Hi
whats the difference between the 2?
when i told my friends i got the toppy box they thought it wasnt needed as freeview plus provides it all for free.
from what i have read - freeview plus also needs a box for samsung tv's? (thats what i have)
thanks
It will depend on your household's viewing habits.
PVRs like the Topfield can record programs to a hard disk as they are broadcast.
Advantages:
* can record lots of programs and store for any length of time.
* Quality is the same as broadcast.
* Can fast forward though ads
Disadvantages:
* Must program it to record ahead of time.
* Programs don't always stick to their schedules.
* Won't record if there's a power failure.
The freeview plus devices offer access to catchup services via the interent.
Advantages:
* Can decide to watch a program after it has been broadcast.
* Some service have additional material that's not broadcast.
Disadvantages
* Advertisements are inserted into stream and can't be fast forwarded.
* Not all programs are available on the catchup service
* Most programs are offered for only two weeks after broadcast.
* Quality may not be as good as broadcast.
* Need a reliable internet connection.
What is freeview plus?
Freeview plus is just a convenient way to watch catchup tv on you television. You can also access each tv stations catchup tv service on you pc via your internet connection.
If your tv, settop box or PVR are not freeview certified then you will need to get an additional STB/PVR that supports freview plus to access the service.
Freeview plus devices also requires the use of your Broadband connection to user this service. All content viewed via this service will count towards your monthly data allowance if you are not on an unlimited monthly plan.
Topfield boxes are not freeview plus certified they are only designed to record/watch live FTA tv. You will still need a freeview plus device to use the service to catchup on tv shows that you have missed on your tv.