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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
£99 Sky+ box 		£150 installation
12 month contract

£299 for Freesat + box

No contract
£80 installation if required
Subscription over 12 months £0 £192 £300 £0
Total over 12 months £103 £321* £450^ £379 (including installation)
  £218 more expensive than Freeview+ £347 more expensive than Freeview+ £276 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, and Sky Anytime 145 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 		£30 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 £192 (£16 per month) £300 (£25 per month) £0
Total over 12 months £23 £222** £330^^ £129.99 (including installation)
£199 more expensive than Freeview £307 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 and Setanta Sports Over 130 TV and radio channels and high definition capability


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Terms & Conditions

* The total of £321 for the Sky+ service is based on 1 Sky entertainment mix for £16 per month, a standard weekday set up cost of £30 and the price of a Sky+ box of £99. Prices from sky.com as at April 2008.

** The total of £222 for the Sky service is based on 1 Sky entertainment mix for £16 per month, a standard weekday set up cost of £30. Prices from sky.com as at April 2008.

^ The total of £450 for the Virgin Media V+ TV only service is based on a subscription of £25 per month for the Virgin Media V+ basic package and an installation cost of £150. Prices obtained from the Virgin Media call centre, 0845 840 7777, in April 2008.

^ ^ The total of £330 for the Virgin Media TV only service is based on a subscription of £25 per month for the basic package and an installation cost of £150. Prices obtained from the Virgin Media call centre, 0845 840 7777, in April 2008.

† 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

  • Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Well priced energy efficient black unit with 160Gb hard drive for up to 80 hours recording time.

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  • Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Well priced energy efficient black unit with 160Gb hard drive for up to 80 hours recording time.

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  • Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Well priced energy efficient black unit with 160Gb hard drive for up to 80 hours recording time.

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  • Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Wharfedale LP160DTR

    Well priced energy efficient black unit with 160Gb hard drive for up to 80 hours recording time.

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  • Hitachi HDR082

    Hitachi HDR082

    A good entry model. Easy to operate as well as navigate. Small 40Gb hard drive is a draw back as is the relatively high power consumption.

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  • Goodmans GHD1621F2

    Goodmans GHD1621F2

    160Gb twin tuner recorder with all the standard features. Picture in picture menu means you can watch the action whilst surfing channels and coaxial output allows you to hook it up to the stere...

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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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  • 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 eay to navigate.

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  • Sagem 67250 ECO

    Sagem 67250 ECO

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

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  • Daewoo DSD9503TFPB

    Daewoo DSD9503TFPB

    A great 160Gb HDD product that is easy to set up and use. Parental controls via a PIN allow you to control viewing.

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  • Humax PVR 9150T

    Humax PVR 9150T

    160Gb digital TV recorder with twin scart and optical output. Another quality product form Humax.

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    Same features as the Humax PVR 9200T but with a sizeable 320Gb hard drive.

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  • Hitachi HDR162

    Hitachi HDR162

    Large, versatile 160Gb digital TV recorder with full front panel controls. Well prompted 7-8 day TV Guide. Well laid out and labelled remote for recording. Intuitive and easy to use.

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  • Thomson DTI6300-16 Top Up TV

    Thomson DTI6300-16 Top Up TV

    Stylish and cheap 160Gb digital TV recorder that also allows you access to Top Up TV programmes and movies whch are downloaded overnight for an additional monthly charge. For further details ple...

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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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  • Sharp TU-R162H

    Sharp TU-R162H

    Stylish DTR with twin digital tuner, 160Gb hard drive and picture in picture display

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 D...

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  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 D...

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  • TVonicsDTR-FP1600

    TVonics DTR-FP1600

    The quiet and compact, space saving TVonics DTR-FP1600, has a 160GB disk drive offering 80 hours of recording time. The DTR-FP1600 is easy to set up and very easy to use with a simple to navigat...

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  • Techwood 80Gb

    Techwood 80Gb DTR

    This basic Freeview+ box has all the features you should expect and provides around 40 hours of recording time. Brilliant value if you purchase at Tesco as you get a bonus 500 Clubcard points.

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  • Techwood 80Gb

    Techwood 80Gb DTR

    This basic Freeview+ box has all the features you should expect and provides around 40 hours of recording time. Brilliant value if you purchase at Tesco as you get a bonus 500 Clubcard points.

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  • Techwood 80Gb

    Techwood 80Gb DTR

    This basic Freeview+ box has all the features you should expect and provides around 40 hours of recording time. Brilliant value if you purchase at Tesco as you get a bonus 500 Clubcard points.

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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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  • Philips HDR3700 05

    Philips HDR3700 05

    Philips digital hard drive DVD recorder with 160GB hard drive

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  • Philips HDR3700 05

    Philips HDR3700 05

    Philips digital hard drive DVD recorder with 160GB hard drive

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  • Sharp-TUTV252H

    Sharp TUTV252H

    Digital TV Recorder with Freeview+ and Top Up TV. A stylish DTR with Twin Digital Tuner and 250GB Hard drive . Key Features include one touch recording, 8 day TV guide, Pause and rewind live TV,...

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  • Panasonic DMR-EX78

    Panasonic DMR-EX78

    This Panasonic DVD recorder has 1080p DVD upscaling, 250GB hard drive capacity, USB terminal

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  • Panasonic DMR-EX78

    Panasonic DMR-EX78

    This Panasonic DVD recorder has 1080p DVD upscaling, 250GB hard drive capacity, USB terminal

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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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  • Luxor TUTV2500

    Luxor TUTV2500

    Thus 250Gb digital TV recorder is a popular model with all the usual features. You also get one month free subscription to Top Up TV channels which gives you access to some great channels such a...

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  • Techwood 80Gb

    Techwood 80Gb DTR

    This basic Freeview+ box has all the features you should expect and provides around 40 hours of recording time. Brilliant value if you purchase at Tesco as you get a bonus 500 Clubcard points.

    Read more ...

  • TVonics DTR-Z500

    TVonics DTR-Z500

    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 D...

    Read more ...

  • Humax PVR 9150T

    Humax PVR 9150T

    160Gb digital TV recorder with twin scart and optical output. Another quality product form Humax.

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  • Humax PVR 9300T

    Humax PVR 9300T

    Same features as the Humax PVR 9200T but with a sizeable 320Gb hard drive.

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  • Hitachi HDR082

    Hitachi HDR082

    A good entry model. Easy to operate as well as navigate. Small 40Gb hard drive is a draw back as is the relatively high power consumption.

    Read more ...

  • Goodmans GHD1621F2

    Goodmans GHD1621F2

    160Gb twin tuner recorder with all the standard features. Picture in picture menu means you can watch the action whilst surfing channels and coaxial output allows you to hook it up to the stere...

    Read more ...

  • Hitachi HDR162

    Hitachi HDR162

    Large, versatile 160Gb digital TV recorder with full front panel controls. Well prompted 7-8 day TV Guide. Well laid out and labelled remote for recording. Intuitive and easy to use.

    Read more ...

  • Thomson DTI6300-16 Top Up TV

    Thomson DTI6300-16 Top Up TV

    Stylish and cheap 160Gb digital TV recorder that also allows you access to Top Up TV programmes and movies whch are downloaded overnight for an additional monthly charge. For further details ple...

    Read more ...

  • Sharp TU-R162H

    Sharp TU-R162H

    Stylish DTR with twin digital tuner, 160Gb hard drive and picture in picture display

    Read more ...

  • Sagem 67250 ECO

    Sagem 67250 ECO

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

    Read more ...

  • Daewoo DSD9503TFPB

    Daewoo DSD9503TFPB

    A great 160Gb HDD product that is easy to set up and use. Parental controls via a PIN allow you to control viewing.

    Read more ...

  • TVonicsDTR-FP1600

    TVonics DTR-FP1600

    The quiet and compact, space saving TVonics DTR-FP1600, has a 160GB disk drive offering 80 hours of recording time. The DTR-FP1600 is easy to set up and very easy to use with a simple to navigat...

    Read more ...

  • 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...

    Read more ...

  • Sharp-TUTV252H

    Sharp TUTV252H

    Digital TV Recorder with Freeview+ and Top Up TV. A stylish DTR with Twin Digital Tuner and 250GB Hard drive . Key Features include one touch recording, 8 day TV guide, Pause and rewind live TV,...

    Read more ...

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