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Freesat HD PVR box recommendations please
I currently have a Sky+HD PVR and Sky Subscription, but as it is a 50% off for 12 months deal that runs out on Feb 28th, and I have to phone in a few days to give notice to cancel, I was wondering what the best Freesat HD PVR was at present.
The feature I'm looking for are HD, decent size hard-drive, the catch up facility and if possible the ability to play video files from a NAS. My TV does have Freeview HD but no recording facility, but some of the channels I like are satellite only (CBS Action, Drama, Horror). Cheers |
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I currently have a Sky+HD PVR and Sky Subscription, but as it is a 50% off for 12 months deal that runs out on Feb 28th, and I have to phone in a few days to give notice to cancel, I was wondering what the best Freesat HD PVR was at present.
The feature I'm looking for are HD, decent size hard-drive, the catch up facility and if possible the ability to play video files from a NAS. My TV does have Freeview HD but no recording facility, but some of the channels I like are satellite only (CBS Action, Drama, Horror). Cheers |
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As you mentioned catchup I would recommend one of the freetime units.
These are the second generation of freesat units, the link posted in the previous post points to first generation units, some of which should be avoided as of dubious quality. See http://www.freesat.co.uk/get-freesat...-with-freetime |
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The feature I'm looking for are HD, decent size hard-drive, the catch up facility and if possible the ability to play video files from a NAS.
If you want something a bit cheaper you can look to Humax Direct for a refurbished box. http://www1.humaxdirect.co.uk/Direct...sat?ck=factory |
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I currently have a Sky+HD PVR and Sky Subscription, but as it is a 50% off for 12 months deal that runs out on Feb 28th, and I have to phone in a few days to give notice to cancel, I was wondering what the best Freesat HD PVR was at present.
The feature I'm looking for are HD, decent size hard-drive, the catch up facility and if possible the ability to play video files from a NAS. My TV does have Freeview HD but no recording facility, but some of the channels I like are satellite only (CBS Action, Drama, Horror). Cheers Well worth the money! You can record 2 and watch a 3rd (depending on the transponder you are recording the other two on). GET IT!!
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Cheers, the Humax does look good. I read that it can play video files from a NAS using DLNA, anyone know what formats it'll play?
Also, Are there any on-demand services on it like Netflix, Lovefilm, Flixster and Blinkbox? Cheers |
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Cheers, the Humax does look good. I read that it can play video files from a NAS using DLNA, anyone know what formats it'll play?
Also, Are there any on-demand services on it like Netflix, Lovefilm, Flixster and Blinkbox? Cheers It plays various file formats, mp4, jpg mp3. No premium on-demand yet, it would be a great addition. |
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It plays various file formats, mp4, jpg mp3. No premium on-demand yet, it would be a great addition. |
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I've played some mkv's through the box, although I tend to convert mine to mp4 as it only takes a few minutes and you're guaranteed compatibility.
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