DigitalStream DHR8203U Freeview HD PVR

Unlike other reviewers my (updated?) model produced no significant level of mechanical noise. The two points I would criticise are the slow speed with which instructions are carried out and the frequent lack of response to remote commands. In all other...

Spent quite a while checking out various alternatives and am very happy that I settled for the DigitalStream. It was very easy to set up (including adding the first update). Quality of the recordings and play back is first rate. I would have awarded 5...

Strangely, this model is supplied with a scart and HDMI lead but no aerial lead so make sure you have one. Don't believe what the Freeview website tells you about HD. According to that, I can pick up HD channels in my area using this equipment which is...

I recently bought this to replace my Sky+HD box. The SD upscaling is fantastic and the recent software update has made the EPG much quicker than Sky. Pros: Large disk, easy to setup, series recording a doddle Cons: Very noisy hard disk / fan (lost...

Although the picture quality is excellent in both HD and standard formats, this is a very expensive piece of kit which you need to know a few things about: 1. Very easy to use and install. 2. Very noisy. And I mean VERY noisy. You will hear the hard...

CONNECTED UNIT UP TO FREEVIEW HD READY PANASONIC VIERA TV. FOUND ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE HD CHANNELS READILY. THE RESULT WAS A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN DEFINITION ON THE HD CHANNELS AS WELL AS THE STANDARD DEFINITION CHANNELS. WISH THERE WERE MORE HD...

Worked straight out the box. HD looks fantastic would like more channels though. C4HD keep putting a lot of SD stuff on there like friends!? Minor things that threw me were the terms used , its not called record on this box , its called reserve. You...

Update: the revised software has greatly improved this box, I'm now extremely pleased with it. No bugs to speak of, and easy to use: I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a Freeview HD recorder. .......:........... I've had this box for a couple...

I wanted to watch Freeview HD but I wanted a box that also recorded HD programmes and after some research on the worldwide web I decided to purchase the Digitalstream DRH820U Recorder Box.The box is very easy to use and set up once it is plugged into...

Well worth looking at. I bought the 8205 model which has a bigger disk but as far as I know is in all other respects the same as the 8203 model. The menus are much improved. Clearer text and easier menu travel. Bit quirky in places and the manual...