Set-top-box


Reviews

"Manhattan Plaza UPM review"
1 SAT-Digital Receiver
TechRadar UK
Published on 3/2010
On test: Manhattan Plaza UPM
"A satellite receiver that's packing a USB port for PVR powers." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Comag SL30/12 review"
1 SAT-Digital Receiver (approx. £70)
TechRadar UK
Published on 3/2010
On test: Comag SL 30/12
"This free-to-air satellite receiver offers up some quality pictures despite the basic spec." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"BT Vision+ review"
1 Set Top Box
TechRadar UK
Published on 3/2010
On test: BT (British Telecom) Vision+
"Is it worth upgrading to the new, better looking Vision+ box?" Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT review"
1 Set Top Box (approx. £180)
Electric Pig
Published on 3/2010
On test: Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT
"We’ve long held Elgato’s TV tuners in high regard, but this latest version doesn’t plug into your Mac or PC. Instead, it hooks up to your home broadband router, sending its Freeview signals across the network to any PC or Mac in the house. How does it stack up against USB alternatives? Read our full Elgato Netstream review to find out!" Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"BT Vision+ review"
1 Set Top Box
Expert Reviews
Published on 3/2010
On test: BT (British Telecom) Vision+
"BT Vision is an on-demand TV service delivered via broadband, and is only available to BT Total Broadband customers. The Vision+ is an update to the original silver Vision set-top box and looks a lot sleeker in black. It's had a few tweaks which address - among other things - complaints about the first box's power consumption." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT review"
1 Set Top Box (approx. £180)
Wired
Published on 3/2010
On test: Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT
"Elgato already offers a fine line in TV adapters that slot into a USB port and turn Macs into PVR-packing TVs. But Netstream is a giant step forward for the German brand. By jacking straight into your router, it can stream live TV onto multiple Macs and PCs on the network without a cable in sight." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Metronic Eco Zapbox 2 review"
1 Set Top Box
TechRadar UK
Published on 2/2010
On test: Métronic Eco Zapbox 2
"This budget Freeview receiver flaunts its Eco credentials." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Golden Interstar GI-S980 CRCI HD review"
1 Set Top Box
TechRadar UK
Published on 2/2010
On test: Golden Interstar GI-S980 CRCI HD
"Is this 'big brother' of the recently tested GI-S900CI a step up worth taking?" Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Topfield TF5810PVRt"
1 Hard Drive Recorders
Stuff TV
Published on 1/2010
On test: Topfield TF5810PVRt
"Now that hard-drives are as cheap as chips, companies are shoving ever bigger-capacity units into their AV kit." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"DigiQuest 6630 + USB review"
1 SAT-Digital Receiver
TechRadar UK
Published on 12/2009
On test: DIGIQuest 6630 + USB
"This inexpensive standard-def receiver may suffer from quirks, but we find that it still has potential." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Metronic Freesat Kit review"
1 SAT-Digital Receiver
TechRadar UK
Published on 11/2009
On test: Métronic Freesat HD Kit
"Metronic bundles its Freesat HD receiver with a dish kit for DIY Freesat installation." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Topfield SRP2100 review"
1 SAT-Digital Receiver (approx. £550)
TechRadar UK
Published on 10/2009
On test: Topfield SRP-2100 (TMS)
"The SRP2100, flagged by maker Topfield as the 'Total Media Solution', is a well-specified twin-tuner 500GB HD satellite PVR that also boasts compatibility with online content like YouTube, Flickr and ShoutCast internet radio." Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Icecrypt T5000 review"
1 Set Top Box (approx. £35)
TechRadar UK
Published on 10/2009
On test: Icecrypt T5000
"Icecrypt is a brand hitherto known for its satellite output but, with switchover gathering pace, it has turned its attention to the Freeview market with the T5000 mid-priced Freeview adapter." Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Virgin V+"
1 DVB-Tuner
Electric Pig
Published on 6/2009
On test: Virgin Media V+ HD Box
"Virgin has boldly been challenging Sky for the space under your telly for some time now, offering all manner of music, sport and entertainment channels on its V+ box, without the need for any ugly satellite dishes to be installed on the side of your house." Review details: Single Test.     Test results
"Panasonic DMR-EX769 DVD recorder"
1 DVD Recorder (approx. £230)
Pocket-lint.co.uk
Published on 5/2009
On test: Panasonic DMR-EX769
"Panasonic's DMR-EX769 plays many roles from DVD player to recorder and Freeview+ tuner, along with the requisite collection of ports including optical audio and aerial. Amidst all this, does it do any one thing well?" Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Metronic SAT 100 HD Freesat Receiver Review"
1 Set Top Box (approx. £110)
TrustedReviews
Published on 5/2009
On test: Métronic SAT 100 HD
"In the year since its launch, Freesat has become a major commodity with several manufacturers coming out with TVs, PVRs, and other devices for the format. French maker Metronic brings the SAT 100 HD receiver to the field with some impressive results." Review details: Single Test. One Freesat receiver was reviewed and rated on design, features, performance and value.     Test results
"Compro VideoMate W800F Hybrid TVFM box"
1 TV/Video Card
TrustedReviews
Published on 4/2009
On test: Compro VideoMate W800F
"A gloss white finish and plenty of connectivity Compro VideoMate W800F Hybrid TVFM box with remote allows you to watch TV or listen to FM radio on your PC monitor. The packaging is quite vivid, so how does the device measure up?" Review details: Single Test. One TVFM box was reviewed and rated on features, performance and value. An overall score out of 10 was given.     Test results
“SatCorder neptune Full-HD 1080i in Test”
1 SAT-Digital Receiver
Testmagazine.de
Published on 10/2008
On test: Trekstor SatCorder neptune Full-HD 1080i
“Until now, the German enterprise Trekstor has mainly made a name for itself with MP3 players and external hard drives. At the IFA 2008, the electronic manufacturer from Hesse introduced the company’s first satellite receiver - the SatCorder neptune full HD 1080i.” Review details: Single Test.  
"Metronic Gemini Freeview Receiver"
1 DVB-Tuner
TrustedReviews
Published on 6/2008
On test: Métronic Gemini Freeview Receiver
"Could this be a way to stick with your tried and tested VCR in the age of digital recording?" Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Grundig freesat receiver (GUFSAT01) Review"
1 DVB-Tuner
CNET.co.uk
Published on 5/2008
On test: Grundig Freesat Receiver (GUFSAT01)
"For all of you that are stuck on analogue and just waiting for the right time to upgrade to digital, now is the time. So what can Grundig's freesat receiver do for your TV?" Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Panasonic DMR-EX768 DVD/HDD Recorder"
1 DVD-Hard Disk Combo (approx. £290)
TrustedReviews
Published on 5/2008
On test: Panasonic DMR-EX768
"The highly impressive DMR-EX78 now has a newer and cheaper brother to contend with. can the DMR-EX768 phase the DMR-EX78 out of existence or will the DMR-EX78 retain its title?" Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Topfield TF5810PVR personal video recorder"
1 Hard Drive Recorders
Computer act!ve
Published on 5/2008
On test: Topfield TF5810PVRt
"Watch and record Freeview to your heart's content." Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Topfield TF5810PVRt Personal Video Recorder"
1 Hard Drive Recorders
TrustedReviews
Published on 4/2008
On test: Topfield TF5810PVRt
"Topfield's TF5810PVRt makes other video recorders seem like they are something from the Jurassic period. What is the TF5810PVRt packing that has others running scared?" Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Maplin Barebone Twin Tuner Freeview DTR"
1 Hard Drive Recorders
Computer act!ve
Published on 2/2008
On test: Maplin Barebone Twin Tuner Freeview DTR
"Although some people enjoy the challenge of sloshing paint around and wrangling with tiles, the attraction of DIY for most is that it can cost less than hiring a professional. Similarly, those with a lot of technical know-how sometimes like to build their own computers, as doing so can be much cheaper than buying a complete system." Review details: Single Test     Test results
"Goodmans GHD1621F2"
1 Hard Drive Recorders
CNET.co.uk
Published on 1/2008
On test: Goodmans GHD1621F2
"Digital recorders or PVRs (personal video recorders) offer the most affordable and easiest way of recording television programmes -- think of a 21st century VCR that doesn't need tapes or a Masters degree to operate. Goodmans GHD1621F2 features an attractive design that houses two integrated Freeview tuners, which means you can record one programme while you watch another or even record two digital programmes at the same time. There's a substantial 160GB hard drive that equates to around 80 hours of footage using a single recording quality mode and scheduling recordings couldn’t be simpler." Review details: Single Test     Test results

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