[turbanator]

Originally Posted by wilbo

As this seems like an apt thread: I'm currently looking around at getting a freeview/PVR (Personal Video Recorder) combo. After doing a bit of research (on DigitalSpy)..

There are several players out there at the moment (I am excluding HDD players with a DVD writer):

These are:
Thomson DHD4000 - twin tuner (record two different channels at the same time), 40gb drive, top rated, ugly as hell
Fusion FVRT100/150 - twin tuner, 40/80 gb drive, second rated, better looking
Humax PVR-8000T - only a single tuner (only record one channel), 40/80gb drive, best looking, only one tuner though..

HDD's are upgradeable if you know how - loads of how to links around..

These are the best deals at the moment:
Thomson DHD4000: unbeatable - £159+p&p, QED same price.
Fusion FVRT100/150: unbeatable - £170/£200
Humax PVR-8000T: QED - £138

So. If you're in the hunt, this may be of some assistance. As I'm in the hunt, if you know anything (new models coming out, better deals etc) post here.

If this makes you say "Huh", then as you were, move on, nothing to see here

Dunno how it comapares, but Richer sounds have a Panasonic (or it may be Pioneer) model for £199, 80gig, Sd and PCMCIA slot. It does have a DVD writer tho'.

Edit: I don't know if it has a Freeview tuner which you seem to be saying that your suggestions do.