Freeview Recorder Buyer's Guide - read reviews & compare prices
Humax DTR-T1000 YouView Box Best Price Humax DTR-T1000 YouView box Review This box was the first YouView device launched, yet it certainly has very few defects. The Huamx DTR-T1000 was actually the model used by YouView to test the service before it was released to the general public, with no less than 2000 boxes given out to lucky trialists. If you don't know what YouView is, read our … [Read more...]
This model from Goodmans is designed to compete with other entry-level models. It has twin standard definition Freeview tuners allowing you to record 2 channels at the same time, with a 320Gb hard drive, capable of storing over 100 hours of television programs. Goodmans GDB1232DTR Best Price Comparison and Stockist Finder Our automates price comparison engine checks stock and price information … [Read more...]
Our Verdict: The Icecrypt T2400 Freeview HD Recorder is a solid all-round performer - dual Freeview HD tuners, choice of 500Gb, 1TB or 2TB hard drives, twin USB ports for media playback and sturdy, reliable build quality. Going against it, there is no internet connectivity for on-demand services (read BBC iPlayer) and on a physical aspect it's not a small unit. The price tag doesn't rule it out … [Read more...]
Samsung BD-DT7800 Best Price & Stock Checker Samsung BD-DT7800 Freeview+ HD Recorder with Smart Hub Review Not content with their innovative Smart Hub TVs, Samsung have added the BD-DT7800 Freeview+ HD Recorder device to their SmartHub range. In terms of a Freeview+ HD recorder, it does all you would expect. But it's the SmartHub features that really make this device stand out from … [Read more...]
With the HDT500, this is Sony's first foray in to the world of Freeview+ HD recorders. Sony tend to have a loyal band of followers - their devices are never the cheapest available, but customers will defend them on the basis that their products are solid and reliable. Jump below the SVR-HDT500 Price Comparison engine to read a more detailed review of what's good, and what's not. Sony … [Read more...]
Humax HDR-Fox-T2 Price Comparison: Humax HDR Fox T2 Freeview+ HD Review Humax have finally released their first Freeview HD Recorder, the Humax HDR-Fox T2. Not to be confused with the HD-Fox T2 (notice the extra R in HDR) - this device adds the '+' functionality - so the ability to pause, record and record live television. The HDR-Fox-T2 has dual Freeview HD tuners, giving you the … [Read more...]
Technika Smartbox 8320HD Freeview Recorder Review This Technika branded model from Tesco seems to have it all - twin Freeview HD tuners, built in 320Gb hard drive with Freeview+ features (record 2 programs at the same time, series link etc) for a great price at launch of £200. On top of the basics, this model offers HD upscaling - effectively taking the standard definition Freeview channels and … [Read more...]
Best Price: Sagemcom RTI90-320 Sagemcom RTI90-320 Freeview HD Recorder Summary Sagem had a huge success with some of their previous standard definition Freeview Recorders. Now, in Sagemcom, a new brand has been born hoping to continue their success in the Freeview HD Recorder arena with the launch of the Sagemcom RTI90-320 and RTI90-500 Freeview+ HD Recorders. Both models, the RTI90-320 … [Read more...]
Best Price: Philips HDT8520 Freeview+ HD Recorder Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD Recorder Review While you may not have seen many Philips branded Freeview devices in the past, you would be wrong to assume that this is a 'first-effort'. This device is actually designed and manufactured by Pace - the electronics giant that provide many of the Sky+ devices. This could well be the very first … [Read more...]
Thomson DTI6021-25 Best Price Thomson DTI6021-25 Review On paper, this device should be great - 250Gb hard drive, twin tuners, Top-up TV compatible and in Thomson, who while don't have the image of Sony or Humax, have produced some reliable electronics in the past. However, looking at customer reviews on Amazon and the likes, there appears to be nothing but trouble with this machine. … [Read more...]
