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Freesat

BoGoF
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Anybody point me in the direction of the cheapest Freesat box with the ability to record.

Thanks

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  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,992 Forumite
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    HD or not?

    Amazon is usually the cheapest for the highly regarded Humax Foxsat HD.
  • Kurtis_Blue
    Kurtis_Blue Posts: 2,217 Forumite
    http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/product.asp?ProdRef=10076&cat=Factory
  • victor2
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    Humax kit gets good reviews. Their recorder does not have a built-in DVD recorder though, so if you want to keep a permanent copy of a recording, you'll have to attach another recording device. Don't forget if you want to record one channel while watching another you'll need two satellite feeds.

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  • almillar
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    I don't actually think there is an SD Freesat recorder. There's a Humax and a Sagem one, maybe others now, but I have the Humax (Foxsat HDR it's called) and would highly recommend it, and most reviews would too I think. HD, iPlayer, looks good, easy to use. I think the cheapest way to buy it would be from Humax's own refurbished store - £180 if I remember correctly?
  • alexmole
    alexmole Posts: 53 Forumite
    Maplins have some clearance ones, likewise richer sounds, humaxdirect is not a bad option either
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