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We have had a few emails regarding this, so just to confirm, Panasonic have officially said that they “currently have no plans to release a Freesat TV with built-in PVR”. Sorry guys.
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Find out the very latest information on the new Freesat satellite television service, available throughout the UK. This site includes the all the latest news, reviews and product details, plus where to buy online at the best price.
Freesat is a brand new digital satellite TV service from the BBC/ITV. Freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation. It even come with subscription-free, high-definition TV programmes. Because Freesat is broadcast via satellite, it’s available to almost every household in the UK.
Oct 29
Well, Panasonic did say that their 32in and 37in LCD’s with Freesat built-in would launch in October, just didn’t realise it would be so late in October!
We have created the price comparison pages for them, so if you are interested in purchasing, take advantage of the current discounts available from a few of the major retailers. Visit…
Panasonic TX-32LZD81 32in LCD Price Comparison
Panasonic TX-37LZD81 37in LCD Price Comparison
Oct 15
Panasonic have hinted at a PVR with 500GB hard drive and Integrated Blu-ray Recorder for the UK Freesat platform. It’s said to be based on the recently launched DMR-BW500 to the French market, featuring an integrated twin HD Digital Tuner for FTA broadcasting, making it possible to record two digital programmes simultaneously.
We are waiting on news from Panasonic’s PR company to see if we can get confirmation of intended release, but the second quarter of 2009 is expected, with a premium price tag of £500 plus.
Speaking briefly at IFA 2008, Michael Friedrich, Manager of Product Marketing at Panasonic said,
…so in the UK we are in close discussion with Freesat. The technology is a bit different that’s why can not simply use the France version. In France its based on DVB-T, the UK version will be satellite. But we are in discussions, and will conclude when it will come to UK soon.
The likelyhood of this going ahead is high, Panasonic like to make use of their products in as many ways as possible, so if you are waiting for a unit capable of all this in one box, then this might be for you.
Partial news courtesy of PVR Junction.
Sep 24
Following the success so far of the three Panasonic plasmas with Freesat built-in (sizes 42in, 46in and 50in), Panasonic have announced the launch of two LCD televisions with Freesat built-in, available from October.
The LZD81 series will be available in two sizes, 32in and 37in and is great news in the increasing number of Freesat products coming onto the market, especially for so many of you whom have been waiting for news on slightly smaller televisions with Freesat capabilities.
All Panasonic Freesat televisions are supplied with high-definition and standard-definition digital satellite receiver, as well as a SD digital terrestrial (Freeview) and SD analogue terrestrial tuner with easy user navigation between all three services.
Prices will be £900 for the 32in (TX-32LZD81) and £1050 for the 37in (TX-37LZD81).
