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Sonicview SV-360 Elite Standard Definition USB 2.0 DUAL TUNER PVR FTA Satellite Receiver

Design & Features Review

Introducing the long-anticipated Sonicview SV-360 Elite Dual Tuner PVR… the true dual tuner Free-To-Air satellite receiver. In the past, (so-called) dual tuner receivers allowed you to view one channel while recording another, but only when both channels were set to the same transponder. Not so with the Sonicview SV-360 Elite.

The SV-360 Elite's revolutionary dual tuner design is the multimedia multitasker's dream. Watch one channel while recording another, even if your two programs are on different satellites and different transponders. And better still, you can view and record two different programs simultaneously. The SV-360 Elite's sophisticated time-shifting feature even allows you to schedule two live recording sessions on the fly.

Sonicview's SV-360 Elite lets you pause and rewind live TV, ala TiVo and other DVRs. And you'll love the Elite's super speedy one-second channel changes and true picture-in-picture (PIP) and zoom support. View nine different channels on a single screen!

The ultra-versatile SV-360 also features, of course, an impressively implemented suite of popular features such as Trick Mode, a 7-day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and speedy blind scan functionality (Smart Search).

The SV-360 Elite sports a sleek, black translucent faceplate that blends handsomely with today's contemporary multimedia components. When the SV-360 is powered up, the Sonicview logo is illuminated in vivid blue neon. (Okay, so this feature is not functionally important, but it's cool — especially in a darkened room.)

No review of the SV-360 Elite would be complete without mentioning its flexible and unique 3-port USB 2.0 configuration. The SV-360 Elite features one handy USB port in the front and two USB ports on the receiver's rear panel.

Imagine the expansion possibilities…

You can connect an external USB hard drive to record your favorite satellite TV shows… connect a second USB multimedia device for MP3 or JPEG playback… use your front USB port for bin updates or yet a third USB device.

True digital Free-To-Air reception is supported under the factory bin, right out of the box. If you attach a video converter, the digitally flexible SV-360 Elite is even capable of playing other video formats.

Sporting 64MB of DDR SDRAM and 4MB of flash memory, the SV-360 Elite offers considerably greater memory capacity than most other FTA satellite receivers on the market. And the SV-360 Elite is easy to install. Enabling the Elite's dual tuner system is a simple matter of connecting two separate RG-6 LNB cables.

You can't go wrong with the Sonicview SV-360 Elite Dual Tuner PVR. It's the best in class, hands down. And a lot of bang for the buck.

What's In The Box: The Sonicview SV-360 Elite Standard Definition Dual Tuner PVR ships with an authentic Sonicview 2.0 Diseqc Switch, a null modem cable, RCA cables, component cables, universal remote, and (2) AAA batteries, Sonicview SV-360 User Guide.

Buy Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR: $119 WITH FREE 2GB USB FLASH DRIVE!

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Comparative Buying Guide

Compare the Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR to our other Standard Definition USB 2.0 Dual Tuner PVR FTA Satellite Receivers:

• Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR — $119. Dual tuner PVR, 3 USB ports.
• Viewsat PVR 7000 — $179. Dual tuner PVR. 2 USB Ports.
• Pansat 6000 HXC — $309. Dual tuner PVR, 60GB hard drive.

Comparison Highlights: The Viewsat PVR 7000 is a dual tuner like the Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR, but costs more money. The Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR does not ship with an internal hard drive — the Pansat 6000HXC does. But the 360 Elite's affordable price leaves room to purchase an external hard drive with more storage capacity than the Pansat 6000HXC's 60GB drive, and perhaps for less money. Also, the Sonicview 360 Elite is the only receiver in this class to carry 3 USB ports.

The Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR's features-for-price, plus Sonicview's stellar reputation for accessibility and support distinguishes the Sonicview 360 Elite PVR from this class of receivers. Sonicview provides frequent bin updates and impressive warranty processing of repairs and exchanges which is minimal due to Sonicview manufacturing a superior product..

Looking for a High Definition FTA Satellite Receiver?
You may wish to consider:

• Sonicview 8000 HD PVR w/Fan — $229