Best FTA Receivers
Here at GO Satellite we are often asked "Which is the best FTA Receiver?” With dozens of top FTA receiver and brands types to choose from, figuring out which will best suit your individual free to air satellite needs can be difficult. GO Satellite carries the largest inventory of free to air satellite receivers and FTA accessories in North America. Our editors have been able to test each and every branded FTA satellite receiver. With over 10 years of satellite industry experience and a clear idea of what makes an FTA receiver right for you we have compiled our list and reviews of the best FTA receivers available today. |
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Our Editors Review
the Best Free to Air Receivers
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Best Standard Definition FTA Receivers
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TOP PICK: Nfusion Phoenix
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| Sale: $209.99 |
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GO Satellite Rating: 5/5
Why?
The Nfusion Phoenix is our TOP PICK for a standard definition FTA satellite receiver. The Nfusion Phoenix is the latest standard definition free to air satellite receiver from Nfusion. The Nfusion Phoenix beats the rest of its competition. Inside this receiver, the Nuvenio Phoenix is IPPVR ready, ethernet ready, wireless ready and more! It has wireless network capabilities for quick integration with your home wireless network with the purchase of a wireless bridge or ethernet powerline adapter. Plus it comes with an Ethernet Port, which allows for automatic updates via internet.
For a limited time GOsatellite now includes an IPPVR installation guide and CD that will allow you to use the hard drive on your home computer to record. No need to purchase another hard drive. Use some of the hard drive space you already have on your home PC and allocate that for recorded movies and shows.
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RUNNER-UP: KBox Prodigy
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| Sale: $189.99 |
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GO Satellite Rating: 4/5
Why?
The KBox Prodigy FTA receiver is the hottest selling FTA model currently in the market. The KBox Team took the market by storm in mid-2009 by introducing advanced functions and features that their Competitors couldn't. This package includes the K-Hub which gives you access to a variety of informative and media features that are available only through the KBox Team web site. Not to mention, you will receive automatic firmware upgrades as they're made available.
This unit is easy to use and the quality is unmatched. Other features include: PVR ready with timeshifting function, 2 x USB Ports and much more. Get your hands on the K-Box Prodigy today and see the difference in quality and performance!
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High Definition FTA Receiver
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| TOP PICK: Nfusion HD
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| Sale: $369.99 |
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GO Satellite Rating: 5/5
Why?
This is our pick for the best value and performance in a free to air HD FTA receiver. This brand new model from Nfusion has all the features you would expect from a quality high definition satellite receiver. 2 USB ports, one can be used to connect a PVR / DVR hard drive to the receiver so you can record in high definition or standard definition. You can also choose to record to your home computer connected to the same network (wirelessly or through an Ethernet cable). This unit decodes all video formats including 1080i and outputs that signal through an HDMI or component video cable. Other features include 6000 channel memory, universal remote, 10 “favorites” list (handy when different people use the satellite to program their favorites into the menu), full on-screen TV guide, parental locks, and more.
The best and most exciting feature of the Nfusion HD is all updates to the receiver are done through the Internet. The latest Nfusion software will always be available by either directly connecting the receiver to your high-speed internet connection (router) or you can purchase a wireless bridge that connects to the receiver and then wirelessly accesses the Internet for the receiver through your wireless network in your home already.
You will not be disappointed owning an Nfusion HD receiver. Looking for more HD channels and want to future-proof your receiver, make sure you get the Nfusion HD 8PSK upgrade module.
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RUNNER-UP: Sonicview 8000 HD
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| Sale: $259.99 |
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GO Satellite Rating: 4/5
Why?
The Sonicview 8000 HD is our TOP PICK for a high definition FTA satellite receiver with recording option. The Sonicview 8000 HD is the most popular and #1 selling model in the HD FTA category. We really love this FTA receiver because of its amazing picture quality when connected through an HDMI cable. This receiver will display high definition and standard definition channels depending on what satellite or channel you are on.
This is a digital satellite receiver with one satellite tuner and one OTA (over the air) antenna input tuner. This OTA (or also referred to as a terrestrial antenna) is very exciting because you can buy an HD antenna from us and get all your local channels and major networks in HD. Other features of the Sonicview 8000 HD include video output to 1080i for an incredible picture, dolby digital output, a USB port for software updating with a USB flash drive or connecting a USB PVR / DVR hard drive for recording.
Looking for more HD channels and want to future-proof your receiver, make sure you get the Sonicview 8000 HD 8PSK upgrade module.
The Sonicview 8000 HD is very high quality HD receiver with a 2 year warranty, completely designed, engineered, and manufactured in Korea.
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