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A high-definition set-top box is an inexpensive way to upgrade to digital TV.

Updated: 13 Oct 2011 Author: Chris Ruggles

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01 .Introduction

We review 14 HD set-top boxes priced from $69 to $150.

High definition (HD) set-top boxes are designed to replace your existing television’s tuner.

If you have an older analogue TV, the box will give you the option of watching digital

programming (find out more about preparing for the transition in CHOICE's guide to digital TV),

and if you have an LCD or plasma TV with a standard definition digital tuner (or none at all) it

will allow you to watch the HD channels.

Set-top boxes are a small part of the big change to digital TV. They play an important role

because they are a cheap and relatively easy way to get more channels, increased picture

quality and often better reception.

In this updated test we’ve added nine new models to the five still available from our last test, as well as a looking over a couple that are supplied under

the Digital Switchover Household Assistance Scheme (HAS) and a Bush BHAS03 talking set-top box, which is now available for people who have vision

problems.

Check out our reliability survey to see which set-top boxes last the distance.

Models tested

• Akai AD163X

• Akai AD175X

• Bush DFTA46R

• Bush DFTA50FVE

• Bush DFTA16HD

• Digitel+ HD3300

• Grundig GSTB3106HD

• Grundig GSTB4101FVE

• Phoenix JT8000HD

• STRONG SRT 5431

• TEAC HDB849

• TOPFIELD TBF7200

• TOPPRO TP1500

• Wintal STB10HD

How we test

Ease of use Our tester, James Thomson, assesses each STB for its user manual, initial setup and tuning, remote control and on-screen controls as well as

on-board displays and controls.

Performance Our lab checks each model’s HD tuner for reception performance in areas with a good quality signal, as well as areas where reception is less

than ideal and where reception might be affected by appliances such as a dryer or vacuum cleaner.

Standby energy James connects each STB to a regulated power supply and power meter and records its standby energy consumption as well as its energy

consumption when in use.

Chris Ruggles puts the Bush Talking Set Top Box through its paces.

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Page 1 - 01 .Introduction

Homepage Technology Home entertainment Digital HD set-top box rev iew4RecommendMEMBER-ONLY CONTENTA high-definition set-top box is an inexpensive way

Page 2 - 02.Digital safety net

02.Digital safety netTalking set-top boxesMany vision impaired people value television as a form of communication. However, the difficulties theyencou

Page 3 - 03.What to buy

03.What to buy74%71%to use, scoring 69% or more in our tests and have OK tuners, which means they’ll handle most situations well.We were impressed wit

Page 4 - 04.Compare results

04.Compare resultsMake a selectionBrandAkai (2)Bush (3)Digitel+ (1)Grundig (2)Phoenix (1)STRONG (1)TEAC (1)TOPFIELD (1)TOPPRO (1)Wintal (1)Price ($)$0

Page 5 - 05.What to look for

GrundigGSTB3106HD #TOPPROTP1500 #TOPFIELDTBF7200 #BushDFTA16HD05.What to look forSelect up to 5 items below.Then click the compare buttonPrice($)Overa

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