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does a hd ready tv have freeview

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can anyone help with info as buying one if has freeview. thanks

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  • Kurtis_Blue
    Kurtis_Blue Posts: 2,217 Forumite
    99% (statistical guess) of TVs sold in the UK will have freeview built in, they will state the brand freeview on the specs.

    Not all however have freeviewHD, whether it is HD ready or anything else.

    Just check the specs.
  • Is it a new or second-hand TV? A few years ago, many TVs needed an extra box for HD or even Freeview, but the new model I bought last September had both built in. This seems to be standard now.
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  • Cornucopia
    Cornucopia Posts: 16,492 Forumite
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    Which make & model?

    Most will have Freeview built-in.
  • InsideInsurance
    InsideInsurance Posts: 22,460 Forumite
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    HD Ready simply meant the screen had 720 rows and could accept a 1080i signal and downscale it to play and supported HDMI and HDCP.

    There is no requirement for a HD Ready set to have freeview tuner built in but the vast majority would have
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