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Philips HDT8520 500GB

Mike R — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:26:37 +0000

Philips HDT8520. This Freeview+ HD PVR receiver by Philips features a slick, sophisticated and stylish user interface for simple navigation. This product also boasts low power consumption in both active and standby modes to hep you save on your electricity bills. An added benefit is that the box has been built to function nearly silently, so it won’t distract you whilst you’re watching your favorite TV programs. Finally the 500GB difficult disk drive will let you record up to 125 hours of HD content, or 250 hours of standard definition.

The main features of the Philips HDT8520 are

Twin tuners to view a channel while recording another
Ability to pause and rewind live TV
Never miss an episode with Series Recording
One touch recording
8-day Electronic Program Guide
1080p via HDMI for superb HD picture quality
Optimal sound quality with Dolby Digital 5.1 output

Technika STBHDV2010

Mike R — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:58:06 +0000

This Technika STBHDV2010 set-top box gives access to up to 50 free-to-air channels and 3 HD channels. The set-top box features automatic set-up and over air downloads. Additional features include an 8 day electronic programme guide, 1 HDMI connection and 2 SCART sockets.

The main features of the Technika STBHDV2010 are

Built-in Freeview HD
Colour Black
Digital Audio Output
Digital Uk Approved
Espn Compatible No
DVB-T2
MPEG 4
Auto set up available
No of HDMI Connections – 1
No of SCART Sockets – 1
Pause Record and Rewind Live TV No
Product Depth 17cm
Product Height 4cm
Product Weight 0.92
Product Weight Units kg
Product Width 29.5cm
Remote Control
RF Loop Through
SCART Cable Included
SCART RGB Enabled

Ferguson F02HDB

Mike R — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:42:01 +0000

This Ferguson F02HDB HD receiver gives you access to the BBC HD Channel, ITV1HD, 4HD and S4CHD, as well as up to fifty standard definition Freeview Television channels, digital radio broadcast stations and interactive red button services, with no subscription or contract needed. Available only in selected areas.

These are the main features of the Ferguson F02HDB

Digital text compatible
7 day EPG
Scart sockets
RGB enabled scart sockets
Optical connection
Works with TVs that don’t have a scart socket
Freeview HD built-in
7/0.8watts Power consumption, in use/standby
Watch High Defintion TV
1 HDMI connection
HDMI cable supplied
Basic scart lead included
No subscription required – just a one off payment
You may need an aerial upgrade to receive Freeview
1 audio and video inputs
RF in connection
RF aerial cable included
Remote control
RF out connection
16:9 widescreen format

Panasonic TX-P42G20B

Mike R — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:03:25 +0000

Brand spanking new from the folks at Panasonic. The Panasonic TX-P42G20B provides you with easy access to Freeview HD and Freesat HD as well as standard definition Freeview channels. This Plasma TV features 1080p technology, a refresh rate of 600Hz providing full HD movement and excellent picture quality. Along with the capability to access the World Wide Web via your TV (wireless dongle sold separately), and an SD memory card slot to view your photos and videos in full HD picture and sound.

This TV can receive Freeview HD through your ariel and Freesat HD throught a satellite dish.

600Hz Sub-field Drive* Intelligent Frame Creation Pro
Moving Picture Resolution 1080 Lines**
Infinite Black with Native Contrast 5,000,000:1
THX Certified Display***
24p Smooth Film
ISFccc
VIERA CAST
DLNA certified
VIERA Image Viewer Photo, Video and Music (JPEG/AVCHD/MPEG2/AAC/DivXHD/MP3)
VIERA Link
USB Terminals for Wireless LAN Aaptor, Keyboard and HDD Recording
Viera Tools
Game Mode
PC Input
V-Audio Surround
Mercury and Lead Free Panel
Long Panel Life, Up to 100,000 Hours
Eco Mode

Bush DVB680

Mike R — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:16:37 +0000

One of the first HD set top boxes released in the UK. The Bush DVB680 Freeview HD digibox lets you watch all the new high definition channels from the Freeview platform straight down your TV aerial letting your take full advantage for your HD Ready television. The bush DVB680 output’s at full 1080p, giving you an images up to 5 times sharper on your HDTV and also upscale’s the rest of the standard definition Freeview channels to 1080i resolution.

Digitally interactive.
Digital text.
RF loop.
Digital video broadcasting (DVB).
Subtitles available.
Supports audio description.
Now and next electronic programme guide.
7 day electronic programme guide.
1 SCART socket.
SCART lead not included.
1 HDMI socket.
HDMI lead not included.
Upscales to 1080p.
Ethernet port.
Power consumption in standby 2W.
Power consumption in use 12W.
Remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries (included).
Size (H)4, (W)17, (D)29.5cm.
Weight 0.9kg.

Humax HD-FOX T2

Mike R — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:47:45 +0000

The first available Digi Box in the UK. The Humax HD-FOX T2 set top box lets you watch the BBC HD Channel, ITV1HD, 4HD and S4CHD (FiveHD expected later this year), as well as the usual 50+ standard Freeview channels and radio stations. If you already have a HDTV, this is the cheapest way to get Freeview HD at the moment enabling you to watch the world cup in glorious hi definition. The Humax HD-FOX T2 also features a USB connection allowing you to play external content from hard drives, USB memory sticks and other sources.

These are the main features of the new Humax HD-FOX T2

Digitally interactive
Digital text
RF loop
Digital video broadcasting (DVB)
Supports audio description
Auto setup
Auto detection of new channels
Auto scan for new channels
Now and next electronic programme guide
8 day electronic programme guide
2 SCART sockets
SCART lead not included
HDMI output socket
1 HDMI lead supplied
Upscales to 1080i and 1080p
Ethernet port
MP3, JPG, Xvid Player ready via USB
Remote control requires AAA batteries, included
Power consumption in standby below 1W
Size (H)4.5, (W)28, (D)20cm
Weight 1.5kg