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Freeview HD Boxes, Recorders and TV sets
Freeview HD is now available in the UK. On this page, you'll find a list of the Freeview HD set-top boxes, digital recorders and TV sets on the market.
Freeview HD receiver availability
Freeview HD launched in parts of the UK in December 2009.
Until February 2010, there were no Freeview HD boxes or Freeview HD recorders on the market that conform to the DVB-T2/MPEG-4 standard. Manufacturers have been rushing to get these ready for market, and Humax were first off the mark to release a Freeview HD box.
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Freeview HD Set-top Boxes
- Humax were first off the mark with their HD Fox T2 model becoming available in February 2010
 
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Bush DVB680 - Freeview HD The first Freeview HD receiver to be produced by Bush. Available now 1 x SCART ; 1 x HDMI ; RF loopthrough ; Ethernet
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Ferguson F02HDB - Freeview HD Available now Details: 7-day EPG, HDMI, SCART
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Grundig GUD300HD - Freeview HD Available now 1 x SCART ; 1 x HDMI ; Ethernet, 8 Day EPG
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Humax HD Fox-T2 - Freeview HD The first Freeview HD receiver to be produced by Humax Available in February 2010 for around £180. 2 x SCART ; HDMI ; RF loopthrough ; Ethernet
More details: See our Humax HD Fox T2 Page |
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Philips HDT5520 - Freeview HD Available Now (May 2010) Features: 8-day EPG, HD resolutions up to 1080p, surround sound support, low power consumption, auto-switch off. Connectors: HDMI, 1 x SCART. Ethernet socket
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Sharp TU-T2 - Freeview HD Became available in May 2010 8 day EPG, resolutions up to 1080p. Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI or optical digital output. Ethernet and USB ports
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Freeview HD Recorders
These slowly started coming onto the market in May 2010. Here's what's on offer:
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3View Box - Freeview HD Recorder Expected to become available in August 2010. This box will have a 500 Gig hard drive, support playback of YouTube content as well as your own music, photos and videos. It will also support and Sky Player, as well as allow access to Facebook and Twitter. Full details on our 3view HD Box page. |
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Digital Stream DHR8203U - Freeview HD Recorder Available now (June 2010). Storage: 320GB (180 hours standard, 60 hours HD) Features: 8 day EPG, twin tuner. Connectors: HDMI, Ethernet and 3 x USB ports
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Humax HDR Fox T2 - Freeview HD Recorder Available August 2010. Storage: 500Gb (125 hours of HD) Features: 8 day EPG, twin tuner. Connectors: HDMI, Ethernet and USB ports
More details on our Humax HDR Fox T2 page. |
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Philips HDT8520 - Freeview HD Recorder Available Now (May 2010) Storage: 500Gb (125 hours of HD) Features: Ultra-quiet, 8 day EPG, HD resolutions up to 1080p, upscaling for SD programs. Connectors: HDMI, SCART. Ethernet and USB ports
More details on our Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD page. |
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Sagemcom RTI90-320 and RTI90-500 - Freeview HD Recorder Available now (May 2010) Storage: 320 or 500GB (160 or 250 hours) Features: Personal storage folders, 8 day EPG, 1080p resolution, upscaling for SD programmes. Connectors: HDMI, SCART. Ethernet and USB ports
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Sharp TU-T2HR32 - Freeview HD Recorder Available June 2010. Pre-order now! Storage: 320Gb Features: Supports recommendations and trailer bookings, 8 day EPG, HD resolutions up to 1080p, upscaling for SD programs. Connectors: HDMI, Dolby Digital Plus (via HDMI or optional digital output). Ethernet and USB ports
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HD Alternatives?You may have dismissed the Sky satellite TV option (as it's not subscription-free), but if you want to make the most of your HD TV set, here's why you may wish to think again:
Full details and pricing info on Sky's HD site |
HD Box: Free, and with a built-in hard disk recorder
Freeview HD TV sets
- The first Freeview HD TV set appeared in the second half of February 2010.
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Panasonic TX-P42G20B Freeview HD The Panasonic TX-P42G20B is a 42 inch plasma TV set that also supports Freesat reception. Became available in February 2010 for a little over £1000 Available from Comet.co.uk |
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Sony KDL32EX403U and Sony KDL40EX403U Available in 32 and 40 inch versions, these Bravia units from Sony support 7 day EPG, Freeview HD and "full" 1080p HD resolution. Became available in March 2010 for £550 (32 inch). Available from Comet.co.uk |
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Can my existing set-top box get Freeview HD?
- Freeview HD uses a new standard, DVB-T2, which was not available until 2010. The first Freeview HD receiver, the Humax HD Fox T2 came to market in February 2010. Boxes purchased before this date, and boxes not sold as" Freeview HD boxes" won't be capable of showing Freeview HD channels.
Can my existing TV set get Freeview HD?
- If you have an HD-Ready TV set with a built-in Freeview receiver, this will NOT be able to receive Freeview HD. You will need to buy a Freeview HD set-top box (with DVB-T2) and connect it to your existing HD TV set.
- TV sets with built-in Freeview HD receivers started to appear in late February 2010.
Existing Freeview boxes and TV sets will continue to be able to view standard Freeview channels.
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Don't want to wait for Freeview HD?
Handy Freeview Links:
- Your Freeview HD Questions Answered
- More on Freeview HD- Freeview HD Explained
- More on HD - High Definition Explained
- Need help with HD? Ask in our Freeview forum
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