PDR for Foxtel to be released

News was released to today of Foxtel's PDR (or PVR). It's to be unveiled in Sydney on Tuesday (as detailed below) fortunately I will be in Sydney next week and will try and peek a look. The device is basically a PVR for your Foxtel Digital subscription ans is likely to be based on one of the models already available in the UK for cable subscriptions.

Pay TV operator Foxtel will unveil its personal digital recorder (PDR) next week
at special showings at Myer stores.

The PDR, billed as the next "must have" in home entertainment accessories, is tipped to end forever the dilemma over what to watch and what to record when two enticing programs are on at the same time.

Details of just how many programs the soon-to-be-launched Foxtel PDR can record, or store, will be revealed next Monday (February 21).

The following day, Foxtel's clients will get their first glimpse of the new technology that will allow them to skip advertisements and record multiple programs simultaneously.

Select viewings of the PDRs will kick off next Tuesday night at Myer's Sydney city and Parramatta stores between 6pm and 8pm.
Entry is reserved for Foxtel subscribers and Myer One cardholders who will be offered discounts on sales of the PDRs.

The general public will also get their chance to check them.

Dedicated demonstration areas will be set up in 46 Myer stores to show off Foxtel's digital services and the new PDR - which will be available for sale in a few weeks.

(Source:http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=37785)