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Following the huge response we got in the Ask Emma Scott a question (2012) post, we have the responses.
Just want to say a massive thank you to all those who contributed a question(s), I hope that most of them have been covered. …read more »
For those of you reading this considering Freesat, but without any of the equipment required, this might be of interest to you.
Tesco have today launched their Freesat HD bundle, which comprises of the fantastic Manhattan Plaza HD-S, as well as basic installation, all for just £99.97. …read more »
Behold the new design for the Manhattan Plaza HDR-S, simple, modern, uncluttered; we like it a lot!
This will be the design for the 320GB Manhattan Plaza HDR-S Freesat+HD Receiver due for launch in late April/early May. We very much like the simplistic look of it, black panel with 5 buttons on the top lip (rewind, stop, play/pause, fastforward, record). …read more »
It shouldn’t really come as any surprise but Panasonic have today announced they have dropped the Freesat+ recorders from their new range of products due to launch in March.
The reason being poor sales on the recorder side of their business, though it is expected they will continue to offer televisions with Freesat built-in (models tbc). …read more »
Dixons Retail, the company that operate Dixons, Currys, PC World and many more have launched their own Freesat HD Receiver, branded Logik.
We don’t have much information on the Logik LHDFSAT11, as it seems to have had a silent launch, but it appears to be a straight forward single tuner HD receiver capable of receiving all the freely available SD and HD channels, plus BBC iPlayer. …read more »
Freesat today confirmed it is partnering with Manhattan as a manufacturer of its next generation set-top boxes due to launch early this year.
In September last year, Freesat confirmed that Sagemcom and Humax would also be producing the new boxes. …read more »
For those of you looking for a post-Christmas bargain and some pennies still in your pocket, this might be of interest to you.
The excellent Echostar HDS-600RS SlingLoaded Freesat+HD Receiver is being sold by Amazon for £179.99, a staggering drop in price from £227.99 only yesterday. …read more »
With Christmas fast approaching, we thought it might be a good idea to put together our thoughts on the best Freesat bargains available this xmas. So whether you want to snuggle down and watch none-stop programmes over the festive period, or will be so busy that you’ll need to record your favourite programmes, we have something perfect for you. …read more »
TechniSat have confirmed a fix for the HDFS EPG issue is underway. The fault appeared a few weeks ago which prevents you accessing programme information more than 12 hours ahead, where as the standard Freesat EPG should allow you 8 days listings.
TechniSat have confirmed that they have located and solved the issue and the revised software will be tested week commencing 31st October 2011. Providing all goes well, they will be released shortly after via their website and presumably by over-the-air download too.
Good to see manufacturers still supporting existing products.
Freesat have posted up a chart on their website showing which past and present Freesat receivers have access to BBC iPlayer and ITV Player; or will do in the future.
It appears that unfortunately those long suffering Panasonic television owners (who recently rejoiced in success of gaining iPlayer after many years) won’t be happy to see that ITV Player will not be making an appearance to their television screens. Also those missing out includes the TechniSat HDFS, Ferguson F101HDSAT, Panasonic Freesat+HD receivers and both Sony and LG televisions. …read more »
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