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Features8.5/10 Based on 2 ratings
Ease of Use8/10 Based on 2 ratings
Value for Money7.1/10
Reviewer Rating9.1/10
Overall Rating8.2/10 Based on 16 ratings
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12- Topfield TF5800 PVR Reviews

  • Full review by
    Guest.
    on 14th Nov 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    Good Points: Extremely Stable box if you use the correct firmware (5.13.65) and patch it. TAP's make this box what it is! DO NOT OVERLOOK THEM!Timeshift is excellent.

    Bad Points: Does heat up a bit (but don't they all?).Needs tweaked to get the best from it, add TAP's etc.

    General comments: Bang on MyStuff+Logos and a few other TAP's and you have a dream freeview PVR. Seen some people slating the TF5800, well everyone is entitled to their own option but IMHO this is the best darn freeview PVR on the market. Download the tools available for it and your away!You will not be disappointed. My wife thinks this is the best darn thing since electricity, she loves hitting one button (skip) during Emmerdale and all the ad break is gone, marvellous!
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 13th Nov 2008


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    If you can download and unzip a file on your PC then you have the skills necessary to upgrade this beauty. Freeview Play just isn't reliable, a Toppy with pre/post padding and AccurateBookmark wins every time!
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  • Review by
    Brian Berry
    on 9th Oct 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    Very quiet - no fanGood size not bulky. Can be used with a computer. Equal to the Humax model. Good picture and easy to record. I was able to buy it for £64 from Dixons incl delivery. I like the volume control on the remote. EPG very efficient and now that the models are slightly reduced they make a good buy.I had to replace my Panasonic pvr where the hard drive packed up. This is a worthy replacement.
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  • Review by
    21neon
    on 3rd Mar 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    The Topfield TF5800 PVR can record two programmes and watch a programme already recorded or live showing. Sometimes the epg only shows two programmes and blank for the rest of the day. Overall good performance and I would recommend.
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  • Review by
    bdalley
    on 26th Dec 2007


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    Everyone is using it and you need to buy two. Its just like a PC. Each person can have a yellow folder to store their films.
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    scarborian Rank: Major
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    on 6th Feb 2007


    User Rating : 6
    Respect : 0

    Every now and then something comes along that isn't really that good, but it generates such a following from those that do like it, that it developes a kind of 'cult status'. The Citroen 2CV and Daniel O'Donnell both spring to mind! The Topfield TF5800 PVR is in that category. In its basic form it is a very well specified twin tuner PVR wth a choice of colours and 80 or 160Gb hard drives AND it has a reputation for being a rock solid performer. BUT..when you look at the native 'Toppy' ( as the ...
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  • Review by
    cdcameron
    on 20th Jan 2007


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    I did a lot of research before buying this box. The Toppy has the greatest number of features and capabilities, and can even be customised by down loading special software programmes from the web. The ability to record multiple programs at the same time, pause live TV, and automatically record programs, such as each program in a series, revolutionises the way you watch TV. Its simply fantastic.
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    Ollsbols Rank: Staff Sergeant
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    on 27th Nov 2006


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : +5

    Pre-amble: Before buying this I did lots of research online and practical. I spent some time playing around with the Humax my parents own and was very impressed. It was excellent and in the first instance was demonstrated to me by my mother, which shows how easy it is to use. I decided on the Topfield TF5800 250GB instead of the Humax. Read the review to see why. there is nothing bad about the Humax just loads thats good with the Topfield. Order & Delivery: It cost about £275 o ...
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  • Review by
    Andy R Rank: Sergeant
    on 23rd Nov 2005


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +1

    The Topfield TF5800 PVR will change the way you watch TV! You can look at a list of programmes for the week ahead on screen, press a button and the box will record that programme - it's as simple as that. The ability to record two channels at once, or playback a recording while recording another channel is fantastic. Also, you can start watching a recording before it's finished.If you're really techie, there are extra little facilities you can download from the web to add new features, or you ca ...
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  • Review by
    oldphart
    on 16th Sep 2005


    User Rating : 7
    Respect : -1

    I recorded two programmes on different nights/channels and no sound was recorded on mt Topfield TF5800 PVR hard drive recorder. It would not have been so bad, but they were parts of two series I was following. I hope this is something that can be fixed with a download.
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  • Review by
    paulhealy
    on 29th May 2005


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +2

    It is an impressive piece of kit. It has a CAM slot too for a top up TV card (got the CAM but not bothered with TUTV since E4 went freeview). The USB 2 link means you can update the receiver directly with i-topfield web site and strangely enough they do listen and customer service from Topfield is very good. Oh yeah, it's best to have a TV splitter as there are 2 aeriel sockets on the PVR. Not tried transferring recordings to PC DVD drive via USB link yet but will do so with the Liverpool Europe ...
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  • Review by
    Snick Rank: Corporal
    on 4th May 2005


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +4

    PVR (personal video recorders) will revolutionise the way you watch TV. With the good old VCR's on it's last legs, hard disc recorders (with freeview) are the way forward, and this box - with an Australian pedigree is among the very best. For the money, you get a massive hard drive - which will record up to 88hrs of broadcast quality TV. The user interface is good - and unlike other machines around, it is whisper quiet. I really can't praise this machine enough - it is truely revolutionary. ...
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Topfield TF5800 PVR Product Details

Main characteristics: Functionalities: Digital TV Receiver Video Recorder Broadcast Type: Terrestrial Compatible Service: Freeview Digital Receiver: DVB Analog Tuner: PAL Audio Suppor More...

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