The Phantom PVR lets you turn any standard VHS video recorder into a PVR when used in conjunction with a Sky digital set top box. Hook it up to your satellite box, use the Sky Planner EPG to choose the programs you want and this clever little doozy will turn on the video, record said prog and switch off at the end. All you’ve got to do is make sure that there’s a tape in the slot. Priced at �29.99 (approx $45.58)
Uber-neat.