A lot of people are asking which system to get, Freesat, Freesat from Sky (I call it FreeSky to avoid confusion) or Freeview. My answer is if you can get Freesat then get that one.
I’ll tell you why:
Freeview has no HD.
FreeSky is awful to use as the EPG is set in stone, so you can’t delete the channels which need subscription. Zapping is nearly impossible (it’s a bit better if you mark all free channels as your favourites), and you need to remember which channels were free and which not since there is no indication whatsoever on this. The digiboxes are made for Sky subscription. Period. Using them for the free channels is impairing your TV experience.
Freesat has exclusively ITV HD (but no Ch4 HD) plus all the main channels. You can record channels with a PVR receiver. You can use any FTA set top box you want (except for ITV HD which must be a Freesat receiver). You can shuffle things around, add or delete channels, move your dish to another satellite and see what’s on in Europe. You’ve got more freedom and joy with Freesat.
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May 31st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
MY Freeview Every time a Vehicle goes past (Picture Breaks Up)
Rotating Aerial Very high Up
Question if its the answer to Digital WHY??? have BBC purchased Satellite
Transponders?
Answer because Freeview or Free to Air (Aerial) Does not Work its the
same as when BBC started.
To many, Trees, Buildings, Hills, Cranes Metal Frames etc etc
FreeSky I will Skip
And Yes I knew FREESAT would come It’s the only thing that “WORKS”
October 21st, 2008 at 8:35 am
Freeview have now announced plans for HD channels starting from 2009 for certain areas, eventually rolling out to the whole country.
It will coincide with the switchover.
So that will mean a new HD PVR for freeview to be released.
Freesat from sky isn’t so good because of the EPG
Freesat is good because of two HD channels and more coming, although channel 5 still not on there yet.
However, many channels that are free on sky may not be going to freesat at all.
On the plus side, the humax freesat PVR will be released before xmas this year