August DVB400 review
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- STB
The August DVD400 is a set-top box at the cheaper end of the market for watching free-to-air digital TV with simple recording features. Is it a good buy for those looking for a basic machine? Find out in the Which? August DVB400 review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What are the picture and sound like?
- What’s it like to use?
- What else do I need to know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
May 2022
Released
March 2013
Technical specifications
General
- Height4.5cm
- Width15cm
- Depth11.1cm
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