Can anyone explain the lack of STB/PVRs that have both Freesat HD and Freeview HD tuning/recording options? e.g., Panasonic's *TVs* have both tuners and can record from either to USB HDD, but on their *PVRs*, it's one tuner type or the other only. Humax "Fox" HDR range is the same — twin Freesat OR twin Freeview.
As far as I'm aware the only options are things like the Technomate TM6902/7102 HD, and those may not be "Freesat/view+" certified devices.
I'm aware that the PVR market has struggled recently, but there may be may be element of chicken-and-egg here: if you buy a device for receiving digital TV you want it to work with whichever service is available, not need replacing if you move to a house or location restricted to the "other" service by coverage or planning issues.
Anyone know if any (more) universal units are expected in 2011?
As far as I'm aware the only options are things like the Technomate TM6902/7102 HD, and those may not be "Freesat/view+" certified devices.
I'm aware that the PVR market has struggled recently, but there may be may be element of chicken-and-egg here: if you buy a device for receiving digital TV you want it to work with whichever service is available, not need replacing if you move to a house or location restricted to the "other" service by coverage or planning issues.
Anyone know if any (more) universal units are expected in 2011?