Search for Digital TV Recorders - 31 results

This Freeview TV recorder with twin tuner can receive both standard and high definition TV and has a card reader to access PayTV channels at an additional cost. It has assisted tuning giving regional TV options to choose from when multiple signals are picked up and if connected to a home network can access internet services such as BBC iPlayer. The remote control can be programmed to operate basic TV functions. The TV guide is well presented and displays a small picture of the currently tuned channel. It was easy to install and use. RECOMMENDED.

A digital TV recorder with twin tuners that receives TV via the Sky satellite subscription service, including high definition channels. It has a well laid out remote control and a full set of controls on the front of the box. The TV guide is easy to use and versatile - it can group channels by type The hard drive is 300GB, but only 160GB is available for personal recordings. The recorder also handles audio description. Power consumption is high, even on standby, and it is slow to reboot if it is switched off. However, you are unable to specify the box model when subscribing to the service.

A large, easy to install and use PVR with plenty of features - like recording a whole series of programmes and a slot that can take a card reader for Pay TV channels - but there's background noise all the time it is on.

This PVR receives freesat standard and high definition satellite service. It can also record standard and high definition programmes and if connected to a home network can access internet services such as BBC iPlayer. Power consumption was very low if the "eco" mode was selected. Versatile and generally easy to use with a well delineated remote control, intuitive on-screen menu navigation and straightforward recording and playback. TV guide was also intuitive but some long winded processes, like setting and selecting favourites.

This is a versatile and easy to set-up and use Freeview digital TV recorder. The remote control is particularly well designed benefitting from a logical layout and good labelling. The TV guide is easy to navigate but can be difficult to read because the TV picture can be seen behind the guide. It has no favourite channels option and no front panel controls. RECOMMENDED.

This is large standard and high definition, twin tuner, Freesat recorder - you will need a satellite dish installed to receive the service. Internet services such as BBC iPlayer can be received via a home network and special software allows the viewer to watch their recorded programmes remotely on their computer. The front panel controls are operated by touch sensitive buttons and confirms you have touched them with a beep. Its easy to install and use benefitting from a clear and well presented TV guide that is intuitive to navigate.

This is a standard and high definition hard drive digital TV recorder with a twin Freesat HD tuner - you will need a satellite dish installed to receive the service. It can be connected to your home network and has Internet access for BBC iPlayer and other web based applications. The TV guide is nicely presented making navigation and recordings easy, but the on screen menus are a little trickier. Key remote control buttons are positioned at the top and bottom of the remote so using one hand can be a bit of a stretch. Generally easy to use. RECOMMENDED.

A twin tuner digital TV recorder with Freeview+ features. Designed for receiving Freesat channels so will need to be connected to a satellite dish and can receive HD channels when connected to an HD Ready TV via an HDMI lead. It has a digital audio output so can be connected to a surround sound system and an Internet connection for future Internet TV applications. It can handle audio description broadcasts but it is not able to record them. It has favourite channels feature but they cannot be displayed in their own TV Guide. It has full front panel controls, was considered easy to install and to use, but was quite noisy.

This is a complex product that is made simple to use by a well laid-out remote control with intuitive on-screen menu and TV Guide. High power consumption.

This is standard and high definition, twin tuner, Freesat, hard drive recorder - you will need a satellite dish installed to receive the service. It can be connected to your home network and has Internet access for BBC iPlayer and other web based applications. The front panel controls are operated by touch sensitive buttons but there is no audible feedback to let you know when you have pressed one. The TV guide is well presented, easy to navigate and shows a small picture of the currently tuned channel but some of the text is rather small. It was considered easy to install and quite easy to use.