Argos is now offering a popular alternative to Sky Q-style upgrades with the Manhattan S4-R set-top box. Unlike Sky Q, which requires a monthly subscription fee, the S4-R provides access to over 100 channels without any ongoing costs. This device, compatible with Freesat, utilizes an existing satellite dish to deliver free TV channels such as BBC, ITV1, Channel 4, and more.
Priced at £219.99, the Manhattan S4-R 500GB model is currently available at various retailers, including Argos and Amazon. It boasts features like recording capabilities, pause live TV, and access to on-demand entertainment options through supported apps like BBC iPlayer and Channel 4. The company emphasizes the simplicity of its design and the enhanced recording features, allowing up to four simultaneous recordings.
Furthermore, a new player in the market, the Pleio puck, aims to revolutionize TV services by providing over 50 live channels via internet streaming without the need for an aerial. Priced at £99.99, the Pleio puck includes a gaming controller and grants access to over 200 online games.
As an affordable and flexible alternative to subscription TV services, the Manhattan S4-R and Pleio puck offer consumers new options for home entertainment. Sky has also announced a price reduction of 20% on its Sky Glass Air TV ahead of the upcoming World Cup, with prices starting from £4.50 per month.
