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Freecom DVB-T USB stick DVB terrestrial receiver / radio input adapter

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This stick is available in 4 versions. The current version (as of Feb 2008) is v4. This is a good DVB-T USB stick, but the software provided with it is next to useless, as is the mini-aerial... more

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  • 71 of 71 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    orrin31

    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages watch tv without a tv

    Disadvantages Disadvantages the software, weak reception

    * Introduction * Many years ago, I was one of those unfortunate people who decided to subscribe to the, now defunct company, OnDigital. I had a rather nice set-top box next to my TV in the living room, and I could receive and watch channels that weren’t normally available – and it was great! Now its gone, and in its place is FreeView, a new digital service that provides digital channels. * Free Who? * FreeView is an organisation, managed by DTV Services Ltd, a company owned and run by the main TV companies, BBC, BSkyB Channel 4, ITV and National Grid Wireless (I’ve no idea who they are either) ... more
  • 64 of 64 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 donf18

    Member since 30/11/2000

    Reviews written: 820

    3 Stars Going Digital 14/10/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Watching several channels at once.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You may need a new aerial

    With analogue TV on the way out it was time to get to grips with the TV future of our home. We have cable from Virgin Media but I was looking for a cheaper alternative and one that was perhaps a bit different from the usual freepay boxes. I found such a device on riverstream.co.uk for a pricey sum of 16.97 plus 99p postage. It promptly arrived just 2 days later and I was keen to seen the outcome on my new computer. Unfortunately everytime I tried to load the software which comes with the unit my computer crashed. Umpteen emails and a new device later and I was still no further forward. That ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Danny.B

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small design, useful for addition of another TV

    Disadvantages Disadvantages supplied aerial rubbish, supplied software not v good

    I got one of these to add extra digital services to my household on my PC as I thought it would be good to watch a bit of TV whilst doing some Uni work or general web browsing, the price was excellent and the unit is quite a lot smaller than other digi boxes or TV boxes for the PC so that was a plus. Initial installation wasn't too difficult, install the drivers, plug in the stick and the PC does the rest for you. However, the supplied software leaves much to be desired, it is rather slow, hard to navigate and switching between channels seems to take a while - plus it uses a lot of computer ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    plastik

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Does what it says on the tin, easy to use

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Potential signal problems with small aerial, software isn't amazing

    I've had this thing since mid-2006, so I've pretty much seen all the ups and downs with it. Firstly, the provided aerial is not brilliant, but provided you're in a strong signal area, you'll have no problems. Do consider the fact that you may need to connect it to a loft/roof aerial. Secondly, the software is fully functional, but it lacks in some areas. For example, you'll need to have 2 channel listing files set up, one for day time television, and one for night. This is because the stick doesn't recognise channels that are off air at certain times, so you'll have to step in here yourself ... more
  • 8 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bmandalia

    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Size, cost.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Above average graphics required, Software

    Summary: I cannot recommend this unless there is a major re-working of the software. Have had my unit for a few months and I use it on a notebook, for which this (portable) device is primarily designed. The unit handles just TV (running no other apps on your notebook) pretty well. Unfortunately, my video memory is shared and the moment you try and hop a few channels the Freecom tends to struggle. I know this is a combination of the shared graphics and the Freecom, but I have no way of upgrading my video memory so have to live with it! The software looks bad and under-performs. This is one of ... more

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Product Details

Product Description Freecom DVB-T USB stick DVB terrestrial receiver / radio input adapter - USB 2.0
Device Type DVB terrestrial receiver / radio input adapter - external
Interface Type USB 2.0
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.8 cm x 8.6 cm x 1.5 cm
Weight 25 g

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