Linsar FHD1

Decent images on high-definition and standard-def ; price ; outputs DD 5.1

Unintuitive remote control ; thin sound ; limited features

A decent buy, but not one that’ll tempt your wallet into the open

Hi-def pictures ; Standard-def pictures ; Ethernet for future on-demand TV

Interface can be slow ; No Common Interface slots for Top-Up TV ; No USB slot

The UK TV industry has a habit of going its own way, and with the advent of Freeview HD – unique in Europe – there's once again a situation where it's not just the big Japanese companies that can supply the right products.

High-def pictures, decent upscaling, low price

Basic remote, rudimentary interface, no Top-Up TV slots

Pin-sharp high-def TV and excellent upscaling make this small set-top box one to savour, though its old fashioned user interface, lack of Common Interface slot (for Top-Up TV) and otherwise basic feature count make it of questionable value when...