Review of the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK
A highly affordable personal video recorder the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK is a freeview recorder with a difference as you can store recorded television directly to USB and then enjoy from your computer at a later date.
With its built-in digital TV receiver the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK has access to all freeview channels and radio stations that available. It is the perfect gadget for those who have not yet made the move to digital television. As well as recording your favourite television shows directly from freeview, this digital box provides instant live playback on your TV set as with any other freeview player. This receiver includes a very handy electronic programme guide providing a free 8-day guide to what’s on the box, so that you can plan exactly when and what you will be wanting to watch and record. With the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK it is possible to also watch one program and record another at the same time, which is great for those times when you really can’t decide between two channels. With the EPG you can also chose scheduled recording which will record onto the three separate USB devices. This recorder has two scart outputs and comes with a scart cable ready to go.
Alongside a favourite channels list, which makes choosing from the many freeview channels a lot quicker and simpler for you, the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK has digital text which will provide information on exactly what you are watching. This freeview recorder can also playback MP3/JPEG files from your USB source so you can enjoy downloaded files on your TV with ease too. To make use of this recorder as convenient as possible the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK also comes with a remote control as standard.
Where to buy the Grundig 3xUSB Freeview Recorder A16JK
| Retailer | Price | Other Info | |
| Maplin | £89.99 | Free Delivery |  |
Review of the IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243
If you are looking for a reliable and high performance freeview player that has the usual freeview channels but can even offer a little more then the IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243 is one to consider.
The IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243 has many great features that your average freeview player does not, most importantly including a PVR which means you can store your favourite TV shows for later and never miss out on what you want to watch even if you have a very busy schedule! There is no need for yearly subscriptions or monthly payments either. With over 40 free-to-air digital terrestrial channels the IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243 also has on demand content including hundreds of movies, TV shows and it also has BBC iplayer. You can pause, rewind and record live television which plus it can even record two channels simultaneously! Which is great for those his and her moments when you can’t decided who should record what. Plus with this freeview you can enjoy your personal multimedia such as photos and music from your PC on your TV screen. It has on-board Wi-fi connection and a USB port for expandable memory however there is a built-in 160gb hard drive which is perfect for storing hours and hours of TV capture! In fact it should give up to 80 hours of storage and it can even archive footage to USB hard drive or network storage too. The IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243 has excellent connectivity with a RBG output ability, Scart connection and a scart cable too.
Where to buy the IP Vision Smartbox Wireless Freeview Recorder 226243
| Retailer | Price | Other Info | |
| Currys | £189.99 | Free Delivery + Finance Available + Monthly Product Support £2.99 | |
| Dixons | £189.99 | Free Delivery + Finance Available + Monthly Product Support £2.99 | |
Review of the Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling
The Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling is another great PVR model from Humax this time bringing you a whopping 320gb hard drive and a twin tuner that allows you to capture two freeview channels at a time or record from one channel and watch something live on another.
The Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling also has the ability to upscale standard definition digital TV and achieve HD quality pixel resolution via HDMI. The integrated hard drive can provide an impressive 200 hours of recording which is more than enough hours to keep the whole family entertained for weeks! This PVR even has picture in picture viewing for viewing two channels in one screen. It can pause and rewind live TV and you can sort recording schedules with an electronic programme guide. As well as providing high definition visuals the Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling uses the lates technology to provide excellent audio too and has a Dolby Digital Bitstream (optical) digital audio output. This recorder is also fully MPEG-2 Digital and DVB-T Compliant. It has great connectivity with Twin SCART, composite and HDMI video outputs and it also has a Common Interface for Pay TV, which is perfect for adding additional pay-per-view channels to your digital television package.
The Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling is also eco-friendly with power saving less than 1W in standby. If you know someone who hasn’t yet made the move to digital television then this could be a great and unusual gift.
Where to buy the Humax 320GB Twin Tuner Freeview+ PVR with HDMI Upscaling
| Retailer | Price | Other Info | |
| Maplin | £199.99 | Further details on the Maplins website now | |
Review of the SAGEM 84250 Digital TV Recorder
If you are looking for a stylish high-quality digital TV recorder then take a look at the SAGEM 84250 Digital TV Recorder.
The SAGEM 84250 Digital TV Recorder is easy on the eye with its slimline and simple outer appearance. Inside this compact design however Sagem have packed plenty of complex technology to ensure excellent performance that you can rely on. This recorder has an impressive 250gb memory which is one of the largest recorder hard drives around. With this, you can enjoy recording up to 120 hours of great TV shows from the touch of a button, stored for you to access and playback with ease at any later date. It is a high-spec top box that will help you enjoy superior entertainment as you hook it up to your high definition television set. A satellite is required, but no subscriptions are necessary meaning you don’t have to worry about those annoying monthly payments! You will have access to up to 140 TV channels you which is over three times more than most freeview top-boxes provide. It produces full high definition picture quality that is hard to beat and has a 7-day on-screen guide so you can plan in advance exactly what you would like to watch or record. As well as the HDMI connection that the SAGEM 84250 Digital TV Recorder has there is also a USB port for any USB devices that you may like to retrieve content from. You can playback videos, photos and music files directly from a USB memory stick with ease.
Where to buy the SAGEM 84250 Digital TV Recorder
| Retailer | Price | Other Info | |
| Currys | £239.99 | Free Delivery + Finance Available + Monthly Product Support £1.99 | |
| PCWorld | £239.99 | Free Delivery + Finance Available + Monthly Product Support £1.99 | |
Review of the TV ONICS DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder
If you are a fan of freeview but are often missing your favourite shows due to your busy schedule or manic social life, the TV Onics DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder is the perfect solution for under £200.
The TV Onics DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder is a beautifully designed piece of entertainment technology with its unusual curved shape and ripple effect front casing with a polished black finish. It’s not the look of this machine that is its most impressive feature however. The TV Onics DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder has a staggering 500gb hard drive! Which is, frankly, more than enough to keep you recording for weeks. Aside from this the system has a twin tuner feature that allows you to record two separate programs on separate channels at the same time. It has an autotuning function that will help you access loads of great channels and radio stations within minutes.
Other great features the TV Onics DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder boasts include a handy 8-day electric programme guide so you can plan in advance exactly which programs and films you’d like to record and store up. Plus it also has a channel control (sorted, hidden and parental) and one touch recording. The TV Onics DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder even takes the hard work out of remembering to press record with the brilliant series record. You can chose your favourite series and simple press record once and it will never miss an episode!
Where to buy the TV ONICS DTR-Z500 Freeview+ Digital TV Recorder
| Retailer | Price | Other Info | |
| Dixons | £178.99 | Free Standard Delivery + Manufacturers Warranty + Monthly Product Support £1.99 | |
| Amazon | £179.99 | Shipping from only £3.91 | |
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