How to choose a Freeview receiver? (advice)

If you wish to receive twenty Freeview , you must first verify that your municipality is covered by a DTT transmitter. Then, your home must be equipped with a rake antenna and a DVB receiver. However, new models of DTT receivers have emerged. We 'll present to help you choose one.

Models demodulator TNT

Here are the different types of demodulators TNT are available.
Simple demodulators
They have the basic features such as automatic channel search , parental control and electronic program guide.
If you want to record programs , you can connect a VCR or DVD recorder. The disadvantage of this is that you stay on the channel is recorded .
Ubaldi.com web site, you can purchase a Freeview receiver " Strong SRT5200 " only 28 € . In general, the prices of these demodulators are between 20 € and 50 € .
The dual tuner receivers
The features are the same as the simple receivers , but they have two DTT tuners. This feature allows you to record one channel and watch another at the same time different .
In Darty stores , you can buy a dual tuner receiver " Sagem Twin 650 " at 59,90 €. The prices of these devices are between 50 € and 80 € .
Demodulators with integrated hard disk
They allow you to record programs directly to the receiver with the hard drive in the unit. So you no longer have to connect a VCR or DVD recorder.
Boulanger in stores , there is a receiver " Sagem DTR 67160 T" with a 160GB hard drive to 199 € . Prices are generally between 170 € and 340 € .
High definition receivers
They hold the channels in high definition (HD) TNT. However, most high definition televisions are already equipped with a digital tuner .
Fnac.com on site, you can buy a HD receiver " CGV Premio HD -W3 " to 69,90 € . The prices range from 50 € to 100 € ( prices recorded in June 2011).

Conclusion

Thus, the most economical device is simple demodulator for receiving only DTT. This is the way to watch TNT without spending too much money.
However , the most powerful device is the demodulator with an integrated hard drive, which allows you to record programs in digital quality and transfer them to a computer to keep .