http://www.wotsat.com/ Wot Sat Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2012 http://www.wotsat.com/sites/19/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.wotsat.com/ http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9843 The logos adorning digital TV equipment can often be as confusing as they are informative. Learn to decode the dingbats with part one of our graphical guide 14/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9845 The logos adorning digital TV equipment can often be as confusing as they are informative. Learn to decode the dingbats with part one of our graphical guide 13/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9726 An Englishman's home is his castle - provided he's got planning permission for the moat and battlements. But do those planning restrictions still apply to dishes? 06/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9712 Carefully mounting your dish is just as important as where you decide to put it. Here are some practical tips for placing antennas, from Freesat to multi-sat 06/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9705 As the great hunter said, to find something one must first understand how it moves. It's no less true with satellites 03/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9704 Traditional 36V motors can drive large dishes and move between satellites faster than DiSEqC, but installation is also a bit trickier 03/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9706 Understanding how your satellite dish works will help you to pick the best antenna for your needs and aim it correctly 03/02/2012 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8960 Sky's mobile TV offering gets a smart makeover, but it's still early days for Apple fans 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8965 Is the latest Philex-made budget satellite-in-a-suitcase system worthy of a place in your supermarket trolley? 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8961 This budget HD-capable Linux box has some interesting features - but still needs work in some areas 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8967 It's fast and has some nice touches, but can this budget Linux satellite receiver stand out from the growing crowd? 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8970 This budget Linux box has a lot of potential, but more work is needed on the firmware front 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8962 This inexpensive HD sat receiver is PVR ready with a Conax CAM and effective blind scan but it's not without issues 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8966 3D and HD-ready with a CI slot, this external PC sat tuner is a cut above the rest but you'll need a powerful computer 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8972 This budget-priced Freeview+ PVR with 320GB HDD supports standard-def reception only, but is not without its charms 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8963 This PC graphics card comes with an onboard DTT tuner and TV streaming but software support could be better 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8968 Although it looks feature-laden at first glance, this Freeview+ HD PVR is hampered by omissions and shortcomings 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8955 Panasonic's latest Freeview HD/Blu-ray recorder combi adds 3D playback and recording to the package with mixed results 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8971 This inexpensive Freeview HD recorder has some praiseworthy abilities - but its tics render it a less than stellar performer 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8956 A handy portable tuner that streams Freeview wirelessly to iPhones, iPads Macs and PC's 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8958 Manhattan takes on the premium cost of Freesat HD receivers without compromising on quality 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8959 Take this militaristic-looking satellite dish on your next caravanning break and pretend you're Jack Ryan 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8957 This discreet, affordable package offers broadband at speed with consummate reliability 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8969 This Freeview+ HD PVR has extensive smart TV functionality and 2D to 3D conversion but is it a Humax beater? 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8964 If you like watching TV on the move, the Vulkano Flow lets you do that and record on the go too 16/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=8951 HD satellite and SD terrestrial tuners, a Conax smart card reader, PVR via USB and broad multimedia playback make a reasonable combo 15/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9658 Another strong contender in the Powerline category 01/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9657 An effective twin LNB option 01/12/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9548 This pricey solution doesn't deliver on the initial promise 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9547 If you have the required equipment, look no further 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9546 Cost effective and easy for the beginner to get going 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9545 Not the easiest to set up but very flexible 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9544 Cheap and flexible but somewhat US focused device 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9543 Competitively priced but power hungry remote solution 26/10/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9541 Yamaha gets its mojo back with this sweet-sounding and easy-to-use AVR 26/09/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9539 Pioneer's VSX-521 may be the most affordable AV receiver in our round-up, but it doesn't look like a budget model. 26/09/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9537 Onkyo's & pound;500 TX-NR609 is a multi-talented network streamer with integrated Spotify Premium 26/09/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9535 Marantz reinvents the AV receiver as a slimline net-connected diva sounding better than on paper 26/09/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9532 It can't match the bold claims but the Tecnomate still has much to offer 26/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9530 Pricey but capable of excellent results 26/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9529 Strong eco credentials but at a cost 26/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9528 Robust and capable but somewhat bulky 26/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9842 A high quality crimped F-Type connector 14/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9841 LG offers access to their multimedia functionality to other users via this plug-in box 14/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9840 HD sat and DTT tuners, multmedia extra's and optional external video capture make this Technomate's most effective PVR yet 14/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9839 Samsung's first Freesat PVR comes with a few multimedia extras but is it a match for the Humax Foxsat-HDR? 14/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9838 No feature has been left unturned by Panasonic's 3D-ready 42in plasma IDTV with Freesat HD and Freeview HD 14/08/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9420 This diminutive PVR-upgradeable Linux receiver with online extras excels in many areas with a few exceptions 23/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9424 Satellite and terrestrial tuners and PVR upgradeability grace this Technomate two-in-one deal 23/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9423 This competitively priced indoor aerial might help those unable to use an external model 23/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9421 Does this slimline media PC offer convincing real world performance? 23/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9359 Now you can have Sky HD anywhere in the house without a giant, noisy PVR, but at what cost? A pretty high one 19/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9358 Eminent returns with a combined twin-tuner DTT PVR and media player but it's not yet all it could be 19/07/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9522 A attractive design is backed up with real world performance 26/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9521 Bland appearance hides a very capable piece of equipment 26/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9519 Limited in many respects but an impressive PVR 26/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9518 Some minor niggles don't distract from a very fine product 26/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9504 A well thought out adaptor 25/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9502 A welcome addition to the powerline ranks 25/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9501 Humax is adding broadband-enabled functionality including iPlayer to its Freeview HD boxes with mixed results so far 25/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9500 AZBox has fused an HD sat PVR with a broadband-enhanced media server with reasonable, if imperfect, results 25/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9499 Could the successor to the DM800 HD be the world's smallest self-contained PVR? 25/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9433 A network tuner can stream TV to PCs and mobile devices around the home. Here's AVerMedia's take on the idea 24/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9432 A 1TB twin-tuner DTT PVR/media server for around & pound;180? Wotsat is mostly impressed 24/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9431 Move over Derren Brown, Samsung's wizards have squeezed every feature going into this very thin 55in 3D-ready LED TV 24/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9429 A useful alternative to powerline for connecting equipment to the web 23/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9428 A flexible universal remote at a competitive price 23/06/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9427 EchoStar returns with an exceptional hybrid Freesat+ HD PVR and Slingbox but fans with long memories may be left wanting 23/05/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9514 Limited connectivity but excellent performance 26/04/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9512 An attractive appearance and easy setup doesn't hide the lackluster performance 26/04/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9510 A useful feature set and excellent performance 26/04/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9509 Some useful legacy connections but limited performance 26/04/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9837 Well priced and possessed of good DVB performance, this is one to consider 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9836 Capable of good results at a competitive price 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9835 Small but perfectly formed and capable of impressive results 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9834 A useful design that also allows for analogue tuning 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9833 Toshiba launches its first satellite-friendly 3D TV - the astonishingly thin-screened 55WL768 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9832 The nanoStick is the first PC tuner to support DVB-T2 - and thus Freeview HD. Was it worth waiting for? 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9831 This standard-definition Freesat receiver is easy to operate but lacking in a few areas 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9830 A new name in UK satellite circles debuts with an attention-grabbing, low-priced, PVR-ready HD receiver 14/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9783 Millions of people are still relying on outdated analogue distribution systems to get TV in flats. What can you do to beat the rush 08/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9681 A media hub with the benefit of built in hard drive 02/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9680 An innovative media streamer with some impressive functionality but it isn't entirely bug free 02/02/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9683 A useful combined inclinomter and compass 02/01/2011 http://www.wotsat.com/news/article.asp?a=9682 The humble UHF connector becomes 4G proof 02/01/2011