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22 Responses to “Humax Freesat HD Receiver now available at Comet”

1. hans Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 9:51 am

   Does anyone know anything about diseqc specs for this receiver?

2. luke Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am

   has any one got there hands on this baby yet, whats it like?

3. admin Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 10:30 am

   Yes, we’ve had a play and its very good. Much better than that we’ve seen of the other models so far. Definatly recommended, and now available from Comet (see right)

4. luke Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 10:41 am

   had a feeling it would be better. also hurd rumers about getting channels from astra that are not on the EPG.

5. Matt Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 11:04 am

   I just also tried Currys and allegedly they don’t have any in either. “Waiting for delivery” is the official line.

6. Neil Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 11:20 am

   Seems to be gone from the website.

7. admin Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 11:25 am

   Neil - Yep, vanished again now

8. Ray Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 11:47 am

   Some answers about the Humax HD from http://www.humaxdigital.com/freesat/

   # Can I use my current satellite dish?
   Yes, if you have a working satellite dish that you current use for UK satellite broadcasts (e.g. Sky) then you can replace your existing equipment for a Foxsat-HD

   # Can I add channels that are not available through freesat?
   Yes, the Foxsat-HD has a freesat mode and a non-freesat mode. Please visit the Advanced Section for more information.

   # Can I connect it to a Multi satellite system?
   The Foxsat-HD product can be used with a DiSEqC 1.0 / 2.0 switch or a DiSEqC 1.2 motorised System.

   # I have a motorised Satellite Dish, can I use it?
   Yes, you can use a Motorised dish (DiSEqC 1.2 or USALS)

9. Gordon Says:
   May 6th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

   Any news of a HD receiver with PVR functionality yet?

   I’d rather wait and spend £200 on one of those than £150 on the humax.

10. Gordon Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitaltv/a92867/humax-pvr-to-follow-freesat-launch.html?rss

    In a few months.

11. lib Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    went into my local worthing comet today. only had 2 humax hd boxs plus l would have to pay for installation too the sales person said no installation no box sorry. l have a dish (sky) so i walked out.

12. DaftPunk Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    I too have tried Currys and Comet in Crawley…

    both have said - we cannot sell this Humax (or any other HD/SD Freesat box) unless you purchase installation with us. I said I have it already because of Sky…

    …both replies were ‘It will still cost me £80, just to come and look !’

13. admin Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    It seems that a number of branches are telling customers this, which gives the impression that they’ve been told this by head office. We can absolutely confirm that this is not the case, no installation package needs to be taken if you already have a satellite setup in place. It might be worth keeping an eye on our site, waiting for the online sites to put the products up for sale, then buying through that route. Saves the hassle of trying to explain in the store.

14. Paul T Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Humax say that their PVR version will be available in two months and only through the exclusive outlets mentioned.
    Their previous PVR’s have been Which? best buys. So I think I will wait for that.

15. Comet to sell Humax online again from tomorrow » Join freesat Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

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16. steve Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    got mine from currys in hull its a supe b bit of kit discq not enabled yet but multi sat is supported but blanked in menu, u can do a freesat search or free to air search I got all free to air channels in non fReesat mode, and u get a scart and hdmi cable. worth every penny

17. Damon Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Couple of quick questions to anyone who has one…
    Are you able to view BBC HD & ITV HD using a component cable @ 1080i?
    as my TV doesn’t have HDMI.

    Also, can you power down the unit at the mains and it still keep the EPG just like Freesat receivers or is it like SKY and forgets everything every time. I like to turn everything off with one BIG switch.

    Thanks

18. Dazza Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Can anyone explain what the line Improving SDTV on a HD LCD TV will me to all us plasma owners

19. MaxMix Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    Anyone know if this receiver supports DiSEqC switching?

20. musical pipes Says:
    November 2nd, 2008 at 10:48 am

    All these questions are answered on the Humax.uk. website Press Release and have been for a few days.
    Expected in the shops mid November. It will need a separate feed to each of it’s two tuners. Remember this when you get the quote for a new dish. It is extra on top of the standard installation cost. But well worth every penny as viewing is then free-free-free!

21. Replace Sky box with HUMAX HDCI-2000 - still get free Sky Channels? - AVForums.com Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am

    [...] mode and a non-freesat mode. Please visit the Advanced Section for more information." From:Humax Freesat HD Receiver now available at Comet

22. BillyBob Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    What HiFi have just reviewed this box and reckon it’s the best so far!

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