Sony VTXD800U

Ive owned this freeview box now for over 2 years. Whilst not the smallest freeview box its 48mmx215mmx240mm, and comes with a stand to allow you to place in a vertical position, but looks fine sat ontop of the DVD player. Allow a good couple of inch's at the back for the scart sockets. It has 2 scart sockets on the back (TV & VCR/DVD) and an tv ariel socket, a power on/off button and channnel +/- button on the front. The remote control (same colour as the box) has the usual buttons, including a back button for easy switch to the previous viewed channel, favorites button if you want to save a list of the channels you most watch. a tv/radio ...  Read the complete review

Without a doubt, the most reliable freeview box I have owned! This was the first freeview box I ever purchased and paid £92 for it, which was a couple of years ago so I assume pfar cheaper now. Design: The box itself is a great design, it can be stood upright or it can be led sideways (the stand at the bottom can be removed). It's very simplistic with only 3 buttons on the front, channel up/down and the on/off at the bottom. There is a green/red LED to display whether on or standby. The casing is plastic, though it feels very solid. It's very modern looking with a slight curve which makes it a little different to the other freeview ...  Read the complete review

WHAT IS IT? Digital terrestrial receiver (also known as a freeview or set top box) for picking up digital TV programmes and signals from outer space (only joking). WHAT TWISTED MY ARM TO BUY THIS? Whether we like it or not, in several years' time we're all going to have to switch over to digital broadcasting to watch any TV programme. Rather than be forced later on, I decided to take the plunge now. After updating my aerial to the tune of around £100 I searched high and low for the right set top box for me. First decision: the brand. I have to admit I'd got sucked into a 'Phillips or nothing' mentality. Already ...  Read the complete review