Freeview set-top boxes (latest update
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table below. These are generally the cheapest we have been able to find online
on the date of our most recent survey.
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Make |
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Model |
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Interactive TV capability |
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Pay-TV upgradeable |
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Special features |
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Price £ |
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Comments |
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Bush |
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DFTA1 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Twin SCARTs, RF loop-through |
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69.99 |
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Bush |
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DFTA2 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Horizontal
or vertical positioning, Twin SCARTs, RF
loop-through |
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- |
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Was to
have been available by end-August but unable to source supplies as of |
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Bush |
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DFTA3 |
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Yes |
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No |
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DAB
digital radio reception, Horizontal or vertical positioning, Twin SCARTs, RF loop-through |
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- |
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Was to
have been available by end-August but unable to source supplies as of |
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Bush |
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No |
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No |
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Single
SCART connector, RF loop-through. |
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58.74 |
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Uses Lidcom's
Free2View platform. Note this box does not have MHEG (i.e. interactive TV
capability) |
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Yes |
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No |
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RF
loop-through, easy-tune system |
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75.26 |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology. RF modulator output allows
delivery of digital signal to additional TV or VCR. |
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Baseline
iVCR |
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Yes |
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No |
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Comprises
VCR integrating a DTT box. |
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- |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology. No launch-date specified
yet |
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Enhanced
iVCR |
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Yes |
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No |
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As
above, but with 7-day EPG, library of tape contents, and one-button press
record |
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- |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology. No launch-date specified
yet. |
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Yes |
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No |
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RF
loop-through, easy-tune system |
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99.00 |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology. Supposed to have launched
in June, but Dijam site says not available as of |
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SetPal Surfer |
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Yes |
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No |
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As per
basic box above, plus Web browser and return-path |
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- |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology plus browser sourced by Dijam. Available 'pre-Christmas' |
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Yes |
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No |
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Twin SCARTs, RF loop-through |
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69-79 |
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Was due
to be launched end of August, but unable to source supplies as of |
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FDT500 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Single
SCART, RF loop-through |
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79.99 |
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Based on
Thomson DTI1000 |
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FDT100 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Proprietary
7-day EPG, Twin SCARTS, RF loop-through, twin phono
sockets, RS232 interface |
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~89.90 |
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Was to
have been launched in September, but unable to source supplies as of |
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FDT101 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Proprietary
7-day EPG, Twin SCARTS, RF loop-through, twin phono
sockets, RS232 interface |
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~89.90 |
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Same
platform as FDT100 but different cabinet. Launch-date not specified. |
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Goodmans |
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Yes |
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No |
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Full DVD
functionality |
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179.00 |
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Goodmans |
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Yes |
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No |
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Built-in
DAB Digital Radio receiver |
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99.99 |
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Was
available from |
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Goodmans |
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Yes |
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No |
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Ultra-compact,
two SCARTs, audio line out |
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~89.00-99.00 |
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Was due
to be launched end-July 2003, but unable to source supplies as of |
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Goodmans |
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Yes |
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No |
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Two SCARTs, audio line out |
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69.95 |
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Updated
version of GDB2 |
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Goodmans |
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GDB2 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Single
SCART |
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- |
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Replacement
for the GDB1. Unable to source supplies as of |
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Goodmans |
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GDB1 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Single
SCART |
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- |
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Unable
to source supplies as of |
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Grundig |
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GDT
1000/1500 |
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Yes |
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No |
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2 SCARTs, RF loop-through |
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The GDT
1000 and 1500 models have the same chassis but different cabinet. The GDT
1500 is available only through Dixons and Currys |
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Grundig |
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GDT 2000 |
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Yes |
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No |
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2 SCARTS,
RF loop-through, SCART included, phono audio
outputs |
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79.99 |
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Based on the Thomson DTI-1000
receiver. |
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Grundig |
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GRP6000 |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Integrated
DVD player, with DVD-R, CD-R and Video CD capability |
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179.99 |
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Initially
available through Dixons and Curry's. |
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Yes |
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No |
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SCART
connectors, RF loop-through. |
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79.49 |
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The
TV-only version of the Dec2000-T, so no USB port. SCART cable supplied.
Hauppauge say two further Freeview products are in
the pipeline. |
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No – but |
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No |
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SCART
& USB connectors, RF loop-through, PVR functionality |
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108.10 |
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This
device functions with either a TV or PC. Free software upgrade available to
existing owners gives PVR functionality. |
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F2-1011T (1001T model
is German version) |
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No |
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No |
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Single
SCART, RF loopthrough |
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65.00 |
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Note lack of MHEG (i.e.
interactive TV) capability. |
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Yes |
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No |
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Twin SCARTs, RF loopthrough and
modulated output +SPDIF audio output and RS232 port. |
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92.99 |
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Became
available in September |
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Yes |
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No |
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DVD
playback as well as Freeview reception |
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~200 |
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Available
in October |
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Yes |
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No |
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Analogue
loop-through, easy-tune system |
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99.99 |
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Uses Novapal Setpal technology. |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Web
browsing and email capability via integrated modem. Also USB port, two SCARTs, optical audio connector (S/P-DIF), RJ11 socket,
mini stereo jack output |
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114.99 |
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New
bundle launching with keyboard included |
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Mediamaster DVB9850T |
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Yes |
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Yes
(also has MediaGuard smartcard slot) |
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Digital
audio output, modem |
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Updated
version of ITV Digital box. Unable to source new. |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Two
SCARTS, RF loop-through, embedded games, Navi Bars
navigation system, digital audio output |
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129.99 |
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Launched
in November 2002. RF modulator output allows delivery of digital signal to
additional TV or VCR. |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Single
SCART, RF loop-through, Navi Bars navigation system |
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89.99 |
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Launched
late July 2003. RF modulator output allows delivery of digital signal to
additional TV or VCR. |
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DTVA-T UK
(in some outlets, also known as DTR 201F) |
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Yes |
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No (but
Pace says smartcard reader in base is upgradeable over the air to any CA
system) |
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Timer
function, EPG, RF loop-through and RF re-modulation |
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68.99 |
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Model launched in April
2002 and upgraded in 2003 to include RF capability. |
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Yes |
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No |
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Twin SCARTs, stereo audio outputs |
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89.99 |
|
Available
at Dixons only for the time being |
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Yes |
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No |
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Single
SCART, auto set-up |
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82.89 |
|
Some
with opened boxes available for 78.97, also from Unbeatable. |
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DTR1500 |
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Yes |
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No |
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'Pulse
killer' chip optimises reception quality. Easy
programming of Philips VCRs and DVD Recorders |
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83.99 |
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Yes |
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No |
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Twin
SCART sockets as well as an RF loop/through modulator. Includes a screen
saver and the ability to capture and store on-screen images. |
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TBA |
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Due to
launch in September |
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ITD602 |
|
? |
|
? |
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Twin
SCARTS, auto set-up |
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59.99 |
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First in
a range of Freeview receivers, which could include
a PVR |
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Yes |
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No |
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Two SCARTs, headphone jack, RF loop-through |
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73.99 |
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Officially
launched on |
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Yes |
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No |
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Two SCARTs, |
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