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HD Set Top Box with PVR $29.90 Delivered. Full HD + HDMI

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HD Set Top Box with PVR $29.90 Delivered. Full HD + HDMI
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[Deactivated] on 02/10/2011 - 20:34 catchoftheday.com.au (3351 clicks)
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CETIGID

Thanks QQQ
Use coupon code for lower price.

Last decent deal was this http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/39742 but that was a well known brand and did not include delivery.

We’ve had to keep the brand secret as we are selling it so cheap!

Looks like the brand is Digitec (see below or hold coupon code in front of a mirror)

Record one program and watch another at the same time!

HDMI, USB output & 7-Day EPG

Grab a USB flash drive using the drop down menu at checkout!

Tonight’s SOS is a little ripper - a HD PVR Set Top Box for your current telly that ain’t broke, so no need to buy a fancy-shmancy new one! You can experience HD television viewing without the hefty price tag. Snap up this set top box with electronic program guide and favourite channel listing function for a low $29.95! We’ve had to keep the brand secret as we are selling it so cheap! Scroll down to read more.

Don’t feel like forking out for an expensive HD TV? Not to worry, tonight’s SOS can sort out all your problems. This HD PVR Set Top Box allows you to view high definition TV on the very telly you have in your home at the moment! It’s so simple to use and install, your beloved TV will be HD-ready to go in no time. With a HDMI port, component and composite connections, you can enjoy high definition content in any which way you desire. It’ll also keep track of your favourite channels and supports electronic program guides ensuring you never miss your favourite shows!

Features:
•Record a program and watch another at the same time
•Instant and scheduled recording function
•Favourite Channel List and Editing
•Teletext/Closed caption
•Dolby R Digital 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
•Optical Digital Audio Output
•Parental Rating setting
•Multimedia functions - slideshow
•Time zone and Daylight saving options
•Low power consumption
•HDMI Port
•Simultaneous HD/SD output
•USB - Playback MP3/JPEG AVI files, recorded files
•Component, S-video & Composite Video Output
•Supports video format: 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i
•Easy to use Graphical User Interface
•7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
•Tage and record from the EPG
•Colour: Black
•Easy installation - plug & play
•12 month warranty

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  • cyrax83 on 02/10/2011 - 20:46
    +1

    No 1080p

    • bigosmallo on 02/10/2011 - 20:53
      +2

      Not like FTA TV even airs 1080p content.

      • wisc on 02/10/2011 - 21:40
        +2

        PVRs usually include media centres…while this one is cheap enough just for a PVR without the media centre capibility, i think no 1080P is valid. not like he negged it.

    • Rumbaar on 03/10/2011 - 08:37
      +1

      Also if the TV you're playing it on is 1080p capable, I would assume it's already got a digital tuner anyways?!

      • udyz on 03/10/2011 - 18:15

        Not if you want to use it on a monitor!

  • jdr on 02/10/2011 - 20:50
    +3

    I think this will almost certainly be only a single tuner model. The claim about record one program and watch another at the same time is somewhat deceptive. You can expect that the show that you watch will have to be from the same channel group as the one you are recording (eg Channel 7 and 7 mate).

    Assuming I am right, that's a bit naughty of them to advertise this way. They certainly aren't the only ones to do it though.

    • bb_hunter on 02/10/2011 - 21:52

      me too, I don't think a twin tuner STB will be that cheap.

    • Zero on 02/10/2011 - 22:31
      +2

      In my experience that means you can record something and watch a pre-recorded show only, not another actual channel regardless of grouping.

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 03/10/2011 - 12:16

        I know a family member who has the same experience as what JDR described. She'll be watching one station, then when the recording kicks in, she can still watch tv but is limited to stations in the same channel groups as being recorded.

        (eg ABC group, SBS group, 10 and live, 9 and gem, …)

        • Zero on 03/10/2011 - 12:37

          Oh ok, I honestly didn't think that was possible without dual tuners given that tuner would have to pull in more than one frequency/signal.
          Do you know what STB it was? I'd be interested in checking it out.

  • jdr on 02/10/2011 - 20:51
    -1

    No mention of a remote control either but I'd assume it would have one.

  • dlakers3peat on 02/10/2011 - 20:58

    I think the brand is laser or something crappy like that

  • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2011 - 20:58
    +1

    Does anyone want to guess the brand??

    DGTEC? Possibly the DG-HD1609, which retails for about $50: http://www.dgtec.com.au/en-AU/products/set-top-boxes/DG-HD16…

    Most of the features listed on COTD matches DGTEC word-for-word.

    • simulacrum on 02/10/2011 - 21:11

      I'll second that guess.

      • AntMan76 on 02/10/2011 - 23:07
        +4

        New discount code confirms the brand ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2011 - 21:07

    Better option is buy a sony playtv for $50 at myer (50% off offer end tomorrow) if you have ps3 console.sony blu-ray remote also reduced to $20.

    • bigosmallo on 02/10/2011 - 21:25
      +2

      $50 + $20 is $70 which is double the price of this deal though.

      • tonyjzx on 02/10/2011 - 22:31
        +4

        also add the $300 you need for a ps3!

  • DxxP on 02/10/2011 - 22:05

    Definitely is not the STRONG HD Set Top Box referred to as last best deal. I have the STRONG HD Set Top Box. The vents are different too.

  • Store RepQQQ - CatchOfTheDay @ Catch.com.au on 02/10/2011 - 22:40
    +6

    For another $8 OFF, use coupon code - CETIGID

    <3

    QQQ

    • bigosmallo on 02/10/2011 - 22:42
      +1

      Noooo! Why after I had already ordered?

    • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2011 - 22:47

      Thanks QQQ - listing updated

    • AntMan76 on 02/10/2011 - 23:07

      Guess we know the brand now

    • DxxP on 03/10/2011 - 09:21

      At what point / where do I put the coupon code?
      It's still showing up without the discount.
      Edit: Forget it. I found out when continuing with checkout.

    • DxxP on 03/10/2011 - 09:43

      Ahh! Now I'm getting "you do not have permission to access checkout payment php on this server.
      As I don't know how to resolve this permission error, I can't buy it.

    • chyawala on 03/10/2011 - 13:03

      So how can you find this product on the website without using the direct link above? Is it listed there, or just for ozbargain?

  • jackofspade on 02/10/2011 - 22:56

    Does it support usb storage in NTFS format?

  • cazzy160344 on 03/10/2011 - 00:03

    What are the dimensions of this? I've been meaning to buy a cheap media player (with usb compatibility).

  • pandapaul on 03/10/2011 - 01:09
    +1

    Awesome thanks for the code. $29.90 for hd set top box with pvr aint bad at all. To think I was happy to buy this at $37.90, just seems too expensive now.

  • nataz6 on 03/10/2011 - 01:17

    Sweet! Thanks for this, just snapped one up. Was looking for a new stb as our current 'DGTEC' is starting to play up. No hesitations buying DGTEC again though, this one's 3 years old, ran about 18 hours a day and was the cheapest thing I could find when purchased. Bargain ;)

  • abacus on 03/10/2011 - 01:18

    Thanks for code. :)

  • Rogerwilco on 03/10/2011 - 03:14

    Thanks, just bought one. :)

  • Josh81 on 03/10/2011 - 07:48

    Bought one prior to seeing the code, didn't even look on OzBargain.
    Also, didn't notice that there's no 1080p.

    The picture of the unit looks just like this model:

    DG-HD2104AND
    http://www.dgtec.com.au/products/set-top-boxes/DG-HD2104AND

    The DG-HD1609 has a horizontal usb port, whereas the HD2140AND has the vertical usb port. Plus the COTD has the display reading as "5000".

    Could it be this Android one? Somehow i doubt it, i reckon they've put up the photo of the 2104, altered the look of it slightly, putting a grey bar where the usb port is, maybe even putting that grey bar on the left hand side along the bottom.
    Then people think they're buying the 2104 cause that's what it looks like. But they don't state the brand or model number so there's no responsibility for COTD to provide what's pictured.

    • Rumbaar on 03/10/2011 - 08:35

      Never seen a digital free to air transmission in 1080p yet, most are i

  • g12345567 on 03/10/2011 - 08:45
    • Does this have component video out?
    • For recording is it just Record one channel and playback a recording at the same time or Record one channel and watch another programme on a different channel at the same time?
    • For usb devices, does it support HTFS or only Fat32?

    1080p may me for media playback and video output on the set top box. Not actual tv reception that is max 1080i

    • billy_bob on 03/10/2011 - 11:05

      Yes, it has component video out according to the specs:
      •Component, S-video & Composite Video Output

  • cloudy on 03/10/2011 - 10:20

    dumb question, but is this the device i need to record free-to-air tv shows, like the USA grand prix at 2am, and i cant stay up, so i can watch it the next day? Does this require the TV to still be on? and can u fast forward commericals when playing back?

    • hambuger on 03/10/2011 - 10:55
      +1

      Yeah you can set these up to record like the timer on an oldschool VCR. TV doesn't need to be on and you'll be able to FF through the ads. :)

  • hambuger on 03/10/2011 - 10:47

    Not bad for $30, not bad at all.
    Can't seem to find out if it has the capability for an internal HDD though. Don't want to use USB.

  • wfdTamar on 03/10/2011 - 11:23

    No mention of a hard drive so not a PVR, just a set top box with PVR capability (presumably with external USB drive?).

    • hambuger on 03/10/2011 - 11:39

      Yeah that's what I was thinking but I have seen them sold with the capability to install your own HDD. Guess I can't go wrong for $30.

  • devpress on 03/10/2011 - 11:42

    Does anyone know if this has component video in ?

    I'd like to plug in my old satellite receiver device (which picks up shows overseas) into this PVR, so that I can record shows off the satellite through the PVR …

    • hambuger on 03/10/2011 - 12:02

      You'd be very lucky to find something like that here. I had a DVD recorder years ago with component in and have never seen anything with it since.

  • loco4u on 03/10/2011 - 12:13

    anyone know if it can playback avi video format from a USB?

    • jelko on 03/10/2011 - 13:39

      Yes it can.

  • jm48 on 03/10/2011 - 12:57
    +3

    "We’ve had to keep the brand secret as we are selling it so cheap!"

    Thats crap.
    I like to do a bit of google research before buying.
    It must be an superceded model or something.
    It doesn't look exactly the same as any of the DGTEC models mentioned above, on the DGTEC website.
    $30 is a great price, but maybe not if it doesn't record reliably or is a PITA to use.

    • Windows7forever on 03/10/2011 - 13:44

      Crap it is. It sounds like they are trying to hide something about the exact identity of this STB. $30 is a small gamble for such a capable STB but it still would be nice to have open information about it.

      • davidl2 on 03/10/2011 - 14:14
        +1

        and I got a PVR for $9 delivered!!!! :P KOGAN!!!!

    • xit on 03/10/2011 - 13:51

      I agree 100%. Keeping the brand a secret even sounds stupid, like some scam artist technique.

      Having said that though, I spent $30 on it!

      Yes trolls, 15 minutes of my wages.

  • aurotaro on 03/10/2011 - 14:12
    +1

    COTD? No thanks. Bunch of scumbags. Will never trust them after their previous "sales" and especially after their wonderful mystery item, the anti virus cd.

    • Windows7forever on 03/10/2011 - 21:41

      lol, a virus CD, or a CD full of viruses would have been better than that!
      'wonderful' it definitely was not!

  • ihuangyu on 03/10/2011 - 14:16

    So I can connect this to my monitor to make it a TV?

    • EnALup on 03/10/2011 - 16:22
      +3

      Yes, if ur monitor is HDMI, then all good.
      or
      if DVI, then need to buy DVI-> HDMI converter ( but no sound in this case)
      If no speakers in monitor, then u need to attach them to ur monitor or set top box.
      Only problem is you have to switch off the monitor manually from power button. Rest looks ok.

  • fish on 03/10/2011 - 15:24

    Bought one, have sound skipping issues with old DGTEC HD box , but with $30 wt? !
    Tried to put the $5 i-pad one for my HP Touchpad together with the oreder, it came up at $11 extra for delivery! So I have to give it a miss!

  • lentildude on 03/10/2011 - 16:19

    bought one, hope it has all the codecs.. my old box doesnt play xvid or real format. Hope firmware is upgradeable on this thing.. updating codecs ability is the main thing for me..

    • fish on 03/10/2011 - 18:16
      +1

      Don't think it will, ever, mostly just avi & mpeg, or MP4 max!

      • fish on 14/10/2011 - 00:52
        +1

        Just got it today, surprised me, it actually able to play mkv file, but not rmvb!

  • linnaen on 03/10/2011 - 22:19
    -3

    Bah! Missed it.

    I don't watch much tv, but at the moment can only get 3 of the old free channels, so I really should buy something like this.

    What cheapish pvr / set-top boxes are worth looking at?

  • hambuger on 10/10/2011 - 14:45

    Mine got shipped today. Hope everyone else's does too!

  • Josh81 on 11/10/2011 - 02:28

    It's back!!

    COTD have it again for the same price, in today's Technothon. Coupon for free shipping still works!

    http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/smallfish_info.php?products_…

  • jm48 on 11/10/2011 - 09:07

    I don't think I can resist the temptation any more.
    I will have to get one, as much out of curiosity about whether it works reliably.
    Just wondering, has anyone got one recording using a USB stick yet ? (as opposed to using an external, self powered hard drive)

  • Reddog888 on 11/10/2011 - 11:26

    Received mine this morning. DGTec Model DG-HD2609
    Great unit, good reception, clear picture. Will only record onto FAT/Fat32 USB will not record to NTFS.

    By the way the above (top of page) discount code still applies.

    • jm48 on 11/10/2011 - 12:00
      -2

      Just wondering are you sure that isn't DG-HD1609 (not HD2609) ?
      Its just I get no google results at all for DGTEC HD2609
      and nothing on DGTEC website either.

      • Reddog888 on 11/10/2011 - 12:23
        +1

        Unless I am f#%$ing blind and misread the front of the unit, the rear of the unit, the box it came in, the front of the quick start guide AND the front of the manual, no it IS DG-HD2609. And you are right, I couldn't find it via google or on DGTEC either. Go figure, I can't explain it.

        • jm48 on 11/10/2011 - 12:30

          OK, thanks.
          Anyway I went to buy one half an hour ago, and it was already gone - bummer.
          I thought those specials lasted for the day.
          edit: must be from midday to midday.

        • pork chop on 11/10/2011 - 12:59

          I received mine this morning too and was expecting to the model to be HD1609 but the box clearly says HD2609. This model is not even listed on DGTec when I did a search on their website nor google search engine. How odd!!.

  • Josh81 on 11/10/2011 - 14:40
    +1

    Can't record to NTFS, that sucks.
    Maybe COTD got digitec to make this budget unit for them custom. That's why it's a new model number.

  • bb_hunter on 12/10/2011 - 18:29
    +3

    not happy, description said it has component out but the one received only has RCA/ AV my TV doesn't have HDMI and need component output to watch in HD. Anyway, I can confirm it can record and watch different channel at the same time but must in same group ie you can record 9 and watch either 90 or 99.

  • pork chop on 12/10/2011 - 21:23
    +1

    Tried to play a recorded program and it does play but I can't get it to do full screen. Can anyone please help?

    Just worked it out. cheers.

  • vmile on 13/10/2011 - 00:44
    +2

    HD-2609 arrived today.

    Wish it was the HD-1609.

    Despite the COTD description the HD-2609 DOES NOT HAVE

    •Optical Digital Audio Output
    •Component Output
    •S-video Output

    ????????????????????????????????????????????

  • Josh81 on 13/10/2011 - 00:58
    +2

    Holy crap, what a bunch of scammers. Everyone who bought it is legally entitled to a full refund (not sure about postage) due to false advertising.

    Not sure if i'll return mine.

  • vmile on 13/10/2011 - 12:53
    +1

    I emailed COTD advising the supplied PVR was not as described and missing advertised features.

    This was the reply today.

    Hi,

    Thanks for your email.

    I'm very sorry, unfortunately we do not have any further information on the PVR's that we have sold in the past other than what is listed in their respective listings.

    I'm afraid that we do not have any samples in our offices to check this for you sorry.

    I apologise that I couldn't be of much help.

    Kind regards,

    • Josh81 on 13/10/2011 - 16:32
      +2

      LOL!

      I assume you're satisfied with that response, vmile? :D

      What type of support email is that, that's so pathetic.

      "Um, you sold me a false product"
      "Oh, sorry, can't help you with that query, goodbye"

  • jm48 on 13/10/2011 - 14:53
    +3

    Pretty outrageous the description advertising a product could be so incorrect.
    They probably didn't do it intentionally, just incompetence ?

  • noz on 14/10/2011 - 00:54
    +1

    This is the second time I've bought from COTD and they have either lied in the descriptions or got it wrong. They waste my damn time!
    I purchased this item because the description said it has Component outputs, which is something I need, as my older HD TV does not have HDMI. I received the set top box today, and it has NO Component outputs.
    COTD - if you are not going to tell us what the model is, then at least get the damn feature description right!

  • fish on 14/10/2011 - 00:56
    +1

    Picked 1 up from post office today, found out it has 2 great features which the other expensive one do not have :
    1. can play mkv (but not rmvb)
    2. Have a power switch at the back!
    Nice one!

  • abacus on 23/10/2011 - 22:49

    Mine won't always tune the station and I have to go to another station and back again to tune. Signal says 100%. Anyone else?

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