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Price update: Humax Foxsat Freesat HDTV Receiver

Categories: Freesat, Humax, Latest offers
Price update: Humax Foxsat Freesat HDTV Receiver

One of the most popular HDTV receivers currently available is the Foxsat set top box by Humax which can use your existing satellite dish, if you have one, to pipe Freesat broadcasts to your TV, including several high definition channels. We thought we'd do a quick price comparison to ...

LG:LF7700 HDTV confirms further Freesat integration

Categories: Freesat, LG
LG:LF7700 HDTV confirms further Freesat integration

The new LF7700 HDTV range from LG promises to deliver a good combination of value for money and picture quality, according to expert reviews. The integrated HD Freesat receiver removes the need for a separate high definition set top box, and until very recently Panasonic were the only manufacturer to offer ...

5 things to bear in mind when choosing HDMI cables for your HDTV

Categories: Blu-ray, Freesat, Freeview, Humax, Latest offers, Panasonic, Sky+, Virgin Media
5 things to bear in mind when choosing HDMI cables for your HDTV

There's no doubt that TV and entertainment technology in the UK is more confusing than it's ever been. With the vast range of providers, television manufacturers and formats, keeping on top of the acronyms is never easy, but one that is essential to remember when it comes to receiving HDTV is ...

Receive HD blu-ray titles with lovefilm FREE 14 day trial

Categories: Blu-ray, Latest offers
Receive HD blu-ray titles with lovefilm FREE 14 day trial

Dare we say it, but we love the sound of lovefilm's 14 day membership trial. As well as conventional DVDs, lovefilm also carry a huge stock of high definition blu-ray titles so you can watch all the top movies without spending a small fortune. Monthly payment plans start at £3.91, should ...

Sign up online with Sky+HD today and receive a £25 giftcard from Tesco

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Sign up online with Sky+HD today and receive a £25 giftcard from Tesco

Sky have announced details of a new reward scheme to sign up for any of their TV packages, including the high definition packages, online. Sign up before 30th April 2009 and you will receive a £25 giftcard from Tesco, to spend on whatever you wish. This is on top of the already ...

Sale offers on HDMI cables

Categories: Freesat, Latest offers
Sale offers on HDMI cables

If you're about to buy an HD receiver or set top box, HDMI cables to connect the box to your HD Reaady TV are absolutely essential. Sound and Vision currently have several excellent cables, including long cables, in the clearance sale. HDMI cables in clearance sale

So will I be able to get HD on Freeview?

Categories: Freeview
So will I be able to get HD on Freeview?

According to an announcement by Ofcom in late 2008, Freeview are working on providing High Definition broadcasts in the UK. Trials are currently taking place, however the move is not straightforward mainly due to the large bandwidth needed to broadcast an HD signal. BBC HD, ITV HD and Channel 4 have all ...

Panasonic 40″ Viera is pricey but comes with built in freesat receiver and cracking picture

Categories: Freesat, Latest offers, Panasonic
Panasonic 40″ Viera is pricey but comes with built in freesat receiver and cracking picture

When it comes to HD Ready sets with built in receivers, most have freeview as standard, but until recently it was rare if not impossible to find a good TV with an integrated Freesat HD receiver. The Panasonic Viera plasma range changes all that, and if the fantastic image quality of ...

Humax strengthen their resolution with 320GB Freesat PVR

Categories: Freesat, Humax, Latest offers
Humax strengthen their resolution with 320GB Freesat PVR

The new range of Humax HD Receivers are fast becoming a major rival to the UK's pervasive Sky+HD service. Despite having less high def channels available, there is continued promise by Freesat of more to be added in the next 12 to 18 months, while in the meantime Humax products are ...

Sky fights back with £49 HD box upgrade

Categories: Latest offers, Sky+
Sky fights back with £49 HD box upgrade

Sky must surely have felt the pinch of new competitors like Freesat, and (perhaps in response to this) are currently offering their Sky+HD package for £49 to existing customers. In addition to this, the company is giving one month's free suscription to the HD viewing package too. With about 30 HD channels, ...

HDTV Receiver.co.uk - Switching you on to HDTV in the UK

hdtv-receiver.co.uk provides up to date news and reviews about the many HDTV (High Definition television) receivers, tuners and consoles which can provide a HD signal to your HD-Ready TV in the UK.

HDTV is without doubt one of the most compelling audio-visual innovations we have seen, bringing as it does the quality of picture reproduction and detail that was previously only seen at the cinema into our own homes. Market saturation and cheaper production costs have brought the price of this technology down to the reach of most UK population, so there's never been a better time to invest in HDTV for your home or business.

If you've already experienced the magic of HDTV, you'll know why so many people are keen to start receiving high definition images into their home, but with so many products and services on the market – from Freesat to DVR to Linux and PC receiver devices – it can be difficult to even understand the salesman in your local shop, let alone know where to start when choosing which HD receiver is right for you.

Although we may feature some television sets that include an integral form of hdtv receiver, we mainly focus on receivers, set top boxes and HD game consoles which provide your HD-Ready television with a hi-definition programmes, movies and gaming experiences.

Helping you choose the right HD (High definition) receiver

Whether you are a seasoned techie or a complete novice, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and resources to make an informed decision before buying an hdtv receiver, tuner or other device.

If you are new to the world of HDTV or would like to start at the beginning with some basic information, try our HDTV guide. This is an easy to read guide describing the various options for HDTV services and products available here in the UK, written by a non-technical writer for non-technical people.

We also have a glossary of hdtv terms and jargon which should make it easier to experience the breathtaking – but at times confusing – world of hdtv receivers and tuners.

If you already know what you're looking for, simply use our search function or the menu, or feel free to add your own review of existing products. If you would like to suggest a product that we have not featured, or submit a sample product for review please get in touch with us.

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