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Digital TV Recorder - record, pause and rewind live TV

A Freeview+ digital TV recorder is great value as it is a one off purchase with no subscription.

 

Freeview+

Sky+

Virgin Media V+

Freesat+

Digital TV Recorder £103† payment for Freeview+ box
No contract
No set up costs 		£30 standard set up
Free Sky+ box 		£99 installation
12 month contract

£289 for Freesat + box

No contract
£80 installation if required
Subscription over 12 months £0 £198 £318 £0
Total over 12 months £103 £228* £417^ £369 (including installation)
  £125 more expensive than Freeview+ £314 more expensive than Freeview+ £266 more expensive than Freeview+ if installation is required
Channels available Over 50 digital TV channels including 18 of the 20 most watched digital channels †† 230 free-to-air channels, 1 TV Entertainment Mix, and Sky Anytime 160 channels (TV package size XL), video on demand and high definition capability 140 channels including BBC HD and ITV HD

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Digital Box

A Freeview digital box is the easy way to convert your existing TV to digital with no subscription.

 

Freeview

Sky

Virgin Media

Freesat

Digital Box From £23† payment for Freeview box
No contract
No set up costs 		£60 standard set up
12 month contract 		£30 installation
12 month contract

 

From £49.99
No contract
Installation if required from £80

Subscription over 12 months £0 £198 (£16.50 per month) £258 (£21.50 per month) £0
Total over 12 months £23 £258** £288^^ £129.99 (including installation)
£238 more expensive than Freeview £265 more expensive than Freeview £106.99 more expensive than Freeview if installation is required
Channels available Up to 48 digital TV channels including 18 of the 20 most watched digital channels †† 230 free-to-air channels, 1 TV Entertainment Mix 145 channels (TV package size XL), video on demand Over 130 TV and radio channels and high definition capability


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Terms & Conditions

* The total of £228 for the Sky+ service is based on 1 Sky entertainment mix for £16.50 per month, a standard weekday set up cost of £30 and the free Sky+ box. Prices from sky.com as at June 2009.

** The total of £258 for the Sky service is based on 1 Sky entertainment mix for £16.50 per month, a standard weekday set up cost of £60. Prices from sky.com as at June 2009.

^ The total of £417 for the Virgin Media V+ TV only service is based on a subscription of £26.50 per month for the Virgin Media V+ basic package and an installation cost of £99. Prices obtained from the Virgin Media website, in June 2009.

^ ^ The total of £288 for the Virgin Media TV only service is based on a subscription of £26.50 per month for the basic package and an installation cost of £99. Prices obtained from the Virgin Media website, in June 2009.

† The average price of £103 for a Freeview+ DTR and £23 for a digital box is based on GfK data as at February 2008.

†† BARB March 2008. The Freeview service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required.

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Digital TV Recorders

  • Topfield TF5810PVR

    Topfield TF5810PVR

    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, th...

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  • Topfield TF5810PVR

    Topfield TF5810PVR

    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, th...

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  • Sagem 67250 ECO

    Sagem 67250 ECO

    250Gb digital TV recorder with HDMI connection. Menus and remote are easy to navigate.

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    Sagem 67250 ECO

    250Gb digital TV recorder with HDMI connection. Menus and remote are easy to navigate.

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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  • Panasonic EX768EBK

    Panasonic EX768EBK

    The Panasonic DMR-EX768-K features a built-in 160GB hard disk drive that will provide an additional recording capability of up to 284 hours. It also has time slip recording which will allow you...

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  • Panasonic EX768EBK

    Panasonic EX768EBK

    The Panasonic DMR-EX768-K features a built-in 160GB hard disk drive that will provide an additional recording capability of up to 284 hours. It also has time slip recording which will allow you...

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  • Panasonic EX768EBK

    Panasonic EX768EBK

    The Panasonic DMR-EX768-K features a built-in 160GB hard disk drive that will provide an additional recording capability of up to 284 hours. It also has time slip recording which will allow you...

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  • Panasonic EX768EBK

    Panasonic EX768EBK

    The Panasonic DMR-EX768-K features a built-in 160GB hard disk drive that will provide an additional recording capability of up to 284 hours. It also has time slip recording which will allow you...

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  • Samsung DVD-SH875M

    Samsung DVD-SH875M

    When you can’t decide which programmes to watch, record them onto DVD or directly into the 250GB hard drive which will hold up to 420 hours of material. Also upscales your DVDs to near high defi...

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  • Sony RDRHXD890B

    Sony RDRHXD890B

    This DVD recorder (DVD-R) with hard drive from Sony offers simple 3-step on-screen timer to record onto a DVD. Can’t find a blank one? No problem. You can record up to 80 hours of TV directly in...

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  • Toshiba RDXV48DTKTB

    Toshiba RDXV48DTKTB

    This versatile Toshiba combines DVD recorder, video recorder and recording onto a 160GB hard drive

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  • JVC LT-32DE9BJ

    JVC LT-32DE9BJ

    Great 32" LCD with Freeview+ 160Gb digital TV recorder built in. Top picture and sound quality with a user friendly on screen TV guide experience.

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 c...

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 c...

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 c...

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 c...

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  • Panasonic DMR-EX98-V VCR/HDD/DVD

    Panasonic DMR-EX98-V VCR/HDD/DVD

    This all in one entertainment system combines a DVD player/recorder, VHS deck, hard drive recorder, music jukebox and Freeview tuner.

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  • Panasonic DMR-EX98-V VCR/HDD/DVD

    Panasonic DMR-EX98-V VCR/HDD/DVD

    This all in one entertainment system combines a DVD player/recorder, VHS deck, hard drive recorder, music jukebox and Freeview tuner.

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  • LG 42PG6900

    LG 42PG6900

    This 42 inch plasma TV has a 160Gb hard drive and meets the Freeview+ specifications. With dolby digital sound from hidden speakers and 1080p input for blue ray this is a great product for a pro...

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  • LG RHT399H

    LG RHT399H

    This DVDR + HDD produt has a massive 320Gb hard drive and can record on to most types of disc, including DVD-RAM. It has a narrow body and sleek finish. The unit has great connectivity with DV,...

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  • Alba ALDTR 160

    Alba ALDTR160

    The Alba ALDTR160 is excellent value for money, with twin tuners, 160GB hard drive and up to 80 hours recording time. It is a simple and easy to install DTR and features include auto set up and...

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  • Alba ALDTR 160

    Alba ALDTR160

    The Alba ALDTR160 is excellent value for money, with twin tuners, 160GB hard drive and up to 80 hours recording time. It is a simple and easy to install DTR and features include auto set up and...

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  • Alba ALDTR 160

    Alba ALDTR160

    The Alba ALDTR160 is excellent value for money, with twin tuners, 160GB hard drive and up to 80 hours recording time. It is a simple and easy to install DTR and features include auto set up and...

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  • Hitachi HDR 163

    Hitachi HDR163

    The Hitachi HDR 163 is a very versatile DTR that has 160GB hard disc drive, auto set up and auto detection of new channels. Some of the extra features include series link and accurate recording...

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  • Hitachi HDR 163

    Hitachi HDR163

    The Hitachi HDR 163 is a very versatile DTR that has 160GB hard disc drive, auto set up and auto detection of new channels. Some of the extra features include series link and accurate recording...

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  • Thomson DTI6300-25 Top Up TV

    Thomson DTI6300-25

    The Thomson digital TV recorder is a top-up TV and a digital TV recorder. You can watch all Freeview channels as well as record, pause and rewind live TV. The twin tuner is capable of recording...

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 c...

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    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 p...

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    Sagem 67250 ECO

    250Gb digital TV recorder with HDMI connection. Menus and remote are easy to navigate.

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  • Topfield TF5810PVR

    Topfield TF5810PVR

    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, th...

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