Freeview HD Set-top Boxes and TVs

Freeview HD is coming to the UK. On this page, you'll find a list of the Freeview HD set-top boxes, disk 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 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
• Newcomers 3View plan to have a PVR box out on the market in early 2010
• We understand that Korean firm Kaon could have a box in early 2010
• A Philips-branded Pace box is expected in April/May 2010

	Bush DVB680 - Freeview HD The first Freeview HD receiver to be produced by Bush. Expected to become available at the end of March 2010. 1 x SCART ; 1 x HDMI ; RF loopthrough ; Ethernet Listed for £99.99 at Argos.co.uk- Save £50
	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 Listed for £180 at Argos.co.uk and Comet More details: See our Humax HD Fox T2 Page

 

Freeview HD Recorders

• None Available - Expected April 2010

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3View Box - Freeview HD Recorder Expected to become available in early 2010. This box will have a 320 Gig hard drive, support playback of YouTube content as well as your own music, photos and videos. It will also support BBC iPlayer

 

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: Channels: 4 times more channels than Freeview, and 37 HD channels Price: Sky's HD box is free if you sign up to Sky's HD pack (HD subscription is £10 a month). Otherwise, box is £49 (and you get BBC HD free) HD Box: Free, and with a built-in hard disk recorder Availability: Sky HD is available to 98% of the UK (free installation available) Full details and pricing info on Sky's HD site

 

 

Freeview HD TV sets

• The first Freeview HD TV set appeared in the second half of February 2010.

 

 

	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
	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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Will 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.

 

Will 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?

• Consider Freesat (offering HD via a dish), or Sky+ HD.
  
  
• See our HD page for other options

 

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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