Which Freeview Box? [Archive] - Forums @ The Digital Fix

GreenShirT

13-10-2005, 15:15

Hi, am looking to buiy a freeview box and was just wondering wqhich make/model is the best one to get and best value for money.

Thanks

~Si

Harsin

13-10-2005, 15:16

Moving to Home Entertainment Forum.

ny152

14-10-2005, 10:54

Went for a Daewoo DS700T from Tesco (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/pan/TrackerServlet^QS^p=898^QA^a=60823^QA^g=19972) for £39.99 a couple of days ago.

Very impressed so far. It has a 7 day epg with good program info. Also the ability to set timers and reminders. Everything worked fine out of the box, and no problems setting it up with TIVO :) .

Mr Silly

12-11-2005, 11:32

Any other recommendations for cheap, but good freeview boxes?

Thanks

cliff homewood

13-11-2005, 00:20

well imn also after one, form what i can work out so far you can get a cheap one for £30, thought terscos were doing one, but didnt see it on their website, and asdas, and sainsburys. But i would like it to be top up compatible, so assume im looking at £40 minimum for that.

Mr Silly

13-11-2005, 08:58

I'm not so sure about top up - it then costs a further £7 or £8 a month for channels like UK Gold

cliff homewood

13-11-2005, 10:42

yeah well i wont be using it now, but thought it'd be worth the extra few quid for that option in the future, when my yuears agreement witrh telewest runs out i then have the option who to go witrh.

Squirrel God

14-11-2005, 02:09

My favourite remains the Sony VTX-D800. It's fast, great menus and EPG, automatic background channel re-scans, great PQ, well-designed full size remote, and it can be placed vertically on the floor so you don't need to worry about rack space. If you are wanting to run it with a standard TV in a bedroom, it also has a proper 4x3 mode rather than just hacking out the middle of the picture like too many other boxes do.

Mr Silly

14-11-2005, 08:18

What is a good one with a top up card port?

Not sure I want one now, but as Cliff says, could be good for a future option

visualunderground

14-11-2005, 10:29

My favourite remains the Sony VTX-D800.

^^ Best one I've ever used.. ^^

..and I've had about 1/2 a dozen different freeview boxes/PVRs. It's not the cheapest but generally regarded in the HT world as having the best picture and sound quality.

Andrew70

14-11-2005, 14:11

Regarding the Sony, it shouldn't be an issue with modern TVs but be aware that you can only use it on sets that have a scart socket.