How many TVs do you have and how much do you watch? - Page 2

Goose · 16-10-2009, 12:42

We have 5 TVs in our house, shared between 4 people. I'm the only one who ever seems to turn them off, so I'd hate to think how much it's costing my folks.

Maybe I should finish paying them for the flying and leave. The lack of rent and the sudden increase in bills would make them think!

I watch mine for a few hours a week, excluding the Xbox gaming time (although mine died this week). I think I've watched 2 hours worth of shows this week, maybe 3.

Tak · 16-10-2009, 12:49

Just the 1 in the living room. When we lived in the flat we use to have one in the bedroom and one in the living room but when we bought the house we both agreed to keep the bedroom TV free.

I will sometimes put the TV on as background noise on one of the music channels but only when I'm in the house on my own; also when we've had nervous rats we've put it on even when no-one was in so they get use to different sorts of noises and don't jump or panic all the time.

It is rare that we watch a program at the time it is on - we usually record stuff and then watch it as and when.

Haly · 16-10-2009, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

It is rare that we watch a program at the time it is on - we usually record stuff and then watch it as and when.

Same here.

Mark · 16-10-2009, 13:02

Five, Six if you count the battery-powered one.

#1 is too old to be worth using but due to my hoarding ways and lack of transport I've never got around to taking it to the tip. Needs to go tbh.

#2 and #3 are CRT. Both work, I think. For same reason as #1 I haven't got around to getting rid. Needs to go on Freecycle/whatever.

#4 is the main TV in the lounge. Gets used occasionally.

#5 is the one in the bedroom. Gets used most.

#6 is the battery-powered TV I got for the Manchester Commonwealth Games. Not sure whether digital switchover happens in London before or after the Olympics, but if it's after I'll keep it until then. If not, may as well go as it'll be useless post-switchover.

However, the PC directly under #4 contains two TV tuner cards and is networked, so I almost always just stream live TV via that. If I'm sat at my desk I'll quite often have TV open in a window on that PC but whether I actually watch it or not is another matter (e.g. I sometimes put BBC News on and just listen to the audio).

Dee · 16-10-2009, 13:04

2. Lounge and bedroom.

We watch TV over dinner, and then its normally background noise. Ill be on the PC all night faffing with photos or updating the website or something, Daz will have his xbox on. Bedroom TV will be on for about 30-45 minutes a night in bed, we'll either watch QI, or Mock The Week or Have I got News For You.

We've always said we dont watch much TV, there are no series in particular I am in to, and must watch on a weekly basis, and we hardly ever watch films.

Rich_L · 16-10-2009, 13:05

One TV (admittedly a 50"), one Sky HD box.

Watch Sky Sports News, various Sports and occasionally films, sometimes will pop Dave on in the evening to catch Top Gear, QI etc but mainly use it for playing stuff through the HTPC.

divine · 16-10-2009, 13:07

4.

Living room, parents room, sisters room and mine. Though I only really use mine as a monitor, it is technically a TV and has an aerial feed for occasional PIP use. The others rarely get used. Sister sometimes watches a film on hers, parents have theirs on for an hour at night watching the news or something and the living room TV is only on for a couple of hours during the evening.

Princess Griff · 16-10-2009, 13:09

In the Princess Griff/Jingo household we only have the one tv! We are pretty good with switching it off not leaving it on standby, only using necessary lights etc...but I must admit when alone in the house I like to have the tv on when Im not in the room just so its not so quiet! Also I like to listen to the tv when Im in the bath etc!!

But how on earth do you have 7 tvs Knipps!?!?!?!

Knipples · 16-10-2009, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Princess Griff

But how on earth do you have 7 tvs Knipps!?!?!?!

Its a 4 bedroomed house with 3 regularly used downstairs rooms, and there are 5 of us living here, all with different tastes. I'd go mad if I had to sit through some of the crap my parents watch. I hide up here in my room a lot

Princess Griff · 16-10-2009, 13:14

Awwww bless! Well save elctricity and come to ours and watch things with meeee!!

16-10-2009, 12:42	#11
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	We have 5 TVs in our house, shared between 4 people. I'm the only one who ever seems to turn them off, so I'd hate to think how much it's costing my folks. Maybe I should finish paying them for the flying and leave. The lack of rent and the sudden increase in bills would make them think! I watch mine for a few hours a week, excluding the Xbox gaming time (although mine died this week). I think I've watched 2 hours worth of shows this week, maybe 3. __________________

16-10-2009, 12:49	#12
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Just the 1 in the living room. When we lived in the flat we use to have one in the bedroom and one in the living room but when we bought the house we both agreed to keep the bedroom TV free. I will sometimes put the TV on as background noise on one of the music channels but only when I'm in the house on my own; also when we've had nervous rats we've put it on even when no-one was in so they get use to different sorts of noises and don't jump or panic all the time. It is rare that we watch a program at the time it is on - we usually record stuff and then watch it as and when. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

16-10-2009, 13:02	#14
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Five, Six if you count the battery-powered one. #1 is too old to be worth using but due to my hoarding ways and lack of transport I've never got around to taking it to the tip. Needs to go tbh. #2 and #3 are CRT. Both work, I think. For same reason as #1 I haven't got around to getting rid. Needs to go on Freecycle/whatever. #4 is the main TV in the lounge. Gets used occasionally. #5 is the one in the bedroom. Gets used most. #6 is the battery-powered TV I got for the Manchester Commonwealth Games. Not sure whether digital switchover happens in London before or after the Olympics, but if it's after I'll keep it until then. If not, may as well go as it'll be useless post-switchover. However, the PC directly under #4 contains two TV tuner cards and is networked, so I almost always just stream live TV via that. If I'm sat at my desk I'll quite often have TV open in a window on that PC but whether I actually watch it or not is another matter (e.g. I sometimes put BBC News on and just listen to the audio). Last edited by Mark; 16-10-2009 at 13:04.

16-10-2009, 13:05	#16
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	One TV (admittedly a 50"), one Sky HD box. Watch Sky Sports News, various Sports and occasionally films, sometimes will pop Dave on in the evening to catch Top Gear, QI etc but mainly use it for playing stuff through the HTPC. __________________

16-10-2009, 13:07	#17
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	4. Living room, parents room, sisters room and mine. Though I only really use mine as a monitor, it is technically a TV and has an aerial feed for occasional PIP use. The others rarely get used. Sister sometimes watches a film on hers, parents have theirs on for an hour at night watching the news or something and the living room TV is only on for a couple of hours during the evening. __________________

16-10-2009, 13:04	#15
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	2. Lounge and bedroom. We watch TV over dinner, and then its normally background noise. Ill be on the PC all night faffing with photos or updating the website or something, Daz will have his xbox on. Bedroom TV will be on for about 30-45 minutes a night in bed, we'll either watch QI, or Mock The Week or Have I got News For You. We've always said we dont watch much TV, there are no series in particular I am in to, and must watch on a weekly basis, and we hardly ever watch films.

16-10-2009, 13:09	#18
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	In the Princess Griff/Jingo household we only have the one tv! We are pretty good with switching it off not leaving it on standby, only using necessary lights etc...but I must admit when alone in the house I like to have the tv on when Im not in the room just so its not so quiet! Also I like to listen to the tv when Im in the bath etc!! But how on earth do you have 7 tvs Knipps!?!?!?! __________________

16-10-2009, 13:14	#20
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	Awwww bless! Well save elctricity and come to ours and watch things with meeee!! __________________

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