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This Freeview+ HD recorder with HDMI switching is as slick as they come
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This Freeview+ HD recorder with HDMI switching is as slick as they come

Virgin Media powered by TiVo has been a long time coming, with the cable giant finally taking the plunge and updating some ageing hardware with an exciting, fresh and powerful set top box that takes advantage of the growing world of on demand video and internet television and provide credible competition with Sky.

The venerable DM500 gets a hi-def reboot but welcome Linux-based flexibility comes at a price

Exclusive The UK's first 1TB Freeview+ HD recorder

This laid back and pricey 500GB pairs Freeview+ HD with HDMI switching, but is it doing enough?

A difficult birth, but this Pace/Philips Freeview HD PVR is now as able bodied as any

This HD-compatible Linux PVR certainly ticks all of the boxes as far as features are concerned but is it the best of its kind?

Extensive search features, VoD and internet access set this hybrid 500GB Freeview HD PVR apart from the crowd

Freeview HD, USB recording and more on this smooth performer

The Freeview+ HD PVR that everyone's been waiting for

Sharp produces one of the best Freeview+HD recorders around

Another HD-ready Linux 'black box' with PVR capabilities and networking attracts our attention and we're impressed

This Freeview+ HD PVR performs well with high-definition TV

Fed up with paying monthly bills? Welcome to Freeview+HD – and DVD recording too!

A slow EPG blights this Freeview+ HD recorders's otherwise impressive performance

The HD satellite broadcaster has bolstered its Sky+ range with a 1TB monster

Twin HD-ready satellite tuners and Freeview SD reception make up a tempting three-in-one receiver

This 500GB Freesat+ HD PVR comes from the same stable as Grundig's equivalent. Is there much to choose between them?

Linux software, PVR-ready and and a choice of tuner modules – but this receiver is a bit rough around the edges

This PVR comes equipped with access to iPlayer and some neat networking features

An accessible, but expensive hi-def Freesat recorder

Is it worth upgrading to the new, better looking Vision+ box?

A user-friendly, feature-packed PVR let down by gauzy pictures

A sensible range of features and excellent value for money characterise this hi-def PVR

Is this 'big brother' of the recently tested GI-S900CI a step up worth taking?