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Aug 29

Humax PVR makes appearance at IFA 2008

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Humax today unveiled earlier than expected their new Humax PVR at the IFA 2008 show, due for launch later this year.

Humax FOXSAT-HDR
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Dubbed as the FOXSAT-HDR, it includes dual tuner, HDMI, Optical Out and 320GB HDD. The look is very similar to the existing Freeview models.

Humax reps were not saying much about the price of the unit, other than expected to be around double that of the FOXSAT-HD, so around £299 as originally thought.

Humax FOXSAT-HDR
Image courtesy of reghardware.co.uk

Specification includes:

- Freesat HD and SD channel recording
- Simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel
- Receive HDTV signals (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2)
- Under 1W power consumption in standby
- HDMI - digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
- Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, composite and Scart
- Easy installation and operation
- Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
- DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
- Ethernet support
- Full colour, high resolution electronic program guide
- Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
- Automatic software upgrade via satellite
- Upscaling of SDTV to HD
- Audio description / One touch subtitle
- Massive 320GB HDD

We’re hoping to get some confirmation from Humax on this information, as so far we are being told by both Freesat’s PR and Humax that they know nothing of this unveiling.