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Bush DFTA3
2.5 stars
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Average Ratings for Bush DFTA3

  • Features2.4 stars
  • Ease of Use2.9 stars
  • Value for Money2.9 stars
  • Overall rating2.5 stars

13 Reviews For Bush DFTA3

  • scribbler101 20th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    At risk of tempting fate, I have had no problem at all since the upgrade, which seemed to solve the NIT change problem and slightly improve the general look and feel.

    Very happy with the box.

    On the AV Forum site there is someone needing to get the Update Download. Anyone know how? Post 10 on


  • lesandpam 12th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Waste of money. DON'T BUY IT, unless you want to suffer from a great deal of frustration resulting in severe headaches ( you think I'm joking, but I.m not)

    You have Been Warned!!!!!!

    As a consequence of this experience I'm seriously considering getting rid of it, the telly - there's not much difference between one repeat on one channel as there is on another.

  • Guest 1st Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I used to think the Bush DFTA3 was an 8 or more, now it's just annoying and I'm searching for something else - grrrrrr!

    Generally an ok box worth a couple of pounds, but there are no buttons on the box - so you REALLY need to take care of the remote.

    I *REALLY* wish there was a way of removing this upgrade, because I was happy enough with the old OS. And I can take control of the channel organisation again.

  • colinf Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I've had a Bush DFTA3 for approx 2 years now. It auto-tuned itself quickly and everything went ok for a while. I even installed one for my parents. However, we've all noted that this model freezes [can't change channel and if you switch unit off, it won't turn on again]. I was majorly freaked out the first time this happened! It took me a while to figure out that the thing had probably overheated or something, because unplugging it, waiting an hour and then powering it up seemed to get it goin ...

  • lukini 11th Jul 2006

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Had only bought this product a week ago and to my surprise when I went to turn it on this morning even the standby light wouldn't came on. Is this a regular thing with this box - I cant find help anywhere on this freeview box. Total waste of money...

  • Patrick Nolan 25th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have had the Bush DFTA3 freeview box for one year (since Christmas 2004). I bought a new box with a hard drive this Christmas, and moved the DFTA3 into my bedroom. It has lost all channel information, and with the scariest of hard copy information, it is not possible to know what is to be shown on the less popular channels.

  • iancambs 9th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I have worked in electrical shops, and I know when we sell a Bush product that it's pretty likely to be returned.

    My sister wanted the cheapest possible freeview digibox from me and I reluctantly sold the Bush DFTA3. For 3 months it was great! great picking up a good signal and doing what it was designed for, but now it has broken down.
    I've just paid an extra £10 and gone for the Panasonic TUCT41.

  • rcreview7 Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My Bush DFTA3 Freeview box locks on to a low quality signal from a narrow band aerial with powered booster. The i key and EPG function is seven day program guide, unlike some boxes I looked at. Good small size remote operates in one hand. A lot of boxes seem to have slow response to remote.
    Average price, good features.

  • wat2k5 4th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Bush DFTA3 Freeview box is great for the price you pay. It has perfect picture, sound, reception, and design. Great value for money.

  • wildgeeza 16th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Only had the Bush DFTA3 box for 2 weeks then it stopped responding to the remote.

    Tried all it says in the manual including obvious: turn of/on, replace batteries, check ir beam path. etc. etc.. stil nothing!

    It's as they say,. you only get what you pay for,.. in this case,. cheap and nasty..

    Won't be buying Bush again.

  • rayhook Rank: Major 22nd Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Have been having a less than great picture from a Panasonic TUCT20 for the past 2 years and eventually called in an aerial company. Then just changed to the Bush and Bingo, perfect picture on all channels.

  • rogerclarke Rank: Lance Corporal 18th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    The Bush DFTA3 was the box that made me think that we couldn't get Freeview. It subsequently turns out that it is the only one that cannot receive a signal when all others can. Not much good really.

  • hayleighbailey Rank: Lance Corporal 10th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Bush DFTA3 freeview box features a well maintained picture throughout use, plus clear images and perfect sound audio. It has a small, stylish contemporary design and is just more than a pretty little box. It's size is cute not too big so it can fit in the most smallest places. It's just a lovely little thing to wake up to in the morning. No wonder I get hardly any sleep!