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PVRs and Freeview
Hi
My VHS recorder is getting a bit old so I have been on the lookout for a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) which allows recording TV directly to an inbuilt harddrive. I see most of the big suppliers are highlighting a feature called Freeview. What does this provide - basically?
- Permits access to Freeview Electronics Program guide - a good thing I suppose.
- BUT Freeview does not permit the automatic skipping of adds (only fast forwarding) and permits the broadcaster to signal to your PVR if it does not wish you to record certain content or be able to pass it on to other users.
Perhaps this "industry standard" would be better described as Freeview
Big Brother.
Any comments?
Cheers Peter
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