Typical price: £150
What is it: Hi-def, freesat-compatible satellite receiver
What we think: Impressive freesat receiver that's both fast and user friendly
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2008
Tags: humax, channel, interest, channels
We like:
Great picture quality; good range of outputs; easy to use; compact and stylish
We don't like:
Remote control could be better; EPG presentation could be improved
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Humax Foxsat-HD is a top class high-definition receiver and gets the freesat service off to a great start. All that's needed now is more freesat HD channels to truly make the most of its high definition capabilities
Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat) History
9 May 2008 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat)
After years of anticipation, freesat is now live in the UK. Can this Humax receiver rumble with the big boys or is it back to the playground?
7 May 2008 in Crave
We've put together a selection of our photos from the freesat launch to give you an idea of what's available and -- more importantly -- how it looks
7 May 2008 in Crave
freesat: Does the service have what it takes to be a hit?
freesat is now live in the UK, but we had some burning questions about what the service actually is. We went along to the launch, drank some pear and began our investigation
25 Apr 2008 in Crave
freesat update: Meet some of the launch hardware
As the freesat launch gets closer we're starting to get a sniff of some of the hardware we'll be able to buy -- all we need now is for the BBC and ITV to name a date
17 Apr 2008 in Crave
What's freesat and how will I get it?
If you want high definition TV in the UK and don't want to pay for it, your best choice is freesat, which will have a smattering of HD channels at launch, but promises more
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