Yes that’s right, at the time of writing, the Thomson DTI6021-25 is available for under £100 delivered to you door. Could this be the product that launches digital video recorders into the mainstream? Although not the most beautiful DVR, or even the most fully featured it provides all of the features required of an entry level digital video recorder at an unbelievable price.

Thomson DTI6021-25 Top Up TV+ 250GB Digital TV RecorderFrom: £99.99

DTI6021-25 in Conclusion

The DTI6021-25 provides all the features you would expect from an entry level digital video recorder, such as pausing live TV, time shifting and advanced scheduled recording. However, serious enthusiasts with large screens may want to consider a player that offers HDMI output and native upscaling.

There have been many reports of the DTI6021-25 crashing which can usually be fixed simply by unplugging the power for 10 seconds; however Thomson’s DVRs were blighted when an over the air freeview update turned out to be incompatible with their products earlier this year. Consequently the DTI6021-25 may be a good purchase for a techincally minded person who doesn't mind tinkering with their consumer electronics. If you want a device that just works, you may want to look at another DVR.