alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-HWT150EB Smart Freeview HD Set Top Box with Freeview Play and 500 GB Hard Drive - Black from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability. The size also gets good feedback. There are some less positive views about the design, and there are some mixed reviews about the price.

"I have used this box to replace an old Sky box that was no longer working. I found that this box is rather slow in its operations and, after asking Panasonic, how to schedule a reminder when a program starts found that this option is not available....

"Bought as i wanted a PVR really. The interface isn't great. Not as straightforward and Sky / freeview like as the Humax boxes. The unit itself looks great, and better than the Humax box. It's fine, and i'll only use it to record as it has twin tuners...

"This replaces our old Panasonic Recorder - giving us more features including Freeview Play at a price less than we paid 8 years ago!"

"Got this for my Mum and she likes it. It does everything she wants and more. Its a good picture and no problems so far "

"Delivered next day and working within minutes. Great product and as it matches the tv everything works from one remote. Great freeview features and very easy to use."

"I would reccomend this product to anyone. Its so simple to use."

"It does what it says on the box. I can now record series of programmes and no longer have to plan my life around what is being shown at a particular time. However, the instructions, function screen menu and recorded item list are complicated. It is...

"Excellent kit. Quick to set up and use. I don't know which box people who complained about slow response using the remote have been using this is very responsive (much more than earlier Panasonic boxes)."

"Really pleased with the top box easy to use and set up"

"Bought as a replacement for my old Sagecom Box that had served me very well for many years. Setting up was fine, getting used to different button layout took a little longer to get used to but it was soon sorted out. Overall I like the look and ease...