Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD Recorder

Philips have just announced that they will be the latest UK manufacturer to bring out a Freeview HD PVR (Ie. Freeview HD Recorder).

The Philips HDT8520 is actually designed by Pace but has then been branded by Philips. The HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder has a huge 500GB hard drive which is plenty of storage for all your favourite Freeview HD Programs. The actual number if hours that you will be able to record on the 500GB drive is 125 hours of Freeview HD content. The Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder makes use of 1080p HD up-scaling, and includes a Ethernet and USB port for enhanced interactive connectivity.

With the HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder, there is the ability to pause, stop and rewind live TV, with up to a three-hour buffer limit and DD5.1 audio output.

Unlike other Freeview HD Recorders, the Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder also comes with a in built eight-day EPG, parental locking ability to keep your kids safe. In terms of efficience the HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder is one of the best on the market and consumes less than 1W of power when in standby mode.

As well as the HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder, Philips have announced that they will be introducing a slim-line Freeview HD receiver to the market. This Freeview HD Box will be able to receive Freeview HD but with no recording capabilities.

The Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder will have a UK release date of April 2010. In terms of timing, this is in plenty of time for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. We are informed that when it is released, the Philips HDT8520 Freeview HD recorder will be priced at around £299.