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No answer from Freeview for those still without TV
More channels lost and some signals scrambled 1 October 2009 16:09 GMT
We've had an overwhelming response from Pocket-lint readers after yesterday's 30 September Freeview retune did not go according to plan. Millions of people across the UK took to their set-top boxes for the channel migration and it was well known that many thousands would...
The five best value Freeview set top boxes
The most palatable ways to keep yourself in digital TV 30 September 2009 15:00 GMT
So, you've just retuned your telly to find a very blank screen. Bit of a bummer. Yes, this 30th September Freeview day is all very well and good but for whatever reasons of incompatability or sheer age, your old digi box has just given up the ghost.

Fear not....
Quick guide to the Freeview retune on 30 September
All you need to know to make sure you can still watch your telly 30 September 2009 9:30 GMT
You may have noticed a rather annoying message on your TV screens for the last few weeks getting right in the way of Ian Beale, Holly Willoughby, Jeremy Clarkson and most of the United midfield. If you've taken the time to read the message, rather than scowl at it until...
LG announces HR400 Blu-ray HDD recorder
Complete with Freeview+ and YouTube 8 July 2009 12:26 GMT
LG has announced the launch of its first Blu-ray player with an integrated digital Freeview+ recorder.

The LG HR400 also features what LG dubs YouTube "video on demand" giving access to the video-sharing site's more than 2.5 billion videos via the internet...
LG announces LG RHT497H Freeview+ DVD Recorder
160GB capacity and upscaling 4 June 2009 10:58 GMT
LG has announced its second series of digital Freeview+ DVD recorders with built-in disk drive, starting with the RHT497H.

The new product can receive 40 freeview channels, pause and review live TV and contains a 160GB hard drive, which will save up to 477 hours...
Daily Tech Deal: Topfield TF5810 PVR
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 31 March 2009 13:00 GMT
If you're thinking of upgrading from your old set top Freeview box then this could be the tech deal for you.

Bigpockets.co.uk is currently offering the Topfield TF5810 PVR for £199.99, though they are whacking a £5.99 "shipping" charge on top.

The...
Humax PVR-9300T Freeview+ gets 500GB hard drive
Exclusive to John Lewis 13 March 2009 11:31 GMT
Humax says it has "super-sized" its PVR-9300T Freeview+ digital TV recorder with a 500GB hard drive, up from the 320GB of the previous model.

The two built-in digital tuners mean viewers can record two Freeview channels at the same time, and the claim is that...
Humax PVR-9300T Freeview+ gets 500GB hard drive
Exclusive to John Lewis 13 March 2009 11:31 GMT
Humax says it has "super-sized" its PVR-9300T Freeview+ digital TV recorder with a 500GB hard drive, up from the 320GB of the previous model.

The two built-in digital tuners mean viewers can record two Freeview channels at the same time, and the claim is that...
LG launches Freeview+ home cinema system
All-in-one upscaler 25 September 2008 10:50 GMT
LG Electronics has announced the HRT403DA - a gloss black, compact all-in-one Freeview+ home cinema system.

Complete with a 160GB hard disk drive, that is said to provide up to 463 hours recording time, the Freeview+ feature allows users to pause, record and...
LG launches Freeview+ home cinema system
All-in-one upscaler 25 September 2008 10:50 GMT
LG Electronics has announced the HRT403DA - a gloss black, compact all-in-one Freeview+ home cinema system.

Complete with a 160GB hard disk drive, that is said to provide up to 463 hours recording time, the Freeview+ feature allows users to pause, record and...
LG intros Freeview Playback HDD DVD recorders
LG RHT399H, LG RHT398H and LG RHT397H launch 4 July 2008 16:11 GMT
LG Electronics has introduced its first series of digital Freeview Playback DVD recorders with built-in hard disk drives.

The LG RHT399H, LG RHT398H and the LG RHT397H allow you to receive up to 40 digital channels and offer time shift functionality, to pause,...
Freeview Playback to become Freeview Plus
Sounds familiar... 3 July 2008 15:46 GMT
Freeview has announced the re-branding of its Freeview Playback digital TV recorders as Freeview+. Over the coming months the Freeview+ name will roll out across retail and packaging, in a new push to "drive awareness", and sales, of equipment.

As many readers...
Sagem launches two new Freeview Playback PVRs
Or DTRs, or set-top boxes, or HDD recorders... 30 June 2008 13:34 GMT
Sagem has announced two new "Digital TV Recorders" which they say provide consumers with a complete multimedia solution for the home.

Including all Freeview channels and a built-in personal video recorder, the DTR64160T and DTR67250T have 160GB or 250GB hard...
Topfield 5810 Freeview Playback recorder launches
Upscaling 500GB PVR 28 March 2008 15:28 GMT
Firebox is selling the all new Topfield 5810 Freeview Playback recorder that's capable of upscaling broadcasts to a high resolution image and boasts a 500GB memory - that's over 250 hours of video.

The Freeview Playback functionality means a full-fat EPG and...
Humax PVR-9200T gets Freeview PlayBack firmware update
Free features 14 January 2008 18:33 GMT
Humax has released its latest software upgrade for the Humax PVR-9200T twin tuner digital TV recorder, which will allow existing customers to take advantage of the latest Freeview Playback recording features.

The Freeview Playback software will be automatically...
Sharp TU-R160HA PVR with Freeview Playback announced
160 gig for 160 quid 8 November 2007 9:26 GMT
Sharp Electronics has updated its digital television recorder and introduced the TU-R160HA.

The new model supports the latest Freeview Playback status for the most up-to-the-minute, one-touch recording features with an eight-day TV guide.

The TU-R10HA...
Evesham launches Freeview Playback DTR250 PVR
Twin tuner Freeview receiver and hard drive recorder 21 August 2007 10:59 GMT
Troubled manufacturer Evesham has launched the DTR250 Twin Tuner Digital TV Recorder.

A combined Digital Terrestrial (Freeview) receiver and Digital Video Recorder the new DTR250 from Evesham gives you access to all free-to-air digital TV channels and radio...
Humax announces Freeview Playback LCD televisions
32 and 40 inchers to offer integrated recorders 13 August 2007 18:11 GMT
Both the Humax LP32-TDR1 and LP40-TDR1 LCD TV models announced today have built-in twin tuner digital recorders and have achieved Freeview Playback status.

Freeview Playback is the latest way to enjoy digital TV, enabling viewers to watch and record over 40...
Goodmans launches two Freeview Playback PVRs
Look out Sky+ 10 August 2007 16:19 GMT
Goodmans has launched two new Freeview Playback DTR/PVRs.

The first model (GHD8020F2) has an 80GB hard drive which allows for over 35 hours of recording.

It has "One Touch Digital Set Up" and will be available next month priced at around £130.00....
Humax launches updated PVR-9200T Freeview Playback recorder
Now with twin tuners and 160GB hard drive 6 June 2007 9:58 GMT
Humax has announced that it has given its PVR-9200T digital TV recorder (DTR), first launched last year, a makeover to make it one of the first Freeview Playback digital TV recorders on the market.

Launched this week, Freeview Playback basically adds Sky+...
Freeview launch Freeview Playback brand
Freeview wants to be more than just extra channels 18 May 2006 16:30 GMT
Feeling the pressure from cable and Sky services, Freeview has announced plans to launch a digital TV recorder brand, ‘Freeview Playback’.

The move follows an announcement last month that Sky now has over 1,430,000 digital video subscribers of its Sky+ service...