Digital TV Recorders - Easiest to use

Topfield TF5810PVR

Guide price: £299

Topfield digital TV recorder features a HDMI output for upscaling to 720p and 1080i and twin digital tuners for simultaneous recording and playback. Building on the success of the 5800 model, the 5810 has a massive 500GB HDD for storing up to 250 hours of programming.

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Humax PVR 9300T

Guide price: £195

This Humax TV recorder comes with a 320Gb hard drive. It is capable of recording one channel whilst watching another. With up to a 100hrs recording time, it also includes an 7/8 day electronic program guide. Other features of this DVD recorder include 2 SCART socket, MP3 compatibility and an RGB output.

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TVonics DTR-Z500

Guide price: £200

A 'Best Buy' according to Which, the quiet and compact, space saving TVonics DTR-Z500, has a 500GB disk drive offering a massive 250 hours of recording time. With a sleek Piano Black aluminium casing and high gloss facia, the DTR-Z500 is easy to set up and very easy to use with a simple to navigate on screen TV guide and recordings library. The easy grip universal remote control offers one touch recording and control of main brand TVs. Energy Savings Trust approved and able to record 2 channels at the same time. British designed and manufactured.

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