Philips DTR2520

Philips DTR2520
alaScore 67

15 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability, whereas opinions are divided on the value for money.

usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Satellite Receivers the Philips DTR2520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 67/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 15 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Philips DTR2520

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 15 user reviews of the Philips DTR2520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Satellite Receivers on Amazon.co.uk.

33% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Reliable

 

Reliable

Even though I returned the item that basen onmy wrong knowledge for the usage I was very satisfy with them.PHILIPS DTR2520 - Digital Freeview Reciver - With Card Slot

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Recommend it!

 

Recommend it!

A very good digi box and it was a cheap option compared to some of the other ones you can get. if anyone was ever looking a digi box with a card slot i would recommend them to buy this box because there is no point wasting your money on something more...

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Poor experience

 

Poor experience

I purchased this Phillips digital TV receiver prior to the digital hook up date in the area i live in - i was unable to use the receiver untill the hook up date 22 July - when plugged in the TV gave of a buzz which was not there prior to the digital...

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feedback/stb

 

feedback/stb

Goods received within a few days well packed,a basic set top box,but ideal for my requirements,value for money.

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PHILLIPS FREEVIEW BOX

 

PHILLIPS FREEVIEW BOX

I was very disappointed with this product, when I received it it didn't work. I returned the product, at MY COST so was out of pocket for a product that was sent not working.

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PHILIPS DTR2520 - Digital Freeview Reciver - With Card Slot

 

PHILIPS DTR2520 - Digital Freeview Reciver - With Card Slot

Product easy to set up and looks good too. The only thing I didn't like was the amount of space the information took on the screen when switching channels.This information was set in huge blue lines which was offputting but other than that a great...

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absolute rubbish

 

absolute rubbish

bought two aerials didnt work. contacted amazon who said i would get an email from supplier. Never did

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Bad personal experience

 

Bad personal experience

I bought a refurbished version of this receiver and it didn't work anymore after one year. I was a bit surprised to see how many of these was sold a "refurbished" item by the same seller that time but still opted to buy this because of the lower price...

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Top UP TV not available on this receiver

 

Top UP TV not available on this receiver

Due to changes by Top-up TV it is not longer possible to get a top up card for this freeview box as Top-Up TV have withdrawn their Top-Up service from all boxes except Thomson, which they sell on their own website. I have had to return my Philips box...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

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

Connectivity

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

Decoding Systems

Betacrypt: No
Conax: No
Crypto Works: No
Free-to-Air: No
Irdeto: No
Mediaguard / SECA: Yes
Nagravision: No
Skycrypt: No
Terrestrial:FTA Embedded
Viaccess: No

Energy Information

Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

Analogue Satellite Receiver: No
Category:Receiver
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG2)
Reception Standard:Digital
Table / Portable:Table
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