Fortec Star Model: "Innovation HD"
Maplin's £149.99 reduced from £179.99 originally marketed at over £200
High Definition satellite receiver with two Common Interface and 2 Smart Card Interface(Conax7 & X-Crypt CAS Embedded.
The Innovation HD satellite receiver can connect to your HD-ready television using the HDMI output connection. The component ( YPbPr )output can also be used. Record and play your favorite programs/movie using USB device.
I have one of these and highly recommend it.
Product Features
· HD satellite receiver with superb Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) picture quality
· Make use of a redundant Sky dish by plugging in this receiver to get Free Satellite digital TV
· USB PVR function - plug in an external hard drive to record digital satellite TV in SD or HD
· ''Plug ''n'' play'' ready - pre-loaded with all Freesat channels currently available in the UK
· Receive over 250 free-to-air digital channels and HD broadcasts from the Astra 28.2E satellite
· HD upscaling for standard definition, improves picture quality through HDMI or component connections
· Complete channel list and pre-sorted favorites (general, news, children''''s, music, films, other)
· DisEqC for motorized positioning systems
· 2-USB 2.0 ports (front and rear) for recording and software updates
· Plays MP3s from a USB memory stick
· Power search - automatic satellite channel updates in standby mode
· HDMI and component (YPbPr) outputs
· Parental lock facility
· 2-CI slots and 2-embedded card readers (Conax/X-Crypt) for pay satellite TV
· Multiple output resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i
· 10,000 channel memory (7,000 TV, 3,000 radio)
· MPEG4/H.264 is an improved compression process for digital television and HDTV, 1080i (interlaced) and 720p (progressive) HDTV video format
With the increase in Plasma and LCD HD-ready TVs, Fortec has created a receiver to provide HD quality at a great price. Take advantage of this technology by installing a High Definition satellite receiver in your home. Pick up hundreds of free digital TV channels from the UK and across Europe. The receiver also features 2 CI slots and 2 embedded slots to make it compatible with pay-satellite TV and is compatible with USALS and DisEqC for motorized positioning systems.
If you get one of these Make Sure you update to the latest Firmware available from Fortec Star
RE: HD Satellite Receiver with USB Recording - Under £150
Comment: Aug 06, 2008 - 10:20 AM
I forgot to mention the £7 online discount voucher for items > £100 available from their website.
Making the cost £142.99 & although I chose free delivery I still received it the next day
