j0hnbarker: I don't want to hijack this, but I have a related question: Where can you get hold of the brackets that carry STBs at the back of an Avant? I just bought a 28 inch RF VCR Avant this morning, and would like to keep things tidy by trying to get my hands on one these brackets so I can stow my STB neatly away as soon as I get the Avant.

It is not available brand new but you can buy from SchemeBay. It is still supported - you can purchase a lifetime subscription and the servers still run so you can download program info. It is also good for modding - there are a few books that tell you how to hack it and you can also add larger hds etc.

What about TIVO? I really like this, prefer it to Sky+ and was thus considering purchasing it. Can this be worked in the same way? Thanks Graham

I opted for carrying mine on its side in the back of an Escort - no choice really. All was well - plugged it in and it was working fine. Then I settled down to watch Eastenders (I don't like it, but like it better than unpacking things). It was OK for an hour and then the picture started strobing (flickering really quickly). Straight away I started

Damn, thanks for that - looks like I have had a lucky escape then - not going to risk that again when I move it over the weekend Can anyone else confirm that - I have transported other TVs in this manner with no probs - surely a B&O is no different - I am only going a few blocks and lets face it unless you have a van it would be difficult to transport

Not make silly mistakes like make TVs without colour control adjustment - had this debate with DAB and I was proved wrong. However, BeoCentre one, that was pure silliness. Thus just because you are B&O don't think you can get away with doing something quirky - if it does not serve a purpose or enhance the user experience stylisticly, do not

I too would be interested to know if the TV part of it is available seperately as I like the shape of it but doubt I wiould be able to afford the whole setup - it surely must cost over a grand still? Thus is it really rare - I have not seen on ebay before?

no probs, I have a site myself and have the same issues sometimes. Is there a chance you could approve the Avant post? Thanks Graham

It does not really matter most of the time because normaly I am just asking stuff that is not time sensitive. However, I responded to a post about transporting an Avant in a car (something which I have experience of) which did not contain any *** earlier today and this needs moderation. Does not bother me but kind of renders me posting it pointless

the *** was supposed to say bottom with se at the end and ar at the front