We managed to get hold of the latest Freesat+ recorder from the Harvard Group Plc. This a Goodmans branded machine with model number GFSDTR320HD (watch out for Grundig variants) which we’ve taken home to see how the whole family gets on.
Our first impressions are pleasant from an ease of use point of view. It is a straightforward and easy to operate HD Freesat+ recorder. Alas our first unit suffered from one or two problems; and whilst we are sure this is down to bad luck, we are currently awaiting a properly working replacement. In the mean time here are our first photos and screen shots:
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Can you tell me, in the library will series recorded programmed be added to a folder, so you don’t have many episodes of the same series all over the place?
James, unfortunately no. Its something we do see in the Humax version though
that is unfortunate, is there not find function either?
I’m afraid not.
Hi is there more than i version of this model as to my knowledge there is one version that has no vents on the top of the box and it has a fan, and the other version that is very well vented on the top dose this one have a fan the reason i ask is the version that has a fan with no vents on the top of the box is very noisey.
I dont think there will be any models without a fan I’m afraid.
Have Goodmans still not been able to provide a working box a month later? There are no reviews of this PVR anywhere on the web as far as I can see, which is odd considering it’s been available off the shelf in Maplin for over a week. No reviews of the Sagem box anywhere either.
Mark, we are still awaiting confirmation that the HD recorder can now record ITV HD and the random loss of video output on channels is resolved.
Ah, at least I know what was wrong with your review machine now. Thanks.