138 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
87% of people recommend it.
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| Ease of use | 8.9 |
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| Image quality | 8.7 |
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| Range of features | 8.5 |
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| Sound quality | 8.6 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 9.4 |
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| Overall rating | 8.8 |
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Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Does everything it suppose to. Very easy to use and has everything needed to fulfill your enjoyment.
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Reviewer left no comment
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Paula, Liverpool
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It is extremely user friendly while being packed full of features. It's my first venture into freeview and also into the hard drive system of programme storage. After being so used to video or dvd, I find the features, such as programme details available on recorded programmes and the facility to record a whole series at the touch of a button, absolutely brilliant.
It set itself up so easily and the whole thing is so easy to navigate. I am constantly chuffed at my ability to pause live telly, and sometimes pause it for no other reason but just because I can.
Please bear in mind as I've said this was my first freeview hard drive venture and I have no experience to compare it to but I think it's perfect.
It has dual tuner so recording two programmes or recording one and watching another has made the fear of switching to digital a lot less worrying. I did wonder how I would be able to still have the choices that I do with my terrestrial set up, and now my reservations have disappeared.
The hard drive is pretty big and more than adequate for the average household. There is a really useful indicator for space used for recordings, space used for future preset recordings, and space left for use.
When your hard drive is full you have the facility to archive any recordings you want to onto an external video or dvd recorder.
You have picture in picture and you can swap from one to the other. You can set reminders for programmes you want to watch but not record.
In all I am extremely happy with this unit and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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The unit has frozen twice in a month BUT I'm convinced it's because i'm not allowing the unit to download updates for the software as I very rarely have it on standby which is necessary for the downloads to happen.
I now upgrade the system regularly manually and so far have encountered no further problems.
When the system has frozen I have just 'turned it off at the mains, left it for a few moments and switched it back on again. My recordings have still been there, it is all back to normal and everything is fine.
Although the menus on the unit are quick and responsive I find the programme guide very slow. but as I've said i have no idea whether this is standard programme guide behaviour or unique to this unit.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 10 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very easy to set up and use
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none
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
sue, bolton
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being able to record one channel while watching another
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nothing really
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Brian, Redruth
, “I am aged 66”
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it is very easy to use.
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I cant find any bad points with it.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Theresa, Sheffield
, “Geek Female Square-Eyed Technologist”
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Easy to install and set up
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Could do with having a larger hard disk
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Simple and easy to set up and use
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Does lock up sometimes but quick re-boot sorts it
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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cheaper and more reliable that other products that I have bought. Very easy to set up and use.
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not attractive to look at. a bit clumpy!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Christine, Annan
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Good clear visable options and instructions. Smart design and easy to use
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It would have been absolutly perfect if it also had a DVD player as it would save having another unit to watch
hired or bought films ect.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
David, Morley Leeds
, “retired and age 65”
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So easy to use and I have recomended it to all my friends, two of them are going to buy the recorders after xmas. Also we do not need a video recorder or dvd recorder any more thus doing away with a lot of messy wires.
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Nil
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
clive, mablethorpe
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excellent product, does just what it says.
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No bad points found
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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My mother finds it easy to use
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Nothing
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Andy, Hemel Hempstead
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very good value for the price. easy to use and to set up
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none found so far
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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It does what is says on the box
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Great value simple to use (so long as you ignore the manual!). Good basic unit which is just what I wanted
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Instruction manual - impossible to understand. Just needs a plain language transplant!
purchased 12 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Alistair, Alnwick Northumberland
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Easy to set up and use
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 14 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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good picture quality, reasonably easy to set up,
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Not very attractive looking. aerial socket a bit large for standard connector.
purchased 19 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very easy to set up. setting the timer to record very easy. the notes that come up on the screen are straightforward.
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complete froze last night - had to turn if off fully and load up again.
purchased 23 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Michael, Stafford
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Easy and simple to setup and use - have really enjoyed watching missed TV and wonder why we never bought one before.
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None so far
purchased 22 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Peter, Stoke-on-Trent
, “Pensioner watches the pennies”
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Fits in well with other t.v. accessories.
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None to date
purchased 23 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Excellent value for money,and easy to set up and use
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None at present time
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Does what it says on the tin.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 25 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Wendy, Nottingham
, “retired lady ”
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Ease of installation and operation, straight out of the box and in use in minutes
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A fraction slow to bring up epg, there aren't any really bad points.
purchased 27 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
George, Harthill
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Very easy to use.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 24 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “nothing”
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very good at recording and playing back and the in picture feature is good
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tends to freeze when doing menus
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Michelle, Fife
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easy to use good price
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does freeze on me ocasionaly
purchased 28 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
sue, London
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It was very easy for me to connect up to the television myself and since it came with an additional freeview box it meant that I could connect that up to another television in my home
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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easy to set up, with great simplicity to use.
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none
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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EASY TO SET UP.
DOES WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOX
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NONE
purchased 03 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Leonard, London
, “Elderly retired 80s”
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Easy to use even for the beginner. Neat and compact and light wieght to handel. Remote fits into the hand nicely even for left hand people.
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Wish it had USB output sockets so as to down load to a DVD/CD.
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 6.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
purchased 08 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Its easy to set the recorder even my wife can do it.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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Needed channel re-installation as picture jumped when recording.
purchased 27 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Howard, Cardiff
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Easy setup, good quality, easy to follow instructions
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None
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Friendly software
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programme guide colours not as effective as earlier models
purchased 03 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Les, Briton Ferry ,Neath
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Great Value for the Money and all you need for recording freeview.
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None at present. Only had it 2 months
purchased 03 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
dave, Manchester
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Easy to set up-just a few minutes
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Not the most stylish-but so what
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Rose, Fife, Scotland
, “Dont ever want Sky!”
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So glad I have it. Excellent value for price. Simple to operate and set up, just press one button. Amazing.
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While watching TV, can only view what next programme is.
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to set up and get going. Picture in Picture feature, very useful.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Dese, plymouth
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ease of use and convenience
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none
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Elizabete, High Peak
, “Hard working family women”
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Easy to use - idiot proof!
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Liz, Livingston
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Bought this for my mothers Christmas.
She's a pensioner & is delighted with it.
She found it ery user friendly & the picture
and sound quality is amazing.
I found it great value for money.
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None
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Robert, Edinburgh
purchased 06 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
david, bury lancs
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Easy to use no fancy fiddley bits or high tec rubbish
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not very good to look at is it. But it works fine
purchased 10 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
steve, huddersfield
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easy to install, good features, quite hard drive
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none
purchased 13 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Glen, Surrey
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This unit is so good, I have purchased 2 for myself, and another for my father, who at the age of 83 also found it to be easy to use, and full of the fetures he needed to be ready for the digital changeover.
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The only bad point I would make is that the display could be a little brighter, and have better indication that recording is in progress. But that is a very point against the amazing features at this price level.
purchased 09 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
purchased 09 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “techno novice”
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easy to install and very easy to use.
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Wires too short on connection - not able to place product where i would of liked.
purchased 12 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Simple and easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 12 Dec 2008
Score 5.0/10
Rhian, Falkirk
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Nice and cheap, free digi box for the kitchen telly.
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Nowhere to put a viewing card for my Setanta and this wasn't mentioned on the box so I've now got this new box running alongside my old one for when I want to watch Setanta which isn't ideal.
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Novice digital user”
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This is the first digital recording product I have purchased. It was straightforward to set up and so easy to use I only regret not buying one sooner. The program information is clear and easily accessed. The instant recording is great as is the fact that you do not need to input times or dates like a VCR. Just select the program you wish to record and follow the very simple on screen instructions. Perfect for a novice like me and the price is right.
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Replay of live TV is jumpy - not sure if this is always the case or specific to this make/model but its not something I use much anyway.
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
lynne, gosport hants
, “easy to use ”
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this is my second record free view box and im very pleased with it as its easy to use and has a window box on front telling you which channel your on . which the other make has not got .
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bit big chuncky
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Gill, Southampton
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Easy to use
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It freezes sometimes but I've heard that most do that even expensive ones
purchased 13 Dec 2008
Score 5.0/10
john, Lytham St-Annes
, “Have all the gadgets”
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Dual tuner and dual record, easy to understand tv guide, good picture quality
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extremely and i mean extremely slow in navigating tv guide, Quicker to load tv ceefax or walk to shop and buy a tv guide.
Locks up frequently thus requiring reboot.
purchased 11 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Brian, Paisley
, “I'm a techie geek.”
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Quite basic but easy to use, easy to set up and, most importantly, does everything you need for Freeview. This item is perfect for a bedroom or some other secondary use as there is no facility for a smartcard.
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It's not the prettiest piece of technology I've ever seen, but beauty is only skin deep.
purchased 10 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Barbra, Arbroath
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Simple to use, clear picture, good sound quality.
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Haven't found any (yet)
purchased 12 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Bob, milton Keynes
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Great value for money. Easy to set up
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None noted so far
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Diane, Doncaster
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excellent for choice of programmes and ease of use.Cheaper on the pocket as oposed to sky tv.
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None found upto now
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
John, Watford
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So very simple to operate and use
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A bit basic looking
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
sheila, walsall
, “I'm a technophobe”
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It's as good as Sky Plus but without the extra cost every month.
You can record two programmes on different channels at the same time
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Haven't managed to get our DVD or Wii to work since installing the digibox - but haven't exactly had time
to study the manual.
purchased 05 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Glynis, Pilling Preston
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Alan, Norwich
, “elect tech”
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So easy to use and navigate
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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was bought as present for 66 year old parents who can manage some technology but nothing too complicated (to put in context, they can generally access voice messages on mobiles but texting still a mystery) and so far this seems to be fitting the bill perfectly. it was set up for them but was easily done and they seem to be able to use it just fine and i would think there was limited if any reading of the manual involved!
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not been told of any
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Joy, Telford
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I found I could operate the recorder without reading the instructions beforehand.
It's great being able to record two programmes and watch a recorded one at the same and it is so easy to use.
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The recorder has frozen a couple of times whilst watching a programme which was frustrating as it meant I wasn't able to see the ending. I have to switch it off and on again at the wall when this happens as none of the controls work.
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
alan, sheffield
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easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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cheap hard drive,easy to use and install
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hard drive has frozon a few times but will reset if you turn unit on and off,not best looking unit
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Julie, Aldershot
, “nothing”
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Easy to use, does exactly what it says on the tin!
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its quite noisy
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Tony, Northwich
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easy to set up and use.
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Freezes on occasions
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Jacqui, Ayr
, “bought 4 son 18”
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good size hard disc for the price
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none so far
purchased 29 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Brian, wirral
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it is so easy to set up,
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 08 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
BETSY, BLACKPOOL
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BEING ABLE TO FREEZE PROGRAMMES LIVE & RECORD THEM.
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KEEPS FREEZING AND YOU HAVE TO UNPLUG AND REPLUG TO GET IT GOING AGAIN.
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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It is easy to set up and very easy to record
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Sometimes it freezes and the system has to be switched off at socket in order to start it again.
purchased 10 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
princess, Gloucester
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I bought this for my mum and dad as they can't make up their minds which programme to watch - usually my mum misses out! This has solved the problem. My mum is a complete technophobe and even she has mastered it use. Fab for the price.
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How it looks!
purchased 01 Dec 2008
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Like gadgets”
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Plug & play - not much effort required
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It good look better - looks out of date
purchased 16 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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dont miss programmes
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found hard to set up but i am not the cleverest person on the planet
purchased 13 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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as abov simple and good value
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none so far
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
P, Manchester
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Very easy to use. Easy set up. Bargain price
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It's a bit bulky
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “We are over 60”
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easy to install, easy to operate, we did not want anything too complicated but wanted to be able to record freeview stations. So far we have had no problems.
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the sound quality is poor, we have to use our tv remote control to get the best sound.
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
marilyn, wigan
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Ease of use
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Noisy when not being used
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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easy to use, twin tuner
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seems to freeze regularly (ie weekly) needs turning off for a couple minutes then fine. Not sure if a problem with all recorders but stuggles when recording from a channel with a plus one option ie channel 4 and channel 4 +1 tends to record both and then other recordings/viewings are obviously affected as in effect 2 channels are already being used
purchased 16 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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It does what it says on the box very simply & very well
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None really
purchased 15 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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It is fully functional, and excellent value for money
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The worst things I think I can say about it are that the navigation around its features are not always completely intuitive - but not bad; and the styling makes it look cheap!
purchased 17 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Steve, Burgess Hill
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Very intuitive to use. Ability to record using one button from TV guide. Fantastic value.
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Nothing at this price!
purchased 11 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use. Excelent value for money.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Dec 2008
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