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Freeview+ recommendations (Max spend £100)
dingdangdo
06-11-2008
Hello
My son wants a freeview+ box but after searching many posts there are alot of moans and groans about the majority of freeview HDD recorders. Can anyone give me any recommendations. Only want to spend around £100.
Thanks.
parthena
16-11-2008
Far be it from me to desert my beloved Vestel brands, but for a good basic build and software quality and forum support, I think he should go for the Humax here (there's about £7 P&P on top):

http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/product...34&cat=Factory

There are some issues re (non!) accurate recording, but my brother's just bought one and he's quite happy with it.

parthena
dez_borders
16-11-2008
Originally Posted by dingdangdo:
“Hello
My son wants a freeview+ box but after searching many posts there are alot of moans and groans about the majority of freeview HDD recorders. Can anyone give me any recommendations. Only want to spend around £100.
Thanks.”

There's almost always a few niggles with the software in any PVR/DTR, however, the best buy in my view at present is the DTR160 from Argos @ £79.99 (you can also get the 80Gb model for £10 less).

I can confirm this one works with the new 8K signal which will be rolled out over the UK as part of Digital Switchover.

Also, it appears (so far) to be very accurate with recording start times, and can do single-button series record.
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