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FreesatFind out the very latest information on the new Freesat satellite television service, available throughout the UK. This site includes all the latest news, reviews and product details, plus where to buy online at the best price.

Freesat is a UK digital satellite TV service from the BBC/ITV, launched in May 2008. Freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation. It even come with subscription-free, high-definition TV programmes. Because Freesat is broadcast via satellite, it’s available to almost every household in the UK.

Apr 14 2009

Don’t Forget To Rate Your Freesat Products

General 7 Comments »

Just a reminder to those that haven’t done so already; or those new to this site; we would very much like for you to give a star rating to any Freesat products you own, have owned, or have used. Even basic star ratings are helping potential Freesat customers decide on the best product(s) for them, so keep them coming.

So far most votes have been for the…
Humax FOXSAT-HDR Freesat+ PVR Digital Box
2,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 10 6.52 out of 10 (2,292 votes)

The highest rated Freesat product is the…
Humax FOXSAT-HD Freesat HD Digital Box
995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10 5.90 out of 10 (995 votes)

Please get involved and help the continued growth of information on this site; even including a review within the specific product page if you like.

Below is a list of all the current Freesat products and up to date ratings.

Freesat DTR/PVR HD Digital Boxes

Humax FOXSAT-HDR Freesat+ PVR Digital Box
2,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 102,292 votes, average: 6.52 out of 10 6.52 out of 10 (2,292 votes)

Freesat HD (high definition) Digital Boxes

Humax FOXSAT-HD Freesat HD Digital Box
995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10995 votes, average: 5.90 out of 10 5.90 out of 10 (995 votes)

Grundig GUFSAT01HD Freesat HD Digital Box
264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10264 votes, average: 2.82 out of 10 2.82 out of 10 (264 votes)

Bush BFSAT01HD Freesat HD Digital Box
367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10367 votes, average: 3.84 out of 10 3.84 out of 10 (367 votes)

Goodmans GFSAT200HD Freesat HD Digital Box
237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10237 votes, average: 2.95 out of 10 2.95 out of 10 (237 votes)

Metronic SATHD100 Freesat HD Digital Box
288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10288 votes, average: 3.21 out of 10 3.21 out of 10 (288 votes)

Freesat SD (standard definition) Digital Boxes

Grundig GUFSAT01 Freesat SD Digital Box
193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10193 votes, average: 2.06 out of 10 2.06 out of 10 (193 votes)

Bush BFSAT01SD Freesat SD Digital Box
225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10225 votes, average: 2.69 out of 10 2.69 out of 10 (225 votes)

Goodmans GFSAT100SD Freesat SD Digital Box
190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10190 votes, average: 2.15 out of 10 2.15 out of 10 (190 votes)

Freesat IDTV Receivers

Panasonic TX-L32G10B 32in Freesat IDTV Integrated Receiver (lcd)
225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10225 votes, average: 5.58 out of 10 5.58 out of 10 (225 votes)

Panasonic TX-L37G10B 37in Freesat IDTV Integrated Receiver (lcd)
162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10162 votes, average: 6.40 out of 10 6.40 out of 10 (162 votes)

Panasonic TX-P42G10B 42in Freesat IDTV Integrated Receiver (plasma)
327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10327 votes, average: 6.36 out of 10 6.36 out of 10 (327 votes)

Panasonic TX-P46G10B 46in Freesat IDTV Integrated Receiver (plasma)
100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10100 votes, average: 6.78 out of 10 6.78 out of 10 (100 votes)

Panasonic TX-P50G10B 50in Freesat IDTV Integrated Receiver (plasma)
146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10146 votes, average: 6.64 out of 10 6.64 out of 10 (146 votes)


Dec 29 2008

Metronic Freesat HD Digital Box Now On Sale

Receivers 9 Comments »

Metronic SATHD100 Freesat HD Digital Box

Metronics first Freesat digital box is now in stock at Maplin, priced £149.99.

We questioned in a previous post why anyone would consider purchasing this HD receiver at such a high price, given that the Alba Group and Humax versions are already so established and priced significantly cheaper, but if you are considering a purchase, we’d love to hear the reasons why.

Buy online at MAPLIN for £149.99 inc P+P

Don’t forget to include a product review on our Metronic SATHD100 product page if you do indeed own this product.


Dec 23 2008

Low Stock And Price Hikes For Freesat SD Receivers

Receivers 25 Comments »

It is believed that Alba Group, who currently manufacture all Freesat standard-definition digital boxes (Grundig, Goodmans and Bush) are struggling to meet the demands of their products. Supply has been massively strained over the last few weeks with many of the major retailers and independents now without stock.

In addition, it’s also suggested that Alba Group have increased their trade prices by more than £10 per unit to cover demand/manufacturing costs so expect to see retail prices rise soon to in the region of £60.

If you are looking to purchase a standard-definition Freesat Digital Box, now may be the time to buy, before either they run out everywhere, or the price increases.

Let’s hope it’s only a temporary issue as the supply has been very good for the past 8 months and the price is at an acceptable level for the products.