Best Set Top Boxes / PVRs / DVRs

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Panasonic DMR-BWT955GL

Panasonic DMR-BWT955GL

3.5 
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Klaus H.NSW2 posts
 

The 955 panasonic will not allow copying of AVCHD recordings off built in hard drive to external hard drive .

Panasonic DMR-HWT260GN

Panasonic DMR-HWT260GN

3.2 
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Dani K.VIC
 

No mute ability on the remote and while my unit does not have the GN at the end of the description it is the same model. It is not compatible with my… Read more

brand new LG TV so cannot be linked to the remote. I would suggest look at other brands for a HDD recorder.

Telstra TV

Telstra TV

2.2 
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Paul G.SA
 

Unusable Rubbish – "State accurate facts and be objective". Accurate fact: This is the worst piece of tech so far launched. It's what happens when you outsource to the… Read more

lowest bidder. If Telstra wants Its customers to pay for any content, then they better get an Aussie company to make a product that actually works. Fetch is simply unusable. Nothing works. It plays random movies and won't let you out. Takes far too long to load anything. It's a joke. Get you act together or lose customers.

Fetch Mighty

Fetch Mighty

1.8 
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Tash
 

If i could give zero stars i would i hate fetch with everything in me it freezes non stop when it does it takes ages to fix it does it when ever but… Read more

its become more frequent now like weekly i spent money on this crap to not work now I have to spend even more money to get something else its upgrading always so annoying do not buy one

Replaced by Foxtel iQ5 1.9 
Foxtel iQ4

Foxtel iQ4

2.2 
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JoeblowVIC19 posts
 

UNMITIGATED DISASTER Had the iq4 for a couple of weeks. Reset at leat 20 times. Collapsed every time replay of recorded content is attempted. Just horrendous. Surely I can get better than this from expensive FOXTEL Show details

Real TV X IPTV Box

Real TV X IPTV Box

4.0 
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dixit p.
 

I am very disappointed with this product. I had real TV hybrid 2 was working ok with Real X new striming results is not good and not have good quality picture. Show details

Freeview T2100

Freeview T2100

4.1 
Pete S
 

Not a bad little unit – Interface is quite good, as intuitive as any that one may expect in the genre. Too early to evaluate storage space or recording quality. At the… Read more

initial installation the Apps key on the remote would not navigate to the Apps screen, but instead brought up a pop-up displaying network properties. The issue was solved by downloading the latest firmware update. The most reliable way was found to be to use a pc or laptop to navigate to the aerial box website and choose the option to download the update to a usb drive. The usb stick will need to be inserted in the usb socket in the rear of the device, then it pretty much takes care of itself. There is no response from putting the usb stick in the front socket - this seems to be reserved for recording only.

Replaced by Foxtel iQ4 2.2 
Foxtel iQ3

Foxtel iQ3

1.6 
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Pstewy17 posts
 

IQ3/IQ2 – Well said, I posted in May 2016 re the IQ3,-went back to IQ2 works ok. Now have an IQ5 very good. Had to change my review as they would not publish… Read more

it, there was no abusive language used it was an honest review. Don't ask for a review if you are not going to publish it, you cannot sit on the fence it is a product review platform or not.

Beam Arabia

Beam Arabia

3.2 
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AhmadNSW9 posts
 

Bad service – I bought this channel since couples of weeks..remote very strange and battery finish quickly.. I have to unplug then plug the box charger everytime I have to switch on to HDMI..not convenient at all Show details

Real TV Hybrid 2

Real TV Hybrid 2

1.7 
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Subham C.
 

It's the best decision I made! I replaced my old box with the Real TV Hybrid 2 Box, and the difference is amazing. The performance, channel… Read more

selection, and streaming quality are excellent. There's something for everyone in the family to enjoy, especially the kids, who love the variety of entertainment available. I highly recommend the Real TV Hybrid 2 Box to anyone looking for a great viewing experience.

Comstel ICT IPTV Box

Comstel ICT IPTV Box

5.0 
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Comstel I.NSW
 

Great product – highly recommended! I’ve been using Comstel TV for a while now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the overall experience it delivers.… Read more

The picture quality is outstanding, with sharp visuals and vibrant colours that really bring movies and shows to life. Whether you’re watching action-packed films or something more relaxed, the clarity and depth make a noticeable difference.

Foxtel iQ5

Foxtel iQ5

1.9 
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PaulVIC3 posts
 

My previous IQ box had so many more features. On to my 4th replacement and this one continues to play up. Can’t connect to internal HD, forever having to recycle power. Absolute junk technology. Show details

Fetch TV Mini

Fetch TV Mini

1.4 
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Darek HosneSA6 posts
 

In January bought Fetch mini gen 5 to replace mini gen 3. I wish I have never done so. Neded constant reseting, somethimes several times a day. At… Read more

the end purchased Amazon fire stick, runs like a dream. Mini Fetch 5 ended up in the rubbish bin. $ 135 absolutely wasted.

Blaupunkt BTV3STB

Blaupunkt BTV3STB

3.5 
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SiggiNSW
 

Not happy after about 2 years .. it worked totally fine and then out of the blue it stopped recording with the pcr. I unplugged & reseted it but nothing worked. Not sure if I buy the same brand. Had a TEAC before & worked for years.

Blaupunkt
Blaupunkt    

Hi Siggi, To better assist you with the product,… Read more

Panasonic DMR-UBT1GL-K

Panasonic DMR-UBT1GL-K

2.0 
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Freddie FirestickNSW2 posts
 

Can't Stream ABC and SBS – I purchased DMR-UBT1 from Videopro earlier this year . After unsuccessfully trying to set up free to air streaming the Panasonic support site for… Read more

this machine informs that we streaming of ABC and SBS (our Australian national broadcasters!) is no longer supported due to unspecified updates by the content providers. There is no firmware update mentioned to fix the issue with the machine and they mention incompatible hardware which means it is now just a very expensive and hard to operate DVD player. I have a a number of connected display devices around my hone and the limitation makes this device no longer fit for my purposes as a centralised home network media player/recorder. So now I have do some sort of messy reverse DLNA setup from a far more capable device (A USB streaming stick - about $29 at Amazon, Ebay, etc). I have purchased Panasonic projectors,audio equipment and cameras in the past however thats not likely in the future due to concerns of premature obscelesnce like this device.

Panasonic
Panasonic    

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Worldmax TV Box 6Pro

Worldmax TV Box 6Pro

3.4 
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francis k.NSW21 posts
 

This is the latest upgraded model for worldmax with 6k capabilities to upscale. Software needs to be upgraded if had more than 6 months as to solve… Read more

most issues, including wifi. We need to contact our authrismzed supplier if major issues with the box. Customer Service lines may be busy so good idea to drop a msg or send email to them. First contact should be our suppliers as any other product does. If issues with channels or VOD you can report directly from the box. Agree some channels have issues but there are multiple links. Before buying an IPTV , good idea to understand how it works. All IPTV boxes working same way and have similar issues. My wifi issue was resolved once upgraded software vis the resellers assistance.

ALTECH UEC DSD4921RV

ALTECH UEC DSD4921RV

3.1 
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Skitzee6 posts
 

Works good when it does – My UEC DSD4921RV decided to stop working. It would not boot, no spash screen. After talking with techie at UEC I was assured just a firmware upgrade… Read more

via USB was required, with instructions on how to perform such action. Well it did not work and I eventually sent the unit off to Sciteq who simply used thier "special" software to install the firmware upgrade which fixed the problem. Will UEC please explain why I need "special" software to perform a basic function? This idiotic simple repair cost me $45 Review is dragged down from a higher rating due to this flaw.

Charlie21Queensland60 posts
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Great Product simple to use – Great Product and is simple to setup and and use. Just remember it works over Wifi but cannot be used outside your home network. Quality of picture… Read more

is great and works well on my wifes Surface and also my samsung phone. It has the ability to link up to a recorder, but I have never done this. If you are looking for a second TV if someone is using the main one and have a computer handy this is a good unit. You will need a second antenna attachment like a splitter box to attache the unit and a power connection.

Laser STB-9000

Laser STB-9000

1.8 
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tursiopsseriesQLD
 

Works well as a basic STB (given my old SONIQ died) however disappointed that you can only record shows "Once" or "Daily". There needs to be a Weekly option. Show details

F_ck It Exlamation Mark
 

DO NOT BUY THIS RUBBISH !!! – I have never in my 60+ years had so much displeasure with a product as I have had with this absolute piece of rubbish tip refuse. I wasted my money, don't waste yours. DO NOT BUY !!!

Strong SRT 7014

Strong SRT 7014

1.6 
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Sean B.
 

You get what you pay for and pay for what you get – Glitchy from day one. Big issues are failure to record entire program, audio/video out of sync and skipping dramatically on playback making some… Read more

recordings unwatchable, weak remote reception (have to be less than 3 meters away), freezing on timeshift requiring turning off/on at the POWERPOINT to reset, epg failing to list programs requiring hard button reboot, and some smaller issues. It's a cheaper brand but not cheap, and I expected better for the price. Go the extra mile if you can afford it and get a good Japanese brand.

AOA HDB860

AOA HDB860

2.0 
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kabwemichaelQLD12 posts
 

Worked perfectly for years, now gives me the message "system has new version" with no indication of how to obtain it and no opt out option. Very disappointing!

Replaced by Laser STB-9000 1.8 
Neil16 posts
 

STB-9000 - No Thanks – Very disappointing performance: ~ substandard TV tuner - cannot get SBS, nor others (NSW Central Coast) ~ sub-titles did not work ~ media player… Read more

plays back only MP4 (not .ts, or other formats) ~ cannot reformat the USB drive directly on the device ~ runs very hot (both main unit and plug pack) ~ remote control and navigation OK In a word, rubbish. Straight back to retailer for refund...

Laser
Laser    

Thank you for your feedback on the Laser HD Digital Set-Top… Read more

Digitech 1080p HD Set Top Box

Digitech 1080p HD Set Top Box

2.0 
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Ian36 posts
 

This STB won't help Digitech's reputation – A while ago I stupidly managed to break the antenna connector of the back of my original Dick Smith set top box. I ended up buying a later model off… Read more

Ebay supposedly unused - but wasn't and it stopped recording. Recently I ended up buying a Digitech 1080 HD box. The following are the problems I've found with it along with the 'back up service'.

1. I found the box appears to be picking up 60 cycles mains hum buzz. The circuitry in this box appears to be almost identical to the original Dick Smith box as the graphics for the menu appear to be the same. I found the DS to generally be very good but the Digitech box picks up this incredibly annoying buzz - I don't think I've heard this noise since we had a valve tv in the late 1950's. The distributors (Electus) suggested re scanning all channels which I did twice - the buzz is still there when a a 'still' is shown on the program and when using the 'UP' key to change stations. Ive checked all connections.

2. It appears the picture quality isn't as good as the amazing quality from the DS box. The picture quality from the DS box was startlingly good with my Sony Trinitron (CRT) tv. Currently the colour balance with the new box is 'iffy' and I've fiddled a lot with the tv settings to try to get it right.

3. The manual doesn't have arrows pointing to the unmarked keys on the remote control, so you have to guess. This is really poor. The distributor didn't help much when I emailed them and asked them to re write the remote diagram page.

4. Electus - who distribute Digitech - don't have a service division you can contact. Hard to believe. If you need back up service for an STB, try another brand. This box MAY work with your tv, but the reception I get in my area quality wise is generally very good.