Toshiba Freeview+ HD recorder due in June

Toshiba has released details of a Freeview+ HD PVR due for release in time for the World Cup. The HDR5010 will have twin tuners for recording of two standard or high definition channels including series linking and a 500 GB drive capable of storing 120 hours of HD programming.

Two USB ports will allow for playback of MP3, JPEG and DivX files from storage devices. Other connections comprise three HDMIs including two inputs to enable the PVR to also be used as a switch box, a single SCART and Ethernet for software updates.