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What reb said , only I record on Topfield PVR , then record the cappabble bits to dvd on dvd recorder when I get a chance to watch the recorded program . Advantage of this way is I can fast forward to the good bits without sitting through a couple of hours of crap , especially when it comes to morning shows .

i thought a topfield was HD ? ( + SD )

Depends which model , mine is twin tuner SD . Next on the shopping list will be twin tuner HD , record 4 programs simultaneously

nice indeed

I know this is getting a bit off topic but this seems as good a juncture as any for my question.

I visited the Topfield website yesterday because I need a HD PVR (I have currently an HD STB that doesn't record) but could not understand the difference between what they called a PVR & a Freeview. Is a Freeview a PVR with Internet access or what?

http://www.itopfield.com.au/

Don't get Freeview , It is hobbled apparently ( in ways I don't fully understand )
This is the one I'll be getting http://www.itopfield.com.au/product-detail.asp?idx=248 seems to have have the best combo of outputs and inputs for my purposes
There is always Panasonic's twin tuner dvd recorder http://www.panasonic.com.au/products/ca ... bjectID=55

Thanks, Narlz. Yeah, I just want something that is HD, records two channels simultaneously, has a decent sized HD & is RELIABLE! Most of those one that link would probably do me. Pity they don't show the RRP.

Do you know if the Sony ones are any good?

You should be able to get that particular Toppy for under $700 Hardly Normals were flogging them on special a couple of weeks ago . I'm pretty much hooked on Topfield , user freindly and reliable . These people have all the answers if you can get your head around them . http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?s=1f ... da&act=idx . Can get even more confusing sometimes .

Record 4 programs simultaneously? How it only has twin tuners not quad.

read the info , It will record 4 programs not 4 channels