McKenna" wrote:

Has anyone ordered a Sky Gnome yet,I have and I am looking forward to
getting it as I listen to the radio quite a lot.I also have a second digibox
so a channel change wont interfere with the main family digibox!

Where have you ordered from? I've not been able to find them on sale anywhere.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Sky Gnome
 

Where have you ordered from? I've not been able to find them on sale
anywhere.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Hey there

Just to let you know I have arrived and I am ready to roam!

I cost £69.99 plus p&p - Just a one off payment with no additional
subscription charge.

If you want me, simply call my agent on 08702 41 80 90 and they will arrange
for me to be dropped off at your place. But you gotta be quick as initial
stocks are limited!

I'll be delivered direct to your door, Mon to Fri via courier...and if you'
re not in, no problem- the courier will leave a card for you to collect me
or arrange a second delivery.

Looking forward to meeting you

Bye for now

Sky Gnome

Please do not respond to this email. For more information about me, click
here

P&P: Postage and packaging is £6.50 per Sky Gnome purchased for delivery in
England, Wales, Scotland (excluding Highlands and Islands). For Northern
Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man
postage and packaging is £13.99 per Sky Gnome. Delivery charges are subject
to change. Sky Gnome is not currently available in ROI. General: Digital
satellite system required. Sky digital subscription required for Sky digital
programming. Initial stocks are limited so delivery may be subject to delay.
All prices inclusive of VAT and subject to change. Calls cost up to 7 pence
per minute for BT customers. Charges from other providers may vary. Further
conditions apply - visit sky.com/skygnome. Information correct at time of
issue 10/05.

Sky Gnome
 

"Nigel Barker" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:52:28 +0100, "Brian McKenna" wrote:

Has anyone ordered a Sky Gnome yet,I have and I am looking forward to
getting it as I listen to the radio quite a lot.I also have a second
digibox
so a channel change wont interfere with the main family digibox!

Where have you ordered from? I've not been able to find them on sale
anywhere.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Let us know what you think of it,if you don't mind?My gnome is not due until
tomorrow!

Sky Gnome
 

"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...
See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Let us know what you think of it,if you don't mind?My gnome is not due
until
tomorrow!

Will do but my gnome appears to of got lost en route. Was due by noon...

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...
See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Let us know what you think of it,if you don't mind?My gnome is not due
until
tomorrow!

Will do but my gnome appears to of got lost en route. Was due by noon...

Roy



Probably turned into a Gnomad ; )

When did you order yours? I called Friday afternoon, was rather hoping it
would turn up today too.

Norman

Sky Gnome
 

"Norman" wrote in message
...

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...
See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Let us know what you think of it,if you don't mind?My gnome is not due
until
tomorrow!

Will do but my gnome appears to of got lost en route. Was due by noon...

Roy



Probably turned into a Gnomad ; )

When did you order yours? I called Friday afternoon, was rather hoping it
would turn up today too.

Norman


I resisted making any comments like that! Ordered on Friday evening. Just
been advised that order was processed OK but should be 'by 3.30pm' and not
as incorrectly advised 'by noon'. Courier is Parceline, but could Sky not
give consignment number to track.

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
"Norman" wrote in message
...

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...
See http://www1.sky.com/skygnome/ or phone 08702 41 80 90.

My gnome is due within the hour...

Let us know what you think of it,if you don't mind?My gnome is not due
until
tomorrow!

Will do but my gnome appears to of got lost en route. Was due by noon...

Roy



Probably turned into a Gnomad ; )

When did you order yours? I called Friday afternoon, was rather hoping it
would turn up today too.

Norman


I resisted making any comments like that! Ordered on Friday evening. Just
been advised that order was processed OK but should be 'by 3.30pm' and not
as incorrectly advised 'by noon'. Courier is Parceline, but could Sky not
give consignment number to track.

Roy

Oops, should read "...but Sky could not give consignment number to track."

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

My gnome has arrived. It is made by Global Communications
www.globalcom.co.uk

Initial impression is that it is a bit more substantial than expected, i.e.
heavier. Sound quality is OK considering speaker positioning, but a bit
tinny, the metal grills do not help. Will probably use with some small
amplified speakers. Comes with a smaller gnome 'base station'. Connects to
the RF, RS232 and audio phonos. Shame no phono loop out so will lose phono
connection to hi-fi (mini hi-fi with no phono out so need SCART with
breakout I think). For my use, listening to radio 7 etc around home in
highlands where no DAB signal, the gnome should be ideal.

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
My gnome has arrived. It is made by Global Communications
www.globalcom.co.uk

Initial impression is that it is a bit more substantial than expected,
i.e.
heavier. Sound quality is OK considering speaker positioning, but a bit
tinny, the metal grills do not help. Will probably use with some small
amplified speakers. Comes with a smaller gnome 'base station'. Connects to
the RF, RS232 and audio phonos. Shame no phono loop out so will lose phono
connection to hi-fi (mini hi-fi with no phono out so need SCART with
breakout I think). For my use, listening to radio 7 etc around home in
highlands where no DAB signal, the gnome should be ideal.

Roy


Thanks Roy,i am getting one for the same reason,BBC7,no DAB here in Sligo,
Ireland.I applied for mine through a Northern Ireland address which has
arrived there today!

Sky Gnome
 

"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
My gnome has arrived. It is made by Global Communications
www.globalcom.co.uk

Initial impression is that it is a bit more substantial than expected,
i.e.
heavier. Sound quality is OK considering speaker positioning, but a bit
tinny, the metal grills do not help. Will probably use with some small
amplified speakers. Comes with a smaller gnome 'base station'. Connects
to
the RF, RS232 and audio phonos. Shame no phono loop out so will lose
phono
connection to hi-fi (mini hi-fi with no phono out so need SCART with
breakout I think). For my use, listening to radio 7 etc around home in
highlands where no DAB signal, the gnome should be ideal.

Roy


Thanks Roy,i am getting one for the same reason,BBC7,no DAB here in Sligo,
Ireland.I applied for mine through a Northern Ireland address which has
arrived there today!


Having tried with headphones, the quality is much better.

Roy

Sky Gnome
 

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
"Brian McKenna" wrote in message
...

"Roy" wrote in message
. uk...
My gnome has arrived. It is made by Global Communications
www.globalcom.co.uk

Initial impression is that it is a bit more substantial than expected,
i.e.
heavier. Sound quality is OK considering speaker positioning, but a bit
tinny, the metal grills do not help. Will probably use with some small
amplified speakers. Comes with a smaller gnome 'base station'. Connects
to
the RF, RS232 and audio phonos. Shame no phono loop out so will lose
phono
connection to hi-fi (mini hi-fi with no phono out so need SCART with
breakout I think). For my use, listening to radio 7 etc around home in
highlands where no DAB signal, the gnome should be ideal.

Roy


Thanks Roy,i am getting one for the same reason,BBC7,no DAB here in
Sligo,
Ireland.I applied for mine through a Northern Ireland address which has
arrived there today!


Having tried with headphones, the quality is much better.

Roy


Just received my Gnome, very easy to set up, works well. Sounds great played
through the hifi via the line out socket. The speakers are a bit tinny
though they will be fine for the kitchen, bathroom etc.


Norman

Sky Gnome
 

"Mike Henry" wrote in message
...
In , "Norman"
wrote:

Sounds great played through the hifi via the line out socket.

LOL!


Something amuse you?

Sky Gnome
 

"Norman" wrote in message
...

"Mike Henry" wrote in message
...
In , "Norman"
wrote:

Sounds great played through the hifi via the line out socket.

LOL!


Something amuse you?

I'd guess it's sound better connected to the line IN socket?

Or possibly the poster having the laugh would think the Hi-Fi would be close
to the digibox anyway?

Sky Gnome
 

"The Wizard" wrote in message
...

"Norman" wrote in message
...

"Mike Henry" wrote in message
...
In , "Norman"
wrote:

Sounds great played through the hifi via the line out socket.

LOL!


Something amuse you?

I'd guess it's sound better connected to the line IN socket?



Well, the cable comes *from* the line out socket on the Gnome so he would be
wrong. Perhaps I should have added the words "on the Gnome" to that line!


Or possibly the poster having the laugh would think the Hi-Fi would be
close
to the digibox anyway?



Again, he would be wrong as the digibox is in the lounge and the Hifi is in
the dining room. : )

Sky Gnome
 

Roy wrote:

Connects to
.... RS232

Ooooh. I wonder what it's doing there?

Something to do with the EPG data, perhaps?

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/7rm2m
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC reception questions? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
Fed up with on-screen logos? : http://logofreetv.org/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Sky Gnome
 

On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:46:02 +0200, Jomtien wrote:

Connects to
.... RS232

Ooooh. I wonder what it's doing there?
Something to do with the EPG data, perhaps?

Must be - the Gnome displays the programme/station names on its
display, date/time, and other things.

Sky Gnome
 

I haven't got a SkyGnome but from what I can see its essentially a wireless
speaker system with an LCD display similar to a DAB. I have been using a
wireless speaker system for over 12 months which works great, uses both
batteries and/or mains and has the benefit that you can connect the
transmitter to ANY input source and pipe whatever you're watching or
listening to around the house or anywhere within the signal range. Also, you
can have as many speakers (I've got 4) as you wish, which allows me to roam
around the house never missing anything as they're positioned in or
listenable (? is that a word ?) from each room

At the moment I'm listening to BBC Radio 2 in the back bedroom whereas the
transmitter is in the lounge connected to the sky box. If I change to Sky
News later, that will appear out of the speakers, if I was to put a DVD or
a VHS on, it would play that instead and all without having to repatch the
plugs. Alternatively, if I plug the transmitter into my MP3 player I can
listen to that all over the house or if I plug it into my PC I can listen to
internet radio from around the world, or plug it into a CD, tape device or
decks and listen to that instead. As I said plug the transmitter into any
device with an audio jack and it'll work ! Sound quality is top notch.

A link is below if anybody is interested. BTW I'm just a punter, I have no
connection with any manufacturer or retailer ! .

http://www.withandwithoutwires.com/P...ductID=2055450

Either that or Google wireless speakers

John


"Norman" wrote in message
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"The Wizard" wrote in message
...

"Norman" wrote in message
...

"Mike Henry" wrote in
message
...
In , "Norman"
wrote:

Sounds great played through the hifi via the line out socket.

LOL!


Something amuse you?

I'd guess it's sound better connected to the line IN socket?



Well, the cable comes *from* the line out socket on the Gnome so he would
be
wrong. Perhaps I should have added the words "on the Gnome" to that line!


Or possibly the poster having the laugh would think the Hi-Fi would be
close
to the digibox anyway?



Again, he would be wrong as the digibox is in the lounge and the Hifi is
in
the dining room. : )

Sky Gnome
 

On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:25:13 -0000, "S.E" wrote:

I haven't got a SkyGnome but from what I can see its essentially a wireless
speaker system with an LCD display similar to a DAB. I have been using a
wireless speaker system for over 12 months which works great, uses both
batteries and/or mains and has the benefit that you can connect the
transmitter to ANY input source and pipe whatever you're watching or
listening to around the house or anywhere within the signal range. Also, you
can have as many speakers (I've got 4) as you wish, which allows me to roam
around the house never missing anything as they're positioned in or
listenable (? is that a word ?) from each room

At the moment I'm listening to BBC Radio 2 in the back bedroom whereas the
transmitter is in the lounge connected to the sky box. If I change to Sky
News later, that will appear out of the speakers, if I was to put a DVD or
a VHS on, it would play that instead and all without having to repatch the
plugs. Alternatively, if I plug the transmitter into my MP3 player I can
listen to that all over the house or if I plug it into my PC I can listen to
internet radio from around the world, or plug it into a CD, tape device or
decks and listen to that instead. As I said plug the transmitter into any
device with an audio jack and it'll work ! Sound quality is top notch.

A link is below if anybody is interested. BTW I'm just a punter, I have no
connection with any manufacturer or retailer ! .

http://www.withandwithoutwires.com/P...ductID=2055450

That's the same price as the SkyGnome & while you can connect it to other
sources the advantage of the SkyGnome AFAICS is that you can remotely change
channels.


--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Sky Gnome
 

Nigel Barker wrote:

That's the same price as the SkyGnome & while you can connect it to other
sources the advantage of the SkyGnome AFAICS is that you can remotely change
channels.

The Sky Gnome is amusing enough but personally I would rather spend
the money on a videosender and some powered PC speakers. This will do
what the Sky Gnome does (except the front panel display) and of course
a videosender can be used for TV also, if you want.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/7rm2m
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC reception questions? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
Fed up with on-screen logos? : http://logofreetv.org/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)