Poland’s leading DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has introduced its first HD PVR recorder.
The EchoStar DVR-7400 HD, previously mooted in July incorporates a 320 GB hard disk and has been custom made for the platform.
The recorder is being made available for a one-off activation fee of PLN149 (€35.6) and a monthly subscription fee of PLN15.
It will give access to the six HD channels that Cyfrowy Polsat currently offers that include Eurosport, Discovery, Polsat Sport and HBO.
Cyfrowy Polsat already employs the EchoStar DSB-7200 HD receiver.
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