A Freeview recorder is actually a means to store the actual signal received from the Freeview box. The signal is actually broadcast in digital, so the data playback is very clear, unlike the quality normally associated with a video player.

Enable to record your favourite TV shows, you will need to buy a Freeview set top box that comes complete with a hard drive built in. This is actually readily available. A 160GB hard drive will allow over 100 hours recording so should be more than sufficient for most peoples needs. This technology is commonly referred to as digital video recorder, abbreviated to (DVR).

The great thing about a (DVR) is you do not need to worry about extra storage and the unit can easily be used as an archive system. Also, not forgetting that the recording itself will not decay overtime.

A Freeview recorder with a twin tuner will allow you to record one channel whilst at the same time watch another channel. Also worth looking into is an option called 'series link', this allows you to record your favourite TV show in sequence, without the need to set your Freeview recorder each time to do so.

The Freeview service also allows you to pay for subscription channels. The service is called 'top up tv' and is definitely worth looking into, if you would like to from time to time take advantage of sporting events, movies etc.