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The Philips HDT8520/05 is a twin-tuner Freeview HD PVR with an impressive 500GB hard drive. It can tune in to both the standard-definition Freeview channels, and the new Freeview HD service. We tested and compared this PVR box to determine how well it fared against its competitors.
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Philips HDT8520

  • Launch date: May 2010
  • Type: Freeview HD
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£120.00
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