Humax HD-FOX T2

82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Thoughtful, versatile design ; learning remote ; great Freeview image ; dynamic sound

A little pricier than its rivals ; won't output DD 5.1 on Freeview HD broadcasts

Best Freeview HD receiver, Awards 2011. If you want the joy of Freeview HD, this is the best way to do it – simples

Free HD programming ; Good network streaming ; Good SD and HD pictures

No PVR function yet ; Can't read HD movie files ; No Wi-Fi

So, the first Freeview HD box is here in the form of the Humax HD-FOX T2.

Free HD channels, connectivity, compact, media player functions

Limited format support for media playback

As a set-top box it performs perfectly well when fed a good signal. Freeview HD content looks beautiful and you'll find yourself watching Coronation Street in HD just because you can. But the real treat is getting access to the likes of BBC's drama and...

We’re looking forward to seeing tuner cards and USB adaptors to turn a media-centre PC into a Freeview HD-viewing platform; but until then the Humax serves as a good entry point as a standalone set-top box with networking potential.

You're paying a premium, but if you want free HD, the Humax HD-FOX T2 is very impressive

This unit does allow access to a DLNA server via Ethernet and as it also has a USB port you can show or listen to external content by either of those methods so a slide show of your holiday snaps is now easily shown on your TV and you can even have...

We're looking forward to seeing tuner cards and USB adaptors to turn a media centre PC into a Freeview HD-viewing platform; but until then the Humax serves as a good entry point as a standalone set top box with networking potential.

Judging Humax’s HD-Fox T2 purely on performance it’s hard to find much at fault. Its closest subscription-free rival is Freesat, which it kicks in to the long grass with a much prettier EPG; by listing ITV HD as a dedicated channel and by the imminent...