Top 5 Freeview/Free to Air Receivers for Christmas 2011
5.Sommet SHDNZ3 Digital Terrestrial Receiver
This is a fantastic little unit that won’t break the bank this Christmas. Designed for the Freeview HD terrestrial
platform, the unit features a very impressive HDMI output with a super sensitive reception. Overall this receiver offers
sharp images with rich and vibrant colours, a great option for the HD platform. Available from Freeviewshop $129
4. UltraPlus 900HD micro PVR
The focus on quality is evident in the UltraPlus 900HD which offers the latest in recording and network technology along
with full HD 1080P HD output. The result is a very impressive unit offering incredible picture detail and fast motion
handling. Though only a single tuner PVR, when connected to an external HDD, the 900HD can impressively record up to
three channels while watching another and picture in picture on a further channel (provided that channels are limited to
one transponder). Available from Freeviewshop $379
3. UltraPlus 700HDMI PVR
The UltraPlus 700 is a very stylish compact unit, easy to use and packed with all the latest features at an amazing
price. The unit features an impressive HDMI connection for an ultra sharp picture. Menus and graphics are modern, sharp
and flicker free. The unit also offers the very latest PVR capabilities when used with a HDD, time shift recording
allows you to pause a live broadcast and return to it moments or hours later and continue where you left off.
From the start you will be impressed with the design of this unit, ultra modern in black glossy lacquer, a stylish
addition to any living room. Perhaps, even more impressive is that this receiver is also hard to beat in terms of its
ease of use and high end recording features along with its full 1080P output.
With twin tuners and an impressive 1TB internal HDD it is capable of recording two channels simultaneously while you
watch a third. The receiver is also capable of setting repeat recordings allowing you to catch entire series and more.
The receiver records in broadcast quality allowing playback in the highest quality possible.
Another rather exciting feature of this unit is the so called “magic” remote capable of controlling your TV also meaning
that you only need one remote for everything. The remote also detects the dark and conveniently lights up for you.
The intuitive High Definition user interface gives viewers total control over all the digital High Definition and
Standard Definition TV services. Features include Live Pause enabling viewers to pause live TV and catch up at their
leisure; Repeat recordings that allow viewers to catch entire series and more. You can add bookmarks to recordings and
skip between them, or trim out whole sections of unwanted footage.
1. And the number one must have receiver this Christmas is…
The UltraPlus X-9200HD PVR is streets ahead and is tipped to be a best seller this Christmas. Its slim line modern
design is combined with state of the art software packed with features.
The unit features twin tuners that can simultaneously record up to 3 channels while watching another. With full 1080P
resolution, this unit offers amazing picture quality. Ahead of other units on the market, the X-9200 also offers the
ability to access YouTube and features a handy web browser to surf the net. Unlike the Tivo or Magic TV, this receiver
can also skip through ads and in addition, the network and file transfer options surpass any other unit on the market.
Available now at Freeviewshop $795
More information available at www.freeviewshop.co.nz
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