Grundig GUFSDTR500HD

Grundig GUFSDTR500HD
alaScore 81

6 reviews

Jun, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 3 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 70/100. The average review date is Feb 27, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 30558 reviews from other Satellite Receivers. The alaScore™ for this product is 81/100 = Very good. Last update: Jun 18, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 6 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

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Expert review by:

Grundig GUFSDTR500HD review

 

An accessible, but expensive hi-def Freesat recorder

Nice design ; Live and recorded ictures ; Simle ease of use

No multimedia functionality via USB ; Poorly designed remote ; Price

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Grundig GUFSDTR500HD Freesat+ HD Recorder

 

A simple, functional Freesat+ PVR.

Behind the attractive exterior, the GUFSDTR500HD is a fairly basic Freesat+ PVR – it doesn’t go beyond the call of duty like the Humax, which includes USB functionality among its impressive roster of features, and it’s cheaper to boot. But the Grundig...

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Grundig Satellite Recorder : Grundig Satellite Recorder GUFSDTR500HD

 

Somewhat different from the previous two Freesat units I have looked at from Humax and Panasonic. The first things I noticed are that it has no visible clock on the front and also no obvious means of knowing how far into a program you are.

Doing my Internet searches found the Grundig 500GB Freesat + HD unit at a best price of £299.99 from the links below. They also do similar unit with a 320GB hard disc. It should also be available from Argos

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Consumer review by:

Grundig GUFSDTR500HD

 

works on sky dish straight from box

not quite as easy as sky plus box

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Grundig Satellite Recorder GUFSDTR500HD

 

Very disappointing product. Reviews seemed good but in reality it is useless. Frequent loss of service messages, unpredictable recordings, unspecific nonsense error messages etc, in short, a total waste of money. Buyers beware !

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Grundig Satellite Recorder GUFSDTR500HD

 

Just bought one of these HD recorders and so far, it's terrible. So far, I have been unable to record anything using the timer, as it tells me the signal was not found. The unit, in standby, comes on at the appropriate time, tries to record twice,...

Product Specifications

Configuration

1080p Upscaling: No
Built-In Modem: No
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
DIGITAL RADIO: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
HDTV: Yes
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television): No
Show View: No
Twin Tuner: Yes

Connectivity

Ethernet: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
USB Interface: No
W-LAN Connection: No

Decoding Systems

Free-to-Air: Yes
Terrestrial:Not Applicable

Energy Information

Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

Analogue Satellite Receiver: No
Category:Receiver
DVB-C: No
DVB-S:DVB-S2 (HD)
DVB-T: No
Reception Standard:Digital
Table / Portable:Table
etilize
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