Topfield TF5800 PVR Reviews

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Topfield TF5800 PVR
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Manufacturer: Topfield

Average Ratings for Topfield TF5800 PVR

  • Features4.5 stars
  • Ease of Use4.2 stars
  • Value for Money3.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.1 stars

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13 Reviews For Topfield TF5800 PVR

  • rupert01 30th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Excellent picture quality, little noise, easy to use.


    Bad Points: None


    General comments: The Topfield TF5800 PVR is exceptionally reliable - looks good; has never failed unlike others I have tried.

  • Guest 14th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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!
  • Guest 13th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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!
  • Brian Berry 9th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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.
  • 21neon 3rd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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.
  • bdalley 26th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.
  • scarborian Rank: Major 6th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    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 ...
  • cdcameron 20th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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.
  • Ollsbols Rank: Staff Sergeant 27th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 ...
  • Andy R Rank: Sergeant 23rd Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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 ...
  • oldphart 16th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    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.
  • paulhealy 29th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    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 ...
  • Snick Rank: Corporal 4th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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