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Icecrypt T2400 (2TB) review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Good HD PVR with 2TB storage and decent picture, but lacks frills

Panasonic DMR-PWT500 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

A Freeview HD PVR which also has a Blu-ray player built-in

Humax HDR-FOX T2 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Still one of the best machines in its class, the Humax is a very capable PVR

Sony SVR-HDT1000 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Stunning HD pictures and a massive 1TB of storage, but limited functionality

Panasonic DMR-HW100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

A capable machine, but it struggles to match the best for all-round ability

Samsung BD-DT7800 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Product of the Year, Awards 2011. Superbly simple Freeview HD and Smart TV upgrade for older or more basic TVs

TVonics DTR-Z500HD review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The tiny TVonics DTR-Z500HD PVR packs a huge hard drive

Equinux Tizi review

By What Hi-Fi? published

The Equinux Tizi will receive Freeview TV broadcasts and then transmit them to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch via wi-fi

TVonics DTR-HD500 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

TVonics builds upon a previously good track record with this accomplished PVR. If you're after a Freeview HD solution, consider this

Sharp TU-T2HR32 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Given the ability of recent products in the highly competitive Freeview HD box market, there's little here to recommend this mediocre Sharp