Here’s a quick update on the Manhattan S4-R Freesat news.
The Manhattan S4-R Freesat 4K TV Recorder launched in April 2026 as a subscription-free Freesat recorder with support for recording up to four channels simultaneously, access to over 100 channels, and a large on-demand library (60,000+ hours). This positions it as a modern Freesat option after previous generations were discontinued. Sources note pricing starting around £219 for the 500GB model, with larger capacities following. [sources summarize the rollout and feature set; see articles from mid-April to late-April 2026 for detailed specs and pricing.]
Context and market: the S4-R arrives at a time when satellite TV hardware options for Freesat users have been limited, with industry coverage highlighting Manhattan’s aim to provide a straightforward, subscription-free experience on satellite TV. Industry commentary also touches on broader trends in UK satellite services as platforms shift toward streaming-centric models. [analysis and industry reporting from April 2026.]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest individual articles and summarize exact specs, current price points across retailers, and storage options (500GB, 1TB, 2TB) with live quotes. I can also compare the S4-R to other Freesat recorders or to Sky Q/Sky Stream offerings if you’re evaluating options.
Read the news. With access to more than 100 UK-friendly channels and 60,000 hours of on-demand content, the satellite TV device can record four channels at the same time, and will offer up to 1,200 hours of storage.
www.avforums.comThe UK’s television landscape is set for a shake-up this April as Manhattan officially launches its S4-R Freesat 4K TV Recorder, a device aiming to offer premium…
evrimagaci.orgThe Freesat 4K recording boxes have been discontinued - but Manhattan is stepping in with the new S4-R recorder, due at the end of April
www.cordbusters.co.ukFourth-generation recorder from Manhattan will start to ship later this month
www.gbnews.comBritish brand Manhattan has launched its latest set-top box, the S4-R Freesat 4K TV Recorder, shortly after the success of the Aero 4K TV Streamer. This new
news.ssbcrack.commanhattan s4-r freesat has arrived at a decisive moment for UK satellite TV. Manhattan TV has officially launched the S4-R, a new Freesat 4K recorder and the first fresh recording box for the platform since the discontinued 4K range launched in 2020. The timing matters because Freesat users have been left with no modern replacement …
www.el-balad.comRecord, pause and rewind over 100 channels, and instantly access 60,000+ hours of on-demand and catch-up TV.
manhattan-tv.comManhattan TV launches the S4-R, a new Freesat 4K recorder with four-channel recording, starting at £219.99 for the 500GB model
www.cordbusters.co.ukThe Manhattan S4•R is our first Freesat recorder in more than a decade – and our most capable yet. Record up to four channels at once, pause and rewind…
manhattan-tv.comNews that the new-gen TV box for satellite viewers can provide up to 1,200 hours of recordings, with 100+ channels and 60,000 hours of on-demand content.
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