15 December 2009
20:5734951#1
So Teletext news is finally going forever. I recently heard it described as being "the internet if it was from a pound shop", but let's face it, Teletext was a 35-year success story which, like so many things, was killed by fragmented media services across vastly increasing numbers of channels and the world wide web. It made me think - when did I last use the service? I honestly cannot remember, it must be a good ten years since I used it as I've been so into the web.
Does anyone else still use it? When was the last time you did?
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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15 December 2009
21:1434952#2
The last time I used Teletext was when I got a new TV a couple of years ago and accidentally pressed the Teletext button on the remote. As I never read instruction booklets (lol) I couldn't figure out how to get rid of it and had to wait until my husband got home!
It used to be the thing for checking the football scores and booking cheap holidays in its day but yes the internet has taken over.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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15 December 2009
23:0034958#3
i have to admit that i am a teletext addict, i switch on the tv, usually bored within 5 minutes and go for the teletext button, for instant news headlines or as jeane stated "football scores".
only ITV and channel 4 have gone down, bbc and sky are still going.
the internet does not do it for me, one has to wade through so much dross to find any useful info.
Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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16 December 2009
02:0734965#4
Can't remember the last time I used it either! With 24/7 news channels available on satellite and cable as well as programme information available via whatever box you have it would seem that Teletext has outlived its usefullnes. Once the analogue TV services have gone then there won't be any need for it at all and the BBC can divert our licence fee money into something more useful.
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
Terry Nunn
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16 December 2009
08:3834966#5
Ah! Suddenly remembered Prestel. Some of it was a penny a page. Plus ça change.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
16 December 2009
10:3834970#6
I havent used it in years, but for many years as most agree, very useful.
Maybe its right now the BBC should divert fee's elsewhere, as long as its not to Johnny Ross's wage packet!!
Matt
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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16 December 2009
11:0834973#7
the service from the bbc is still operating only the commercial stations have stopped it.
as far as i know the bbc has no plans for change.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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16 December 2009
13:4734976#8
I still use Teletext as well for a quick run down on the headlines both National and Local, then check the BBC & DT internet sites for the full story.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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16 December 2009
15:3034979#9
2003. Checking the world weather for the inlaws going to Florida.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
16 December 2009
17:1634983#10
I use Teletext all the time - news headlines and items mostly. I don't like TV much, but liked the quick access to the news.
