i-Can Easy HD 2851T Freeview HD Set Top Box £29.99 @ Play.com (with BBC iPlayer & HDMI Cable)
Decided to take the plunge on the LG LED TV from Argos ebay outlet and so started looking for a HD Freeview box to accompany my TV and found this.
Been posted on here a few times before (at a couple of quid less last time) but still seems to be really good value at £29.99. Had lots of excellent reviews:
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/pvrs/278764/i-can-easy-hd-2851t
Access over 50 Free HD and SD Channels BBC iPlayer - catch up on your favourite programmed, including HD Dolby Digital Plus stereo audio output to your TV or Home Cinema Automatic 'Plug In & Watch' box with the latest generation of fast and intuitive menu 8 Day easy TV program guide Parental Control Complete and intuitive channel banner Fast channel navigation function Universal remote control - can operate both TV and Receiver Slim, space saving design Includes HDMI cable Receives SD programming as well as HD programming: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i Number of Tuners: 1 DVB-T/DVB-T2 + IP (Ethernet) Video: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H264 SCART: 1 (TV or VCR) S/PDIF: 1 HDMI: 1 Data Port: Ethernet BBC iPlayer requires an Internet Broadband connection of 2MB to watch SD programmes, and 4MB for HD programmes Not compatible with conditional access cards (Sky Sports, ESPN etc)
Also available at ebuyer for the same price if you prefer:
http://www.ebuyer.com/362680-i-can-easy-hd-2851t-freeview-hd-box-with-bbc-iplayer-gbr2851t?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
Don't forget quidco etc


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Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: Transformers on May 15, 2012 17:37
Edited By: coleraine on May 15, 2012 17:50
http://www.itproportal.com/2012/05/08/2799-i-can-easy-hd-2851t-freeview-hd-set-top-box-bbc-iplayer-hdmi-cable/
That link takes you to a review - which then gives you a link to the Play.com website @ £29.99
Any way of achieving wireless connectivity?
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That link takes you to a review - which then gives you a link to the Play.com website @ £29.99
And they stole it from me !
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/can-easy-hd-2851t-freeview-hd-set-top-box-with-bbc-iplayer-hdmi-cable-27-99-play-1212833?page=5#post14473378
BBC1 HD sould be on Ch 50 :) flick up for the other HD channels
:)
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http://www.ebuyer.com/362680-i-can-easy-hd-2851t-freeview-hd-box-with-bbc-iplayer-gbr2851t
Edited By: Lonefalcon on May 15, 2012 20:48
BBC IPlayer runs perfectly, No buffering or lag.
If you are watching a Non HD channel a box appears and offers you the choice to watch in HD.
Bare in mind the box is discontinued now and also the USB on the back is only for updating if you cant get online.
Nice size remote, batteries and HDMI cable supplied.
The one I got had a switch on the cable from the power supply to the box (Makes rebooting simpler if needed)
I got Richer Sounds to price match it so picked it up in store.
Edited By: mikeypr on May 15, 2012 21:04
http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/i-Can-GBR2851T-Freeview-Digital-Receiver/product/B00524YSYS
Still good tho!
Was looking at that myself, and was £30 in Asda, but no iPlayer (or iPlayer HD) and the list of formats it supports for playback from NAS etc is very small, I believe Divx and Jpegs only?
What I want is a cross between the WDTV Live Box containing a Freeview HD receiver with Record facility - I keep hoping
I bought this on a pricematch at Richer Sounds and for the money couldn't be happier. The last thread had lots of techie questions about this box answered in that if you dig it out.
ps Cold on the deal as it is more expensive than last weeks posted deal - nerrrr
Edited By: Northerndave on May 15, 2012 22:16
Edited By: MisterMadHatter on May 15, 2012 22:22
If you can get normal Freeview then you should be OK. Check your postcode here to see if you can get HD - Can I get Freeview HD
Edited By: MisterMadHatter on May 15, 2012 22:26