Freeview Services through your aerial, HD coming soon and for the price of a digital box

Standard Box
These come with a built-in 7-day listings menu, just like the "TV Times" or other TV magazine, along with a brief description of each programme. In the UK you can get over 48 TV channels, 24 Radio Stations, and shopping channels.
They come either one or two SCART connectors on the back and with a remote control and other connection cables 1

with built-in Recorder
In addition to the 'Standard Freeview Box' (see above) this unit has the additional facility to record, either to a built-in HDD (Hard Disk Drive) a DVD Recorder or both. Where there is a DVD and a HDD the programme is recorded onto the HDD, then, if required, can be transferred to a recordable or re-recordable DVD disk that has been placed into the tray. 2
Both types also have the facility to go to the 'listings' or 'guide' menu, also known as an EPG (electronic programme guide), an 8 day on-screen TV Guide to select a programme you want to record at the press of a single button. You can also select in the 'timers' menu if you require the programme recording to be repeated 'daily', 'weekly' or 'monthly'. 3
Again these Freeview Recorders come with all the necessary remote control, cables and either one or two SCART connectors on the back of the unit. 1

HD or High Definition Freeview will be coming to the UK and according to Offcom sometime late 2009 (see their latest statement). There will be only four HD channels at first, but this will gradually increase, when the last of the analogue transmissions are switched off in 2012. 4
At first it will only be available in the north-west of England. You will need a HD or HD Ready TV and a new Freeview HD Box - which will soon begin to filter through.
Include will be the cables and remote control and either one or two SCART connectors on the back. 2

Television with built-in Freeview
If you need to replace your television, then most manufacturers now include Freeview as standard - so if you require everything in one place and no extra unsightly cables, this may be the solution for you. So whether you television requirements are a portable or a TFT/LCD or a gigantic Plasma the choice is wide and varied. See Direct TV's for their discounted range.