Humax FreeSat BBC & ITV High Definition Satellite Receiver

After years of waiting the BBC and ITV finally launched Freesat, a subscription-free TV service offering over 80 TV, radio and interactive channels.

Receive high definition channels from the BBC and ITV and although ITV HD hasn't yet gone live, when it does it will be exclusive to Freesat.

On the rear is an HDMI output, which is the best way to watch high definition channels or standard channels up-scaled to 1080i or 720p.

A second SCART allows you to hook up to your VCR or DVD recorder and make recordings of Freesat channels (in either S-video or composite), which is useful given the lack of a built in hard disk.

There is an optical digital audio output that allows you to connect the unit to your AV receiver and listen to Dolby Digital broadcasts found on channels like BBC HD.

This Humax receiver offers a 7-day EPG, digital text, subtitles, audio description and fast interactive access, plus its software can be updated using over-the-air upgrades.

The website price for this receiver includes tax @ 19.6% and P & P within France.