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Humax HD-FOX T2 Freeview HD Set Top Box

by Humax
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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  • Set top box with free HD channels from BBC and ITV, no subscription needed
  • Auto detection to new channels - no need to ever retune
  • Freeview HD only available in certain areas
  • Backward compatible with existing Freeview
  • Parental Control
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm ; 8 Kg
  • Boxed-product Weight: 2.3 Kg
  • Item model number: HD-FOX T2
  • ASIN: B0036TGN8K
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 28 Jan 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description


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Freeview HD excites your senses with the intense images and a vibrant, immersive viewing experience on HD channels. Access up to 50 standard definition Freeview channels, digital radio stations and interactive red button services. It’s easy to set up and as always with Freeview, there’s no subscription, no contract and no fuss.

The Humax HD-FOXT2 is a Freeview HD Set Top Box with free HD channels from BBC and ITV and no subscription needed. It features a handy built-in Auto Detection function to seek and locate new channels, so there is never any need to retune. (Please be aware that Freeview HD is only available in certain areas - please check http://www.freeview.co.uk/availability for more details).

The HD-FOXT2 is backward compatible with existing Freeview has an warranty 8-day on-screen electronic programme guide plus Dolby Digital+ Audio Output. For peace of mind, a Parental Control function is also included. There is also Subtitle and Audio description to further enhance your viewing experience.

Perfect digital transmission for picture and sound can be achieved via the HDMI output and additional media can be played from an HDD or USB memory stick (MP3, JPG, XVID). The HD-FOXT2 receives SD programming as well as HD programming and has an ecologically friendly standby power rating of less that 1 watt. Resolution formats are 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i.

Product Description

The Humax HDFOXT2 is a Freeview HD Set Top Box with HDMI '1080p' output, capable of receiving the high definition Freeview channels being rolled out during 2010. It also features impressive media playback from USB devices or over your home network. For spectacular HD images without subscription charges or a dish, there's never been an easier way to go HD, than with the Humax HDFOXT2.

Customer Reviews

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341 of 352 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Freeview HD finally arrives, Humax deliver exceptional quality... 19 Feb 2010
By Mr. N. J. Henderson TOP 1000 REVIEWER
I want to divide this review into three sections, firstly about the product itself, then the technology behind it and finally whether or not it's worth your investment.

The Product:

The Humax HD-Fox T2 Freeview receiver is the first box of its kind that allows HDTV into your living room without the need for any other external equipment or an aerial upgrade (Just remember to check the coverage in your area before you buy, some areas cannot receive the new signals until 2011)
You of course need a HD Ready TV, (most people have this these days) and true enough your TV viewing experience can be greatly enhanced with this rather neat piece of kit.
First up then, don't confuse this as a TV recorder, which it isn't. The Humax is simply a HD receiver and will not allow you to record programs. That said however, Humax have included a USB socket which potentially should allow you to record to external memory sticks or other devices, it will not give you full PVR functionally but in essence it would let you record.
Also, rather confusingly, Humax include scart sockets for older TV's although connecting to a TV this way would not give you the HD function, so that rather defeats the whole selling point of the product.
Once you have avoided these little niggles with the Humax, performance wise it performs brilliantly. Connected up to my 1080p Panasonic plasma the Humax upscales standard definition images very well, BBC and ITV HD look stunning also. (Channel 4 HD is due to launch shortly but is unavailable at the time of writing)
The onboard TV guide is also very clear and well laid out, very user friendly.
On the back of the unit Humax also provide an Ethernet port, which essentially should allow an easy Firmware update in future.... Read more ›
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304 of 317 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Humax HD-Fox T2 Freeview HD STB 1 Mar 2010
By D. Noades
This is the first generally available product that supports the new (December 2009 in the London and North-west areas) Freeview HD broadcast standard.

So is it any good? Well, it depends what you bought it for.

If (as for most people), you just want to watch the new Freeview HD broadcasts, then yes, it is very good.

If, on the other hand, you are expecting much from some of the product's other features, then I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed.

First, the good points:

Setting the box up was a complete doddle - just hook it up to your convetional aerial cable (you'll need an additional cable if you want to keep your TV connected as well) and to your HD-ready TV via the (included) HDMI cable, power-up and the set will tune into all the conventional and the new HD channels in fairly short-order.

The picture quality on the two available HD channels (BBC and ITV1 - Channel 4 is allegedly starting its own service in the near future) was excellent on my HD-Ready (but not 'Full HD' in my case) Panasonic LCD TV, although as others have pointed out, you do need good HD source material for this to really work.

The BBC appears to be producing most of its current output in HD (ITV appears to be doing so a lot less of the time) and watching the winter olympics, the six nations rugby and the Carling cup final in HD has been a revalation.

The box also seems to 'up-scale' output from the other standard definition channels to match up with the best resolution available on your TV, resulting in a noticeably better picture (less artifacts) for these channels than from the equivalent output from my TV's built in Freeview receiver.... Read more ›
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars OK but flawed and surround sound fans will be made to cry! 11 Jun 2010
By K. Archer
At the time of writing my box had software version 1.00.08. Let's hope for an OTA update soon.

This box is good if all you want to do is watch the footy in HD and avoid pixilated pitches and Ready Brek halos around the players as per Standard Definition. However, there are adverstised features that don't work properly, or at all. Humax is welcome to counter any of the following but this is just my experience.

PROS:

- Good HD (1080i) picture although I've never viewed other Freeview HD boxes to compare nor seen Freesat (which allegedly is slightly better quality 1080p), nothing to do with Humax of course. Let's face it, anything is better than Standard Definition which, in my opinion, is worse than the analogue TV we've been conned into ditching!

- Good user interface and the graphics are very pleasing to the eye. EPG is along the lines of BT V-Box which I've always liked, not so Sky's.

- The box itself is smaller than you might expect which is no bad thing.

- The remote is in piano-black and can be programmed to be a Megatron (universal remote control) with PVR, TV, DVD and AUDIO modes. Very nice extra.

- The USB port for external media (hard-disk) seems to work OK with MP3's, if a little boring; no viusalisations. Have not checked other file types.

- The DLNA media client works...barely. See below.

CONS:

- The LL bug is still there. i.e. Change channel and the audio configuration defaults to LL despite you having just switched it to L R.

- Surround sound will not work; I checked it with BBC HD Preview test card which is currently broadcast every hour for a minute or so.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't shop with them
Not good i bought this item as a present for my girl add it for 3 weeks didn't no it was the wrong item I let them no about the problem they said you have add it to long wich was... Read more
Published 1 month ago by smithy
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Great product, easy set up with my Sony TV. Good simple guide , well laid out remote control. Superb picture quality.
Published 3 months ago by Harry Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars good quality item
does what it says on the tin - well. Previously bought cheap alternatives. This is a good one and works very well, quality etc is good
Published 3 months ago by oldman
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy set-up and great HD TV pics
Comes with a small HDMI cable for connecting to the TV. All you need are the input cable (co-axial in my case) and whatever audio cables you need to connect from TV or box to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brian Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
Picture quality good, records to ext hd. Recommended. X x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Published 5 months ago by DenisV
4.0 out of 5 stars HD freeview box
Great picture quality. I've always opted for a free view box rather than sky or virgin and this is the best I have owned to date by far. Definitely recommend this product.
Published 6 months ago by M. I. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Value
Excellecnt value for money. Really easy to operate, great for my 75 yo mother. Tried to buy another today but sold out.
Published 7 months ago by Mark Twain International
2.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes a pain to use, decent quality for a while
When I got this it was pretty much the only Freeview HD box around. I doubt that is the case any more. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dr. J. G. MCCREA
5.0 out of 5 stars Mostly pleased
I've had my Humax HD-Fox D2 for about 2 weeks and so far I'm very pleased with it. The native HD channel quality is superb, and the up scaling on the standard channels is... Read more
Published 9 months ago by trevorlm47
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but not that easy to set up
Positive aspects:
(1) the picture is noticeably better than our previous SEDEA box, even when not on a HD channel
(2) everything seems to work once set up... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jeff
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