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Grundig Freesat SD Digital Box (GUFSAT01)
Grundig GUFSAT01 Price Comparison (buy online now)
| Store | Price | P+P | DISCOUNT | Total | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argos | £48.93 | £5.95 | - | £54.88 |  |
| Comet | £68.50 | FREE | In-store only | £68.50 | |
About the Grundig GUFSAT01 Digital Receiver
The Grundig GUFSAT01 Standard Definition freesat Digital Box was released shortly after Freesat’s official launch, although some were leaked out earlier thanks to unsuspecting high street stores who thought they were Freeview boxes! As with all the Alba Group models (Grundig, Bush, Goodmans) this model suffered some early day software issues, mainly the Echostar banner which wouldn’t disappear. Once all matters were resolved, the Grundig has proven itself as the leading SD (standard definition) Freesat box, due to its mid-range cost and reliability. The Grundig GUFSAT01 brings you good quality SD picture and sound, and offers a LNB in/out connection allowing you to piggy-back another digital box without the need for another cable from the satellite dish (although a seperate cable is recommended). The EPG (electronic programme guide) is basic and easy to use. The ability to add additional FTA channels is now available.
Grundig GUFSAT01 Specification
- Freesat compliant
- Access all freesat Digital channels and Radio Stations
- Handy on-screen TV listings
- Interactive TV
- Ethernet support - for future iPlayer and Kangaroo use
- Subtitles and Audio Description
- Simultaneous playing of transmissions Scart (x2) or YPbPr
- Internal PSU
- Digital Audio SPDIF phono output
- Automatic software upgrade via satellite
- Audio description / One touch subtitle
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 257mm x 42mm x 165mm
- Weight: 1kg
Grundig GUFSAT01 official website
http://www.grundigdigital.co.uk
Grundig GUFSAT01 manuals
http://www.grundigdigital.co.uk/downloads/Grundig%20GUFSAT01SD%20IB_Rev1-140308.pdf (1.29mb - user manual)
http://www.grundigdigital.co.uk/downloads/GUFSAT01SD%20QSG-Rev4-140308.pdf (0.6mb - quick start guide)
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November 17th, 2008 at 11:24 am
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November 17th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I bought one of these in May 08. I use it with an analogue TV, DVD recorder and VHS recorder and everything works fine. I have a dish with a single LNB only. I am looking to buy a Humax PVR and wondering whether I can piggy-back it to provide two digital tuners without needing a dual LNB ?
November 18th, 2008 at 11:11 am
I bought the Grundig at the earliest opportunity. I use it with a Philips CRT telly and was intially disappointed with the picture quality (ghosting etc) until I replaced the scart lead with a good quality one and now think picture quality is good. Generally I am very happy with the unit and Freesat in general as I live in an area where we cannot get Freeview or Ch 5 (though no great loss about 5)
I have a problem recording to VCR - I get picture but no sound. I intend to get the Humax PVR when it arrives, so that is not too much of a problem.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
The box is a decent size, looks nice and works well. It’s a nice feature that the power light disappears when on, so it doesn’t distract whilst watching a movie on film4 etc.
The ability to add non-freesat satellite channels is also a nice addition, as i do like NME TV & my wife likes the baby channel.
The only negative i have with this is the remote, it’s very directional, meaning that if it’s not pointing at the box at the correct angle, it won’t work.
But all in all a good box for the money and well worth it to get onto freesat. I only got this as a stepping stone until the PVR comes out, but I really don’t mind holding off for a bit due to the value & quality of the grundig.