Recommend me a Freeview Box!

[Tristan]

Hi all,

I'm after a cheap-but-decent Freeview box for a second TV. The only trouble is I don't know a lot about them. I'm after something that:

- Has a decent/fast/usable on-screen display
- Can display the 8-day EPG
- Has a decent remote control
- Can do all that BBC interactive stuff
- Has two SCART sockets

I'm not too bothered about having a Top-Up TV smartcard slot, but if one's included then obviously that's a bonus. Extra points will also be gained for separate (analogue) audio outs, of the sort NTL no longer put on their boxes.

Has anyone got any recommendations for boxes that fit the above criteria?

[Tristan]

Well, thanks for all your help everyone! :P

Ended up buying an "Astratec" box from Comet for £30, after reading a couple of good reviews online. Two Scarts, smartcard slot, 7-day EPG etc -- very pleased. The remote feels very cheap, but apart from that I can't complain. It feels very fast compared with my cable box, too.

[lauzjp]

sorry, they all look the same to me! :dunce: hope you are satisfied with your purchase. they seem to be going down to barginous prices with the onslaught of pvr-thingies..