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I`m thinking about buying a freeview box for my TV in the bedroom. I don`t want to spend too much money on it. I`ve seen a selection in Tesco ranging from £35 to £65. I can`t remeber the makes/models though. Can anyone recommend one?

By the way, I only have an indoor aerial on that particular TV - does that matter? Do you need an aerial for a freeview box or am I being silly?

Thanks for your help.

DSM

Without a shadow of doubt,the best freeview box I`ve seen is the Sony.
Beats the others hands down.
There are people selling them for £59.50 on ebay,which is a bargain.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11072&item=5779328175&rd=1

I know a few people who use indoor aerials with their freeview.
Just try it and see.

Thanks Bowfer.

I might try to pick one up at the weekend.

DSM

This item was edited on Wednesday, 8th June 2005, 12:24

I`ve had three Freeview boxes and would also agree that the Sony is the best. The only thing I don`t really like about the Sony is the EPG, but other than that its very good.

It also has the advantage of having a optical digital output.

Adam

Adam/Bowfer,

At the risk of sounding silly - what is the EPG?

Thanks,

DSM

Electronic Programme Guide

Thanks Bowfer.

These things are so apparent once you hear what it stands for!!

DSM

dsmso :)

I myself have the Goodmans GDB5. An excellent Freeview box with the added bonus of being a DAB radio as well.
I use ours with a small indoor aerial and TBH the only channel I have ever had trouble with is Sky Sports News. For some reason we sometimes lose it but then it reappears a few seconds later.
I use ours with Audio leads connected to my PC and record radio shows, Round The Horne/Dads Army/Radio Active etc then burn them to CD.

Choagy FFCUK The SPL :)

another vote for the sony box. my old dears got one and it gives a better picture than my digital cable

Try a search for Topfield TF5800

twin tuner 160gig hd its nice also it has cad for top up tv

sorry its over budget but you can ditch the vcr and go 100% digital

record 2 chanels whilst watching another

This item was edited on Wednesday, 8th June 2005, 22:02