Freeview receiver/recorder recommendations please <$200

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xlinknz

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#129414 14-Sep-2013 21:54

Obviously I need to get something by the end of the month

Any recommendations for something that is under $200

I'd like something that can record to usb

AidanS

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#895708 14-Sep-2013 22:02

Saetllite: http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/ultraplus-720hdmi-digital-satellite-receiver-p-677.html
UHF: http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/loranz-lz0031stb-digital-terrestrial-receiver-for-freeview-hd.html

GL!

-Aidan

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#895710 14-Sep-2013 22:10

AidanS: Saetllite: http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/ultraplus-720hdmi-digital-satellite-receiver-p-677.html
UHF: http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/loranz-lz0031stb-digital-terrestrial-receiver-for-freeview-hd.html

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-Aidan

Aidan - thank you for the reply

Yes I'm after UHF [well one with both would be nice in case I move], why the lz0031stb ?

AidanS

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#895714 14-Sep-2013 22:12

Honestly, I'm a sky person myself. However I've heard good things about The Freeview Shops' product ranges.

The reason I picked that particular product is that it fits the criteria the best as I believe the next option up is $350 or so.

-Aidan.

UPDATE: Of course I don't recommend buying their HDD option, you can get a much better deal elsewhere - that is if you don't already have your own HDD.

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#895756 15-Sep-2013 09:37

I have a Dish T1050 - More than $200 If I remember correctly. But the T1020 is much less and will allow recording if you use the USB port. The T1050 has 2 tuners but the T1020 only has one.

The support I have received from Dish on the telephone has been the best from any supplier of tech gear that I have ever used.

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#896132 16-Sep-2013 06:41

Not sure on the pricing, but packed with features and the software is very closely related to the Ultraplus range.

http://ultrapower.co.nz/product_receiver_hd_satellite_xcruiser-xdsr385hd-digital-satellite-receiver.html

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#896133 16-Sep-2013 06:43

oops sorry just read you are in fact after a terrestrial unit

bales

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#896330 16-Sep-2013 12:30

dishtvt1000 hdmi1080p around 130.00 or the t5050 which has built in dvd player about 180.00 supported by freeviewshop would be my recommendation

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#901241 23-Sep-2013 14:12

All, thank you for your replies

It has comes down to the Loranz LZ0031STB @ $89 or the DishTV t1000 @$99, the former has a remote included and the later additional at approx. $30. The Dish has the advantage of being able to add a WiFi adapter at an additional $49

Looks like its a no brainer and I'll get the Loranz, unless someone can convince me otherwise !