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<blockquote data-quote="lovinthetelly" data-source="post: 1083871" data-attributes="member: 376218"><p>I don't suppose many on here will be interested in such a restrictive device, but anyway...</p><p></p><p>The third generation of Freesat devices has been released. At present, only the '4K TV Box' is available - with 500GB, 1TB & 2TB PVRs to be released in the coming weeks. These boxes will sit alongside the non-smart Manhattan SX box, which provides basic access to satellite services only.</p><p></p><p><strong>The 4K zapper box is currently available on Amazon, priced at £124.99.</strong> It is expected that CurrysPCWorld, Argos & John Lewis will also stock the new boxes - followed by some independent retailers. An important difference with G3 devices is that Freesat is directly involved in the supply chain; they now sell the products (manufactured by Arris) to retailers, rather than (say) Humax.</p><p></p><p>These boxes are not the revolution that some expected - they're using a slightly modified version of the G2 user interface, which dates from 2012. So in terms of end user interaction and day-to-day usage, these are virtually identical to the old G2 boxes from Humax. </p><p></p><p><strong>There are some differences, though:</strong></p><p>- 4K support - with UHD content currently available through Netflix and YouTube</p><p>- Wideband LNB support - allowing compatibility with SkyQ LNBs and the ability to record up to 4 programs at once on PVR models</p><p>- A standardised Freesat remote control that can also control your TV</p><p>- Dolby Atmos sound</p><p>- Improved internal specifications - to allow future development with streaming apps, light-encrypted content, app connectivity, IP-delivered channels etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovinthetelly, post: 1083871, member: 376218"] I don't suppose many on here will be interested in such a restrictive device, but anyway... The third generation of Freesat devices has been released. At present, only the '4K TV Box' is available - with 500GB, 1TB & 2TB PVRs to be released in the coming weeks. These boxes will sit alongside the non-smart Manhattan SX box, which provides basic access to satellite services only. [B]The 4K zapper box is currently available on Amazon, priced at £124.99.[/B] It is expected that CurrysPCWorld, Argos & John Lewis will also stock the new boxes - followed by some independent retailers. An important difference with G3 devices is that Freesat is directly involved in the supply chain; they now sell the products (manufactured by Arris) to retailers, rather than (say) Humax. These boxes are not the revolution that some expected - they're using a slightly modified version of the G2 user interface, which dates from 2012. So in terms of end user interaction and day-to-day usage, these are virtually identical to the old G2 boxes from Humax. [B]There are some differences, though:[/B] - 4K support - with UHD content currently available through Netflix and YouTube - Wideband LNB support - allowing compatibility with SkyQ LNBs and the ability to record up to 4 programs at once on PVR models - A standardised Freesat remote control that can also control your TV - Dolby Atmos sound - Improved internal specifications - to allow future development with streaming apps, light-encrypted content, app connectivity, IP-delivered channels etc. [/QUOTE]
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