Satellite (DVB-S2); CI (Common Interface), Ethernet, USB, EPG, HDMI; Newest review: 2/2010

"For: Some interesting features; PVR-upgradeable via USB; Fast searching and channel access. Against: HDMI not working (on test model); Can't have simultaneous SD and HD outputs; Blind …

1 review

Satellite (DVB-S2); Dolby Digital, HDTV, CA (Conditional Access), EPG, HDMI, PVR (Sky+ …; Newest review: 8/2010

“Likes: very good HD picture, includes an HD+ card, good energy efficiency. Dislikes: firmware has some bugs, few connection options.”

3 reviews

Satellite (Freesat & Sky); PVR (Sky+ / Freeview Playback), Card Reader, HDTV, HDMI, …; Newest review: 4/2009

A monthly subscription giving HD movie access while very expensive still offers a vast range of titles. Sky HD's image and audio can also be on occasion of very high standard, though variable …

2 reviews, 33 opinions (Average)

Satellite (DVB-S2), Satellite (Freesat & Sky); USB; Newest review: 12/2009

"... For a £50 receiver, the performance cannot be faulted. Pictures from channels with strong technical standards – like the German ones on Astra 1x – are crisp and vibrant. It's difficult …

1 review

Satellite (Freesat & Sky), Satellite (DVB-S2); Ethernet, HDMI; Newest review: 11/2009

"... A full scan of Freesat channels is quick ... Channel selection and menu access are similarly responsive. We're also impressed with the system's sensitivity. Despite the small …

1 review

Freeview (DVB-T); Ethernet, Hard Drive, PVR (Sky+ / Freeview Playback); Newest review: 10/2009

"For: Affordable. 320GB hard disk. Clear menus and remote. Against: Unused USB port. No HDMI. No editing. Power-hungry in standby."

1 review, 4 opinions (Excellent)

Freeview (DVB-T); Ethernet; Newest review: 10/2009

Build quality was impressive, and TechRadar were pleased to find that setting up the Icecrypt T5000 was easy, but they thought the EPG could be a bit more straightforward, and the buttons were …

1 review

Satellite (Freesat & Sky), Satellite (DVB-S2); Twin Tuner, HDMI, Hard Drive, HDTV; Newest review: 6/2009

Not only is the Humax Foxsat-HDR cheaper and more environmentally friendlier than the Sky HD service, but Electric Pig were also impressed by its intuitive and slick menus, a huge 320GB hard drive, …

1 review, 630 opinions (Above average)

Satellite (Freesat & Sky); PVR (Sky+ / Freeview Playback), USB, Hard Drive, HDTV; Newest review: 6/2009

Not only is 160GB a huge improvement over the original Sky+ box's 40GB storage, but the entire user-interface has been hugely improved too. According to Electric Pig, Sky only really suffers …

1 review, 33 opinions (Average)

Satellite (Freesat & Sky); HDMI, CI (Common Interface), HDTV; Newest review: 10/2009

"For: Decent AV performance, Multimedia playback, Flexible PVR functionality. Against: No blind search, AV output and teletext bugs, More could be made of networking potential."

1 review

Satellite (Digital), Satellite (Freesat & Sky); Ethernet, Dolby Digital, HDTV; Newest review: 7/2008

Personal Computer World experienced a lag with some high definition material, which they thought wasn't the best showcase for an ostensibly HD-oriented device, add in the fact that there are …

5 reviews

Freeview (DVB-T), Satellite (Freesat & Sky); HDMI, Ethernet, HDTV; Newest review: 4/2010

"... Storage is Linux formatted, which would make it difficult to directly transfer recordings to a Windows PC. Our advice is to transfer recordings across the network instead using the FTP …

1 review

Satellite (DVB-S2); HDMI, Ethernet, USB; Newest review: 5/2009

1080i HD content, such as BBC HD are rendered in startling precision, and even SD content shapes up well in Metronic's SAT 100 HD Freesat receiver. Approachable interface, excellent audio and …

1 review, 6 opinions (Average)

External TV / Video Card; Analogue, Radio, Antenna (DVB-T); Connection: USB; Newest review: 4/2009

Performing many tasks but not doing any of them especially well, Compro's VideoMate W800F does at least manage to do what it says. For good quality TV viewing, this device really isn't …

1 review

Freeview (DVB-T); USB; Newest review: 5/2009

A very portable and elegant TV tuner which comes with comprehensive recording software, Equinux's TubeStick has a somewhat irritating activation process and networking is not so straightforward. …

6 reviews, 2 opinions (Poor)

Freeview (DVB-T); CI (Common Interface), PVR (Sky+ / Freeview Playback), USB, Hard Drive, HDTV; Newest review: 1/2010

"Pros: Huge hard-disk drive. Slick menus. Twin digital tuners. HDMI upscaling. Excellent picture. Cons: Won’t save clips less than three minutes long."

3 reviews

Freeview (DVB-T); PVR (Sky+ / Freeview Playback), Hard Drive; Newest review: 12/2008

Reg Hardware felt that if you can get past the pack of any sort of HD out provision, the DTR-Z500 makes a very attractive package. It worked without fuss and didn't require a degree in …

1 review, 14 opinions (Average)

Freeview (DVB-T); USB; Newest review: 7/2008

The PCTV DVB-T Stick for Mac is an affordable digital tuner that is seriously let down by its 'lite' version of the EyeTV software. MacWorld thought that if you are just looking for an …

1 review, 2 opinions (Above average)

Satellite (Digital); Ethernet, HDTV; Newest review: 6/2008

The temperamental first set-up, and the inevitable firmware updates via sattelite may cause problems for less experienced users, for whom What Hi-Fi? recommends Humax's offering instead.

2 reviews

Satellite (Freesat & Sky), Satellite (Digital), Satellite (Analogue); Ethernet, HDTV; Newest review: 6/2008

What Hi-Fi? explains that this Grundig model, the Goodmans GFSAT200HD and the Bush BFSAT01HD are identical in practical terms, save for slight superficial differences. And there's almost no …

1 review, 18 opinions (Average)