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Mar
2

BBC iPlayer on a Mobile Phone

Find out where to get BBC iPlayer on a Mobile Phone

This article will tell you a bit about each of the mobile phones which can receive BBC iPlayer. If you don’t already have one of these fantastic mobile phone models then follow the links to Amazon where each handset is extremely competively priced. If you are interested in receiving BBC iPlayer on a Mobile Phone then read on.

Get BBC iPlayer on a Mobile Phone - the compatible models:

Apple IphoneThe Apple Iphone - one of the most stylish and popular web phones available on the market, it’s unlikely you won’t have heard of this device. If you are looking for a mobile that will not only be easy to use and full of great features but be a talking point with your friends and family then this is one to go for. Once you own an iPhone it is hard to put down. This phone, which also works as an MP3 player is available in various different GB sizes so can be chosen to suit the size of your music collection. If you like the sound of the iPhone but are looking for something a bit cheaper then the Apple iPod Touch also has the ability to access BBC iPlayer so is another great option if you don’t neccessarily need mobile calling facilities.

Buy the Apple Iphone starting at £446.15 from Amazon or the Apple iPod Touch which starts at £141.57.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1- is a fantastic mobile for keeping all the things that are important to you in life close by, whether that be your friends, your music, your photos or your connection to the web!

This phone includes the ability to play BBC iPlayer as well as other video content, music tracks and it even has in-built Windows Office and Outlook so you can keep on track of personal or work emails and tasks. To make using these features easy it even has a QWERTY keyboard that slides out.

Buy the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 today from Amazon with prices starting from £311.93.

Sony Ericsson W995The Sony Ericsson W995 - another great model from Sony Ericsson which brings you the BBC iPlayer on your mobile phone. This is a nice sleek little design which is designed to keep you constantly amused when on the move.

Like the XPERIA X1 it can play music and videos in premium quality and you can access sites such as Youtube to keep up-to-date with the latest videos. This phone also has a slide out keyboard.

Buy the Sony Ericsson W995 from Amazon for £254.79.

Sony Ericsson W715The Sony Ericsson W715 - designed primarily as a walkphone phone, meaning this is an ideal model for a music lover, the Sony Ericsson W715 can also play video content including the BBC iPlayer for entertaintment on the move.

This phone also has a camera and the ability to play FM radio stations.Plus this mobile also has shake control which means you can change the track playing without pressing a button.

Currently available from Amazon the Sony Ericsson W715 starts at £189.

Sony Ericsson W705The Sony Ericsson W705 - another walkman design from Sony Ericsson is an affordable model for any music lover who would like to upload their music collection to their mobile for on the move musical entertainment.

The Sony Ericsson W705 is also nice for video and photo blogging, email exchange and instant messaging with friends, family or colleagues. As well as BBC iPlayer you can also access Youtube and Google Maps from this phone.

Buy the Sony Ericsson W705 today at Amazon for £189.

See the Sony Ericsson C905 at Amazon The Sony Ericsson C905- this BBC iPlayer compatible mobile phone is available in several shades including silver, bronze and pink so is great if you want to choose a phone to make a fashion statement.This model is designed mainly for photography use with its brilliant CyberShot camera and integrated flash.

Its keyboard also slides out (which seems a popular Sony Ericsson feature) which means when you are watching your favourite BBC shows or viewing your captured photos you don’t have to worry about accidentally pressing the keys.

Visit Amazon and see the Sony Ericsson C905 from £134.99.

Samsung OmniaThe Samsung Omnia - a sophisticated and sleek Samsung model this phone allows you to multi-task with ease. It has a touchscreen that uses resistive touch for fast and accurate control.

Multimedia features, other than the ability to watch BBC iPlayer, include high qaulity video recording and playback, internet browsing and interactive 3d games. When contected to Wi-fi you can download content in super-fast time too.

See the Samsung Omnia now at Amazon with prices starting at £219.99

Samsung i8910The Samsung i8910 - this slimline phone is an exceptional model that can record high-definition content with its 8megapixel camera and it also has what Samsung call the ‘ultimate’ media player.

Aside from being able to play the BBC iPlayer, the Samsung i8910 can play videos and MP3 tracks whilst on the move too.

Visit the Amazon and see the Samsung i8910 now for £445.68

Samsung i8510The Samsung i8510 - similar to the i8910 this phone is also slimline and sleek and is designed for excellent photo and video capture at a high quality.

As well as compatibility with the BBC iPlayer this phone has a MP3 player, video player, FM radio and email feature. It’s screen gives diamond sharp clarity and briliance.

Go to Amazon online now and see the Samsung i8510 for £404.93 today.

Nokia N97The Nokia N97 - this phone has a super slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a sophisticated 3.5inch widescreen. It is designed for multimedia usage and has MP3 and Video playback ability alongside its ability to connect to BBC iPlayer.

It also has a video recorder for capturing of your own high-quality video content. Once you have filmed something on the Nokia  N97 you can then plug it into your TV and enjoy playback on a big screen.

See the Nokia N97 now at Amazon online from £324.99

Nokia N96The Nokia N96 - a simply designed Nokia model with a slide out keypad the Nokia N96 is also designed for multimedia use. This phone can connect to the interent, watch videos and listen to music tracks.

Plus it can also capture video in DVD like quality and like the N97 has the possibility to connect to your TV set to wath you footage on a larger format. This phone is available with various sizes of memory included.

Now from £269.99 get the Nokia N96 at Amazon.

Nokia N95The Nokia N95 - available in black and silver this Nokia mobile is great for connecting you to your favourite people and passions.

The N95 hosts a GPS system incase you are ever lost whilst out and about, it has a 5meg camera and an integrated flash.

You can listen to music and watch videos too in almost DVD standard quality that you would not expect to come from your mobile phone! Buy now at Amazon the Nokia N95 from £255.55.

Nokia N86 The Nokia N86 - this model, again from Nokia, not only has the avility to connect to the internet and play the BBC iPlayer but it can also take excellent quality photos and tag them to a location.

It also has a GPS system which is great for exploring new places without getting lost. There is plenty of storage space for your favourite multimedia and you can watch movies and listen to tracks in high quality sound too.

Get the Nokia N86 today at Amazon from £279.99

Nokia N85The Nokia N85 - another Nokia multimedia mobile with a slide out keypad. This model is designed for video capture and playback as well as sharing of your pictures and videos with friends and family.

It has a 5MP camera with autofocus and flash and also has dedicated music keys so you can use it as a MP3 whilst out and about.

This phone can also connect to the web for access to BBC iPlayer.

See the Nokia N85 online at Amazon from £249.99 now

BBC iPlayer on a Mobile Phone 292The Nokia E71 - this mobile which has the look and feel of a Blackberry model is great for keeping in touch with friends, family and colleagues via email using one touch keys and a full QWERTY keyboard. It has a large user friendly screen which is not only great for reading emails but excellent for viewing content such as on the BBC iPlayer.

It has highspeed 3G connectivity and a 3.2 megapixel camera as a nice extra also.

Visit Amazon and see the Nokia E71 with prices starting from £229.99

Nokia 5800

The Nokia 5800 - available in Red and Black the Nokia 5800 is a dedicated music mobile for those who want to listen to their favourite MP3s or radio stations when on the move. This 3G Smartphone can connect to the web and it also has a camera for taking great photos. This model also has a sleek and easy to use touchscreen.

See the Nokia 5800 now at Amazon from £159.99

HTC DiamondThe HTC Diamond - this HTC mobile phone is super slim and packed full of great features. It is easy to access email as well as other internet content whilst browsing at superfast speeds.

It has a beautiful 3.2inch widescreen touchscreen which is easy to use and crystal clear but it still nice and compact and will fit comfortably in your hand. This phone is very elegant and stylish and is unlikely to go out of trend for a long while.

Get the HTC Diamond now at Amazon from £249.99

Compare prices for mobiles with BBC iPlayer

RetailerPriceOther Info
Sony Ericsson C905 (Amazon)from £134.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Apple iPod Touch (Amazon)from £141.57Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia 5800 (Amazon)from £159.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W715 (Amazon)from £189Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W705 (Amazon)£189Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung Omnia (Amazon)from £219.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 (Amazon)from £311.93Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung i8910 (Amazon)£455.68Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung i8510 (Amazon)£404.39Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N97 (Amazon)from £324.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N96 (Amazon)from £269.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N95 (Amazon)from £255.55Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N86 (Amazon)from £279.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N85 (Amazon)from £249.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia E71 (Amazon)from £229.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W995 (Amazon)£254.79Free DeliveryVisit Website
HTC Diamond (Amazon)from £249.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Apple Iphone (Amazon)from £446.15Free DeliveryVisit Website

Mar
2

BBC iPlayer compatible devices and TV services

Read on to find out all of the BBC iPlayer devices and TV services

If you are a fan of one of Britain’s most successful media organisations, the BBC, then you will probably love the BBC iPlayer which brings you both television and radio shows from the BBC aired within the last 7 days, and allows you to watch them when and wherever suits you.

The BBC iPlayer is a fantastic on-line console that makes catching-up with your favourite BBC content as simple as possible. You never again have to miss an episode of EastEnders or that interesting BBC documentary that you just couldn’t sit down to watch when it first showed. The BBC iPlayer is brilliant if you have a busy schedule and are often missing the shows you love but it is also great if you find sometimes there just isn’t anything you fancy watching on TV when you do have some time to slouch in front of the box. What is really great about the BBC iPlayer is that it is now available on more and more devices and services for you to choose from.

How to watch BBC iPlayer on Cable Television

Get BBC iPlayer on Virgin Media nowVirgin Media – BBC iPlayer is a popular service available on Virgin Media’s cable television packages. Whichever Virgin Media bundle you sign up for you will also be able to enjoy BBC iPlayer for free. It’s really easy to find on the Virgin Media catch-up television menu and can also be accessed by pressing the red button when on BBC Channel one. Once you are within the BBC iPlayer set-up you can then search from the shows you like using ‘Search’ or sorting by date or channel. For more information on Virgin Media television packages visit Virgin Media now and see which offer will suit your needs and bring you BBC iPlayer soon.

RetailerPriceOther Info
Virgin MediaPrices Vary per TV packageITV and 4OD Catch-Up also includedVisit Website

Get BBC iPlayer on BT Vision todayBT Vision – BBC iPlayer is also available on the BT Vision service REPLAY, it is arranged slightly differently be means that you can still access shows from the last 7 days that you may have missed out on due to a busy schedule.

RetailerPriceOther Info
BT VisionPrices Vary per TV packageITV and 4OD Catch-Up also includedVisit Website

How to watch BBC iPlayer on Freesat

If you are looking for another way to access BBC iPlayer on your television then Freesat may also be a solution for you. It is still early days but Freesat (free-to-view digital television on satellite) is currently testing a Beta BBC iPlayer on the Humax Foxsat-HD.

Humax Freesat+ HD PVR Digital Box (FOXSAT-HDR) Humax Foxsat-HD PVR Digital Box - One of the latest PVR Freesat boxes, the Humax Foxsat-HD PVR Digital Box is a sleek and stylish FreeSat item with a polished blue front and contemporary slim box shape. With a twin tuner this digital box will receive and record both standard and high definition television channels and shows that you love without any hassle. You can even watch one channel and record another or record two channels at the same time. This recorder has an impressive 320gb hard drive giving a very generous amount of storage to record programmes.

RetailerPriceOther Info
Sound and Vision£269.00Free DeliveryVisit Website
Digital Direct£261.01£7.99 DeliveryVisit Website

How to watch BBC iPlayer on  a Games Console

If you have a games console with access to a broadband connection then this is another simple and free way to access BBC iPlayer. Games consoles that currently allow access to this fantastic catch-up service are Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3. Both are very stylish and popular gaming devices, the Wii famous for its innovative multi-player set-up which relies on movement and physical interaction and the PS3 which is best known for its sophisticated gaming network and incredible high definition graphics ability. To use BBC iPlayer on either console is really easy to do and requires that you simply access the BBC iPlayer home page from your consoles web browser.

Get the BBC iPlayer on the PS3PS3 - The Playstation 3 console is available in several different models including slimline, 120gb and 250gb. If you don’t know much about the PS3 itself it is a fantastic games console which offers exceptional graphics and superfast smooth play. It brings a whole new world of high definition gaming when connected to a HDTV.

The Playstation is also exceptional for connecting to the internet allowing multi-player gaming via the web as well as access to new gaming content, multimedia, the ability to message friends and of course access to the BBC iPlayer with ease. With the Playstation 3 you can even watch HD movies and blu-ray DVD’s.

Get BBC iPlayer on the Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii - The Nintendo Wii it is a brilliant and simply designed games console that is aimed at the entire family, it’s great for all ages. With its most popular modern and funky white design (although currently also available in black) this console ensures fun for everyone with a range of fantastic multi-player games being their best sellers.

The Nintendo Wii has unique wireless controllers that work by monitoring your movement in the correct manner and it possible to create your self as a character that is stored within your Wii for as long as you wish, storing data such as how long you played, what your Wii fitness age is or which game you have just finished playing.

How to watch BBC iPlayer on a Home Media Hub

If you are keen on watching BBC iPlayer on a television screen another way that you can do this is by using a home media hub. To watch BBC iPlayer shows this way you can simply download programmes from the BBC iPlayer and then stream them to your TV via a Windows Media compatible home hub. There are two suitable home media hubs available, the NetGear EVA8000 and the Linksy DMA2200.

NetGearGet BBC iPlayer with the NetGear EVA8000 EVA8000 - The NetGear EVA8000 is a really nice device for enjoying streaming of high definition videos, music, internet radio and photos directly from your PC or Mac to your television set. It allows multiroom playback, personal video recording, instant access to USB devices and the ability to view your PC desktop on your TV screen.  It can automatically find all your multimedia files stored on your home network and organise them into an easily accessible library.  You can also directly watch Youtube Videos on your TV too.

RetailerPriceOther Info
Amazon£313.56Free DeliveryVisit Website

Get BBC iPlayer on the Linksy DMA2200Linksy DMA2200 - The Linksy DMA2200 is similar as it allows you to access your PC media library with the likes of your music, video, films, and photos now available to view in large on your high definition television. The Linksy DMA2200 Home Media Hub allows you to pause and rewind live television too. Plus it’s DVD player function is up scaling so you can enjoy standard definition DVDs in greater quality.

RetailerPriceOther Info
Amazon£99.99£5.87 deliveryVisit Website

How to watch BBC iPlayer on your Mobile Phone

Get BBC iPlayer on an iPhone There are many great mobile devices now available that allow you watch your favourite BBC iPlayer content whilst on the move. This is a brilliant way to watch the BBC iPlayer if you are often travelling from one place to the next and could do with some interesting portable entertainment. Using BBC iPlayer is also really nice if you are in particular wanting to access pre-aired radio material. Take a look at just a few of the mobile devices below to see which one would be best suited for you.

RetailerPriceOther Info
Sony Ericsson C905 (Amazon)from £134.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Apple iPod Touch (Amazon)from £141.57Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia 5800 (Amazon)from £159.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W715 (Amazon)from £189Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W705 (Amazon)£189Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung Omnia (Amazon)from £219.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 (Amazon)from £311.93Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung i8910 (Amazon)£455.68Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung i8510 (Amazon)£404.39Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N97 (Amazon)from £324.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N96 (Amazon)from £269.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N95 (Amazon)from £255.55Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N86 (Amazon)from £279.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia N85 (Amazon)from £249.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Nokia E71 (Amazon)from £229.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Ericsson W995 (Amazon)£254.79Free DeliveryVisit Website
HTC Diamond (Amazon)from £249.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Apple Iphone (Amazon)from £446.15Free DeliveryVisit Website

For further info on BBC iPlayer on your Mobile Phone and more examples of great mobile devices that are BBC iPlayer compatible take a look at our other article ‘BBC iPlayer on your Mobile Phone”.

How to watch BBC iPlayer on Portable Media Players

Get BBC iPlayer on the Archos 605 Portable Media PlayerIf you want to watch BBC iPlayer on the move but with a larger screen than a mobile phone there are several nice portable media players available. When using a portable media player you will need to download the BBC content first but is then available for you to watch on your device for up to 30 days. Portable Media players that are BBC iPlayer compatible include;

RetailerPriceOther Info
Sony Walkman E Series (Amazon)from £54.30Free DeliveryVisit Website
Philips GoGear Ariaz (Amazon)from £56.50Free DeliveryVisit Website
Samsung YP-P2 (Amazon)from £59.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Sony Walkman S Series (Amazon)from £69.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Philips GoGear Opus (Amazon)from £79.70Free DeliveryVisit Website
Creative ZEN X-Fi (Amazon)from £88 Free DeliveryVisit Website
Archos 605 (Amazon)from £124.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
Philips GoGear Muse (Amazon)from £132.10Free DeliveryVisit Website
Archos 5 Media Tablet (Amazon)from £159.99Free DeliveryVisit Website
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Oct
26

Matsui M15DIGB19 15″ HD Ready LCD TV

Review of the Matsui M15DIGB19 15″ HD Ready LCD TV

Matsui M15DIGB19 15" HD Ready LCD TVThis HD Ready TV is an incredibly affordable item that at under £100 is quite a steal! If you are looking to find a very cheap yet excellent performance HD TV then stop your search as the Matsui M15DIGB19 15” HD Ready LCD TV could be for you!

With a 15” screen this TV is not too big and not too small, perfect for either your main TV or an extra set for the bedroom or kitchen perhaps. The LCD Panel screen can produce a HD resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and creates exceptional pictures for your viewing pleasure. Pictures are shown at a 400:1 contrast ratio which is great for everyday viewing of your favourite programs. The Matsui M15DIGB19 15” HD Ready LCD TV has great connectivity with a USB and HDMI input. The USB input allows for easy connection to a USB flash drive where you can then play video, music and photo file formats on your HD TV.

This TV uses NICAM stereo sound for great audio quality that will add to the excitement of HD visuals, plus the  Matsui M15DIGB19 15” HD Ready LCD TV comes with a fantastic digital tuner built-in, so if you haven’t already discovered the wonders of freeview you can now! This TV is a real bargain and would be excellent attached to a blu-ray player or gaming console. If you are looking to treat someone you know with an entertainment or technology purchase then this would definitely be something to consider.

Where to buy the Matsui M15DIGB19 15″ HD Ready LCD TV

RetailerPriceOther Info
Dixons£99.99Free Standard DeliveryVisit Website



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