Once PVRJunction broke with the news of a new Freesat+ PVR on the block last July, from French manufacturer Sagem, it went a bit quiet on that front. However, while everyones talking about the all new Humax software update over the last few days, What Satellite and Digital TV have today announced the news on their website of the first Sagem recorder release taking place next week. We’ve since spoken to Sagem who confirmed there will be a 250GB model release first and then a 500GB model will go on sale soon after.

This is good news for Freesat recorder customers, who at this time of the year are looking for a choice of PVRs to compare and buy. Before the feast of seasonal TV on the platform gets underway. Stay tuned as we’ll be getting our hands on the PVR and will give you all the details, together with our usual photos, screenshots and video of the unit in action.

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Sagem have confirmed the launch of a new PVR for the Freesat service, due for release around October 2009. The Sagem Freesat+ digital TV recorder will be released in two versions: the DTR94250S has a 250GB hard drive and the DTR94500S will ship with a 500GB hard drive.

The new Sagem Freesat+ PVRs will feature a USB port for transferring media and  an ethernet port to support forthcoming iplayer on demand services arriving on Freesat this autumn. With its twin tuners it is possible to record two different channels at the same time.

Prices will start at £250 for the 250GB version and £300 for the 500GB version.

Sagem have also released a Freesat HD set top box with model number DSI86HD, which should be available in shops during the week. In the photo received yesterday from Sagem, the DSI86HD Freesat box design is in keeping with current Sagem STBs and features a USB port on the front. Prices will be around £130.