Humax HB-1000S Freesat HD unboxing video
The Freesat service has been around for a while and has found it’s way in to TV’s and set top boxes alike.
This Humax HB-1000s model that we are looking includes new on-demand features from BBC iPlayer and ITV Player. While this model may lack the built-in hard drive of some of the higher-end models, it will allow you to add external USB hard drives if you want to use it for recording. You can also add a USB WiFi adapter if you want to connect wirelessly.
In the video below it’s just a quick look at the hardware and what’s supplied with the unit before we crack on with the full review.
What is Freesat?
Freesat is a free satellite television service that delivers over 170 TV and radio channels including 6 HD channels, all subscription free. You can receive this service via a satellite dish and a Freesat enabled HD Digital TV receiver or recorder, often referred to as a set top box (STB) or personal video recorder (PVR). Freesat is jointly owned by the BBC and ITV, launched in May 2008 Freesat has strived to bring the best of TV into homes completely subscription free. The various Freesat services offer Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Freesat + with
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