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

Advantages: Does what it says on the tin, easy to use
Disadvantages: Potential signal problems with small aerial, software isn't amazing

...rubbish experience. Stick with the Freecom software is the best advice. Yes there are flaws, but it does the job great. I've got a small icon for the software on my taskbar in XP, so when I need to quickly check the news, I simply click it, and Sky News (the last channel watched) is up in less than 3 seconds. If I need to quickly record, I can then just press record and it begins instantly with no fuss. Exactly what I wanted it for. Hardcore video ... Read review

Advantages: Size, cost.
Disadvantages: Above average graphics required, Software

...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 the few applications which regularly crashes on me. My main gripe is the way the sound support is implemented, it is not helpful to say the least. For example, the Freecom volume control, controls ... Read review

This TV stick is absolutly great for watching and recording digital TV. However the arial that is supplied isn't very good and it depends on where you are situated to how good a reception you get. In my case not a very good one so i hooked it up to the mains arial absolutly superb :) records fantastically aand picture quality is great

I own one of these and think is is not value for money as it needs a strong signal to get anything like a good picture if a picture at all. I have not seen many good reports about the Freecom stick and would not recommend buying one.. There might be an updated vertion out by now, I do not know, but I purchased mine in late 2004..

Advantages: record to computer, transportable, nicely presented
Disadvantages: jumpy, fast programme, space at the usb port

...a small lapel spot which freecom should have advanced. Overall, it is a very good product and a very good price. The software is ok but will be jumpy due to it being "movey" on slower pc's so you maybe want to use winTV or similar. ... Read review

Advantages: Price, size
Disadvantages: Broke, Baddish quality,

I have had this stick for over a year now and it has already broken. When i had the stick the picture kept stuttering and the quality wasn't that good either even though it was getting full signal. The bundled software isn't that good and i would recommend looking on the internet for other software. The only reason i bought this receiver because it was one of the cheapest but you get what you pay for. The stick broke a few months after i bought ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, Works
Disadvantages: Poor software

...users (specifically Ubuntu 7.10). While Freecom does not officially support Linux, Realtek (who make the DVB chipset) have released a driver that has been modified for easy installation by the Ubuntu community (just search the forum). It works flawlessly with Kaffeine (free media player). ... Read review