Sky Q will go down in history as one of the best ever ways to watch premium TV.Despite its age, this award-winning set-top box remains hugely popular and is still tucked under millions of TVs across the UK.Part of its appeal is the ability to record content to an internal hard drive, and it also allows access to TV in other rooms via additional Sky Q Mini devices.
It's still a great way to watch television but Sky Q might need to watch out.It seems a big update is coming to the Freesat service which offers access to live TV without needing to pay for a subscription.Read more: UK homes with Wi-Fi must act today and follow 3 simple rules Read more: Freeview and Sky rivalled by very smart free TV upgrade from EE Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyAs spotted by the eagle-eyed team at Cord Busters, the current 4K Freesat box with recording function is now fully out of stock and very hard to find.
Just like Sky Q, this gadget lets homes store hours of content on an in-built hard drive.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt seems the reason for this lack of availability is that something better is on the horizon.Manhattan, which is famed for making free-to-view devices, says that it's working on a next-generation box, and it could be launching soon.Speaking to Cord Busters, Alex Arbab-Zadeh, COO of Manhattan TV, said: “We’re aware that potential Freesat customers may have been alarmed at the lack of available Freesat recorders on the market right now.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT“We’d like to reassure everyone that Manhattan TV has been working on a brand-new 4th generation recorder that is very close to launch.
Keep an eye out for our full announcement shortly after Easter, with availability at the end of April.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTSky introduce new streaming TV 'Sky Glass' in 2021 We won't find out the full features until an official launch is confirmed, but it seems the device, which is expected to be called Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder, will be able to record four programmes at once.Judging by its name, it appears that a whopping 2TB hard drive will be included (enough space for 1200 hours), and it will be fully compatible with stunning 4K resolution, which is four times more pixel-packed than standard HD.It will do all that using a dish but may also connect to broadband for access to streaming services such as iPlayer, Netflix and more.We'll bring you more news as soon as we hear any updates, but it could be worth watching out for if you fancy TV without any bills.WHAT IS FREESAT?Freesat is a free-to-air satellite TV service providing access to over 170 UK channels without needing a monthly subscription plan.It just needs a satellite dish—often the same type used for Sky—to receive broadcasts, making it ideal for areas with poor aerial reception.Freesat offers a wide range of entertainment, news, radio, and high-definition channels, including BBC and ITV.Many Freesat boxes also support recording, on-demand apps, and smart features.
Once the equipment is installed, all channels are free to watch.It’s a cost-effective alternative to paid TV services while still delivering high-quality digital television.
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