Set top box reviews

We list all the Australia high definition and standard definition set top boxes we've reviewed in the last year

If you want to buy a device to bring your old analog TV into the 21st century, a digital TV set top box is the easiest way to go about it. All you need to do is plug it into your TV antenna and connect it to your TV, and you'll have future-proof access to digital and analog TV. We've rounded up all the digital TV set top boxes and personal video recorders we've reviewed in the last year.

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LG HR558D

The LG HR558D combines a 250GB PVR, a 3D Blu-ray player, a set-top box with twin HD TV tuners and a media streamer: all of which performed well in our tests. If you own a 3D TV, the ability to record 3D broadcasts will be especially prized.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 22nd Oct., 2010
  • Chris Jager
  • LG
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.00
  • $ 799.00
  • Pros:
  • Excellent 1080p image quality, 3D playback and recording capabilities, comes with inbuilt Wi-Fi
  • Cons:
  • No A/V inputs, limited inbuilt editing options

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