Freeview HD is a television provision that offers High Definition channels to be had through your current television aerial, free of charge. It is available in a set top box that that has to be connected to a Hi-Def Ready television. Or else, if you do not already own an Hi-Def ready TV, then TVs with Freeview HD built in are available too. Plus you get access to up to 50 SD digital channels and radio stations. And all for free. Freeview HD is hassle-free to set up; only plug in, and no subscription fees, you just buy today, watch today then it is no more charges.
There are three different HD formats; 1080p25, 1808i25 and 720p50. 720 and 1080 are the number of lines of information on the screen. Better resolution is linked to the higher number. The letter ‘p’ denotes progressive scan whilst “i” stands for interlaced. 50 and 25 are the number of frames per second. Digital television presents a better selection of TV channels and is released in less space and with better clarity. Audio and images are in higher quality and you have access to a variety of interactive options merely by pushing the red button on the remote control. You can have the most up-to-date gossip or news, or viewa sports event and watch the highlights and get the benefits of different commentary and information. Furthermore digital TV has an eight day programme guide which inventories all the programmes by channel.
One of the major appeals of Freeview HD is that when you’ve bought the kit, whether it be a set top box or a TV with a built-in Freeview HD tuner, you do not have to pay ongoing monthly subscription charges for HD. Sky and Virgin Media offer a a wider range of HD programmes, but you have to pay a subscription. You’ll be charged even if you don’t sign up for any premium content. For example, Sky has a subscription fee of £10 per month for you to access HD, and there are extra fees if you want to use the Sky+ recording elements of your set-top box.
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This has a 160GB hard drive and will happily store up to a hundred hours of recorded programmes. Twin Freeview tuners give a good array of recording and viewing functions. You have the option of watching one channel whilst recording a different one or even record two channels simultaneously while playing back a prior recording! In addition, the grouping of hard drive and twin tuners permits live television be paused, rewound and even edited. Twin tuners also permit picture-in-picture – perfect for so you can catch up on the football or lottery draws whilst watching another program. Additional practical functions include a CI card interface for paid television facilities. The fitting of an RS232 socket means that any software upgrade releases are simple to access on your computer. Over The Air (OTA) software upgrades are also viable.