Freeview Set-top Box.

quattrojames · Mar 7, 2012

I need a small set top box to go on the TV in the bedroom when the digital switchover occurs. It needs to be a nice tiny size so it can be placed on top, and have remote control, the cheaper the better as it won't get much use. A single Scart is fine.

Is there any benefit to paying more?

This Labgear seems to be Amazon's cheapest option:

Labgear LABFV300 Freeview Set-Top Box: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

But this Goodmans from ebay is half the price and looks no worse (0bv. factory refurbished):

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

I've not trawled very electronics website to save a couple of quid as it's barely worth it at this price, I'm just not quite sure what's what.

jdp1962 · Mar 8, 2012

Freeview STBs are pretty simple and straightforward, nowt much to go wrong. The Goodmans should be fine.

Foxmeister · Mar 8, 2012

Theyre all very similar in what they do really, main difference will be the EPG layout and how you personally like using a particular brand.

Ads · Mar 8, 2012

No point in buying it online, just walk into any currys/comet/etc and you'll find one for about 20 quid, including warranty if anything goes wrong. Maybe even less in their bargain bucket. I bought a small sagem one about a year ago for £1 !!!

Or look here for loads of cheapo ones. Set Top Boxes - Freeview Boxes | Ebuyer.com

jojo · Mar 8, 2012

Ads said:
No point in buying it online, just walk into any currys/comet/etc and you'll find one for about 20 quid, including warranty if anything goes wrong. Maybe even less in their bargain bucket. I bought a small sagem one about a year ago for £1 !!!

Or look here for loads of cheapo ones. Set Top Boxes - Freeview Boxes | Ebuyer.com

Yup, I got my one from Tesco's, was under £20, and works perfectly for the last 18 months!

hades- · Mar 8, 2012

tescos i got 1 for £11 works fine does its job

quattrojames · Mar 10, 2012

Cheers guys, in actual fact I was talking to a mate about it and he gave me an Alba one he had spare. Sorted.

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