+Le Cube HD DVR brings a touch of class to Canal+

Apparently not happy with standard DVR offerings, Pace France delivered the slick +Le Cube exclusively for Canal+ and CANALSAT subscribers this month. Canal+'s first internal hard drive-packing HD DVR coming with 320GB of storage, Ethernet for downloading VOD and a 128 x 128 exterior LCD that senses if the unit is standing up or lying down and adjusts accordingly. Promising near-silent operation, multiroom streaming, catch up service and recommendations make sure it's got substance to go with style as Canal+ rolls out new offerings. Like the time it takes to change channels, we're not sure if the design of a STB is enough to change services for, but peep our gallery and imagine how that'd look next to your Armani HDTV.

+Le Cube HD DVR

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 5:43AM]

I don't find 320GB enough for an HD PVR. It would be nice if HD PVRs either had the option for external drives (eSATA or USB), or at least the ability to transfer/record content to NAS.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 6:00AM]

Pity there is absolutely NOTHING worth watching on French TV, HD or not.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 9:01AM]

Lost
Grey's Anatomy
CSI
CSI Miami
CSI New-York
Heroes
................and much much less commercials than in the US

;-)

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2008 9:29AM]

I guess it's a question of taste. All the above shown badly dubbed, rather than in VO (original version), despite the technology available to offer both.

Also interesting to note that none of those mentioned are actually French, or even European. :(